I too totaled my contour, and have yet find a suitable replacement, when I drove her up on the flatbed, it just wasn't right, i felt so right in that car. my new ride until i find a new one is a 91 tempo gl, wow this car gave me a new found love for the contour that I once had. The tempo is just plain uncomfortable, but I drive it because it was free.
Good luck on finding a new car, and just like you I still need to find a replacement