Originally posted by Teenage Contour:
Originally posted by Tourige:
Anyone who considers why they bought the SVT contour shouldent really be raggin on the MS6, basically its the same car in a different era, short run production, fast, in a class of its own, barly no competitor, small styling ques, leather, 6 speed(5 for SVT). IMO its a natural progression up from an SVT.


Very true and it would be on top of my practical car dream list but for one thing: its got a 4cyl. For me, I will never buy a 4cyl car, especially when it can be had with a V6. Why not turbo the 3.0L and get some more hp? I just like 6 waaaay more than 4.



HP costs money. How fast do you want to spend?

If I were on the design team I think it would have been a choice between a larger N/A powerplant or a smaller one with forced induction. The second choice has its advantages, as noted above.

If I were buying a new car today, I'd definitely have to look at it. I mean, I like the Evo and the STi, but I'm not a kid anymore, you know?

Function before fashion. '96 Contour SE "Toss the Contour into a corner, and it's as easy to catch as a softball thrown by a preschooler." -Edmunds, 1998