Originally posted by arin:
Why are the 95-96s better than the rest? I dont remember seeing any major engine/transmission changes between model years?

I think I may go with the 96 Mercury/V6/Manual/100k for $2.5k.
Havent found many manuals, the only other I'd consider is a 98 Contour with 52k miles for $3k.. That seems a little too good to be true.. Can see chips on the bumper, would anyone buy a 52k for $3k?

Also, does anyone have an answer on the folding backseats? Someone said 98+ its only on SE Sports, what about 95-97? Thanks


the reason for the betterness ?? they have everything the post98's dont,better rust proofing on the doors and wheel wells,all the lights(trunk,underhood,glovebox,inside door handle,ignition,cig lighter,foot wells)if you get a se you'll get,se side skirts,sportier suspension(matches svt for handling ability,stiffest in the run of the tour),rear discs,the fabeld pre98 lip spoiler,,you'll get a v6 basically,in 95-7 the se was the top of the line,in 98 it was bumped down a spot to make room for the svt,and it was all down hill from that point

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