Originally Posted by Mr S1

As an everyday car that you don't want to have to maintain as you need to with older cars that are used daily, I'd keep the Mondeo. Creature comforts make a BIG difference. If you do decide to take the plunge take no notice of everyone who says that RS's are unreliable and all that - if you buy the wrong one and abuse it then they can go wrong (as ANY car would) but if you spend decent money, buy a decent car, look after it properly and don't abuse it they're absolutely fine.