Best looking model, not the SVT.

I think the SVT's are definately the best looking Contique. Thet're a very clean looking car, not 'overpimped' at all. Second best would have to be the pre-98 SE with side skirts, factory rims, lip spoiler etc.

Originally posted by Jason43:
I think the SVT's are definately the best looking Contique. Thet're a very clean looking car, not 'overpimped' at all. Second best would have to be the pre-98 SE with side skirts, factory rims, lip spoiler etc.

I'm buying one of these in a couple of days. But I still also like how my '95 LX looks with the BAT suspension and E1 rims...lean and clean.

Originally posted by Rossetti:
Come on y'all, admit it, the 1998 and up SE with stock Ford wheels is a much cleaner, and overall better looking car than any of the early/late Contiques, and especially the over pimped SVT.
Why put all that skirting and fluff on a good looking vehicle.
I think the Black is the best.

I totally agree!

Originally posted by Jeb Hoge:

Originally posted by Jason43:
I think the SVT's are definately the best looking Contique. Thet're a very clean looking car, not 'overpimped' at all. Second best would have to be the pre-98 SE with side skirts, factory rims, lip spoiler etc.

I'm buying one of these in a couple of days. But I still also like how my '95 LX looks with the BAT suspension and E1 rims...lean and clean.

I'm with both of you, i'm lucky enough to own both a SVT and a 97 SE

i love my SE, but the SVT looks sick in stock form... good luck with the SVT hunting Jeb!

Originally posted by Jason43:
I think the SVT's are definately the best looking Contique. Thet're a very clean looking car, not 'overpimped' at all. Second best would have to be the pre-98 SE with side skirts, factory rims, lip spoiler etc.

me SE skirts are going on today

All in pacific Green... I have never seen a Pacific green SE before.

I think both the SVT and SE are very nice cars. I ended up with an SVT, but started out looking for a 97 Moonlight blue SE with a 5 speed, and I would have been happy with that car too...

The SVT is very nice looking, not "over-pimped" at ALL. They have a look to them, thats a stealthy look....They just look sweet.

Sorry, but I would never had bought a Contour if Ford didn't make the SVT. Just love it's lines and people always asked me "what kind of car is that?"

98.5 E1 SVT is the best looking

heheh

a guy here has a 98 se that is aqua green with the full factory kit. Its about as close to a SVT as i've seen body kit wise.
its pretty decent looking.

i think the best looking tourique is the 98.5-00 E1 Red SVT's.

i saw one that was in MINT condition. Not a single scratch. Dude was polishing it when I drove by, I just rolled by and said mmmmmmm red

he laughed and said
burnem, so I wheelhoped out and we both laughed, cause we both know yugo's can cook better.

Originally posted by Quick_SVT:

Originally posted by Jeb Hoge:

Originally posted by Jason43:
I think the SVT's are definately the best looking Contique. Thet're a very clean looking car, not 'overpimped' at all. Second best would have to be the pre-98 SE with side skirts, factory rims, lip spoiler etc.

I'm buying one of these in a couple of days. But I still also like how my '95 LX looks with the BAT suspension and E1 rims...lean and clean.

I'm with both of you, i'm lucky enough to own both a SVT and a 97 SE i love my SE, but the SVT looks sick in stock form... good luck with the SVT hunting Jeb!

Heehee, I meant I've agreed to buy a '97 SE MTX. Whee!

I'd have to go with the black or t-red E1 SVT as the best looking, with the black '99 SE a close second. I had my choice between a white 2000 SE Sport or a Red of the same trim. I went with the white (should've got the red... it had a moonroof... doh!)

I just wish the SE had a more solid looking front bumper, like the SVT or the new Mazda 6. I don't like the 'curved in' look that ours have.

My $.02

Originally posted by CSVT1214:
I think the best looking models were 96-97 T-Red SE's with tan leather. I say 96-97 because I dont like the chrome strips on the bumper for 95.

