Knowing what I now know, I would still buy a Contour. I think I would've chosen an SVT, though. My car's great handling, good looks(I still get compliments), and reliability have all gone on to justify my choice. Problems? After 54K hard miles, I have only replaced the front brake rotors, the IAC valve, and the heater fan resistor. Nothing major, and nothing I couldn't do myself. Only trip to the dealership so far has been for one recall.
I also enjoy this website and the "cult" status Contours seem to now have(much like Datsun 510s and BMW 2002s). Plus, every time I do some mod to it, I become happy with it all over again. All in all, a great car for the money! As for its resale value, I don't care. I bought the car to drive and keep, not to resale in a few years.
Martin 2000 Contour SE V6 ATX Med Steel Blue Metallic\Greystone interior Mods: SVT grill(insert painted aluminum), foglight mod, amber reflectors removed, gas bonnet lifters, 2nd horn installed, 2001 Focus 16" rims, Knauberized, debadgerized, pre-98 sail panels, Bullitt fuel door, A6 sidemarkers, K&N air filter, TH fix, Flowmaster\glasspack exhaust, clock recontent, trunk release bezel recontent, Mystique rear dome light, express-open sunroof, Ford accessory rubber floor mats, Ford accessory door threshold protectors.
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