I swapped my Mondeo...but what for?

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After a month of repairs the Mouldeo - my 1998 Mk2 Ford Mondeo LX is not just running with a fresh MOT, but running well and looking good so now its time to part with it (before I get attached), and in a surprise move Ive swapped it...but what for?
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@Morgans_Miles Год назад

As the ex owner of the Beetle, I’m so glad to hear that those hideous wheel trims are heading for landfill. Nasty things! The Mondeo is very much loved and will carry on its journey with us. Oh and my son utterly adores it. Thanks a million, Matt. 😎

@furiousdriving Год назад

I knew it was in safe hands and going to the right home!

@nigelcharlton-wright1747 Год назад

Are you the same Tim Morgan who use to be the editor of Classic Monthly… A much better and enjoyable read magazine compared to Practical Classics? Hope you enjoy the Ford.

@Morgans_Miles Год назад

@@nigelcharlton-wright1747 guilty as charged. 😎 Although recently I’ve been writing for PC - both great mags.

@petegallagher4621 Год назад

Hi Tim do you have a RU-vid channel?

@Morgans_Miles Год назад

@@petegallagher4621 no, not yet…

@Ruija27 Год назад

Frankly, a one month window for this kind of clean-and-flip project is much more realistic than the original one week plan.

@roseybut Год назад

You will, undoubtedly, regret letting the Moldeo go but ,on a positive note, the Beatle is MANUAL!!!. A very enjoyable series Matt. Thanks.

@furiousdriving Год назад

At last! 2 manuals in a row after so many autos!

@TheSpectre223 Год назад

I like the idea of a turnaround series, either trading up or just taking on more little project cars and making enough from them to keep it worth doing. Gives you a string of cars to play with, and gives us endless fresh content. What's not to love?

@furiousdriving Год назад

exactly!

@TheRoadWarrior96 Год назад

Fancy seeing you here, it’s almost as if we’re in the same demographic.

@TheSpectre223 Год назад

@@TheRoadWarrior96 Quit stalking me you >.

@GrumpyToffee Год назад

I'd have kept the Mouldeo 🙂

@carldavies4662 Год назад

This short turnaround format has worked well, I love the repairs and tinkering more than general reviews as they are a far more true to real life of us folk who appreciate and daily cars of this age and price point. The Mondeo series was riveting from the Off! Coincidentally, I was parked alongside a Beetle of this era the other day and was admiring its lines and stance...a very decent car and looking forward to your experience with this one.....great work Matt

@kamrankhan-lj1ng Год назад

Stolid is the word that comes up in mind seeing the lines of New Beetle. Ain't it?

@da-mazing8500 Год назад

I think this is spot on for content and keeps things interesting. I think this theme of cheap affordable cars and diy fixes excites a lot of us. Well done 👍

@skodakatie7341 Год назад

This Beetle is oh so cute, I really like it, it has the retro styling, plus modern’ish VAG platform, looking forward to more content on this lovely little car❤

@sambarker7930 Год назад

I far, far prefer the Mondeo to this Beetle, but I completely understand the decision (it would be nice to have a bit of a trading up series. See what you end up with, and perhaps compare it to the Mondeo again at the end)

@Parknest Год назад

Beetles of that vintage are just MK4 Golfs under the skin. Be thankful that you've got the hatchback rather than the convertible. I've worked on a 2007 convertible which has appeared on my own channel and some of the convertible specific parts cost more than the equivalent hatchback with door window regulators being one such example. The spark plugs on the 1.6 petrol engines are a pig of a job to change. The headlights are almost as easy to remove as on my Volvo XC90 so changing headlight bulbs should a breeze. Rear brake discs (and the wheel bearing assemblies) can also be changed without having to remove the brake caliper bracket. I've even done a clutch change on my own on the same Beetle. I had to borrow an engine crane from the local garage to lift up the gearbox so I could get it fitted back on the engine. The 1.9 PD engine is a good unit.

