Hey all...i was out cruising around and saw a couple of contiques. I am curious now, what the general consensus is for the best years of contiques and the pros and cons. I've only ever owned a 96GL and a 95Se. I'd like to see which year comes out on top.
95 SE is the best in terms of fit and finish and quality.
99 is the best SVT year
98 SVT didnt have to worry about dash warp and had a dash clock..
Originally posted by Tour4reak:
98 SVT didnt have to worry about dash warp and had a dash clock..
yea well... your calipers are the SE brakes..
Originally posted by Tourige:
95 SE is the best in terms of fit and finish and quality.
my thoughts excatly...but i'm bias ...and have never been in an SVT. 
I was happy with my zetec untill i drove in mb41's (mark's) 95se 5 speed...thats what got me into mine.
Originally posted by Tourige:
Originally posted by Tour4reak:
98 SVT didnt have to worry about dash warp and had a dash clock..
yea well... your calipers are the SE brakes..
Personally id rather have SE brakes, then have to see a nasty ass warping dash... how embarising.
well i had a 95 se and upgraded to my 99 svt...would much rather have my 95 back. it was a better car and it was actually faster then my svt
Wesley
Originally posted by 1FASTDAD:
well i had a 95 se and upgraded to my 99 svt...would much rather have my 95 back. it was a better car and it was actually faster then my svt
Wesley
I own both Fastdad. The '95 SE MTX is my dd, I really enjoy driving it, and I think in many ways it is a better car. HOWEVER ... there is no f'n way it is quicker than either of the two SVT's I've owned, not even close.
Originally posted by Tourige:
Originally posted by Tour4reak:
98 SVT didnt have to worry about dash warp and had a dash clock..
yea well... your calipers are the SE brakes..
...your wrong the 98.5-00 had the smaller se calip. the early svt had the larger caliper....
and the 96 is the best year,no chrome bumper pieces,imrc instead of a vac. operated secondaries
99-00 svt contours suck,soooooooooo decontented,dash warp,small calp,
yeah, 95's have vac operated irmc's....means we don't need to change broken ones like 3 times a year.
I like the chrome on mine...you can always see a 95 in a crowd because of it.
As far as regular contours... 95 SE - rod shifter
SVTs ... probably early 99 ... little extra power, return fuel system though early 98s with horizontal lcas (cost more, but are better design), the calipers (not really a big deal), less decontented
why did they go from a rod shifter to a cable one?
96 SE baby
all the features, none of the gremlins
Originally posted by elraido:
why did they go from a rod shifter to a cable one?
Cuz ford is stupid
Originally posted by troll96se:
99-00 svt contours suck,soooooooooo decontented,dash warp,small calp,
Darn, I got my dash fixed for FREE, I don't have an ugly ass clock, and I have SLIGHTLY smaller calipers. I should have bought one of the 98's with the narrower, less sporty tires, non-revised piston rings, and I believe non-revised shift forks. Which ones sound more important?
Mark
Originally posted by rkneeshaw3.0:
96 SE baby
You better believe it. Who needs an SVT anyways? 
Originally posted by Marky:
Originally posted by 1FASTDAD:
well i had a 95 se and upgraded to my 99 svt...would much rather have my 95 back. it was a better car and it was actually faster then my svt
Wesley
I own both Fastdad. The '95 SE MTX is my dd, I really enjoy driving it, and I think in many ways it is a better car. HOWEVER ... there is no f'n way it is quicker than either of the two SVT's I've owned, not even close.
i seriouslt think my old 95 was possesed cuz it wasnt "faster" but in a "race" my svt could not pull on it one bit...dead heat. dont beleve me pm NVS SVT he will tell you...
Wesley
Originally posted by 1FASTDAD:
Originally posted by Marky:
Originally posted by 1FASTDAD:
well i had a 95 se and upgraded to my 99 svt...would much rather have my 95 back. it was a better car and it was actually faster then my svt
Wesley
I own both Fastdad. The '95 SE MTX is my dd, I really enjoy driving it, and I think in many ways it is a better car. HOWEVER ... there is no f'n way it is quicker than either of the two SVT's I've owned, not even close.
i seriouslt think my old 95 was possesed cuz it wasnt "faster" but in a "race" my svt could not pull on it one bit...dead heat. dont beleve me pm NVS SVT he will tell you...
