Originally posted by TLP:
Look at the price for a ST220 in Euros not Pounds all youll get a better idea of where it would come in. far less then a Jaguar far less!
Problem with a 2005 Mondeo is this, lets look at what we like on this board. a SVT Contour ! lets compare that to the same Mercury Mystique....get the idea. I would bet if the Mondeo does come as a Mercury we will get a chrome grill, chrome badges, chrome window trim (I hate chrome)a single exhaust, a cushy suspension, but thats ok because a sports suspension would overwhelm the 15" steele wheels and cause a wheel cover to pop off! A slow shifting auto trans, but dont worrie manuals will be available with the zetec and iits 130 ft/lbs trq, forget the recaros and welcome the Tarus seats!
Would I want a Mercury Mondeo? no thanks! anything less then the full ST220 pkg s out IMHO! I want the 18" wheels the looks the 220 hp the full kit, including Recaros! I want SVT to make another 20 horse out of the motor as well.
Otherwise no thanks too many good cars a coming to mess with anything less. EVO VIII, Mazdas AWD 6 with 280 HP! New Mustangs ! Holdens under GM badges, and plenty more. If Ford wants in they need to do it now and do it for real. If I stayed with Ford they may also have a 280hp AWD Focus Cossie by then, we will see!
What's wrong with Mercury's? Take a look at mine. Only one piece of chrome on it, just below the headlights. Plus, mine came with rear seat light and a little nicer interior than the Contour. Heck...my window buttons are in a more logical place...the armrest. Mine does not have a cushy ride either, it's actually firmer than stock SVTs (do a search on the bar sizes...).
Don't be messing with my Merc....
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