yes my verry first brand new car (2nd car total) was a 1997 contour gl i bought in 1997 off the show room floor in alaska when i was in the army and thats when i fell in love with them, it was a black 5 speed gl 4cyl. and now years later actualy today i have had my svt contour for 2 1/2 years and to be honest it still feels like the verry first day i got it, everyday is a blessing being able to drive my car....