You know, if I didnt love my Mystique so much for how it handles, I could really tear that apart. But, not going to do that. I'm more mature than to "My car is better than yours!" talk. The 6000 cost <cough> twice as much as a Contour, and I like it for what it is; a safe, reliable, American Luxury sedan. Theres been tornado sightings and heavy rain tonite, so when I had to make a trip to the store, what did I drive? The 6000. Why? Because the Mystique handles great when its dry, but likes to swing out in rain/snow, the 6000 kicks into AWD mode and you go right along