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Which contour /mystique to stay away from? #756987 09/26/03 03:18 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 3 Honduras H hdsalinas OP Newbie
OP hdsalinas Newbie H Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 3 Honduras	Hi, I am looking at the possibility to purchase a mystique (or contour) But I would like to knwo what engine and transmission configurations as well as year should I stay away from. thanks Hector David Salinas San Pedro Sula, Honduras Central America 1999 Corolla CE

Re: Which contour /mystique to stay away from? #756988 09/26/03 03:46 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 140 Raleigh/Greenville, NC J jevon3 CEG\'er
jevon3 CEG\'er J Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 140 Raleigh/Greenville, NC	they're all good in different ways http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/555327 '95 Contour GL Pre98 SVT front bumper and some other stuff 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 with the SXT package Proud to serve in the US Army!

Re: Which contour /mystique to stay away from? #756989 09/26/03 03:54 PM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,475 Novi or Dearborn MI A akrump47 Hard-core CEG\'er
akrump47 Hard-core CEG\'er A Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,475 Novi or Dearborn MI	I'd say in general the MTX-75(Manual gearbox) is more robust than the CD4E(Automatic), although it can have some issues such as syncros, and possibly the differential depending on miles and wear, etc. Both engines are quite durable and long lasting, the Duratec(v6) having some known issues such as the water pump. These cars can be somewhat more maintenance intensive. Do some research and you'll be able to decide which model is right for you. Personally, I'd reccomend getting an SVT, or an SE v6-manual. You'll have the most fun that way E0 3781

Re: Which contour /mystique to stay away from? #756990 09/26/03 04:42 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 228 San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Cent... P pabloquintana CEG\'er
pabloquintana CEG\'er P Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 228 San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Cent...	Hey papayito! Qué andás haciendo por acá? Pablo Quintana 98 SE Sport Contour Honduras, Central America

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