With all due respect, but who cares what the LS1 owner or anyone else thinks about the SVTC or the other variations of the Contour/Mystique/Mondeo lines??? Speaking for myself, I bought my Contour because I enjoyed driving the entire package, not just to drive fast. While it may not be the fastest, or the best handling, or the most dependable car on the road, it did fit my budget and lifestyle, and I do enjoy working on the car and do enjoy driving it! If someone else wants to own an LS1 and has the funds to do so, then more power to him/her. Basically, it's to each his/her own!!! For someone else to throw negative comments just shows the insecurity and shallowness of that individual. Just my .02.
Nathan