@memenationalcentre Год назад

one of the few series i click immediately when it’s uploaded

@memenationalcentre Год назад

well that was unexpected! i say you keep flipping, hopefully up to something special!

@stephendeadman7131 Год назад

Same 😁

@benjones1917 Год назад

Same

@seancooke7332 Год назад

@@benjones1917 yep same. Hit it immediately every video on the Mouldeo

@KrisDouglas Год назад

Thinking about it, a few tweaks on the Beetle, this could be the start of a really good trade up series, you should see if you can swap/sell this for something even better that needs a bit of fixing up!

@paultasker7788 Год назад

Your target is to trade up all the way to a Bugatti Veyron!

@jfv65 Год назад

It's incredible that the Mondeo is already a 1/4 century old! The Beetle looks good. It could use some nice alloys (from an Audi TT?) It being a TDI it means it will get great mileage if driven gently and the PD engine is very tuneable as well. Fun car!

@kieranwhite6647 Год назад

This has been such a brilliant series! I'm going to miss the Mondeo

@exgtt2061 Год назад

For me the Beetle got a whole lot more attractive when you revealed which motor it has 👍 Some MK1 TT V6 BBS wheels, a stage one map and heated leather retrofit I think it will be a wonderful daily 👍 If your unfamiliar with the VW PD motor, you’re going to be impressed with its midrange once fixed/mapped.

@dmodeboy Год назад

Ah I'm quite a fan of these Beetles...always liked them since they came out. Glad the little flower is there on the dash!

@trigsretromotors Год назад

I think the Beetle will be a struggle to make a profit on as they aren't that popular, that said I look forwards to seeing how you get on with it and if you make a profit

@chrisoncars4879 Год назад

Glad the see the Mondeo has found a good new home. Love the Beetle. I used to have a 10 plate petrol one, which I really liked, quirky cars. Looking forward to see you improve it and see what's next!

@mattw8332 Год назад

Well done Matt for sorting the Mondeo out. It looks stunning for a 25 year old car. Although not perfect, it's a commendable effort. Hope those LX wheel trims turn up! The New Beetle looks cool. I fell in love with these in 1998 when they were announced. Will be interesting to learn what you decide to do with the wheels as I agree those trims let it down.

@skimmingstoness Год назад

Doubt it, Evri didn't lose them, I would bet they were pinched.

@gryfandjane Год назад

Welcome, Beryl! Here’s to a happy sojourn. Like many others, I owned a classic Beetle way back when. That got me started collecting model Beetles… I eventually lost count, but suffice it to say there are little Beetles scattered all over the house. So Beryl is a welcome sight, and I look forward to your adventures!

@palerider7708 Год назад

Oh dear, you’ve upset the masses Mr Furious! I really enjoyed the Mondeo series (got me to subscribe) but I like the buy fix flip concept. It keeps things on the channel fresh while your main projects continue. Good luck with the Beetle (shame it’s a diesel) and good on your for taking on a less than popular car for something different. Cheers from Oz.

@Simon-st76 Год назад

That 1.9 pd engine is bullet proof. I had a Skoda superb MK1 and it was fantastic. 56 miles a day commuting to and from work and I was getting 48/52 mpg. Get a remap on it and it will be a nippy little beetle 👍

@gratigo1 Год назад

I’ve owned 6 of these beetles and love them. Love the space ship feeling with the giant dashboard and windscreen! Very safe little cars as well. It’d be cool if you did a comparison video with your Mini as they were competitors when new!

@michaelkeen5010 Год назад

Glad to see that the Mondeo has found a good home. Love the Beetle, never owned one of these but had a 72 reg 1303 Automatic and a 75 reg 1300L back in the day.

@admiralalcatraz6080 Год назад

Glad the Mondeo went to a good home. Love the beetle, I have a Tdi 54 plater myself, currently in need of welding. They are quite common for the boost pipe join behind the drivers headlight leaking, so might be worth checking.

@danielrussell446 Год назад

Well done Matt a great video and so glad that the mondeo has gone to a great home with Tim I hope he keeps you updated with how it’s doing And hello to beryl she looks in good condition and will be even better with some TLC that PD engine was known for its longevity and reliability and economy and at that time Volkswagen were nicely put together looking forward to see what you do with her!

