We got a 02 Taurus wagon, loaded, w/3.0 Duratec (wife's ride). Nice engine, smooth ride, average handling. The 3.0 Duratec is nice, a little with the foot goes a long way with acceleration.
We are a two Duratec family and we are going to stay that way. If we want to take a long comfy road trip, it will be in the Wagon. Going for a twistie trip in the country, we will go in the Contour SE Sport with the Firestone SZ 50 EP's