I think there is a big split in the people that drive 'tours. I am only 19, but seem to identify with the older generation who like having a "sleeper" car, as well as something that doesn't look like a toy next to a BMW. The contour is not that well known, and while some growl would be nice, the exhaust is nice quiet, because (w/o any badges except blue oval on grille) I often get mistaken (mostly by 100hp civics with wings and canister exh.) for an escort or taurus, and then show them that I have 70% more horse than their fast-looking economy car. Maybe I should put that oval on the back, for the Honda drivers... Anyway, the other group wants a car that looks "cool", and sounds like it has a huge engine, but it seems if you want a car for rice-burner then the Contour is not for you, as any of the typical mods (big rear wings for decreasing tire pressure on the drive wheels the most commmon) look really awful on a smooth, round, long car like the 'tour. Get a Jetta or some Honda, or better yet, a Mustang.
