I bought my first Contour, a 1999 LX at the state vehicle auction last weekend. It has 100,000 miles on it. In the past I have had two Escorts with the 1.9 Ltr. engine and have been able to run them up to 200,000 miles or more without too much expense. I drive about 700 miles a week. How many miles are on some of your 2.0 Ltr. Contours and what kind of problems should I expect? Thanks rd