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I'm looking to change my 98 SE Contour. I bought the car through eBay, so I'm looking there again.
Chrysler Sebring/Dodge Stratus 2000-2002 range
Ford Taurus +2001
Any suggestions/warnings about those cars, especially with the Chrysler/Dodge one because I've never owned those makes.
Thanks.
Pablo Quintana
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Honduras, Central America
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If I had to get a sedan after the CSVT,
The only one that catches my eye is the Mazda 6 sport.
If you're looking for economy, get the Mazda 6i Sport.
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I have a 2001 Dodge Stratus sedan. It seems pretty well built. The ride is softer than the Contour. It has double wishbone suspension; it handles well. The 2.4 liter engine is smooth, quiet and more powerful (obviously) than the 2.0 liter Zetec. It feels considerably heavier than the Contour. It is a lot of car for the money. Great car to go on long trips. I don't know about it's longevity or reliability, I've had it only for two months.
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Originally posted by ODC:
If I had to get a sedan after the CSVT,
The only one that catches my eye is the Mazda 6 sport.
If you're looking for economy, get the Mazda 6i Sport.
Yeah I like the 6, looks very sharp.. I can't bring myself to buy a Mazda though, so I'd wait for Ford to make their version. My next car though.. a Cobra.
The Spickle
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Former Car: Black '98 CSVT, #3137/6535 "The Unluckiest car.. ever"
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Ya know, I'd pick up a nice used RS6 for a Contour replacement... Or maybe an S4 or BMW 3 series. Oh wait you're probably not loaded  , Go for the 6, awesome cars.
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IMO, no.
About what price range is that? Maybe I'll have some other suggestions once I know your target price.
Function before fashion.
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"Toss the Contour into a corner, and it's as easy to catch as a softball thrown by a preschooler." -Edmunds, 1998
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Since you're buying a used vehicle, one of the top considerations should be the Mazda Millenia. Very overlooked car that was to have been the flagship in Mazdas Amati line-up. Excellent reliability ratings, comfort, handling, & good power. It would be like picking up a 3 series or Lexus on the cheap. 
Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.
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Personally one of few sedans i'd look into are the mazda speed protege, there good on gas and quick considering they come with a turbo. Check some out.
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Originally posted by TourDeForce:
Excellent reliability ratings, comfort, handling, & good power. It would be like picking up a 3 series or Lexus on the cheap.
Power so long as you get the 'S' model with the huffer on top of the 2.3L motor--and then, only adequate. The 2.5L KL-03 motor doesn't inspire when it's toting around 3400# of sedan.
Overall a nice car if you don't mind a pretty old platform without a stick. They're probably giving them away these days.
B. Riley
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Was: '00 Black/Tan SVT Contour #560 - Sold 3/26/03
Before that: '95 Champ/Blue Contour GL V6 ATX
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Originally posted by Blk560:
Originally posted by TourDeForce:
Excellent reliability ratings, comfort, handling, & good power. It would be like picking up a 3 series or Lexus on the cheap.
Power so long as you get the 'S' model with the huffer on top of the 2.3L motor--and then, only adequate. The 2.5L KL-03 motor doesn't inspire when it's toting around 3400# of sedan.
Overall a nice car if you don't mind a pretty old platform without a stick. They're probably giving them away these days.
Take a look at the cars he was considering at the top of the thread. The Millenia is an EXCELLENT - no, a SUPERIOR alternative to those cars:
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Chrysler Sebring/Dodge Stratus 2000-2002 range
Ford Taurus +2001
Now, if you have a suggestion, rather than just bashing, let's hear it...
Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.
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