SVT Contour Opinion's ?

[IronEagle]

I had a 95 SE Contour. 24 V V6, 5 speed. Ok it was a first year model but I went through 2 "Duratec" V6s. Yes the car was on its third engine by 30k miles. Something to do with high rpm oiling problems. Mabye that was fixed on the SVT but even Automobile Magazine had their V6 fail in a test car. Also had transaxle issues the dealer could never fix it popping out of 2nd gear so they finally replaced the gear box.

Ok for the good. Super handling. I had 18x7.5 rims with 215/40 ZR Yokohama AVS tires and it handled great. Also ran great on the highway and you could def. feel the euro tuning for the autobahn from it's european sister the Ford Mondeo.

Even with the problems I had with the first model year I don't regret having one for two years. I would pick up an SVT if I was looking for a 4 door sedan. They are great values for the money.

[BABY J]

b13 would have it's hands full in the 1/4 w/ the SVT I'm pretty sure. (i was referring to b15). But it'll (b13) turn better than the SVT. B13 has a solid rear axle as well - so it doesn't make sense, but it's true. I will try to dig up some numbers.

[SE-Rious1]

b13 would have it's hands full in the 1/4 w/ the SVT I'm pretty sure. (i was referring to b15). But it'll (b13) turn better than the SVT. B13 has a solid rear axle as well - so it doesn't make sense, but it's true. I will try to dig up some numbers.

well the numbers say the svt would pull better than my se-r but i want hard facts lol

[JITB]

well the numbers say the svt would pull better than my se-r but i want hard facts lol

svt and the ser have just about equal skidpad number, svt was between .86-90, and th eser was at .86... go test drive one.. if u can find one at a dealer..i loved it when i test drove mine...

[JITB]

im talkin about a b13, and the svt contour/mondeo was one of the best handling cars in its time, still out handles alot of cars out today. ive driven both, and i can tell u, the svt would take it ont eh track.

[VooDooXII]

Great cars...nice styling, good driving dynamics, and impressive numbers. Probably one of the most underrated cars out there. You know that this is basically a Ford Mondeo right?

[SE-Rious1]

yeah the american version

[VooDooXII]

Yup...all-in-all, great cars.

[blackboi50]

always been a fan of the SVT contour........just not the focus!!!!.....1

[SE-Rious1]

idk the SVT focus is bad as hell

[Nemesis]

If you want a cheaper two door Coupe version. Just buy a MTX-75 Cougar and the parts from a junked SVT. They are all compatiable.

[StraightSix]

I looked for a SVT Contour for a little while. I never found anything that jumped out as a glaring issue. I talked to a couple of owners, too, and they didn't have anything negative to say about the car.

Check this out for more info.

[Ronsam2006]

Hey its new, so i dont if the typical domestics break down claim works here. Plus its really decent looking. I wouldnt mind talking my dad or mom into buying one of these if they were hard stuck on buying a family car.

[blown_ss]

i had one with a 3.0L and i dynoed at 201whp 236wtrq with some bolt ons. the car was amazing. i miss mine and wish i didnt sale it at all. it would walk any stock honda and i even beat a stock s2000 in the 1/8. i would buy one any day.

[manilikecars]

i always like these cars, new a guy that had a silver one sitting low on some chrome wheels. Looked really good.