The way I view it, there are very few cars that I can get new now that fit me personally the way that the Contour does. I like having a V6. I like having a stick shift. The size is right for the way I use it (don't need a big hauler but I need four doors and decent space), and I feel like I have a good understanding of the model's strengths, weaknesses, and how to get the best out of it. I don't owe anything on mine, other than the need to sell my '95, and any money that goes into it is going to replace/improve the condition of the vehicle. I don't expect to ever get anything out of it that I don't put into it, but I'll enjoy having it. That's a liberating feeling.
