1996 Ford Contour LX review from North America
"I love it!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have not had a single problem with this car.
General comments?
The best car Ford ever made, I love it. I have had my Contour since November 1995, and have not had a problem. This is the best car that I have ever owned. The V-6 is smooth and powerful and the car handles great. The only complaints I have are that the backseat is ridiculously tiny, and the brakes are very touchy, especially when wet. The car still looks and feels new, the only thing that I have done is routine maintenence and regular carwashes. I will drive this car into the ground. Too bad Ford stopped production after the 2000 models.
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| Great road manners, great performance, expensive to maintain, and in the end, not worth repairing |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Duratech V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Crown Victoria |
| Date of Entry | 26th February, 2003 |