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Excluding SVT's, I think pre-98's look better.
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The really only main aesthetic difference between the 95s and 96-97 is the chrome inserts in the front and rear fascias. But even then, I dont think any chrome belongs on a contour, so imo the chrome really detracts from the car. I wouldnt go as far as to say that the car is ugly though. btw, heres some slight whoring of my 96.  
Jim Hahn
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3.0L swap and Arizona Dyno Chip Turbo Kit
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I like both the pre-98 and the 98+, especially with an SE trim package. The pre-98 hood line gives a subtle hint of something under there, the lip spoiler completes that subtle influence... The 98+, well I'm bias. I think they're dead sekzy. I just wish I could add a lip spoiler to my trunk - reflector & all. 
Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.
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I'm not a big fan of the faux chrome, but I like it better than the ugly @ss refelctor on the 98+ trunks! IMHO - the absolute best year is a 97  
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So you abhor ODB-II because with it you couldn't pass inspection. There's great logic... 
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It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.
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I like the 95-97 SE's or especially with the SVT kit.
MUST HAVE NEW HEADLIGHTS! They yellow and haze so damn fast and it kills the appearance.
Grill mods are a big bonus.
No chrome strip!
They did have better quality interiors. Though mine has held up well so I'm not complaining. (Dash aside  )
Nothing compares to the early rear trunk lid. With or without lip spoiler. (I prefer with)
So much better then the fugly reflector on the 98+ models. 
One of these days I will actually swap mine out. (been on my list for a while  ) However I never really have to look at it only the people that race me do...  
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It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.
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Originally posted by beyondloadedSE:
The really only main aesthetic difference between the 95s and 96-97 is the chrome inserts in the front and rear fascias. But even then, I dont think any chrome belongs on a contour, so imo the chrome really detracts from the car. I wouldnt go as far as to say that the car is ugly though.
btw, heres some slight whoring of my 96.
Is that bumper cover for a Mk 1 Mondeo? I notice the flat part for the grill on it... like it goes to a Mondeo. AFAIK, The Mk 1 Mondeo's had paralell lines on the bumper and hood for the grill, then the ends were circular, unlike the oval shape of our grills.
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Kane,
That is actually an SVT front bumper with Mirko Splitter. Jim molded that himself to fit his pre-98. He was the first to do this mod, and since then, Mikah has produced one similar to Jim's. His car looks great in person also.
Mark
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I certainly beg to differ your opinion!!   But ok when my car looked like this, then yes it was ugly.But thats time well spent in order to have the only fibeglas hood and one of the Micah bumpers. 
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Originally posted by SVTcontourSVT:
with an SVT bodykit a 95 can look damn nice to.
-Ken V.
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