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The 140 (a conservative number, apparently) felt no quicker than the old 130 due to the more linear response,
Interesting you should say that. I had a Mk3 briefly whilst mine was being serviced or something. The new shape car is definitely faster, but the old one [i]felt[/i] faster. It was slightly 'snatchier' and nowhere near as smooth. Going back to the Mk4 directly after driving the 3 resulted in me driving considerably faster than I thought I was when I looked at the clocks.
I like utility cars that can be driven enthusiastically all over the place, cart stuff about without worrying about scratching them and don't concern myself with 'image' or 're-sale'.
I'm also in a lowly Edge spec, which has everything one might need (it even has the extremely unnecessary voice control) and the 'small' (16") steel wheels that actually have tyres with some air cushioning.
It felt heavier than my old Mk3, but is very composed and has good steering for a large car. Surprisingly nimble on tight back roads, the standard suspension gives great grip, ride and handling if you're a keen driver, much more comfortable than the sport with massive rims.
The Mk4 engine is far better. The 140 (a conservative number, apparently) felt no quicker than the old 130 due to the more linear response, but having done extensive autobahn testing on holiday in both, it does accelerate more quickly and can maintain higher speeds.
It's not fast, but never feels slow.
The Mk4 Mondeo is a great family does-it-all car, albeit a bit too big, bulbous and under-windowed to see out of easily in tight car parks.
+1 on all of that. The only thing I'd add is the mk4 steering isn't quite as good as the mk3, it doesn't weight up as well in corners, but it's way better than most other cars on the road!
I'm blessed enough not to have to own a car, because between me, work and the nice chaps at the hire place, I just have a hire 24/
Think yourself bloody lucky you get a car to run buck shee. some of us have to keep our own cars going. just shut up and drive the dam thing, its one of the best cars on the road 
Latest Mondeo - is it just me or is it *?
Can I just point out the error in this?
It can be 'just you' and therefore (for you - which surely is what matters) it IS *!
Who cares what someone else (with perhaps different experiences and criteria) thinks?
Public opinion & popularity are not synonymous, and rarely (if ever) coincide with quality.
While we are on the subject, for occasional solo bike trips do I need the estate or does a bike fit ok in the "hatchback" if they still do that model?
*also just changed jobs and need a motorway mile
Muncher to potentially replace a 3.0 Beemer......*
Or an a4 avant, or a passat......?
Think yourself bloody lucky you get a car to run buck shee
I do pay for it when not on business hire.
just shut up and drive the dam thing
Bit angry aren't we?
its one of the best cars on the road
Do you have one?
You think it got onto James Bond for any other reason than Ford paying loads of money for it to appear in the film?
No, I thought it was standard '00 status' issue?
Can I just point out the error in this?
If you must.
Kryton - have a read of the reviews for the new Mazda 6 estate - honestjohn.co.uk think it's better than most equivalent cars (including the Mundane)
daveh - Member
+1 on all of that. The only thing I'd add is the mk4 steering isn't quite as good as the mk3, it doesn't weight up as well in corners, but it's way better than most other cars on the road!
Yes, I'd go along with that too. I got used to it very quickly though.