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Still scouring the papers and noticed an ad for a 95 Contour needing a motor. I called and got answering machine. At this point I'm hoping for simply a 5speed, as I could probably get a computer for it. Perhaps some of our friends at Ford could even re-program one for me  Saw another ad for a 4cyl Contour for some $1500. I sent the e-mail and should get an answer back. However, I believe that one is a typo. But if not, even if it is a 4cyl, that is a pretty cheap project car. For those praying types, get down on your knees and say some prayers tonight or tomorrow. Cheers, TB ------------------ Tony Boner Personal: tboner@mvp.net Work: tony.boner@central.sun.com Saving the computer world from WinBloze as Unix/Solaris/Java Guru * Sun Microsystems Rocks * http://www.sun.com Goofing off with cars ****************** Duratec Vehicles 1999 Contour SE 2.5L ATX: K&N FilterCharger, SuperChip, KVR/Brembo Cross Drilled Rotors and Pads 2000 Mazda MPV (Yes 2.5L Duratec): Bone Stock Looking for 95-97 5speed SE as 3.0L duratec project car and 3.0L Duratec Engine ****************** Non-Duratec Vehicles Daily Driver: 1987 Buick LeSofa^H^H^H^HSabre 3.8L V6 -- 150HP AND 215ft/lbs torque 
Tony Boner Personal: 98cdw27@charter.net Work: tony.boner@sun.com Saving the computer world from WinBloze as Unix/Solaris/Java Guru http://www.sun.com 1998 Contour SVT Pre-E1 618/6535 Born On Date: 4/30/1997 Now with Aussie Bar induced mild oversteer.
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Here's hoping, Tony. Good luck!
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Sounds fun. Let us know what you end up getting. ------------------ James TompkinsTulsa, OK loken@ionet.net 99 Red Rocket SVT #143/2760 Modded to Taste... 00 Corvette Coupe (loan) Modded for Haste...
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I said one for you also. For the good of the team.
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good luck. i know youve been looking for a while now...
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Well here is the update. The $1500 Contour in Springfield, IL is not $1500 and the sale guy doesn't even know what the drive train is? The '95 needing an engine transplant must have an owner that is (worst case scenario) needing a courtesy transplant. Three calls to the number listed in the paper (long distance for me) netted three messages left on the answering machine. Perhaps I'll try again Wednesday. Geez, I have a personal toll free number so it is not like this clown is going to go broke returning my calls to tell me the car is gone, he changed his mind, he owes too much and can't sell it because the bank holds the title. I hope he/she ain't dead or hurt, but you'd think if someone puts an ad in the paper they check their machine. What is with people today, is courtesy out of fashion? TB Originally posted by merlin:
I said one for you also. For the good of the team.
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Originally posted by tboner:
The '95 needing an engine transplant must have an owner that is (worst case scenario) needing a courtesy transplant. Three calls to the number listed in the paper (long distance for me) netted three messages left on the answering machine. Tony, I don't want to go into details, but this is nothing compared to my Tour II buying experience. How about 2x2-hour and 2x1-hour round trips to get one car?
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Oh, I forgot to add the other inconsiderate, the last Monday in September I went to Kribs Ford in STL and offered my 99SE + $5K to buy a new 99 SVT sitting on the lot. I told him I had to go back to work (on lunch) and to call me on my cell, I have voice mail et. al. I've called him back three times, he has yet to call back with a counter offer or to just tell me no, we can't sell the car at that price. You'd figure a saleman would want to sell a car. I'm carrying a pre-approved bank promissary note for 30K, all I need to do is sign, the dealer calls the banks 800 number with the VIN and I can drive a car away. Cheers, TB Originally posted by alex_96GL:
Tony, I don't want to go into details, but this is nothing compared to my Tour II buying experience. How about 2x2-hour and 2x1-hour round trips to get one car?
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Our club just got a 3.4L Yamaha SHO V8 donated to us... hmmm Contour Donor Car + Yamaha V8 = One wicked project car! Just what my SVT Needs, 2 more cylinders!!!  -Mark ------------------ What do you see? Look Again. Do you see Persaverance? Substance? Odds being trampled? Perspectives changing? Rules collapsing? Meaning? Look Again. If all you see is a car... Look Again 1998 SVT Contour. Silver Frost Mondeo Badges & Side Markers, KKM, OMP Cast Aluminum Pedals, Eibach Suspension, Flowmaster 40 Series Exhaust w/ 4-1/2" Stainless Steel Vibrant Tips (non-resonated single wall with a 45 degree cut), No resonator, Knauberized, and more... SVT/SHO Society of West Michigan SouthWest Rep. GTExtreme1@aol.com
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