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yeah really, i still don't see how a contour could beat a thousand dollar SUV.
1999 Silver Frost SVT
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Quaife, lightened SVT Flywheel, SPEC stage II clutch, removed resonator, k&n drop in - various other goodies too.
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look at the SUV you can get for 1k...more miles, older, most of them are rusted, and don't get good mileage.
For 1k you can get a contour 96-97 100k miles and in good shape.
98 E0 SVT with some stuff
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true,in March I bought a 1987 Isuzu Trooper for $800. Upon further inspection,the floors were pretty much non existant. I gave it to my friend who uses it for mud bogging now.
Today,I found a '96 Contour GL V6 ATX for $1000 and the guy will let me have it for $750. Only problem is the ring gear,which is occasional,but he said otherwise,the car will certify and pass emissions no problem. I'll probably pick it up next week. Works out good for me,cuz I have myself a parts car and a new motor in the spring. W00t!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
'95 CGL ZMTX - DOB: 8/94 - Daily Driver - 271k & counting - Ractive muffler,MSD ignition coil,KEM 8mm wires,Pre98 SE 7 spoke rims,KVR CF brake pads,Post98 sail panels,Sony Xplod HU,Pioneer 3-way 6x9's
'89 Mazda B2200 - Under Construction
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If i buy another one it has to be manual...the ATX's suck. Even in my mother0in-law's 98 it died at 95k...and she didn't drive it hard.
98 E0 SVT with some stuff
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the atx I had in my Mystique was flawless,never had a problem with it,but I nly had that car for about 60 000km.
Anyways,I scored a better deal than the V6 atx....
an identical '95 GL to what I have now,but it's a Zetec,and it's an MTX. Same colour body & interior,in really good shape,dealer wants $805 after taxes. This car will go a long way for me,because I can swap all the body panels over to eliminate my 2 tone job on my Duratec car.
'95 CGL ZMTX - DOB: 8/94 - Daily Driver - 271k & counting - Ractive muffler,MSD ignition coil,KEM 8mm wires,Pre98 SE 7 spoke rims,KVR CF brake pads,Post98 sail panels,Sony Xplod HU,Pioneer 3-way 6x9's
'89 Mazda B2200 - Under Construction
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My ATX has held up well, considering the punishment it takes on a daily bases. You know bucking, wheel-hopping around turns up steep hills, that kinda thing... oh and MANY burnouts. 
J.T.
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 294ci V8. Custom CAI, headers on the way...
1997 Mercury Mystique Zetec ATX
Deceased February 2006
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I treated my ATX pretty easy. I like to take care of my trannys because they're expensive to repair and just as difficult!
'95 CGL ZMTX - DOB: 8/94 - Daily Driver - 271k & counting - Ractive muffler,MSD ignition coil,KEM 8mm wires,Pre98 SE 7 spoke rims,KVR CF brake pads,Post98 sail panels,Sony Xplod HU,Pioneer 3-way 6x9's
'89 Mazda B2200 - Under Construction
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