Wesley
My SE was in dead heat with local SVTs. Before the 3L...now it's like not fair.
thought of another reason for a 95. no 3rd gear grind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
98.5 svt, t-red with midnight blue
Originally posted by Pre98:
Originally posted by rkneeshaw3.0:
96 SE baby
You better believe it.
I agree to this point, I had me 96 SE and that thing only gave me one problem which was the water pump. Unlike the 99 SVT which had the clutch replaced before I bought it, 3rd gear synchro's are going out, broken upper tranny mount (twice) imrc went out, and no matter how much stuff I replace I cannot get the damn CEL to go out. Don't get me wrong thou I love my 99 SVT but my 96 SE was the first love.
I'll chime in here and give a vote for the 98.0 SE. No dash warp, not completely decontented, and I like the 98+ front end better than the pre 98.
Best year? Hard to say. I have two:
96 SE - same reasons as rkneeshaw! (I love his car too!)
E0 SVT - I think I've mentioned enough on here how much I want one. Dash warp / lack thereof, clock, and the rims are a few reasons.
Originally posted by m!key:
95 SE
Yea, i agree. I mean, if you've ever sat in a 95 SE's seats. OMG they are AMAZING, They are the best seats ive ever sat in, better than AMG or SVT or STI, nothing beats them, ive sat in race seats that are worse than those seats.
Also, you have all the little things, the light under the hood, light in the glovebox, the glovebox handle thingy, Lights on the outside door locks, Lights on the inside door handels, Pre-98 Center Console and Interior 
, The best non-SVT suspension that came with the car. The Car is a blast, if i could take the engine and looks from the SVT and drop them in a 95, the car would be AMAZING.
I don't know really what is better, the '96 GL is nice ( I wish I had an SE) quiet on the interstate at even 90 mph, before the muffler. I like the body and suspension of the SVT, I like the body of the pre-98, also the console... Kind of wish I had a post 97 console tho... I don't like the cupholders... anyone wanna trade? And I like the trunklids on the pre 98.The only reason I'd own an SVT is because of the name with what everyone is telling me about the speed and powerv though I'd rather own an SE.
did the 96 SE have the same seat bolsters? I guess if it had a lot of the same ideas as the 95 it would be an amazing year as well, not to mention much easier with the 3L upgrade. 95SE = OBD1
I prefer my 96SE over my wife's 98.5 SE. The earlier fit-and-finish is very noticeable. The leather seats in my 96SE are awesome -- big side bolsters!
I even like the earlier SE trunk lip spoiler over the later elevated spoilers.
I like my SE, but I also like the options the SVT has (dash clock, better window switches imo)
Originally posted by Pre98:
Originally posted by rkneeshaw3.0:
96 SE baby
You better believe it. Who needs an SVT anyways?
+1
I'd love to have a 96 SE.
Originally posted by IRingTwyce:
I'll chime in here and give a vote for the 98.0 SE. No dash warp, not completely decontented, and I like the 98+ front end better than the pre 98.
I'm with you. 98 LX V6, no dash problem, 4 wheel disc brakes, and I WAYYYYY prefer the 98+ looks, especially front end!
I did own a 98 Sport (Zetec) for a short while, and the only thing I miss from that car is the driver's seat.
I got you all beat 99 LX contour 4 cylinder!
just playing!
Originally posted by dpa43:
Originally posted by Pre98:
Originally posted by rkneeshaw3.0:
96 SE baby
You better believe it.
I agree to this point, I had me 96 SE and that thing only gave me one problem which was the water pump. Unlike the 99 SVT which had the clutch replaced before I bought it, 3rd gear synchro's are going out, broken upper tranny mount (twice) imrc went out, and no matter how much stuff I replace I cannot get the damn CEL to go out. Don't get me wrong thou I love my 99 SVT but my 96 SE was the first love.
The 97 SE is as nice as the 96, and as far as I can tell, the only feature that they decontented from 96->97 was the remote fuel release, which always stuck on my 95. I did put E1 rims on my 97, though, and I'll be putting an SVT exhaust on it soon.
Originally posted by elraido:
yeah, 95's have vac operated irmc's....means we don't need to change broken ones like 3 times a year. I like the chrome on mine...you can always see a 95 in a crowd because of it.
I like the chrome stripe too, especially on my dark blue car.
I like my car so much I'm going to be depressed when it becomes impractical to keep it. I used to think my next car would be a Mazda6, but my 11 year-old car is way more tossable and has better steering feel than my wife's Mazda6 wagon. Maybe the lighter sedan is better.
