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98/98.5 Models? #27854 08/02/02 01:02 AM
Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,196 central MA 9 98 SE OP Member
OP 98 SE Member 9 Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,196 central MA	All right, I've almost reached a decision on whether I have a 98 or a 98.5 Contour. (see my sig.) I have only one question left: Was the 98.5 SE model available with the Duratec, sport suspension, and alloy rims? (Not the SE Sport, since I have no spoiler, but the regular SE?) Reasons I might have a 98: - dash clock - the 98 SE specs as mentioned above - cloth door panels/armrests (if this is a difference; I know it is betw. '99 and up) - plastic grille in bumper (as per this topic ) - "contoured" ding strips (not "flat") - loud horn, though single toned Reasons I might have a 98.5: - build date 11/97 - 98.5 (Cobra-style, 8-spoke) rims - black antenna base - no SE side skirts Well, maybe when making this list I'm finding more and more stuff equal to either year ... I give up ... :rolleyes: Plus is there anything I'm missing? Please help! Matthew 98.5 Contour SE V6 It has spent 1.5 years under the wrong identity ;-)

Re: 98/98.5 Models? #27855 08/02/02 02:20 PM
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,493 Elmhurst, IL (Chicago) 2 2000V6SE Member
2000V6SE Member 2 Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,493 Elmhurst, IL (Chicago)	"Reasons I might have a 98.5: - build date 11/97" That answers it right there, after August 1997, Ford built "new" 1998.5's. Also, the 98.5 SE was virtually the GL/LX (P66 code) replacement and V6's and alloys were optional. The LX became the "strippo". 2000 SE fleet, V6, ATX, ABS, no spoiler, T-Green/tan. Built 01/2000 in MO. Added 12 spoke factory SE rims, K&N. Biggest mod: ESP Plan!

Re: 98/98.5 Models? #27856 08/02/02 06:19 PM
Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,196 central MA 9 98 SE OP Member
OP 98 SE Member 9 Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,196 central MA	Quote: Originally posted by 2000V6SE: Also, the 98.5 SE was virtually the GL/LX (P66 code) replacement and V6's and alloys were optional. Thanks; this is what I was looking for. I guess I have one of the odd 98.5 'tours with a clock Matthew 98.5 Contour SE V6 It has spent 1.5 years under the wrong identity ;-)

Re: 98/98.5 Models? #27857 08/03/02 06:33 AM
Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,950 Chitown L LoCo Member
LoCo Member L Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,950 Chitown	Quote: Originally posted by 2000V6SE: "Reasons I might have a 98.5: - build date 11/97" That answers it right there, after August 1997, Ford built "new" 1998.5's. Also, the 98.5 SE was virtually the GL/LX (P66 code) replacement and V6's and alloys were optional. The LX became the "strippo". Yeah in 2000 the SE became the "strippo" 2000 Contour Zetec ATX Hector Mods...I got em' "Contour grills, Contour bills, check out the oil my Contour spills." 2.SLO = 17.6 at 80mph My profile

Re: 98/98.5 Models? #27858 08/05/02 12:51 AM
Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,196 central MA 9 98 SE OP Member
OP 98 SE Member 9 Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,196 central MA	Oh wait... this also means I have to reregister my car in the CEG Registry ... is it possible to delete or seriously modify your entry? Matthew 98.5 Contour SE V6 It has spent 1.5 years under the wrong identity ;-)

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