1997 Ford Contour GL review from North America
"The V6 is a good car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- Ignition module
- Battery
- Tires
- Front brake rotors
General comments?
I like the car. I had a few recalls on the car, but the dealer was fast and I even got a coffee out of it. I had a 4 cylinder Contour for a loner and I hated it, but the V6 that I own is really nice.
I can't complain. Back seat leg room is tight. That's about it. Better than a Buick Regal, that's for sure.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 19000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 120000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 19th September, 2001 |