First timer here. I think this forum is great based on the reading I've done so far. I already fixed my coolant light by filling the antifreeze 1/2" past the max level (thanks to you guy's) and plan to fix my clock light with the info I found here.
I just bought a 98 contour LX with the 2.5L with 147000 Miles on it. the thing runs good ("knocks on wood") looks great and I got a good deal ($1800). I was just woundering how many miles others had on theirs. I'm hoping this thing will last me 2 more years.
I'm at 117K miles. It had 41k when I got it 2 years ago, I like to drive.
If you keep up with routine maintinence, they should last a good while.
Had mine for a year, started with 76K from the dealer I bought it from, now has 87K with absolutely NO problems (other than one I caused being an idiot, and now my secondaries are acting up, but it's probably nothing). Good luck man, there are people with well over 120K and still running great, keep up on maintenence and it should last you more than 2 years! Welcome to the site!
Welcome
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i have no idea on miles, but 130 000KM now
My 99 SE has 76k on it and i bought it in July of 2002 with 24k
My 98 SVT has 106k on it and i bought it on April 1st with a little over 105k on it.
Welcome to the site! Enjoy your 'tour
ive got almost 220,000 miles on my 97 gl. It still runs great. just like everyone else is saying if you keep up with PM and fix any minor things that may go/wear out (bushings) the car will last you a long time.
Originally posted by Tony2005:
Welcome .
88,000 on mine.
boy you guy's arn't making me feel too good about this I want someone with like 200K i don't want to be the highest.
Oh striker2 snuck in here while I was typing thats what I like to see
34,000 miles and no problems
Originally posted by Slim Shady:
34,000 miles and no problems
Jerk! 
Haha just kidding, after this summer I should have enough money for the 3L, then I'll basically have 0 miles!
95 zetec has 173k miles, got it with 86k miles in 2k
99 duratec has 80k miles, got it with 56k in 2k3
99 duratec has about 94k, got it with around 60k in 2k1 or so
95 duratec has about 115k, got it with 9k in 96
Originally posted by Slim Shady:
34,000 miles and no problems
I would suggest not using another CEGers user name. Seriously.
Originally posted by todras:
Originally posted by Slim Shady:
34,000 miles and no problems
I would suggest not using another CEGers user name. Seriously.
Didn't know it was, sorry didn't mean to upset you Back to my usual "unoriginal" name
192,000miles then I spun connecting rod number 5. 18,000 miles on the 03 3L that I bought.
Aaron
98 CSVT 114k and I just got it!
Originally posted by 00_HO_Contour:
Didn't know it was, sorry didn't mean to upset you Back to my usual "unoriginal" name
You can't replace the real Slim Shady. 
53k on a '98 SE bought new
127K on a '99 sport, ATX. not any big problems, but a few smallerish ones are starting to develop. damn my zero money situation
137xxx was bought with 46xxx 3 years ago. stll runs like the day we bought her. well except for the stupi imrc box when it is hot out.
176K miles here....engine is still good and strong and shifts like new. Haven't had any major problems that I couldn't fix on my own with enough time.
150K. Engines just fine. All the problems so far have been elecrical.
My 96 SE v6 Sport has around 145,000 miles and runs perfect!
My "new" 98.5 SVT has around 121,000 miles and runs perfect but won't move.
Spec Stage 1 clutch coming soon!
Just turned 45,000 yesterday. FWIW, I finally repaced the original front break pads last weekend and they STILL had some meat left on them. Not counting oil and filters, I doubt if I have put $500 into this car since new.
2000 Black svt, 74K, still runs like new.
~126k on the svt, ~120k on the zetec, and ~81k on the escort
High 80's on my 97' GL Sport...
'99 SE Zetec ATX with 84K. No major repairs that I'm aware of.
56K miles, bought it with 50k miles, only 6k miles in 8 months
Originally posted by dgodard:
56K miles, bought it with 50k miles, only 6k miles in 8 months
I put that on in like 3 weeks. Yeeeeesh. 
got my 96 gl 2.0 mtx from my cousin for free pretty much, had to buy him warn hubs and transfer case motor, and car had a bit over 82K on it with a blown motor.
1 year later, like 87.5K on it, and with the money invested into it, it better last forever without 1 more problem!!!!!!
lookin' at 114k on my black/mid. blue E0 SVT. No complaints minus a finicky alt. Sure she could do another 50k in her..
