Considering Mondeo for next car

[blueoval]

Thanks Jim and rastus that's interesting to hear. better turn in in the dry. I don't push it in the wet even with the au so its not a huge deal. the dry handling ability is key for me.

[allanv6gt]

Having driven a BA Falcon Mk2 XR6 Turbo from Cbr>Syd>Cbr, I found the XR6 is quicker in a straight line, but I reckon the Mondeo handles the bendy bits better. Suspension feels more compliant and no over-powered rear end to skip sideways - more reassuring.
But saying that, my two old rear-wheel drive classics are a hoot !! But totally outclassed compared to anything modern.
Comes back to expectations and how you drive.

[allanv6gt]

And...I can punt my Mondeo along nicely without cringing when thinking of fuel consumption.

(smaller) Forced-induction motors are the future...

[apstar]

Ford needs to keep abreast of technology as far as diesels are concerned.I drove a MB C250 CDI at the weekend 150Kw @500Nm,2.1L 5.1L/100km the frigin car had more torque than a V8 very impressed!

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[blueoval]

Originally Posted by allanv6gt

Having driven a BA Falcon Mk2 XR6 Turbo from Cbr>Syd>Cbr, I found the XR6 is quicker in a straight line, but I reckon the Mondeo handles the bendy bits better. Suspension feels more compliant and no over-powered rear end to skip sideways - more reassuring.
But saying that, my two old rear-wheel drive classics are a hoot !! But totally outclassed compared to anything modern.
Comes back to expectations and how you drive.

straight line drags are fun and all but it can get u into trouble from the cops far too easily. driving in the hills is a longer lasting thrill and u can do it all under the speed limit. plus I find there is more skill involved with hills driving.

[blueoval]

Does anyone know if the mondeo's come with DRL's?

[DFB FGXR6]

Only MC Titanium's

[blueoval]

Interesting. Thanks for the clarification.

[JimStone]

Can be retrofitted into MC Zetec and MC LX models as well - MC bumper has provsion for the DRLs, MA/B model does not.

[mighty-mon]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Remember Shav the Mondeo XR5 will never be a Focus XR5 in regards to performance (Im sure your aware and you mentioned that) but they are oh so nice inside, still bloody awesome to drive and brilliant for a long distance drive.

No...... but now JW Racing in the UK have Stage 1 & 2 out now & Stage 3 & 4 very soon. Hmmmm Stage 4 Hmmmmm ( spoken like Homer Simpson)!

http://j-w-racing.co.uk/index.php

[allanv6gt]

plus I find there is more skill involved with hills driving.

Yep, Getting things flowing smoothly thru different conditons is challenging. Just try driving something underpowered ...quickly..... like go-karts where smooth is King.....and where all/most F1 drivers start their careers.