1998 Ford Contour SVT review from North America
"The Ultimate Cheap Thrills"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Check engine light.
Some hard to find "same day" parts from mechanic.
Cabin is nicely shaped, but made of cheap materials. Although the seat is comfy and supportive, they don't age well.
Needs 91 octane in this 4.00+/gal. world.
General comments?
Fits my 6 ft, 200 lbs frame like a glove, with a perfect driving position. Like it was custom tailored just for me.
One of the best FWD handling cars I have driven.
Smooth, lively engine that begs to be taken to red-line.
V6 emits an awesome growl that says ".. this ain't your mom's Contour."
Depreciation, which makes it a cheap buy with plenty of thrills.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 duratec V6 Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 135000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Wrangler |
| Date of Entry | 1st July, 2008 |