Forgot to put my second favorite, which would be a 98.5 E1 T-Red SVT with Midnight Blue of course.

I say only 98.5 because of the E1 rims, and 98-98.5 is the only time they offered T-Red with Midnight Blue combo.

(Correct me if I am wrong)

Nothing.. I repeat NOTHING.. can top a fresh polished, deep gloss black. It is teh secksah.

(of course.. to be fair: nothing, I repeat, NOTHING... can get dirtier, or show dirt quicker, than a fresh polished, deep gloss black car. It is NOT teh secksah.)

Ray

I'm the best looking model...

If it weren't for the SVT, the car would have no hopes of me keeping it...

Originally posted by ALIAS Jerk:

Originally posted by Jason43:
I think the SVT's are definately the best looking Contique. Thet're a very clean looking car, not 'overpimped' at all. Second best would have to be the pre-98 SE with side skirts, factory rims, lip spoiler etc.

me SE skirts are going on today All in pacific Green... I have never seen a Pacific green SE before.

my neighbor in auburn has one, i always wanted it then one day i checked it out, ATX....
By the way the looking tour' is the 96-97 se in black with tan leather, or the laser blue se w/grey leather.......has anyone seen a pink contour?? saw one yesterday,with v6

Personal aesthetic stock favorites:
T-red SVT with E0 rims (generally found on E0s

) with MNB interior and moonroof ... can you tell I want one

Black 98+ SE with moonroof, gray leather, without spoiler
Champagne '96 or '97 SE with the corresponding pre-98 SE side skirts and SE rims, with moonroof and lip spoiler

Gray leather interior is my favorite interior color ... for shame it's not on the SVTs

Originally posted by Rossetti:
Come on y'all, admit it, the 1998 and up SE with stock Ford wheels is a much cleaner, and overall better looking car than any of the early/late Contiques.

I think the Black is the best.

I totally agree

Here's an example of a random black tour, I pulled out...just beautiful

i know this is off the subject.. but i like the svt's.. the best.. and i have one.. haha..

the other day i was driving and i saw an svt..and it was in the dark.. so i thought man that is a cool car.. and it was an other svt. hahaa.. i didnt know my car looked that good when i cruz down the street...
hahah..

Originally posted by ancientsanskrit:

Originally posted by Rossetti:
I think the Black is the best.

I totally agree

Here's an example of a random black tour, I pulled out...just beautiful

whore...

I think they are both good looking cars...however the SVT gets that "what kinda car is this?" quite often...the extra's on the body kit is what separate the best from the rest..j/K...i must say i like the aluminum polished rims on the 95/96 SE model.

Originally posted by KyleH:

Originally posted by CSVT1214:
I think the best looking models were 96-97 T-Red SE's with tan leather. I say 96-97 because I dont like the chrome strips on the bumper for 95.

Ditto

Yes, I agree. Spring will be time to start thinking about getting rid of my chrome.

there is nothing like a midnight red SE at dusk with the SE aluminum wheels ...

black does look nice but I like the blue also

the caberet red and chanpgane are also great colors

I think appearance wise, the SVTs are number 1 (regardless of color). For the number 2 spot, I would have to go with the 1998-2000 Mystique LS....and I'm not just saying that because I own one.

When buying, I looked for Mystiques rather than contour SE's. I love the shape and lines of the 98+ hood, as well as the sharp angled headlights and grille, and I like the mystique bumper better than the SE bumper. Even the Mystique LS wheels are hot imo.

Now I, too, feel compelled to post a random example

Originally posted by KyleH:

Originally posted by CSVT1214:
I think the best looking models were 96-97 T-Red SE's with tan leather. I say 96-97 because I dont like the chrome strips on the bumper for 95.

Ditto

Ditto. I made a concession in accepting the grey interior, and at the time I didn't want leather. But I love red over tan.

Personally, I think the front end of the 98+ non-SVT looks awkward--big eyeballs with little mouth, and the lower chin deleted.

