Hey Canada, welcome to the site! You will LOVE your new contour! I have driven 2 SVT's, they rock! The clutch is really tight/stiff, which is good and provides for a more exciting driving experience. As for the MTX to be sloppy, maybe, but who cares, this car is more fun to drive than almost any other car in it's price range. You are about to own one fine piece of machinery!