You need to look around more man, there are plenty of SVTs for under 7000. Look in these classifieds, autotrader, anything. I just got my 99 for 5000 and i was only looking for about a week. It is easy to find them, just look. Go for the SVT.
Good Luck bro


1999 SVT Contour Magnaflow Dual Exhaust KKM High Flow Intake