Originally posted by Pick:
Sorry, but I would never had bought a Contour if Ford didn't make the SVT. Just love it's lines and people always asked me "what kind of car is that?"

agreed. the first time saw one in the local dealers showroom i knew i had to have one.

Originally posted by Jeb Hoge:

Originally posted by Quick_SVT:

Originally posted by Jeb Hoge:

Originally posted by Jason43:
I think the SVT's are definately the best looking Contique. Thet're a very clean looking car, not 'overpimped' at all. Second best would have to be the pre-98 SE with side skirts, factory rims, lip spoiler etc.

I'm buying one of these in a couple of days. But I still also like how my '95 LX looks with the BAT suspension and E1 rims...lean and clean.

I'm with both of you, i'm lucky enough to own both a SVT and a 97 SE i love my SE, but the SVT looks sick in stock form... good luck with the SVT hunting Jeb!

Heehee, I meant I've agreed to buy a '97 SE MTX. Whee!

Oh cool! i love mine...

Come on, you know that car is just Sexy

#1 From the front give me a 98 + Mystique, but I don't like the trunk. The 98 + Contour trunk looks better.
#2 is the '95 YA Mystiques, I normally hate white cars but the YA's just look great.
#3 would be the SVT.

Sorry, I would never have considered a Contour if it were not an SVT. Even then, I had to drive it before I was convinced enough to buy it.

When people ask what kind of car I drive, my answer is always "SVT Contour".

Not trying to step on any toes, just my personal opinion.

Originally posted by bohdi:
Sorry, I would never have considered a Contour if it were not an SVT. Even then, I had to drive it before I was convinced enough to buy it.

When people ask what kind of car I drive, my answer is always "SVT Contour".

Not trying to step on any toes, just my personal opinion.

My thoughts exactly.

Anyone who thinks that any model looks better than an SVT is full of it. It's pure denial.

Originally posted by rmcd79:
#1 From the front give me a 98 + Mystique, but I don't like the trunk. The 98 + Contour trunk looks better.

One you get a chrome strip, the other ya don't. Is it that big a difference to you?

-SAV

Originally posted by bohdi:
Sorry, I would never have considered a Contour if it were not an SVT. Even then, I had to drive it before I was convinced enough to buy it.

When people ask what kind of car I drive, my answer is always "SVT Contour".

Not trying to step on any toes, just my personal opinion.

Originally posted by mygameisplatnum:

Originally posted by bohdi:
Sorry, I would never have considered a Contour if it were not an SVT. Even then, I had to drive it before I was convinced enough to buy it.

When people ask what kind of car I drive, my answer is always "SVT Contour".

Not trying to step on any toes, just my personal opinion.

Yeah me 2. Non-SVTs are CRAP!

you're out of your mind.

Originally posted by Rossetti:
Come on y'all, admit it, the 1998 and up SE with stock Ford wheels is a much cleaner, and overall better looking car than any of the early/late Contiques, and especially the over pimped SVT.
Why put all that skirting and fluff on a good looking vehicle.
I think the Black is the best.

This is just my observation, I know some will disagree.

What do you think?

Originally posted by Kremithefrog:

Originally posted by mygameisplatnum:

Originally posted by bohdi:
Sorry, I would never have considered a Contour if it were not an SVT. Even then, I had to drive it before I was convinced enough to buy it.

When people ask what kind of car I drive, my answer is always "SVT Contour".

Not trying to step on any toes, just my personal opinion.

Yeah me 2. Non-SVTs are CRAP!

Nah. Just ATX's.

I have to admit, if there'd been an SVT in '96, I'd have had to consider it. I considered the SHO Taurus, though, but I thought it was too expensive, along with the Nissan Maxima SE, which had been on my wish list for a long time. Anyway, I was not interested in any Taurus that wasn't a SHO.

Anyway, looks-wise, 1) SVT, 2) Early SE (close second), 3) who cares after that? The car looks awkward and top-heavy without side-skirts. Tall bubble roofline needs more meat on the lower flanks for balance. And those narrow steelies with the skinny tires make the body look bloated. I'm not saying the cars are bad, but there are some design issues with this car that the extra bodywork really fixed.

