I bought my 99 SVT new. It was a great car for the most part and Im sad to see it go. But the final straw was the fact that the paint job, which I washed and waxed regularly, was starting to crack all over. Ford was no help, they offered to repaint it, but I would have to pay 68% of the cost, as I had 68k miles and it was only "supposed to last until 100k". The total tab would have been 3500, with 2300 the price I had to pay, and It had to be at a ford dealer. No thanks. I needed a bigger car with baby #2 on the way, anyways.
I bought an 02 Saab 9-5 aero, and I absoletely love it.
My old car is at Central Saab in Norwood, if any one wants one. I'd make them repaint it.... :-)
Also I have a set of snow tires and wheels in the classifieds if anybody is interested.
Lou