@Lot76CARS Год назад

Well done Matt, you're right we didn't see that coming.. neither did Mrs Furious I bet... how she must have laughed when you told here you were getting rid of the Mondeo and then brought this home!!

@stevenvi5155 Год назад

Really nice to watch your channel! I agree that it is nice that the original flowers are present in the beetle 😂. Didn’t even know these beetles came with them from the factory!

@DustyCustard Год назад

9:35 I don't know if you've heard but Woolies went out of business 13 years ago. :D Lovely car, glad it went to someone who will love it and keep it going.

@terrortorn Год назад

I'm just glad you publicly announced the wheel trims will be for the bin. They are enough to bring on an embolism.

@timprice5 Год назад

At this sort of money, having something fun and not too serious is definitely the way to go, even if it's not the most loved of cars. It's essentially a Mk4 golf, so will be interesting to see how many of the classic Mk4 issues you end up with. Window regulators, control arm bushes, door lock actuators. I am a big of a sucker for a PD as well - had a Passat with the 130 (AWX from memory) engine and it was quite torquey in fairness. Looking forward to seeing the bodywork spruced up, it should come up well!

@gaddmeister Год назад

Totally thrilled! We own 4 New Beetles with a fifth on Friday! Great underated cars and a definite future classic. Looking forward to the videos on this.

@barrywood5357 Год назад

Just to add to the comments all ready written what a show. The cars are iconic and so is your presentation which i for one enjoy. your enthusiasm apart from the cold and the snow ( i dont blame you on that) is contagious. Nice one Crack on

@furiousdriving Год назад

Thank you!

@MrCheesywaffles Год назад

I think this was a big gamble, the high standard of upkeep before the long slumber probably helped a lot. That necter card trick is a riot! Best of luck with the new motor!

@carsbikesandbbqs6036 Год назад

Legit have been looking forward to watching these each week!and that headlining video is superb - will be doing the one on my Saab 900 shortly so thanks for the info

@ethandominguez3797 Год назад

Awesome content mate, so refreshing to find a RU-vidr that's into the oddball cars and giving them the love they deserve! Keep up the good work!! P.s as a Mondeo owner (2.5t 😉) I really feel your pain for getting rid of it aha

@johnbaylis7266 Год назад

I think you got a good deal, as to be honest they are both good cars, so you cant go wrong, and both are fairly well recognised and popular, good channel, love the videos

@GillyBerlin Год назад

I wasn't a fan of the New Beetle 9C when it came out, but I'm starting to like it! I'm looking forward to the videos about it.

@ianbutler8776 Год назад

Matt you did an awesome job. Really emjoyed the series.

@richardhunt1384 Год назад

Oh God what have you done!!!!! Not a massive of that model of Bug but hey a new addition to the fleet, additional new content to your channel..... Silver lining I spose!!! 😊😊😊 Oh just so you know the Pollen Filter sits on the NS under the too dash panel and they're really fun and fiddly to do.

@strategicthinker8899 Год назад

I own a mk2 1.6 petrol Mondeo and it's one of the most comfortable and pleasant driving cars with great cornering I've ever owned. It's still going well, the engine is smooth and pretty much bulletproof. I've bought an e46 BMW for peanuts on an auction (below scrap value) and I must say the Mondeo is nicer to drive and more spacious and comfortable. The usability of the Mondeo is bang on, fits like a glove. So I don't know which one I'll sell in the end.

@imnotamechanic3491 Год назад

I enjoyed the mondeo series, it's nice to see a realistic change (not expensive or hugely complex jobs) being done and in a short timescale but seeing a real transformation. Many projects are either too long you lose interest (or there's too much back catalogue to catch up on), or on TV it all 'magically' happens, half of which is outsourced, and the whole thing is under an hour and is completely devoid of detail. This hits the sweet spot. Never been a big fan of the Beetle, but I appreciate the aesthetic or such a novel design, so will keep watching to see how it turns out.