Hmmmm..IMO
SVT better looking that early SE which is better looking than late SE.
SEs have "receding chin" without SVT airdam
I do like early SE trunk/small spoiler slightly better than late SE/SVT trunk (and the wing on that is unattractive)
SVT side skirts about = SE side skirts
Do not like early SE headlights at all but smaller grill looks cooler than later SE grill.
I like E0 wheels better than E1s (but not as nice as ST200s I'm adding this weekend).
Actually, I like all 4 SVT colors...hard to pick.

Optimal...SVT with early SE trunk and ST200 wheels.
But any Contour is still a nice looking car, and has aged better than most stuff from the 90s.

IMO, I feel that the Contour SVT is the most well balanced car out there. The pre 98 se w/o chrome strip comes in second. I would love to get my hands on a t-red SVT with the midnight blue like somtime early next year. As stated before black looks the best when polished and waxed but gets to dirty to quick for me. i like porn.

Over-pimped SVT?

The SVT bodykit transforms an otherwise boring and slightly dorky lookng car into something nice looking. Gives it that nice road-hugging stance.

The Pre-98s have the generic looking jellybean styling that demonstrates everyhing wrong with styling in the 90's. PRE-98 SE's are nice looking.

(Obviously everyone's opinion differs and beauty is in the eye of the beholder

)

Originally posted by RogerB:

Originally posted by Kremithefrog:

Originally posted by mygameisplatnum:

Originally posted by bohdi:
Sorry, I would never have considered a Contour if it were not an SVT. Even then, I had to drive it before I was convinced enough to buy it.

When people ask what kind of car I drive, my answer is always "SVT Contour".

Not trying to step on any toes, just my personal opinion.

Yeah me 2. Non-SVTs are CRAP!

Nah. Just ATX's.

I have to admit, if there'd been an SVT in '96, I'd have had to consider it. I considered the SHO Taurus, though, but I thought it was too expensive, along with the Nissan Maxima SE, which had been on my wish list for a long time. Anyway, I was not interested in any Taurus that wasn't a SHO.

Anyway, looks-wise, 1) SVT, 2) Early SE (close second), 3) who cares after that? The car looks awkward and top-heavy without side-skirts. Tall bubble roofline needs more meat on the lower flanks for balance. And those narrow steelies with the skinny tires make the body look bloated. I'm not saying the cars are bad, but there are some design issues with this car that the extra bodywork really fixed.

Actually, I saw a GL yesterday with no body add-ons at all. It had the early 7-spoke "SE" wheels, though, and it made a huge difference in its appearance.

This 96,97 Midnight? Red SE

or This 95 Moonlight Blue SE

i think my 98.5 SE Sport is the best looking that i've seen. i thought that when i went to go look at the car. it has the E1 wheels and looks great with them. i like my SE side skirts. the SVTs body kit are a little over the top in my opinion, tho i'd love to drive one. enough people stare at my car as it is, and its all stock. when i first got it last year, i was waxing it outside my house and a 10 year old boy walked by with his mother. my car was parked next to my mom's 03 land rover discovery, dad's 02 Audi A8, and company '04 Accord EX. the kid said "mommy, thats a REALLY nice car. i like that people dont know what my car is and that it can get comments like that, especially seeing as we paid 15 times as much for the A8

I like the looks of non-SVT Contours best. Just my opinion, but those big ol' SVT side skirts don't do it for me. And SVT bumpers look so massive and heavy. Non-SVTs look leaner and cleaner.

SVT skirts and bumpers do make SVTs look lower. But if you lower a non-SVT, you don't need extra bodywork hanging down to make it look lower.

I don't happen to have a picture of an example, but the best looking Contours I have seen are lowered non-SVTs without any additional bodywork (no skirts, splitters, air dams, spoilers, hood scoops or any other ghetto crap) stuck on them.

