1999 Ford Contour SE Sport review from North America
"Plenty of power, but poor quality interior"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At about 80,000 kilometers the clutch went and the whole clutch assembly had to be replaced. I couldn't believe it and when the car was repaired, which took over a week, I had the clutch looked at by another mechanic. He told me the parts looked barely worn.
The dashboard has become warped and is no longer smooth with the windshield. The cover for the defrost outlet where the air is blasted out onto the windshield no longer stays in place.
General comments?
The car rides and handles great. Its tuned liked a European car so it handles corners with ease. Plenty of ponies under the hood.
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| Beware, depending on what model you get, IT MAY BE A PIECE OF CRAP!!! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 30 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 175600 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 11th September, 2004 |