135,435...
New motor at 102k
'96 GL
bought with 92K. At 99,2xx. Just valve cover gasket.
186,400 2000 CSVT relatively new motor...still running strong
we should sticky this thread and for all those who say "engine is great..." see how many and how soon they blow up!!
just for giggles and the sheer irony!!!
I think the highest mileage engine is LauraQ her SVT is at the 400,000km mark and counting
. I think it's safe to say she has got her moneys worth out of the car
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Aaron
Originally posted by SVT SNOB:
I think the highest mileage engine is LauraQ her SVT is at the 400,000km mark and counting . I think it's safe to say she has got her moneys worth out of the car .
Aaron
nothing above that? wow im really liking saturns alot . got a guy near me whos got, as of last year, over 700,000 miles on his with original motor. and plenty of people over 250,000 and quite a few over 300,000.
but yeah sticky this, and how many have replaced the motor in their car? i have, but might have been because my cousin drove it at like 90 each day.
I've got 146,950 on mine! Replacing the tranny right now, but only due to a blown diff. I also pray that with my love and devotion to it, the car will last me a while!
My favorite question... 2020 miles. Not a typo. This car is going to make its second owner very happy someday.
Originally posted by Brian M:
My favorite question... 2020 miles. Not a typo. This car is going to make its second owner very happy someday.
'00 SE with nearly 165K miles.
Originally posted by Brian M:
My favorite question... 2020 miles. Not a typo. This car is going to make its second owner very happy someday.
Car's with super-low mileage concern me sometimes though. It just seems like some thing are prone to fail if they aren't properly run through their paces on a semi-regular basis. I'm sure it's just an old-wives tale, but they still make me nervous.
1998 SVT with 59,xxx until I get the tranny upgrade form Terry.
Just registered on the board this morning, thought I'd add mine to the list:
2000 T. Red SE with 95,200 miles (used to be a rental vehicle in New Jersey). Still rides nicely, though.
Well the car has 134k on it, but my motor and trans only have 55k.
111K. I've been putting a whopping ~3K a year on for the last three years.
-Lance
Originally posted by Lance Kinley:
111K. I've been putting a whopping ~3K a year on for the last three years.
-Lance
You might want to ease up on the driving there 
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Aaron
I am at 86000 all orginal that I know of except waterpump
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Originally posted by 00_HO_Contour:
34,000 miles and no problems
46,500 miles with a million problems.
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...okay, so maybe not that many, but still more than you can shake a stick at.
just turned over 80K yesterday, now I'm at around 80,011'ish.
Had a few problems nothing too bad.
My car's sittin' at 32,517 miles right now (poked my head into the garage to look ) . It was at 32,323 last month when I renewed my registration - talk about odd mileage ! I'll probably be at about 35,000 miles by the end of the year .
BTW - Just got my car inspected last week , and I went about 3,800 miles in the last year (May to May) . Not too shabby .
156,400 and still going strong, usually!!
32K on my Evo right now.
Bought it in October with 21k.
I have 9,500 Miles on my odometer!
Just filled my Taurus up today with the E-85
178,000 miles on my '99 Mystique 2.5L MTX.
Bought it new in '99 and it's been a great car.
Well I just purchased my 98 SVT With 155K on it and has 160K on it now, just keep up on the maintenance, And it will last a long time.
Originally posted by Buddy Palumbo:
My car's sittin' at 32,517 miles right now (poked my head into the garage to look ) . It was at 32,323 last month when I renewed my registration - talk about odd mileage ! I'll probably be at about 35,000 miles by the end of the year .
BTW - Just got my car inspected last week , and I went about 3,800 miles in the last year (May to May) . Not too shabby .
I guess I should've added ...
My '95 SE had nearly 70k on it when we traded it in on our SVT (now has WELL over 150k on it & has gone through several owners 
- did a CARFAX on it )
My Brother's '95 SE had 190k on it when he traded it in on his Scooby
Our mom's '98 Mystique has around 100k or so on it (not sure of the exact mileage)
Well on my ride home today I will break 80,000 miles on my '99 4 cylinder contour!
200,750 on my '99 Mystique.
Every mile but the first 92 put on by me.