@richardmendham5278 Год назад

Matt, I'm so sorry to see the Mondeo go! I've watched most, if not all the episodes of your repairs of this car. It has been so interesting. As for the Beetle, it's not you! It'll be interesting to see how long you keep it. I am so pleased it's not the 2 litre petrol, as they are very 'thirsty!'

@gordongibson3714 Год назад

Great series, really enjoyed it. Most folk can relate to freezing themselves to the bone frustratingly trying to fix a car on the driveway. Be good to see what you do to the Beetle and if you can flip that too. Personally I think these newer Beetles are truly awful, but each to their own. Looking forward to the next chapter 👍

@tecdesigns8183 Год назад

If the boost pipe pops off its most likely just the metal clip. My wife has the same engine but in a 2003, be careful of the sills there's no drain holes in them and they hold water and rust from the inside out. The top dash section is easy to swap out the centre section slides forward and reveals the fixings for the piece.

@seancooke7332 Год назад

I must admit I am missing the Mondeo but as admissions are on the table I did go and look at an identical Beetle 1.9 TDI 100 in the early 2000s at the local Dealer. At the time I was running a 1.9 TD Citroën Xsara which was sensational. However, I was in love with the Volkswagen Beetle until the Salesman opened the boot. Sadly after seeing the boot and having two young children, my Wife and I didn't even bother the chap for a test drive. Still love the Beetle though and my Sister recently got a 2004 Convertible 2.0 litre petrol one for her 40 th. Very jealous. Good luck with the Beetle Matt, a really interesting surprise.

@Bucharestguidedtours Год назад

Great job on the Mondeo, the Beetle looks good and great reg plate!, we are looking forward to the the progress with it, Best wishes.

@T0m0zuki Год назад

I still have a MK2 hatchback. Not running at the moment, but waiting for better days. In 3 years it`ll be an "oldtimer" with a certificate.

@Jahmed5635 Год назад

I can’t believe it; what a project, will certainly miss seeing this on the channel mate, can’t believe you’ve let go of it!

@martinwarner1178 Год назад

You said Mr Furious, the Mondeo will be the rare model, therefore....Proper good videos on this car. Keep up the indomitable spirit, it helps us that give up on the sight of a bit of body rot. Peace be unto you.

@mrsinghsgarage Год назад

As someone who loves a MK4 Golf, I think a MK4 Golf based car was the perfect swap! Worth noting - that boost pipe issue may not be cured by a new pipe alone. It's a common issue, and a more rigid fix is putting a self tapping screw through the joint once the new pipe is fitted, to keep it tucked up tight sealing properly. A quick Google should explain it better than I have here. Great video Matt, looking forward to seeing what you do with the Bug!

@johnmoruzzi7236 Год назад

Had to fix a similar issue on a Sharan but it was underneath the engine… new genuine pipe and clip… I did hear about the self- tapper trick…

@AdamHodson765 Год назад

Shame to see the Mondeo go, but nice to see a PD on the channel! Great engines and if you want to upgrade they’ll happily run 250bhp upwards on 250,000 miles reliably and still return 60+mpg on a run. Never liked the new Beetle when they were younger, but I think they’re starting to mature well a bit now!

@SimpsonsClassics Год назад

Nice one Matt! I have always wondered what these are like to drive. The PD engines are decent and go well. The number plate is perfect for you. A nice set of golf wheels or something would look ace. 😊

@tankmaverick99 Год назад

At least here (in Australia) beetles are crazy popular with people who want a classic beetle but don't want to deal with the poor safety and unrefinement they bring. If it's the same in England, there is definitely going to be a market for a well-sorted and reliable beetle. Keen to see how it goes!