Originally posted by Jeb Hoge:
Originally posted by dpa43:
Originally posted by Pre98:
Originally posted by rkneeshaw3.0:
96 SE baby
You better believe it.
I agree to this point, I had me 96 SE and that thing only gave me one problem which was the water pump. Unlike the 99 SVT which had the clutch replaced before I bought it, 3rd gear synchro's are going out, broken upper tranny mount (twice) imrc went out, and no matter how much stuff I replace I cannot get the damn CEL to go out. Don't get me wrong thou I love my 99 SVT but my 96 SE was the first love.
The 97 SE is as nice as the 96, and as far as I can tell, the only feature that they decontented from 96->97 was the remote fuel release, which always stuck on my 95. I did put E1 rims on my 97, though, and I'll be putting an SVT exhaust on it soon.
97's also didn't have as large seat bolstering as the 95/96's. There's a lot more that was de-contented in the '97 model year, go look at the FAQ's on the main site.
Originally posted by KyleH:
Originally posted by Jeb Hoge:
The 97 SE is as nice as the 96, and as far as I can tell, the only feature that they decontented from 96->97 was the remote fuel release, which always stuck on my 95. I did put E1 rims on my 97, though, and I'll be putting an SVT exhaust on it soon.
97's also didn't have as large seat bolstering as the 95/96's. There's a lot more that was de-contented in the '97 model year, go look at the FAQ's on the main site.
T/C & heated mirrors, seat bolsters, fuel release...that's it. But I got tilt steering!
Originally posted by Jeb Hoge:
Originally posted by KyleH:
Originally posted by Jeb Hoge:
The 97 SE is as nice as the 96, and as far as I can tell, the only feature that they decontented from 96->97 was the remote fuel release, which always stuck on my 95. I did put E1 rims on my 97, though, and I'll be putting an SVT exhaust on it soon.
97's also didn't have as large seat bolstering as the 95/96's. There's a lot more that was de-contented in the '97 model year, go look at the FAQ's on the main site.
T/C & heated mirrors, seat bolsters, fuel release...that's it. But I got tilt steering!
I'm biased toward the 96 SE. Electronic IMRC control, OBDII, rod shifter, improved rear seat room (over the 95), locking fuel filler door (more important now that gas is going up again), ABS/TC, better looking w/o the 'bright metal' on the bumpers (IMHO), better build quality than the 98+ cars (No dash warp, etc.), best looking (IMHO) stock 15" wheels (easy to change, though), etc.
Tilt steering is the glaring omission, here.
I also wouldn't mind the 25-30 extra ponies of the SVT.
Originally posted by 99contourdriver:
I like my SE, but I also like the options the SVT has (dash clock, better window switches imo)
That was for the 98 year only, and all 98 Contours had them. I forgot about the window switches, my SE had the raised ones as well and I loved them.
95 SE had the most Gadgets and "features" to bad it is OBD-I
I am biased to the ones I own. I agree that the 96 SE is better than the 95, because of not having the fugly chrome strip. And the 98.5-00 SVT's got an extra 5 ponies. I'd rather have that than a clock. Although I do like the 98 door-ding guards better.
Originally posted by CLASSVT:
And the 98.5-00 SVT's got an extra 5 ponies.
99 and 00 had 5 extra, 98.5 did not
how about my 98 built in 96? eh
DEEP DOWN EVERYONE WANTS A SVT!! don't lie.. you know it's true.... 99 all the way.
Originally posted by ChiliSVT:
DEEP DOWN EVERYONE WANTS A SVT!! don't lie.. you know it's true.... 99 all the way.
absolutely!
99 SVT is the best SVT, but to make it better i'd add dash clock and pre-98 console... those two things combined with the 99 svt would be perfect.
i'd only take a 99 if it had the e0 wheels...i cant stand the e1's
Originally posted by Knighter:
did the 96 SE have the same seat bolsters? I guess if it had a lot of the same ideas as the 95 it would be an amazing year as well, not to mention much easier with the 3L upgrade. 95SE = OBD1
Yup, same seat bolsters. And precisely, easier 3L upgrade because of OBDII
Easy - the '96 - back when an SE was really an SE. Lacks the tacky chrome strip of the '95. Has the t/c which was deleted for '97. Better exterior styling and more supportive seats than the 2nd generation Contours. More reliable and requires less maintenance upkeep and repair than an SVT.
