There's a post 98 SE that I know can destroy all the usual SVT's at our meets out here.
FYI: It's an LX.
There's a post 98 SE that I know can destroy all the usual SVT's at our meets out here.
Perhaps you made a mistake and made a poor decision purchasing that particular 10-12 year old automatic, but that doesn't mean all Contours suck. Data I've seen suggests that they've done well as a group over the years. That the CEG is still so active is a tribute to a car that's been out of production of seven years. All brands have lemons. My 95 Contour has been great and even if it dies tomorrow I'll still have paid about half for it than I would have for an Accord when all is said and done. If I bought a 90's GM, it would probably be dead already.No, getting a pre-98 contour was a major downgrade, it was a poorly made car that was too hard mod & too costly to fix & i'm happy to be soon be rid of it. I'm still kicking myself for beliving like a moron I could fix/mod-up this lemon up & still be happy.
No, you get a Lumina for that. Seriously. Have fun with 80's technology!...but that's what i get for being an total A-hole.
I'm sorry.:help:I can put that cash into my new toy.
1997 Chevrolet Lumina LS SEDAN
And anyone whom considers themselves to be a driving enthusiast is robbing themselves by not at least learning how to drive manual transmission.
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its not that hard...
That's what she said.
Woah, sweet Lumina!
Lots of panties will get wet when you pull into the parking lot and kick on them neons!
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No different than putting money into a GL/GS/LX, now is it? Hell, we even had a turbo'd ZETEC of all things and no one batted an eye.You're going ot put cash into that? like, gas right?
Because the Contour was the epitome of paint quality. Flaky clearcoat and all.good luck with the white lumina take pics when the paint starts to peel off and it looks like a cow. all lumina's do that!
Where exactly does an overpriced Blazer fit into "car culture"? They put lipstick on that pig and guess what? You bought it. In automatic form.You're going to put money into THAT car. And you cannot drive stick...what about the car culture are you really into?!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the CDW27 project first "born" in 1989? With the first model produced in 1993? The Lumina dates back to 1990. My point? They're BOTH old technology.Seriously. Have fun with 80's technology!
Tell me, what kind of panties do Contours make drop? Granny panties?
No different than putting money into a GL/GS/LX, now is it? Hell, we even had a turbo'd ZETEC of all things and no one batted an eye.
Because the Contour was the epitome of paint quality. Flaky clearcoat and all.
Where exactly does an overpriced Blazer fit into "car culture"? They put lipstick on that pig and guess what? You bought it. In automatic form.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the CDW27 project first "born" in 1989? With the first model produced in 1993? The Lumina dates back to 1990. My point? They're BOTH old technology.
I understand that this is a the Contour Enthusiasts Group and we all love(d) our cars. He likes his Lumina just as we like our cars. The good majority of car people think the Contour is a turd. We are in the vast minority. While the Lumina may not handle the way a Contour does, at least it has V6 power (I've driven a Zetec ATX...I swear I had to turn the A/C off to go up hill) and you can't argue about the 3100's reliability. They're both discontinued mid-90s cars. It's like arguing between Plymouth and Oldsmobile, don't you think?
Off topic: to the owner of 529STD (awesome license plate, btw :laugh where did you get that 3.0L badge? Looks very good!
CEG SZ has never been just bout SVT Contours, it has always been about Contours in general.
I'm not going to go into technical detail, but the CDW27 platform was very modern at its release and still compares very favorably to many modern sedans outside of an AWD option. The platform and engine have been recognized with enthusiasm throughout the car world. The Contour may not have sold well in the US, but it received many accolades and enthusiastic reviews in the press. The status obsessed media slaves of North America can't get over its allegedly bland styling. I think what makes the Contour ugly to most people are its blue ovals. I think late 90's contours look great compared to its boxy competitors of its time. SVT's in particular are great looking cars.Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the CDW27 project first "born" in 1989? With the first model produced in 1993? The Lumina dates back to 1990. My point? They're BOTH old technology.
No, not at all. My enthusiasm for the Contour isn't an irrational attachment. While I can understand many people may not enjoy driving Contours, the platform inarguably does some things extremely well. It provides an uncommon driving experience that compares well to European and Japanese sports sedans of its period that cost twice as much and are basically twice as expensive to maintain. The Contour is not only inexpensive, it is also very good at being a European sports sedan.It's like arguing between Plymouth and Oldsmobile, don't you think?
The Contour may not have sold well in the US....