I always thought starting w/ the Mondeo platform was the good idea had they only offered it standard with all-wheel drive and a design that didn't so slavishly copy the XJ. Putting styish metal on plebian mechanicals is how Jaguar got its start.

Well, I still haven't figured out how to leave a comment that's brilliantly illuminating and life-changing so that other commenters will follow me.
Ah well, fuck 'em!