Originally posted by HenryVIIIIAM:
Easy - the '96 - back when an SE was really an SE. Lacks the tacky chrome strip of the '95. Has the t/c which was deleted for '97. Better exterior styling and more supportive seats than the 2nd generation Contours. More reliable and requires less maintenance upkeep and repair than an SVT.
How is it any more reliable than an SVT? I own both, and I can tell you my 96 SE required/still requires a lot more maintenance than my SVT.
-And the E1 wheels are waaay better than the EO's.
Originally posted by CLASSVT:
-And the E1 wheels are waaay better than the EO's.
Depends on personal opinion. I for one hate them. (and I dislike silver SVTs too )
Originally posted by CSVT1214:
Originally posted by Pre98:
Originally posted by rkneeshaw3.0:
96 SE baby
You better believe it. Who needs an SVT anyways?
+1
I'd love to have a 96 SE.
Really?!?! I feel a trade in my near future! 
so i guess the crowd is leaning twords the early se. I was kinda figuring that from what i've read in this site. So i'm guessing that if the early 95's didn't have the chrome strip, and was fully loaded with OBDII that woul've been the best year? Which would basicly make it a 96 se without the light package. (and minus the cable speedo...thats my pet peve)
Originally posted by Knighter:
so i guess the crowd is leaning twords the early se. I was kinda figuring that from what i've read in this site. So i'm guessing that if the early 95's didn't have the chrome strip, and was fully loaded with OBDII that woul've been the best year? Which would basicly make it a 96 se without the light package. (and minus the cable speedo...thats my pet peve)
And the seats. Gotta have the front and rear seats from a 96+ to get the improved legroom.
Oh, and if you got the tilt-steering from a 97, and then an SVT engine...
Basically this is what you want: 95 SE, SVT powertrain and Suspension and crap, Different PCM and all new wiring from an SVT. SVT Exterior Looks. Non-Cable Driven Speedo, some other misc things like TC and Tilt Steering. Then you have the Ultimate Contour.
Doesn't the 95 SE have a better suspension than the SVT?
Originally posted by Tourige:
Basically this is what you want: 95 SE, SVT powertrain and Suspension and crap, Different PCM and all new wiring from an SVT. SVT Exterior Looks. Non-Cable Driven Speedo, some other misc things like TC and Tilt Steering. Then you have the Ultimate Contour.
That would be quite the project! 
Are we talking pre98 front end as well?
Originally posted by Guitarman19853:
Originally posted by ChiliSVT:
DEEP DOWN EVERYONE WANTS A SVT!! don't lie.. you know it's true.... 99 all the way.
absolutely!
99 SVT is the best SVT, but to make it better i'd add dash clock and pre-98 console... those two things combined with the 99 svt would be perfect.
Don't forget to color match the headliner, sunroof motor cover and oh-sh!t handles plus 1 on the drivers side. Now mine is just perfect.
Originally posted by dpa43:
Originally posted by Guitarman19853:
Originally posted by ChiliSVT:
DEEP DOWN EVERYONE WANTS A SVT!! don't lie.. you know it's true.... 99 all the way.
absolutely!
99 SVT is the best SVT, but to make it better i'd add dash clock and pre-98 console... those two things combined with the 99 svt would be perfect.
Don't forget to color match the headliner, sunroof motor cover and oh-sh!t handles plus 1 on the drivers side. Now mine is just perfect.
Yeah, that plus the mismatched carpet. 98 ownz joo
Originally posted by Tourige:
Basically this is what you want: 95 SE, SVT powertrain and Suspension and crap, Different PCM and all new wiring from an SVT. SVT Exterior Looks. Non-Cable Driven Speedo, some other misc things like TC and Tilt Steering. Then you have the Ultimate Contour.
So like, take a 96 and add the light package, and you've saved yourself like half those steps
Originally posted by Bicycle commuter 
:
Originally posted by IRingTwyce:
I'll chime in here and give a vote for the 98.0 SE. No dash warp, not completely decontented, and I like the 98+ front end better than the pre 98.
I'm with you. 98 LX V6, no dash problem, 4 wheel disc brakes, and I WAYYYYY prefer the 98+ looks, especially front end!
I did own a 98 Sport (Zetec) for a short while, and the only thing I miss from that car is the driver's seat.
