Moving on from the Contour

[Guitarman19853]

Well, I think it's time... Next Wed I'm going to go test drive the Contour's potential replacement. It's definitely sad but when I think about all the work it's going to take to restore it, I just can't justify it.

I am going to hold on to it for a little while and fix it up while I can have it off the road (paint, small repairs) and then try to sell it. I'll probably take some stuff off that I can make more on sold separately like the OZ wheels.

I'm excited about the new car but keep having these feelings like nothing I can buy today could equal the handling of the contour (at least in 4-5 door sedan/hatchbacks around $25k).

[solo92s10]

You only looking to buy new??? For 25k you could get a used evo or sti that would make you forget all about that svtc. Now if your only looking at new cars im still sure with a $25k price you could find something with more features and other goodies that will make you forget about the contour.

[LUCA]

What are you looking at or what did you buy Ryan?
I'm ready to move on also. I'm not in a hurry to replace the SVT once I list and sell it, I do have a two vehicles in mind and am leaning more toward one than the other at this point.

[Buddy Palumbo]

You know you don't really want to sell the SVT , Christine . You'll be walking around lost without it , and ya know it .

[BrApple]

I'm about ready to move on from the contour as a daily driver.

The current one has rocker panels that are rusting out. On the last oil change I only drained ~ 3 qts of oil, I had put in 6 qts 4k miles before. Also had the brake light start flashing, found the fluid was low, again I had it at the max line. I know there is oil all over the bottom of the engine, and I smell it burning often now .....

Anyway I have my eye on a black, possible an EAP 4dr SVT Focus, which is at a dealer in NJ. Miles and price are right, just waiting to see photos before I head down to check it out.

And the SeVT and SVT are tucked away and safe for the winter. They are not going anywhere anytime soon.

[blu_fuz]

All you old fogies keep leaving..... Chris, I can't see you unloading your SVT after keeping it so nice for so long. That would be like what was on the Mythbusters episode with the Corvette they bought to stick dead pigs into. That vette owner nearly cried after finding out what they were going to do to his car after they paid him .

[LUCA]

Joe: I did have thoughts that it would become a DD or eventually owned by some lead-footed youngster but there isn't much I can do once it's sold.
Really, everything I've wanted to do to it has been done and it doesn't get driven all that much. To me, it's a shame to see it sit in the garage on the maintainer and only come out when it's nice. I think it's time for someone else to enjoy it.

You know you don't really want to sell the SVT , Christine . You'll be walking around lost without it , and ya know it .

I'm not so sure about that. At least that's what I say now.

Brian: Where in NJ? Maybe one of us can go take a look at it in person for you.

[BrApple]

Brian: Where in NJ? Maybe one of us can go take a look at it in person for you.

I was just about to post and ask about that. Its at Open Road Acura of East Brunswick. Sounds like a EAP by the discription. I already requested photos, didn't have any yet because it was in for reconditioning. Thinking about driving down Saturday to take a look. Hope to have photos or someone take a look before then to see if its worth my time.

[LUCA]

That's a bit far for me but I'm sure we've got someone in that area that may have time to take a look-see for ya.

[SICILIANSVT82]

i have been begging Christine not to get rid of her car! we met up a few weeks ago and that car is soo beautiful! honestly its the nicest one i have ever seen in person! don't do it Chris!!