Hi, Here's the answer to your questions:
Zetec is the 4. Honestly, I wouldn't recommend a Contour to that many people, but if you like sporty handling(YES< I DO)and don't care about acceleration (NO < DON"T CARE), and the price is right (YES< $2,000), the 99 might be good. Give us all the details and we can help you decide.
How much do they want? $2,000
Is is auto or manual? AUTOMATIC
Do they have maint. records? (I DON'T THINK SO, I WILL FIND THAT OUT THIS THURSDAY)
If so, how was it treated? (LOOKS GREAT INSIDE AND OUT)
What options? ALLOW WHEELS, NO SUNROOF, BURGUNDY
sunroof, alloy wheels, etc.
Also:
What do you want it for? Cheap commuter, ricemobile mod car, etc. (I WANT IT AS A HIGHWAY CAR TO GO ON TRIPS LONG DISTANCE AND FOR SOME SHORT HOPS)
What do you expect in a car? Sporty, luxurious, reliable?
RELIABILITY IS THE KEY; I ALREADY HAVE AN OLD HONDA WITH 300,000 MILES THAT I METICULOUSLY CARE FOR!
How long do you want to keep it? FOR YEARS, EVEN IF IT MEANS GETTING A NEW ENGINE. I LIKE THE STYLE OF THE CAR, BUT I HAVE NEVER OWNED A FORD AND HAVE HEARD NEGATIVE THINGS ABOUT THEM, LIKE THEY ARE CHEAP.
Do you plan on working on it yourself? (I guess not, from your posts) NO, I WILL HAVE TO GET A MECHANIC
If not, do you know who would work on it for you?
I DON'T KNOW ANY FORD MECHANICS, SO I WILL HAVE TO SHOP AROUND IN SKAGIT COUNTY, WASHINGTON STATE.
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Lighter is faster.