I have to STRONGLY disagree with you two. I think the 95 body looks 100 times better than the 98+'s. It looks more sharp, the body flows better, etc. The 98's got that ugly crease in the back bumper and the front doesn't look as good (could be cause I love the chrome strip). Thats just me though. I got the 4 wheel disc brakes as well. I also have power locks and windows but thats where the options stop on my luzury sedan.
Originally posted by rkneeshaw3.0:
Originally posted by Tourige:
Basically this is what you want: 95 SE, SVT powertrain and Suspension and crap, Different PCM and all new wiring from an SVT. SVT Exterior Looks. Non-Cable Driven Speedo, some other misc things like TC and Tilt Steering. Then you have the Ultimate Contour.
So like, take a 96 and add the light package, and you've saved yourself like half those steps
What's in the "light package?" I can't think what else I'd light up in my car. I've got lights at my feet, flood and map lights on the ceiling, and lights in the door handles.
Originally posted by KyleH:
Doesn't the 95 SE have a better suspension than the SVT?
I don't know if anyone has mentioned it, but the early LCAs are definitely a superior design.
However, as far as tuning and balance goes, the SVT performs a little better. The early SE front springs and swaybar are stiffer than the ones on the SVT, but that's only because for the SVT, they softened the front end a bit to reduce understeer. I'm not sure how the struts compare. Probably similar overall, but some have said the SVT struts are actually firmer than the early SE struts.
A few early SVTs had the early-type LCAs.
I do love the way my 96 SE handles.
But I definately wouldn't say it handles better than my SVT.
Originally posted by RogerB:
A few early SVTs had the early-type LCAs.
I think all of 1998 models is more than a few?
The 95SE has a bigger swaybar than the SVT dosent it? Or the same on. Also i think the springs are Comparable to the SVT. The SVT just seems lighter to me than my old 95 was, something about how stiff the car was made it feel heavy.
Even the gas was heavy on that car, someone has to know what im talking about on this one, the gas pedal is just NUTS, so much resistance, i LOVE it.
Originally posted by Tourige:
The 95SE has a bigger swaybar than the SVT dosent it? Or the same on. Also i think the springs are Comparable to the SVT. The SVT just seems lighter to me than my old 95 was, something about how stiff the car was made it feel heavy.
Even the gas was heavy on that car, someone has to know what im talking about on this one, the gas pedal is just NUTS, so much resistance, i LOVE it.
Early SE front bar is 20mm like everyone else. SVT front is 19mm. Rears are identical.
Springs are as I've already described.
Originally posted by CSVT1214:
Originally posted by RogerB:
A few early SVTs had the early-type LCAs.
I think all of 1998 models is more than a few?
Was it all of the 98s? I thought it was only the early production run, until the old LCAs got used up.
I thought it was just early ones as well.
Originally posted by RogerB:
I thought it was only the early production run, until the old LCAs got used up.
Those are the 4-bolt, right?
Originally posted by IRingTwyce:
Originally posted by RogerB:
I thought it was only the early production run, until the old LCAs got used up.
Those are the 4-bolt, right?
Yup.
Originally posted by RogerB:
Originally posted by IRingTwyce:
Originally posted by RogerB:
I thought it was only the early production run, until the old LCAs got used up.
Those are the 4-bolt, right?
Yup.
thought so. Isn't the rear sway-bar on the 95 larger than the one on the 98's? SE, not SVT.
I think my 98 would like an older sister, so I've started poking around looking for 96 V6 MTXs....hard to find.
Originally posted by RogerB:
Originally posted by IRingTwyce:
Originally posted by RogerB:
I thought it was only the early production run, until the old LCAs got used up.
Those are the 4-bolt, right?
Yup.
Well I'm almost positive my friends 98.5 SVT (Built May 98) has 4 bolt.
My car, which is a 98 (Built April 97) has the 4 bolt for sure.
Someone else can maybe confirm when Ford made the switch. As pricey as the 4 bolt LCA's are, everything I read on here says the 4 bolt is a superior design to the 2 bolt.
