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Hi. I just bought a red '98 SVT on Saturday and was wondering if there was a way to figure out visually if I have a 98 or 98.5. When I bought it, there was no SVT paperwork with it or even an owner's manual. I called the dealer today where I bought it, and they are 'looking' into getting me one. We'll see how they follow through. BTW, I love this car. I did some research on this board last week, before I went to look at it. And the 9005 bulbs are now in the lowbeam headlight sockets. 
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differences in 98>98.5 taken from contour faq...
GL is no more. Now only the LX, SE, and SVT. Basically, now LX=GL, SE=LX, SE + sport package=old SE
More decontenting: split rear seats only available on the SE
Clock in radio, no longer in dash
SVT wheels changed to Cobra style, strut dampenings changed
Rear window/brake light design changed
Color revisions
Silver 1998 Mystique LS (v6)...ATX  Removed Emblems, limo tint, painted calipers. Premier P630 HU with 4 Pioneer TS-A6895 Speakers with 10' Sony sub (yeah i know, i'm cheap) Commando 501-S Alarm
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Originally posted by Philip:
differences in 98>98.5 taken from contour faq...
GL is no more. Now only the LX, SE, and SVT. Basically, now LX=GL, SE=LX, SE + sport package=old SE
More decontenting: split rear seats only available on the SE
Clock in radio, no longer in dash
SVT wheels changed to Cobra style, strut dampenings changed
Rear window/brake light design changed
Color revisions Thanks.I read that last week, and I have the old SVT wheels. BUT, it appears I have the newer 3rd brake light. My clock is in the dash. I guess I own a true '98. Thanks again.
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If you have the smoother wheels, "flowing" wheels, you most likely have a 98. If you have the 5-spoke that look similiar to the Cobra wheels, or the SVT Focus wheels, you most likely have a 98.5.
-A
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Gotta catch em' all!
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If you see an SE with a Zetec and without side skirts or an LX with cheaper seats. 1998.5 If it's a GL or has '16v' on the sides, it's a 98. Early SE's and LX's had the top line interiors, SE had side skirts. The #1 Clue is 98's have a chrome antenna base, 98.5's do not! 
2000 SE fleet, V6, ATX, ABS, no spoiler, T-Green/tan. Built 01/2000 in MO.
Added 12 spoke factory SE rims, K&N. Biggest mod: ESP Plan!
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Check your build date on the driver door jamb.
Also call SVT and get a copy of the certificate.
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My 98.5 SE has no sideskirts, but does have 24v badges. Not "sport" model.
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Is the build date after 8/97? It's a 98.5
2000 SE fleet, V6, ATX, ABS, no spoiler, T-Green/tan. Built 01/2000 in MO.
Added 12 spoke factory SE rims, K&N. Biggest mod: ESP Plan!
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One clue is 98's have a chrome antenna base, 98.5's do not!
The "1998.5" brochure is dated 8/97, so after that date is the newer models.
2000 SE fleet, V6, ATX, ABS, no spoiler, T-Green/tan. Built 01/2000 in MO.
Added 12 spoke factory SE rims, K&N. Biggest mod: ESP Plan!
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Originally posted by 2000v6SE:
Is the build date after 8/97? It's a 98.5 The change to the 98 1/2 was 2/2/98. After that, the factory called them E1. The CEG has labeled the earlier ones E0.
Jim Johnson
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