i would keep a close eye on the positive battery cable. that is the most frustrating thing i have dealt with, to this date. check for the posts on the "problems" forum, a few days back.
oh! i almost forgot, the leaking trunk thing too. you can find some posts in the "Problems" forum about that too.
and yes, i am worried about the oil starvation problem after reading this website. i guarantee you wont find me redlining my car around any hard corners in the future.
of course, i dont think cornering in my Contour is any fun anyways.... damn front wheel drive crap. :p
