I'm gonna be nice here, especially since someone from SVT finally took the time to address some of our concerns.
1.) First and foremost, when you are leaving out SVT Contour owners in terms of support, publicity, parts, and overall respect, you(SVT) is really shooting itself in the foot. This car is owned mostly by 21-34 year olds who are just coming to, or will soon be at the heigth of their earning potential. These people will be in the market, SOON, to by a fun automobile to grace their garages. Will that car be an SVT? Not if you don't address some of concerns especially:
A.) Developing an implimenting (at no cost to SVT Contour owners) a permanent fix for our inheritly weak transmissions. This would be a GREAT start. B.) The waterpump issue... C.) Very important! Address the improperly baffled oil pan that has caused so many costly engine failures. D.) Lastly, give us some respect. We really enjoy our cars, even throughout all the hastles that have developed with them. These people are true enthusiasts and for some reason that we are still trying to figure out, loyal to SVT. This will quickly disappear if something is not done soon!
P.S. Please remember, V-8's are NOT the performance engine of choice in the future. The import type performance craze is here to stay, adjust your marketing focus accordingly lest you be left out in the cold while Honda, Toyota, and Mitusbishi, steal away all your yoounger buyers.
------------------ 98.5 Toreador Red SVT KKM intake Tsudo custom exhaust JSP GTR wing Eibach lowering springs Koni Adjustable struts Engine mounts Autometer shift light Bosch Hi-Pro wires Bosch Platnium plugs Audi A4 sidemarkers Fog light mod Th/Moosing fix Rear dome light mod Lighted moonroof switch mod Glovebox light mod
98.5 SVT ~ diamond white metallic custom DuPount paint ~ shaved antenna, trunk key hole, and ding strips ~ roof mounted antenna ~ 20% tint ~ clear corners (front) ~ Audi A4 sidemarkers ~ 17" Mille Mille Evo 5 wheels with Yokahama Parada Spec-2 tires ~ Koni adj. struts ~ Eibach springs ~ SMA rear strut tower brace (front no longer fits ~ Powerstop cross-drilled rotors ~ Mintex A/F pads ~ ploy bushings including motor mount insert ~ 3L conversion ~ full custom intake ~ custom Cardoc exhaust ~ gutted precats ~ 24lb injectors ~ 3L upper and lower intakes ~ Rear dome light mod ~ glovebox light mod ~ lighted moon-roof switch mod ~ fog light mod ~ Autometer shift light ~ FCO indiglow guages ~ body color interior bits ~ some custom sound
