Look at your VIN #, if first digit is 1 = USA, 3 = MEX

For 1998 vs. 1998.5, one difference was the air bag system.
4th digit is 'L' First Generation Air Bags. 1998.0, if it's 'F' then Second Generation Air Bags, 1998.5

P codes = Model, Body Type
P68 Contour SVT (all)
P67 Contour SE (95-98.0) P66 Contour LX (95-98.0), SE (98.5-2000)
P65 Contour GL/Base (95-98.0), LX (98.5-99)


2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 SE, Code Red. '00 Tropic Green Ford Escort SE [Contour's little cousin]