The basic lines of the Contour are really good. Nice flow to the beltline, visually balanced front to back, graceful curves of the fender lines, overall very sleek and clean. Anything that breaks up or adds to those basic lines is probably not a good thing.

I wish I had this collection in my garage. In all honesty I find SVT's with the pre98 trunklid swap without a spoiler, and lowered, will pwn all others out there.

btw, isn't the blue car Lance Kinley's Contour? Been a while but I could be wrong.

I think GL models look the best... I mean, think about it... GL the "Good looking" model.

You have SVT wheels and SE side skirts. So more like a SE.

Originally posted by ALIAS Jerk:

I think GL models look the best... I mean, think about it... GL the "Good looking" model.

Any they are Sexy!!!!

Originally posted by caltour:
I like the looks of non-SVT Contours best. Just my opinion, but those big ol' SVT side skirts don't do it for me. And SVT bumpers look so massive and heavy. Non-SVTs look leaner and cleaner.

The basic lines of the Contour are really good. Nice flow to the beltline, visually balanced front to back, graceful curves of the fender lines, overall very sleek and clean. Anything that breaks up or adds to those basic lines is probably not a good thing.

That's basically the way I feel about it. Plus, wasn't the rear pillar/roofline slightly altered when they went to the 98/98.5 model? I think that the pre-98s have a bit more rake to the rear glass, and it suits it better.

Quote:

btw, isn't the blue car Lance Kinley's Contour? Been a while but I could be wrong.

Yes it is, only idfference being he's got Gold not Yellow brakes now

.
And yes I like the Chrome Strip (when in tact)

Originally posted by Jeb Hoge:

Originally posted by caltour:
I like the looks of non-SVT Contours best. Just my opinion, but those big ol' SVT side skirts don't do it for me. And SVT bumpers look so massive and heavy. Non-SVTs look leaner and cleaner.

The basic lines of the Contour are really good. Nice flow to the beltline, visually balanced front to back, graceful curves of the fender lines, overall very sleek and clean. Anything that breaks up or adds to those basic lines is probably not a good thing.

That's basically the way I feel about it. Plus, wasn't the rear pillar/roofline slightly altered when they went to the 98/98.5 model? I think that the pre-98s have a bit more rake to the rear glass, and it suits it better.

They have IDENTICAL frames, so the roof,doors, pillars, glass, trunk and hood are all the same. Otherwise, how would you be able to interchange trunks (between pre and post 98's) if the glass was cantered back further?

Your eyes are playing tricks on you.

http://www.contour.org/FAQ/FAQ.php?s=models

Quote:

1997 -> 1998
The roof line has been altered and the rear deck shortened for improved rear seat headroom

*shrug*

Roofline... not "roof"...

Alsom, the rear deck was shortened on the interior, with less "rear-dash" area, however the external frame and glass are identical.

I replaced my 95 rear glass and trunk lid with a 99 from the yards...

Ray

Good enough for me. I was going crazy wondering if I was or wasn't seeing it.

the rear floorpan was also changed...

Originally posted by amarv12:
I think appearance wise, the SVTs are number 1 (regardless of color). For the number 2 spot, I would have to go with the 1998-2000 Mystique LS....

I agree. A girl around here has a 98+ black/tan Mystique that is just amazing, and it's bone stock. She keeps it super-clean too. A 98+ 'Mystique SVT' would have been awesome, and the ones here that have the kit on them are amazing (J-Lab, I think?).

I would have to say, any post98 Contique thats black(SVT any color it came in)and also the pre98 Mystique, reason being is after 98 they made both cars(contour/mystique)look too identical, and IMO the headlights on the pre98 Mystique looks better.

Two plain, boring rectangles look the best out of the four varieties of headlights for this platform? Weed =

.

-SAV

personally i like the SE front bumper better than the SVT but I like the SVT sideskirts and rear bumper better

just my .02 (and BTW black is the best color!!

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