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Hi all! Just thought I would introduce myself. We just bought an 98 Mercury Mystique, 2.5L, V6 with a 24V dual overhead cam engine.
Already today I have learn't some new things and I am excited to learn more.
I will post a pic once I take one.
Eva
Renfrew, Ontario
98 Mercury Mystique 2.5L V6 24V 5spd.
95 Volkswagon Getta turbo diesel 5spd. 4 cyl. (lots of mods as you can see in the name)
91 Mustang Coupe V8 auto (hubby's car)
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welcome  there is a lot of good information here have fun and enjoy your car
- 95 Mystique LS - Zetec/5spd
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Eva -
Welcome to CEG. I think you'll find the forum to be a useful source of information.
One item you should check on, if you haven't read this already: The water pump on V6 models uses a plastic impeller that's noted for causing problems. Use the "search" capability to learn more about this issue.
I changed the pump on my '95 myself at about 55K miles; it was still in good shape, but I'd read enough about others' problems that I changed it purely as a preventive measure.
Enjoy driving your Mystique!
Phil
1995 Contour GL V6 ATX T/C
1986 Mustang GT 5.0
2000 Windstar LX
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Hi Eva! Welcome to the CEG! Enjoy!
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Phil:
Thanks for the heads up on the water pump. Thankfully the PO already had to replace it this spring.
98 Mercury Mystique 2.5L V6 24V 5spd.
95 Volkswagon Getta turbo diesel 5spd. 4 cyl. (lots of mods as you can see in the name)
91 Mustang Coupe V8 auto (hubby's car)
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Originally posted by Eva:
Hi all! Just thought I would introduce myself. We just bought an 98 Mercury Mystique, 2.5L, V6 with a 24V dual overhead cam engine.
Already today I have learn't some new things and I am excited to learn more.
I will post a pic once I take one.
Eva
Renfrew, Ontario
Eva, sounds like you've got it all goin' on! You know a little about your car, you looked the site over before posting, and you plan to put up pictures. EXCELLENT!!
Wecome, enjoy your wonderful car, and I hope you can get to a few meets within driving distance. It's always fun at a CEG meet!
Jim
Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.
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Originally posted by phil:
Eva -
Welcome to CEG. I think you'll find the forum to be a useful source of information. Enjoy driving your Mystique!
Yes, welcome to CEG! 
A Contour is not just a car, it's an experience
99 T-Red SE Zetec ATX
Born April 16, 1999
98 E0 Silver Frost CSVT
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Well it would appear that you guys already met my wife ! Well so far this car is a blast, I love it. Thanks to all the wonderful info, I have already planned a small list of mods. The K&N RU-3530 filter is on its way and if she leaves me the car tomorrow, I'll do the foglight mod and maybe the drl disable. Side repeaters will be next. I have them on my Getta and they work really well. I know one thing though, I am going to have to be careful what else I do. Especially if she is going to be rooting around here too !! Well, back to the search. Soooo much info my head hurts 
98 Mystique GS V6 - K&N, projectors
91 Mustang LX 5.0L
00 Jetta TDI, Yay, I bought it !!
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Welcome and enjoy the ride!
Keith W
98.5 SE Sport ATX
Lt. Denim Blue
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Originally posted by weasel:
Well, back to the search. Soooo much info my head hurts
I remember that feeling when I first found the site! 
The Michigan guys are usally active. Check out the regional forum for that state & you might be able to find a meet. If you want a really exciting drive, come to the Dragon Run in October - see my sig for more info.
Enjoy the car!
Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.
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