1998 Ford Contour SE review from North America
"I got a good deal for it. Only $3,000.00"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My water pump sprung a leak once at 60,000 miles, so I replaced it with another one from Auto-Zone, but that one sprung a leak also at 61,000 miles.
The brake system (rotors and brake pads) died on me 3 weeks after I bought the car.
Needed to clean the fuel injector.
General comments?
This car is awesome.
It is faster then most people thought it'd be.
I was able to beat a 1994 Acura Integra GS-R on the 1/4 mile.
It can go from 0-60 in 7.9 seconds.
I did the 1/4 mile with it in 15.3 seconds.
I took it up to the mountains, and it handles like a beauty. I was able to do a 180 turn going 55mph without the tires squeaking with minimum body roll. Braking is very smooth and yet it can be powerful (Better then my Accord). All in all the struts and springs are very sporty; it handles the mountain passes way better then my Accord.
Very reliable in the snow. With all wheel braking I was able to stop on an icy road without swerving like most cars.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 V6 duratec Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 59000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 61600 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 20th November, 2002 |