Originally posted by Tourige:
Even the gas was heavy on that car, someone has to know what im talking about on this one, the gas pedal is just NUTS, so much resistance, i LOVE it.
did it have TC? if it did the throttle cable runs around just about the whole outside of the endin compartment as the TC motor was behind the passanger head light, also if you want to keep a 95 moving you need to keep your foot on the gas ... it might have also been an issue with the throttle cable as there was a recall on it for sticking gas pedals
Originally posted by RogerB:
What's in the "light package?" I can't think what else I'd light up in my car. I've got lights at my feet, flood and map lights on the ceiling, and lights in the door handles.
the light package included the door handle lights and the key lock lights, also I believe it included the glove box light too, it also included the window switches
Originally posted by BrApple:
Originally posted by RogerB:
What's in the "light package?" I can't think what else I'd light up in my car. I've got lights at my feet, flood and map lights on the ceiling, and lights in the door handles.
the light package included the door handle lights and the key lock lights, also I believe it included the glove box light too, it also included the window switches
I have all that, too, except for the keyhole lights. I think this has been discussed on here, before, and we figured out the only thing decontented in 96 was the keyhole light!
Originally posted by IRingTwyce:
Originally posted by RogerB:
Originally posted by IRingTwyce:
Originally posted by RogerB:
I thought it was only the early production run, until the old LCAs got used up.
Those are the 4-bolt, right?
Yup.
thought so. Isn't the rear sway-bar on the 95 larger than the one on the 98's? SE, not SVT.
I think my 98 would like an older sister, so I've started poking around looking for 96 V6 MTXs....hard to find.
http://www.contour.org/FAQ/FAQ.php?s=specs
Originally posted by RogerB:
Originally posted by IRingTwyce:
Originally posted by RogerB:
Originally posted by IRingTwyce:
Originally posted by RogerB:
I thought it was only the early production run, until the old LCAs got used up.
Those are the 4-bolt, right?
Yup.
thought so. Isn't the rear sway-bar on the 95 larger than the one on the 98's? SE, not SVT.
I think my 98 would like an older sister, so I've started poking around looking for 96 V6 MTXs....hard to find.
http://www.contour.org/FAQ/FAQ.php?s=specs
Man, it's been so long since I've browsed the regular site I didn't even think to look there! Thanks!
Originally posted by BrApple:
Originally posted by Tourige:
Even the gas was heavy on that car, someone has to know what im talking about on this one, the gas pedal is just NUTS, so much resistance, i LOVE it.
did it have TC? if it did the throttle cable runs around just about the whole outside of the endin compartment as the TC motor was behind the passanger head light, also if you want to keep a 95 moving you need to keep your foot on the gas ... it might have also been an issue with the throttle cable as there was a recall on it for sticking gas pedals
No, no TC for me, Just the gas is REALLY heavy, heavier than ANY car ive ever driven, its crazy.
Originally posted by IRingTwyce:
Originally posted by RogerB:
Originally posted by IRingTwyce:
Originally posted by RogerB:
I thought it was only the early production run, until the old LCAs got used up.
Those are the 4-bolt, right?
Yup.
thought so. Isn't the rear sway-bar on the 95 larger than the one on the 98's? SE, not SVT.
I think my 98 would like an older sister, so I've started poking around looking for 96 V6 MTXs....hard to find.
Yea im pretty sure the rear sway bar was equal or bigger than the SVT rear one (20mm or so)
Originally posted by RogerB:
Originally posted by BrApple:
Originally posted by RogerB:
What's in the "light package?" I can't think what else I'd light up in my car. I've got lights at my feet, flood and map lights on the ceiling, and lights in the door handles.
the light package included the door handle lights and the key lock lights, also I believe it included the glove box light too, it also included the window switches
I have all that, too, except for the keyhole lights. I think this has been discussed on here, before, and we figured out the only thing decontented in 96 was the keyhole light!
I beleive that is correct
Originally posted by rkneeshaw3.0:
Originally posted by RogerB:
Originally posted by BrApple:
Originally posted by RogerB:
What's in the "light package?" I can't think what else I'd light up in my car. I've got lights at my feet, flood and map lights on the ceiling, and lights in the door handles.
the light package included the door handle lights and the key lock lights, also I believe it included the glove box light too, it also included the window switches
I have all that, too, except for the keyhole lights. I think this has been discussed on here, before, and we figured out the only thing decontented in 96 was the keyhole light!
I beleive that is correct
i have a keyhole light?
I have a '96 and I have the keyhole lights... I also have the door handle lights, My back ones are out though....(Danol people slamming doors...
