Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General General About an inch away from buying this car....post your opinion

I'm rating each car when it was new, not based on current used conditions and prices. No, I have not driven all of the cars I have no interest in, but then I haven't driven a Ford Excursion either, due to lack of interest. My mom however does have a BMW Z3 2.8, which I have driven, and have also driven a Corvette.

It's interesting that you bring up a refusal to compromise, as you are far more willing to compromise than I am. You're willing to compromise everything to maximize one set of attributes. I'm not. I want a car that maximizes every set of attributes from acceleration and handling to comfort and low price.

The Volvo 850R doesn't measure up to the SVT Contour (new to new) in my ratings for the perfect car due mainly to high price, but it also loses points in the feel, styling, and handling departments.

Styling I know is personal opinion, but I personally don't think most of the exotics (and particularly Vipers) are really attractive cars. Then the Vette looks like the prosthetic penis it represents for most buyers. The SVT Contour's excellent proportion with lines that are classy, yet with a dash of attitude are superior.