That's a big if. I'll quote from what you posted
Consumer Rated Condition: Good
"Good" condition means that the vehicle is free of any major defects. The paint, body and interior have only minor (if any) blemishes, and there are no major mechanical problems. In states where rust is a problem, this should be very minimal, and a deduction should be made to correct it. The tires match and have substantial tread wear left. A clean title history. A "good" vehicle will need some reconditioning to be sold at retail; however major reconditioning should be deducted from the value. Most recent model cars owned by consumers fall into this category.
I really don't think this describes the condition of your car. If you deduct the cost to remove and replace an engine, then you are very close to the figure I offered, site unseen. I may not have had all of the equipment in my calculation, but from the buyers side, it is alot easier to start with a low price and move up. (It is really hard to open a $2K and then bargain you down to $1K
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I'll post the link
http://www.edmunds.com/used/1996/ford/contour/4drsesedan/prices.html?submit=Cu stomized+Appraisal I couldn't quote damaged (The real condition of the car because they won't quote it, so I quoted rough)
Remember not to include equipment that was standard with the model, otherwise you are getting credit twice. According to Edmunds, the standard equipment for a 96 SE was: 5-Speed Transmission, 6 cyl 2.5 L Engine, Aluminum/Alloy Wheels, AM/FM Stereo Tape, Center Console, Dual Air Bag Restraints, Fog Lights, Intermittent Wipers, Leather Steering Wheel, Lighted Entry System, Power Brakes, Power Mirrors, Power Steering, Rear Spoiler, Remote Trunk Release, Sport Suspension, Tachometer, Tilt Steering Wheel, Velour/Cloth Seats
Please don't take it so personal (if you are) I don't. It is simply business. People make offers and you can accept or reject. Happens every day. A low offer by me does not mean that I think any more or less of a person.
I hope you can get your money out of it.
But if you can't, I promise I won't say I told you so if you want to discuss a sale.
And as I've said before, these are just guides. If a guy comes by with $4K in hand and must have that car, well then $4K is the price of that car today
I wish you well.
TB
Who has lost a whole bunch of $$$ on his SVT