Originally posted by rkneeshaw3.0:
Originally posted by RogerB:
Originally posted by BrApple:
Originally posted by RogerB:
What's in the "light package?" I can't think what else I'd light up in my car. I've got lights at my feet, flood and map lights on the ceiling, and lights in the door handles.
the light package included the door handle lights and the key lock lights, also I believe it included the glove box light too, it also included the window switches
I have all that, too, except for the keyhole lights. I think this has been discussed on here, before, and we figured out the only thing decontented in 96 was the keyhole light!
I beleive that is correct
Y'all forgetting about the underhood light
My friend's 95 Contour GL with only ATX and power locks as an option had the door lock "halo" lights and an underhood light.
My 96 Contour GL with ATX, PW/PL, 15" aluminum rims, and possibly the "sport" package did not have either!
96's came with the underhood light. Our Mystique had one.
Originally posted by KyleH:
96's came with the underhood light. Our Mystique had one.
96 Contour LX did not. I have the light package but no underhood nor keyhole light.
Originally posted by Tony2005:
Originally posted by KyleH:
96's came with the underhood light. Our Mystique had one.
96 Contour LX did not. I have the light package but no underhood nor keyhole light.
Maybe an SE exclusive item? Mine had one. No keyhole lights though, which I thought was a 95 exclusive item.
Originally posted by rkneeshaw3.0:
Originally posted by Tony2005:
Originally posted by KyleH:
96's came with the underhood light. Our Mystique had one.
96 Contour LX did not. I have the light package but no underhood nor keyhole light.
Maybe an SE exclusive item? Mine had one. No keyhole lights though, which I thought was a 95 exclusive item.
again, GL has all of the lights... didn't originally come with fogs tho
Originally posted by Big Daddy Kane:
Originally posted by rkneeshaw3.0:
Originally posted by RogerB:
Originally posted by BrApple:
Originally posted by RogerB:
What's in the "light package?" I can't think what else I'd light up in my car. I've got lights at my feet, flood and map lights on the ceiling, and lights in the door handles.
the light package included the door handle lights and the key lock lights, also I believe it included the glove box light too, it also included the window switches
I have all that, too, except for the keyhole lights. I think this has been discussed on here, before, and we figured out the only thing decontented in 96 was the keyhole light!
I beleive that is correct
Y'all forgetting about the underhood light
Got it!
Ealy 98's with better build quality and 95 & 96 SE's for all the features. See sig.
Originally posted by rkneeshaw3.0:
Originally posted by Tony2005:
Originally posted by KyleH:
96's came with the underhood light. Our Mystique had one.
96 Contour LX did not. I have the light package but no underhood nor keyhole light.
Maybe an SE exclusive item? Mine had one. No keyhole lights though, which I thought was a 95 exclusive item.
My '95 SE(made in September '95) doesn't have a keyhole light. However, with keyless entry I have never used the key to open the door.
Originally posted by Tourige:
Basically this is what you want: 95 SE, SVT powertrain and Suspension and crap, Different PCM and all new wiring from an SVT. SVT Exterior Looks. Non-Cable Driven Speedo, some other misc things like TC and Tilt Steering. Then you have the Ultimate Contour.
sounds pretty much what i did
--took a 96 se mtx,svt engine,stock tranny(better built than the cable shift)svt struts and springs,e0svt front brakes,front svt sway bar,complete midnight blue interior from the dash to the rear window tray,svt body kit,svt wheels,post98 front end conversion,svt trunklid(post98)
which meant that i kept the light package of the early se's too
take this
plus this
get this
man do i cry when i see these pics 
Originally posted by troll96se:
WTF happened to that one?!?! 
Originally posted by Big Daddy Kane:
WTF happened to that one?!?!
Used to be SVT's. Idiot that bought it after he got his Miata rolled it.
Link
Originally posted by Rouar:
Originally posted by 99contourdriver:
I like my SE, but I also like the options the SVT has (dash clock, better window switches imo)
That was for the 98 year only, and all 98 Contours had them. I forgot about the window switches, my SE had the raised ones as well and I loved them.
what improvements were made to the power window switches?
Originally posted by realslimshaver:
Originally posted by Rouar:
Originally posted by 99contourdriver:
I like my SE, but I also like the options the SVT has (dash clock, better window switches imo)
That was for the 98 year only, and all 98 Contours had them. I forgot about the window switches, my SE had the raised ones as well and I loved them.
what improvements were made to the power window switches?
The buttons were raised up much higher. Alot easier to push. Nice and smooth. I hate the other years.
Wierd how only 98 had them.
Raised window switches
Much higer ane easier to push as CSVY said