Ford Mondeo XR5

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 12:08 am

2.5L 20 valves5 cylinders220hp236lb. ft. torque6-speed manual-exterior that would make BMW double take.-and an interior that would make a Caddy owner jealous.-oh...and it's in Australia, pack your bags boys.

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 12:24 am

Nice. Too bad its a ford.

chevelle_lover · Post by **chevelle_lover** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 12:25 am

Damn Australians and their cool cars. This is like GM all the cool stuff is down there. Although the El Camino may be making a come back.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 12:37 am

anyone see casino royal? they had a sweet (removed) ford in that one too...but my lack of coffee makes me forget the name...something with a M i think

Kamikaze · Post by **Kamikaze** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 12:40 am

Quote, originally posted by chevelle_lover Â»Damn Australians and their cool cars. This is like GM all the cool stuff is down there.Yep, if they could only sell them in America....

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:24 am

yeah we get te 500/taurus, and europe gets the mondeo... hey isn't that what daniel craig was driving in the beginning of casino royale?

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:32 am

Yep, same car.The Taurus/500 is a different model, the Mondeo is actually what the Fusion is based off of. So we get the dull Fusion, they get the awesome looking Mondeo. Even in base LX trim it looks better than the fusion.Ford really needs to get on board and start making some European models for us in the states. It's obvious we are trending that way with all the recent sales and introductions of crossovers and hatchbacks. They have one hatch, the Focus which is a poor car to begin with. Nobody likes a bubble. Now the new European Focus would be hot if they brought it over as the replacement.Oh yeah and they have a new convertible version too!!

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:39 am

that;s right! the fusion/mondeo...i read an article about how for some reason, the mazda has no problem bringing the 3, speed3, etc over to north america, but for has some weird restrictions bringing the new focus over, which is essentially the 3. with different skin. i don't get it. yeah, among other european models, the new gen focus is supposed to be pretty badass

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 7:10 am

If they brought a focus convertible over, they would rock the market and sell a ton of them I bet. Cheaper than the VW Eos, bigger than the Mazda Miata.

NibCrom · Post by **NibCrom** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 5:25 am

Well, there are a lot of things I would change about that car, but it's about...87% better than the Fords in the USA.

mjbsb69 · Post by **mjbsb69** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 11:08 am

It's in UK too. Some auto mags have rumored Ford to be bringing it stateside 2010-2012.

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 11:10 am

damn those are nice, would love to live in the land down under, it's so nice their, buddy went down for 2 months and never wanted to come back

Neouka · Post by **Neouka** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 12:02 am

that's what the new Accord -should- have looked like instead..

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 7:34 am

ozone smozone... they have the hole in the ozone right above their heads. Heck they even have a special formula sunscreen and clothing to wear.But, yet they continue to put out cars with no regards to what is causing the issue. Love the look of the car hate the idea that they have no enviromental restrictions to follow

MRCN RCE · Post by **MRCN RCE** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 9:04 am

Quote, originally posted by keithvibe Â»ozone smozone... they have the hole in the ozone right above their heads. Heck they even have a special formula sunscreen and clothing to wear.But, yet they continue to put out cars with no regards to what is causing the issue. Love the look of the car hate the idea that they have no enviromental restrictions to follow psh who needs the stupid ozone layer when we're gonna have stuf like this in the future?? http://youtube.com/watch?v=SCTSCAQzY9k so whelan, when are we gonna start an australian car importing company?? that's 1 ford i wouldn't mind drivin at all

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