1996 Ford Contour LX 2.5 Duratech V6
Summary:
I love it!!!
Faults:
I have not had a single problem with this car.
General Comments:
The best car Ford ever made, I love it. I have had my Contour since November 1995, and have not had a problem. This is the best car that I have ever owned. The V-6 is smooth and powerful and the car handles great. The only complaints I have are that the backseat is ridiculously tiny, and the brakes are very touchy, especially when wet. The car still looks and feels new, the only thing that I have done is routine maintenence and regular carwashes. I will drive this car into the ground. Too bad Ford stopped production after the 2000 models.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th February, 2003
7th Feb 2007, 10:21
Yes, I have a V6 2.5 L Duratech as well in a fully loaded LX model. I have had it since 60,000 kms and now have 195,000 kms on it after many years. I have very limited troubles with the car. I think its one of the most problem free cars I have owned. I think most of the problems are with the 4 cyl model. I am having my first major repair done as I write this which is a replacement of the air take manifold gasket. But after 195,000 kms I am not complaining!
17th Oct 2004, 14:00
If you have had no problems with this car then you are soooooooo lucky. I bought my car for 1,900$ I've done 2493.78$in repairs in the one year I've owned it. All of the parts I used were also reconditioned parts under warranty. I have never used a dealer, but a mechanic that owns a 96 contour. Lucky for us he has had the same problems so he knows how to fix them cheap.