Originally posted by Drumbo: Even with the inherent unfairness of making stylistic comparisons between a 1998-2000 model and a 2003 model I'd have to say your perception is still backwards.
Meaning no slight to non-CSVT owners, I'd say all Mystiques and non-SVT Contours (respectable cars in their own right) look like diminished versions of the CSVT.
It being the American version of the Mondeo, the CSVT is the benchmark, the Daddy.
You do realize that contour=mondeo not CSVT=mondeo don't you? You realize most mondeos are equipped with zetecs or normal duratecs? The CSVT=ST220 or ST200, something like that. The non-SVT and non-ST contours and mondeos were first and thus are the benchmarks.
I'll realize what you said about the engines if you'll realize what I said about the styling. Even with a four-banger, the Mondeo is a sharp-looking set of wheels.
