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Originally posted by cdlong:
so does anybody actually have the combination i was looking for? at least a 4 cyl 5 speed with a tach?
I have everything you're talking about except the side skirts and ABS.
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Originally posted by NavyZX5:
ABS was a stand alone option on ANY non-SVT Contour and Mystique from beginning to end. Also, only pre 98 Sport packages could be had with Zetec and V6 and they spoiler was stand alone option. After 1998, it includes V6 and spoiler.
so to get a 4 cyl with a tach and everything else i have to get a pre '98. what trimline should i look for?
Originally posted by NavyZX5:
I dare anyone to try to match the speed of an ABS system's pulses.
and the ability to control each wheel individually
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I have a 96 contour sport with 5 speed ABS package and everything, I payed 3000 for my car , it had about 90,000 miles. My car has no side skirts or spoiler(unfortunitly). But i've got a 96 sport 4 speed zetech. hope that helps you some ..
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as far as i know, only way to get side skirts on a pre98 were to get a SE which comes with a v6. 98+ i'm unsure of.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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Don't forget, spoilers and side skirts can be added later on if you find a car w/ everything else you need/want.
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Originally posted by cdlong:
well, the tach and the side skirts were what i really wanted, the tach more so because that would probably be hardest to add later. i forgot about the leather wrapped wheel and knob. that would be important too.
so does anybody actually have the combination i was looking for? at least a 4 cyl 5 speed with a tach?
A tach can be added in 1-1.5 hrs of easy DOIY work by
swapping the instr. cluster ($35-70 for one at
www.car-parts.com).
The leather wrapped steering wheel is about the same: less
time to install, more difficult to find.
I don't like the leather shift knob, so I didn't install
that 
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just get the V6 SE
i saw some on eBay for like $3000
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Originally posted by JiggaJerry:
just get the V6 SE
i saw some on eBay for like $3000
V6=higher initial cost, higher insurance, higher gas cost, probably higher repair costs too. i'm not saying i don't want one with a V6 but i would really prefer a 4. i know i can get an SE sport, but that's not the point of this thread.
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Set your sights on a four cylinder five speed. Check out all the possibilities and go with your best option. Adding any criteria would be asinine and limit your options FAR too much, MTX Zetecs are hard enough to come by. If you do not care if you get a pre-98 or a 98+ that will give you more options. I was looking for a 98+ and it was HARD in my area. I could not find one with power locks/windows and gave up the search.
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I have the 97 Contour Gl Sport with tach...Fog lamps included with sport package...
'04 SER Spec V
Moltec Silver
stock
no longer own 97' T-red GL Sport
Zetec 2.0 I4 16v DOHC MTX
http://fast4doors.com/
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