keep checking the contours in the classifieds. also, maybe a older taurus SHO. a little more sporty than the regular ones. kind of an old school svt. the contour is a great car, i would keep looking. i dont know what you have driven, but if you are looking for a 4 door, maybe look at v6 camry (toyota) or dare i say it, an accord??? probably not as good as a tour, but who knows, you may like it.
my sis just picked up her contour from the classifieds, real nice and it was cheap (95MIDs old car). keep searching, you will find something!
