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Originally Posted by NZ XR6
The MC and some late MB's had Powershift
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Sorry, my bad.
Wagons stayed popular in Australia, perhaps more so than other markets. (Although I think they still sell in Europe?)
But probably not as popular as SUVs
But in any event the Mondeos were one of the few affordable Wagon options remaining, and the only Ford after they pensioned off the BuF.
And the combination of torque and economy from the TD, made then very popular in some segments. Local Governments especially seemed to like them
If you're serious, you should check out Pickles and other ex-govt auctions, as there should still be some of the last Mondeos coming onto the market.
I understand that towards the end, FoA cut down on the number of trim levels, which was long overdue, and might be a good thing as they may have featured better levels of equipment.
Ultimately the reason I didn't end up with a Mondeo, is that the base-model interior was deliberately cheap (especially in the MC) so I was always on the hunt for a Titanium. But the good ones just got snapped up too quick.