No, it's not that way. I dont like my car, then hate it the next minute. I just like my Mystique, even with it's many downfalls, the thing is, you dont seem to see the downfalls. We have Ford Contours, cheapened up, plasticed out, watered down versions of the Ford Mondeo, don't forget that. Yes, you may have an SVT, but an SVT Contour would be like a Metro SS, it's still only a Contour. I'm not trying to be harsh or anything, but it is the truth. I like my Mystique, don't get me wrong, but you can't say that it's any better than the 6000. They are both American family cars, the only difference is, my S/E was marketed to the upperclass, Contours were marketed to middle/lower or small families. S/E was the most advanced GM car of it's time, the computer system was way ahead of time of even the Cadillacs, although it's obviusly been surpassed. The Contour/Mystique was not even close to being the most revolutionary, or advanced Ford, not even in 1995. Although it had many luxury comforts that not even Tauruses/Sables had (Traction Control, 10-way power seats, etc...) Their wasn't any higher technology used in the Contour. I think they're both great cars, and they're both good at certain things. The Mystique has good low-end power and handles well. The 6000 has great high-end power, and is as reliable as a tank.