My Contour is a '95 MTX V-6 with 165,000 miles. I am the sole owner. Its mostly in great shape and I really like driving the thing, even after 10 years. The main issues with it are a leaky AC, currently discharged, and exhaust catalyst is disintegrated (according to dealer) and rattling (though it passes inspection emisions test). I feel like there may be some additional backpressure in the exhaust and the car has been running hot at times (some boiling visible in the reservour).
I have a deposit now on a '05 Focus ST at a great price. It drives very well and would satisfy me.
My quandary is that the money will be a stretch for my family on the Focus, but I'm concerned about letting this deal get by and having something really bad happen that will cost significant $$ (power steering, transmission, etc).
What are people's experience with high mileage Contours that have been lovingly cared for??
Thanks,
Chris