@furiousdriving Год назад

They have a cult following, divide opinion but alot love them

@robinforrest7680 Год назад

That 1.9Tdi lump will go on forever. My Sharan did 450000, I only got rid of it when the gearbox started playing up. The engine was still going strong and probably good for another 500k (according to my MOT inspector)

@Zeem4 Год назад

I knew someone who had a 2004 Passat as a taxi, that had 340,000 miles of mostly start-stop town driving on it, it was a bit rough and smoky but it ran fine and the engine had never been taken apart. It needed one replacement (manual) gearbox during that time. He ended up selling the car to someone who used it for long trips to the coast, it only died eventually when the inside filled up with water somehow and killed all the electrics.

@InterCityJohnny Год назад

Love this series would've loved for you to keep the mondeo because I know you would've kept it on the road for many years but I know the woman wanted it gone and I hope it remains on the road for ages with its new owner

@Holdeenio Год назад

It’s super easy to upgrade a 100bhp PD up to the higher graded setups and the parts are so cheap and available.

@highbury1972 Год назад

Great Finale Matt! I love The Beetle or Käfer as called in Deutschland! Looking forward to seeing your Bissell on the job again and the buffing… maybe some original VW hubcaps might be cool.

@antonycharnock2993 Год назад

One of my neighbours has a P reg Ford Escort in metallic purple which has been sat on his drive for at least the past 20 years. If I had the knowhow and facilities I'd have it off him as project. I also have a neighbour who works on classic cars and runs a Rover P4 in two tone green. Very nice.

@paulhunter123 Год назад

one less car some space back and £1500 would have been a much better conclusion in my opinion.

@russellthechemist8291 Год назад

Sad to see the Moldeo go. It has got some coolness. I would rather be seen in it than a new SUV! Glad it has gone to an understanding new owner. Good luck with the Beetle!

@colephillips142 Год назад

Have enjoyed this series I discovered you in December, loving the content keep up the good work. Love the deal that both parties are happy 👍

@KrisDouglas Год назад

Not a fan of those new beetles at all, however the PD engine was a stroke of luck, they're superb.

@jeremylittle1581 Год назад

This was a really fun series and format to watch, however, I can feel Hub Nuts disapproval over the streaky wipers.😬

@pablonavaridas3302 Год назад

It's not bad, I like the new beatle. And the best thing for sure is that it's a manual. Nice one Matt

@paultasker7788 Год назад

I used to like these Beetles when they came out. I went to look at one to upgrade my aging polo but as a student who had to cart their life come every year, decided the boot was too small and came home with a Bora which was an saloon version of the golf mark 4 Ironic thing is the Mondeo would have been ideal with that boot.

@fabdavies1446 Год назад

Loved watching the mondeo series, keep up the good work

@jimmer1976 Год назад

As others have said, it would be good to do a bit of a trade up series, I know it’s easier said than done but would be interesting to see what you could end up with 👌

@SuperFIFTHGEAR Год назад

Watching this makes me miss my PD130 MK4 Golf. I've been thinking about getting another as a banger runaround. They do pull well these PD diesels. You should get 55mpg out of it regardless of how you drive it too, I regularly got 700 miles out of mine on a tank of diesel (55L tank)

@marklittler784 Год назад

Excellent sound advice for anyone buying a used car you couldn't expect anything less.

@richardhunt1384 Год назад

That boost hose takes about 30 seconds to replace, flat blade screwdriver and flip the clips up at both ends and pull the pipe out.

@jonnygti Год назад

This is a great series, very enjoyable and entertaining. I noticed the moldeo had the obligatory high idle speed, when you pulled up to the new owners house. My old 1.8 zetec escort GTi always had that issue, not difficult to fix though. I don’t really like the beetle as a car for me, simply because it’s just not me, and with a family it’s not practical etc, but as a series to watch you “do up”, and move on, it’s brilliant. On a profitable point of view, perhaps it wasn’t the best trade in, but it’s a RU-vid series, so you had to get rid of the moldeo really, and who knows, you may end up with an even more valuable car in the series in the near future 😁 Ps I’m very glad to hear you say that the wheel trims are horrible, get some nice alloys on it, or some nicer VW wheel trims 👍🏻

@Clutchdjw Год назад

Going for a trading up series? Start with a scrap value blue oval and trade up to eventually get something lavish, maybe eventually a nice 80's luxury barge or something?

