1998 Ford Contour SE 2.0L
Summary:
Good first driver, or inexpensive grocery getter
Faults:
The O2 sensor needed to be replaced at around 65,000 miles. Though the repair was covered under warranty.
The passgener side front speaker went out at (approx.) 65,000 miles.
General Comments:
I honestly love this car. In the couple years we've had it it's only given us those two problems.
It handles well on the road, and for a 4 cylinder with an automatic transmission it has decent pickup.
It has been extremely reliable to us so far, and has never had any serious problems.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 6th February, 2003
3rd Nov 2003, 14:56
The '98 Contour with the V6 is rated at 0-60 in 7.5 seconds. The slowest Beemer 328i even in '98 is rated at 6.8 seconds. And the 328is does it in 6.4. I'm not trying to nitpick, but these stoplight anecdotes are really childish. BMW drivers are not looking over at you in your silly Ford Contour waiting for the light to change so they can race you.