Not all questions get answers, but occasionally you'll get a humourous response. This accomplishes two things; lets you know someone has taken the time to read your post, and moves your post back to top of the topic list where it will attract attention.

Anyhow, yes, noisy in rear particularly if you have their infamous suspension rattles. Split rear seats and minimal carpeting in trunk don't help. My '98 quieter than the '97 although the latter had much improvement when I recently put on new tires.


98 Mystique LS v6 atx 110,000km
97 Contour LX v6 atx 125,000km
stock CD on LS, cass on LX
spoiler, tinted windows on LS only
4 wheel discs on LX only
All other available options on both