I sold the Contour and bought a 2001 civic ex coupe. Overall it's a nice car, but it is lacking something, and it's not just 50 hp.
I mainly bought it for the incredible gas mileage as I was driving the Contour 300-500 miles a week at 22-25 mpg.
I'm looking to change again once I have time to do the legwork. I think I'd like a wagon or something with a little more room for toys. Something with a few more gerbils under the hood.