Originally posted by Lou3:
I've seen a few nice Contours that looked like '95 models and am starting to like that body style more than the later models. Are there any major disadvantages to the older models? If so, can they be upgraded without too much trouble or expense?



You might want to read this thread (Best Year)

There was a lot of discussion there about which year was best and why.

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