@kevinjackson7340 Год назад

I`d have kept the Mondeo, just sold two beetles last year, and it wasn`t easy.

@mickles1975 Год назад

"You can easily map them and get a load more power out of them" And soot too if the AUDIs round here are anything to go by.

@furiousdriving Год назад

You can map too far!

@seancooke7332 Год назад

@@furiousdriving exactly keep it well under 130 bhp.

@sefikempowermentcoachvilla7843 Год назад

Result Matt , loved the mondeo series, feel I might be in the minority but I think you've done brilliantly with the VW 👍

@garywillcox9684 Год назад

Shame that you couldn't keep the Mondeo, it would be great to get updates from Tim. I think a trade up series would be really interesting on the channel

@bloodybrit Год назад

Great series with a surprise ending. Hope the new car does not bug you, does the interior smell of crayons? Looking forward to seeing this turned around and traded up.

@BRED510 Год назад

Nice. Drop me a line if you need advice on the New Beetle, I've had over 20 of them. First thing to do is check the sill ends (especially in front of the rear wheels) as they can rot badly, if they are good, waxoyl them ASAP. Peely interior plastics are common. Boost pipe is a common issue, the tangs wear out and the pipe pops off. It's a 1.9tdi PD, not a 1.8. With the steel wheels, you can retro them, buy some Aircooled VW Hubcaps and the clips and fit them to the steelies. Looks good.

@furiousdriving Год назад

thanks, Ill be checking out the the under floor condition very carefully next week, and wheel trims are a priority! Is that pipe on the top the one I need to change, or is it buried deep in the engine?

@BRED510 Год назад

@furiousdriving the floors don't tend to rot, it's generally the sills that go on them. The cars are fully galvanised, but behind the rear arch liners on top of the sills are a water/mud trap, plus where the lower wing mount bolts on underneath it breaks the underseal and they go there. And no, it's the pipe on top that you pointed to thats the issue, it's a really rubbish design by VW that wears outs after a few thousand miles. I had to replace one on mine at 60k. You'll find it's got a fair bit more power once it's replaced. Also the doors are possibly down to bad seam sealer on the door edges, we had one repaired under warranty at 2 years old because rust was forming on the door edges.

@ignasanchezl Год назад

I'm the owner of a US market VW Jetta (Bora) of the same platform, with a PD engine. I really fell in love with the car but I wish it was a bit easier to find quality interior parts to fix it up. I've done a lot of fluid, mechanical and suspension maintenance and mechanically the car is extremely sound, and the body is in excellent shape in terms of rust, however everything that is plastic is gone in some way or another. That is what happens when you buy a car that lived 15 years of it's life in the middle of Florida. I'm probably going to be 3 printing a lot of caps for the underbody and cleaning then repainting interior parts from a junkyard in order to clean up the inside.

@betterthanisound Год назад

Great video, love the swap idea. I can see a series forming where you keep swapping for free till you end up with a brand new car. 😉

@BITTYBOY121 Год назад

Your buyer was a car seller's dream ! amazing ! Friendly, Easygoing chap, and not expecting it to a brand new perfect car ! - Great sale ! I will however miss the Mondeo on the channel as I grew fond of it !

@furiousdriving Год назад

And made a cracking cup of tea!

@BITTYBOY121 Год назад

@@furiousdriving BTW - I love the Beatle ! - great swap ! 👍👍👍

@furiousdriving Год назад

@@BITTYBOY121 thanks, I’m enjoying something different with this for a while

@BITTYBOY121 Год назад

@@furiousdriving Enjoy your new car ! and keep the gr8 videos coming ! 👍

@alansimpson835 Год назад

Wow, I did not see this coming at all but I love it. I love VW group stuff and those 100bhp 1.9 PDs are great. Served many an Octavia taxi well for mega miles and are surprisingly punchy in the Fabia. Changing the boost pipe should make a difference Guessing you stopped at Thrapston

@furiousdriving Год назад

They are tough motors which is a real bonus. I couldnt tell you where, off the A14 with a Travelodge!

