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2009 Ford Mondeo - should I keep or scrap?
I've got a 2009 Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCI. The turbo failed last month and the repair cost £850. Now the EGR valve needs replacing, this will be close to another £1000 to fix. Is it worth doing or should I get rid of the car?
Asked on 11 January 2016 by Nilesh
Answered by
Honest John
You are sining money into a diesel car pit. Get rid of it.
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