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Old 01-03-2015, 12:09 PM   #1
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Default Is the new Mondeo the best looking car under $100K?

Firstly, can the bogans that seem to think that being FWD somehow affects the styling please leave this thread without commenting.

Any for everyone else, this is a serious question, is the Mondeo the best looking car under $100K, if not even more? It's just so well proportioned with the rear quarter panel probably being the least attractive angle but still not bad.

An obvious competitor for the claim would be the Jag XF, but for me, the side profile of that isn't particularly attractive. Amazing front end, pretty rear end, but everything in-between is only average. The Telsla model S is quite impressive although I'm not sure if it's on sale yet, or at a sensible price.

Honestly, if this car had a Jag or Alfa badge on it, the world would love it.


It's larger than what I need or want but I'm tempted to buy a Titanium just because it's so damn beautiful.
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Old 01-03-2015, 12:22 PM   #2
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I love the wagon style and look forward to it on sale here in Australia, for me it couldn’t come soon enough.
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Old 01-03-2015, 12:27 PM   #3
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Certainly the best looking of the current ford fish mouth styling.
Gets it just right on the mondeo, but on the smaller cars it's too much.

Best looking car overall? Dunno, big call there. Mazda 6 is a sharp looker these days, and looks are objective.
I think a ranger looks better than both.
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I wouldn't rate it in the top 5 best looking cars under 100.
But looks are subjective. It's not a bad looker at all anyway.
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Old 01-03-2015, 12:50 PM   #5
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I reckon its a stunning looking car, i really like fords global styling even though it changing in small ways all the time. Ppl hate the Focus ST, i love it and the mondeo is better again.
Also agree re Mazda 6 and the 3 aswell they look fantastic.
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Old 01-03-2015, 01:10 PM   #6
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It is up there with some of the better looking passenger cars that's for sure.
In wagon format it is near perfection. But like others have said the Mazda range is also a looker and for me I do like the 2 and 4 series BMWs a little better. The latter scraping in under 100k (except the 435).
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Firstly, can the bogans that seem to think that being FWD somehow affects the styling please leave this thread without commenting.
Well technically FWD does affect the styling as far as front overhang goes, which is why FWD/AWD cars always tend to look a little bloated up front. But I know what you're trying to say.

There's some stiff competition under $100k. The new C Class is one of the most gorgeous sedans I've ever seen in person. And as far as the Ford range goes, I personally rate FGX XR8 over Mondeo.
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The new C Class is one of the most gorgeous sedans I've ever seen in person.
yes, my mind went straight to merc as well. their latest iterations are very good.
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And 100k buys a lot these days...
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it looks ok , but it doesn't look a lot different from the plethora of other new cars on sale today with very much the same styling.
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Old 01-03-2015, 07:46 PM   #11
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The front looks way too busy. Dont like it at all...
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Old 01-03-2015, 07:57 PM   #12
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I don't know if its the best as there are a lot of good looking cars under 100k. But I do really like the new model, especially the Titanium Wagon.
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Old 01-03-2015, 08:07 PM   #13
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I'd take the $96k GTS over it any day.
Just not my money tho...
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Old 01-03-2015, 09:08 PM   #14
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New C-Class beats the mondeo in looks for me as well.
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You didnt say new, so im going to say a DB7

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I see value as performance and the ability to be very adaptable for daily use.
Best looking car for less than $100k? EL Ghia or EL.Xr8 and keep the change
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Old 02-03-2015, 06:51 PM   #18
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DB7 is one of the most beautiful cars of all time, if not THE most. My favourite growing up.

Also I'm all about the Model S P85D at the moment. Wish this Mondeo had some unique engines, like the 1.0 they get in Europe with a manual.
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The new Mimdeo is the best styled Ford ever. Isaw my first one today, the black mesh grille and body kit is design perfection. The porportions of this car are perfect from every angle, imo the only car that comes close design wise is the new Mazda 3. Honestly I cannot say enough about this car. I've even put off upgrading my ute and the new possibility is keeping the one I have now and putting one of these in the garage.

Without harping on about Ford marketing, I feel they really do have something special with this model and need to find a way to get as many bums on seats as possible. I can't wait to get into a dealership to check it out.

What does anyone in the know reckon the possibility of an ST model is...?
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Great looking car. I was thinking that my next Ford would be the Mustang but if they do an AWD twin-turbo ST I'm there.
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Only problem with the new Mondeo is it is now 2.5 years old ( as the Ford Fusion has been out for that long) and although the exterior still looks good, the interior is looking very dated and plain. Compare the mazda6 interior and its heads and shoulders above inside.
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Only problem with the new Mondeo is it is now 2.5 years old ( as the Ford Fusion has been out for that long) and although the exterior still looks good, the interior is looking very dated and plain. Compare the mazda6 interior and its heads and shoulders above inside.
Dated and plain ?

The interior is fine for a 2015 model, are you sure you don't think its 2025 ?
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Dated and plain ?

The interior is fine for a 2015 model, are you sure you don't think its 2025 ?
It's a centre screen with a few scarce buttons on a square flat centre console. Very dated look compared to its competitors which have a lot more style. Bet it's the first complaint once the reviews start.

Seen a few driving around lately, a maroon and white titanium one. Looks stunning in white with the dark glass sunroof
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Only problem with the new Mondeo is it is now 2.5 years old ( as the Ford Fusion has been out for that long) and although the exterior still looks good, the interior is looking very dated and plain. Compare the mazda6 interior and its heads and shoulders above inside.
What is it that you prefer about the mazda 6 interior? Here they both are (lit up) for reference...

I'd say center console wins on the mazda, driver dash wins on the mondeo.

I know which one I spend more time looking at...


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What is it that you prefer about the mazda 6 interior? Here they both are (lit up) for reference...

I'd say center console wins on the mazda, driver dash wins on the mondeo.

I know which one I spend more time looking at...

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Mondeo interior doesn't look dated and plain, looks fine to me
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What is it that you prefer about the mazda 6 interior? Here they both are (lit up) for reference...

I'd say center console wins on the mazda, driver dash wins on the mondeo.

I know which one I spend more time looking at...

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To be fair, the Mazda 6 has a new dash with the just launched facelift, which does make things a bit more even. But better than Mondeo? That's a tough call.

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What is it that you prefer about the mazda 6 interior? Here they both are (lit up) for reference...

I'd say center console wins on the mazda, driver dash wins on the mondeo.

I know which one I spend more time looking at...

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They both look ok , but positioning of the speedo looks a bit suspect on the mondeo, put your hands on the wheel , it looks like you have to curl your head around a bit or drop one hand to see a 100 k`s, its a small gripe , but never the less, the speedo is the most looked at instrument, the mondeo binnacle colors looks prettier.
comes with free binoculars to see that the tiny clock in the centre dash .
personal choice really,

i think id go the camry .
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They both look ok , but positioning of the speedo looks a bit suspect on the mondeo, put your hands on the wheel , it looks like you have to curl your head around a bit or drop one hand to see a 100 k`s, its a small gripe , but never the less, the speedo is the most looked at instrument, the mondeo binnacle colors looks prettier.
comes with free binoculars to see that the tiny clock in the centre dash .
personal choice really,

i think id go the camry .
That speedo is in MPH. You wouldn't have any difficulty reading the speedo unless you're doing 100MPH.

In any event, both the seat and the steering wheel are adjustable, so I think that issue can be overcome.
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