@patrickhostler5939 Год назад

I had a red beetle when they first came out. 4 months from order to delivery. Fabulous car, I adored it. Change those hub caps though … that are awful 😊

@Lobo-ih3bh Год назад

You’ve done well there. Yes, the beetle was more of a styling exercise than a practical car but it looks good.

@154Marc Год назад

The quick car flips are pretty fun to watch, keep it going

@alanedwards3180 Год назад

I wonder if that acorn got in the high level stop light as a seed and has grown with moisture and light . The VW beetle looks ok

@seanwallace1972 Год назад

When ever you get a new car,you pulled in to service station to get diesel and asked what cap was on,there should be a little triangle on the fuel gauge that tells you what side the filler cap is hope that helps

@edgarbeat2851 Год назад

From little acorn grows a mighty Mondeo. I owned a 56 Oval Beetle sold it to fund stain glass setting up. My avatar is an example. I missed my beetle so much but could not afford as prices went high I considered a new Beetle but found a South African built 1973 412 in Scotland of all places. Plus its a base model. The unloved type 4. I like the new Beetle.

@lofty7180 Год назад

youve gotta keep that reg plate ! Furious Driving (05) Because Crusty Vehicles. And i like the wheeltrims on the Bug , i think they should stay.

@squeakers27 Год назад

Interesting swap, don't mind the beetle. Good car under all the salt, bird crap, bad hubcaps and tatty number plates, should clean up well and look forward to it

@888johnmac Год назад

looks like the Mondeo has indeed gone to a good home .. one tip for seat-belts that are reluctant to retract , pull it out as far as it will go , spray the belt fabric with Mr Sheen & work it in & out a few times .. doesn't always work , but for free & 5 mins it's worth a try

@furiousdriving Год назад

cheap fix if it works

@GoldenCroc Год назад

No idea what Mr sheen contains but where I am at any kind of silicone lubricating spray will do the trick nicely. Well known trick that works well. Havent ever had it fail if the belts are cleaned of any potential extreme grime beforehand.

@chrishanford1354 Год назад

Great series on the mondeo Matt . Correct reg on the beetle ‘Furious Driving 05 Buys Classic Vehicles’ Keep up the good work.

@furiousdriving Год назад

AHA! I knew it meant something!

@jimg492 Год назад

I have to say I'm firmly in the Mondy camp although the Beetle looks to be a good swap. Great vid mate, keep up the good work

@markwalker2986 Год назад

Great video. I drive a lexus rc300h hybred now! But I do like turbocharged diesel cars like my old saab 9-3 convertible .

@jonp5641 Год назад

Result Matt, I think you defo got the better deal there, Beetle looks sweet as a nut, as Chops would say!

@JJSmith1100 Год назад

I always like to hear what things cost in other countries. Having owned a Mondeo mk2 myself, some things sounds sounds very expensive in the UK. The service was fairly cheap considering the pollen filter was included since that alone is about the price of the service here, brake cylinders about double the price, wiper blades very expensive in the UK, basically double the price, scrap value of the car about 10x local value, fuel pump double, battery close to the same, 10 pounds for brake fluid? I can buy about 3 liter of it for that price, MOT ours about half and only required when vehicle changes owners. The car it self in SA about 1000-1500 ponds depending on condition.

@petrocellihouse Год назад

Congrats on the new car. Now, please get the engine size right. I'm no connoisseur but I don't recall a VAG 1.8 oil burner from this period. Great content as always, Matt. 👍

@furiousdriving Год назад

I didn't say 1l9 at least once in this video!

@richardbartholomew7924 Год назад

Love watching your videos mate your the best can't wait for next video mate I don't like the the new beetle never have but I will still watch your videos mate

@SmashingPistons Год назад

Augh, VW boost pipes. My Fabia VRS had a problem there. My temp work around of making a zip tie harness to cover the join to get me back from France lasted for 2 years.