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I'm seriously considering buying a 98 SVT. It's got 51k, one female owner, and the car is in sweet shape. She's asking 6 but I think she'll move much more than that (maybe 5k). My question is that I see lots of posts about trans/diffs going south and even some motors- how reliable are these cars? I am already aware of the water pump problems.... Part of me thinks that the repair bills will be too much. Thanks for reading.
Ben
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Originally posted by Benasaki:
I'm seriously considering buying a 98 SVT. It's got 51k, one female owner, and the car is in sweet shape. She's asking 6 but I think she'll move much more than that (maybe 5k). My question is that I see lots of posts about trans/diffs going south and even some motors- how reliable are these cars? I am already aware of the water pump problems.... Part of me thinks that the repair bills will be too much. Thanks for reading.
Ben
2 words.... GET IT! 
2006 Mazdaspeed6
1997 Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace
1996 Volvo 850-R
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2002 Cougar
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Mondeo ST-200 wheels/BFG KDW NT
black/black
Spec Stage 1
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the only reason the trans/diffs go bad is because people beat the living snot out of them. This car has a tendency to have wheel hop with hard launches which will absolutely kill your diff. I drive my car fairly hard, but i dont slam gears and powershift.
I wont argue with the spun bearing issue with the engines. Oil starvation can most certainly be a problem. One of the reasons why most people swap in a 3.0L longblock is because it has an extra another oil drain passage for the extra lubrication. (and of course the extra hp and tq is nice too.  )
Jim Hahn
1996 T-Red Contour SE Reborn 4/6/04
3.0L swap and Arizona Dyno Chip Turbo Kit
364 whp, 410 wtq @ 4,700 rpm
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If you don't hammer them all the time they last a long time.
Rich S
1998 SVT
1995 Contour 2.5 MTX 215K miles Son's car(dead and buried)
1997 Contour 2.0 ATX
1998 Contour 2.5 ATX
2004 Tauras Wagon 3.0 Duratec
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get it and never look back...you'll love it, the only reason i drive 92 miles to see my buddy is to drive his svt  and at 6k w/only 51k thats not a bad deal either,if she moves lower TAKE THAT [censored]!!!!!1111
"Youth ages, immaturity is outgrown, ignorance can be educated, and drunkenness sobered, but STUPID lasts forever."-Aristophanes.
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Originally posted by tour96se:
get it and never look back...you'll love it, the only reason i drive 92 miles to see my buddy is to drive his svt and at 6k w/only 51k thats not a bad deal either,if she moves lower TAKE THAT [censored]!!!!!1111
What he said!
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
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2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
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Get it for sure! I fell in love with mine the first day I brought it home, trust me, you will too. -Jeff
Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
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Originally posted by beyondloadedSE:
......I wont argue with the spun bearing issue with the engines. Oil starvation can most certainly be a problem. ......
Anyone ever thought of dropping the pan and replacing the main and rod bearings as a preventive measure?
Carl
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On my 98 SVT, I had to:
Replace the water pump (55K)
Replace the alternator (94K)
Replace both front wheel bearings (88K)
Had water in the trunk (fixed by cleaning out junk from around the tail light drain holes)
Replace the CD player
Replace the catalytic converter (78K - emissions warranty)
Had a couple of recalls (heater blower motor)
Lubricate the rear door hinges (twice)
Lubricate the window retraction mechanisms
Replace the rear brake pads (60K)
Polish the hazed headlamp covers
My power antenna quit retracting, but I never got it fixed
After 100,000 miles of sprited driving, the transmission, clutch, and front brake pads (!) were all original and in fine shape. Is this a reliable car? Sort of. Lots of little things tend to break every couple of months, at least on my car they did. Nothing catastrophic, but just slightly aggravating.
Lee K
98 SVT Contour, silver (sold after 7 years and 100K miles)
03 Lancer Evolution, red
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