Wease Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Since I gave my winter beater / daily driver Geo Prizm to my daughter, I needed something else to bum around in for winter or whatever. Driving either of my Mustangs is out of the question, so I started looking around for something fun to drive with 4 doors that I could just pay cash for. I was really trying to find a supercharged Regal GS, but couldn't find any local that were the mileage, condition, and price I wanted. Then I just happened to find this: http://www.wease.net/pics/SVTContour1.jpg 1998 SVT Contour, 5 speed (of course), all available options, 78K miles, no winters, picked it up for just $5K. It's in great shape, needs nothing, runs and drives perfect. It's actually really fun to drive, for a Contour... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar1647545494 Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Nice purchase. Hit some corners with it. That thing should handle very well. Try CEG (contour.org) if you have any questions about it. The cougar shares the contours platform. I haven't had any problems with my 2.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 ive always like the contour svt.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 i like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted September 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Nice purchase. Hit some corners with it. That thing should handle very well. Try CEG (contour.org) if you have any questions about it. The cougar shares the contours platform. I haven't had any problems with my 2.5. Yup. For those who don't know, it's a 195 HP / 167 TQ 2.5L DOHC V6. Not fast by today's standards (or even 1998, I guess), but I don't care. It's got some pep, is good on gas (20 - 29 MPG), and you don't see them on the road, which is always a bonus for cars that I like to drive... :nod: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 I still want one for a daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted September 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 I still want one for a daily. You can live vicariously through me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Nah, I'll keep my Trailblazer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 i'm looking for one with a blown tranny right now, i have a perfect condition 5spd, brand new clutch/pp/slave cyl/ starter sitting in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suffocateXfaster1647545505 Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Welcome to the wonderfully slow world of CSVTS. I rock a 2000 SVT occasionally. I love cruising in the car, it really is a blast to drive. Corners like a champ, and it's always fun hearing the secondaires opening up. Only wish it put down more power. They take eons to top out, no road is long enough I swear. Congrats with your purchase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 you were cooler when you owned fbodies sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy1647545504 Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Congrats on the purchase! I think you'll really enjoy it. I really like my 95 SE V6. Hopefully I'll get to start driving it again soon, once I've got the rebuilt salvage inspection out of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted September 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 you were cooler when you owned fbodies sean LOL, I only ever owned one F-Body. It was fun, I loved that car. But my Cobra is far more fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 blaspheme you have broke my heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Nice lookin svt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutoFreak57 Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 I looked at those a while ago and i might get one for a daily, it has to handle better than my sunfire..... :grin2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug1647545489 Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 I had a buddy with one in high school. It sound really wierd with an exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted September 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 I had a buddy with one in high school. It sound really wierd with an exhaust. Which is why I won't touch it. This car is not for modding. CAI and shifter (if they make them) at the most... :nod: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suffocateXfaster1647545505 Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 I had a buddy with one in high school. It sound really wierd with an exhaust. I have a Borla catback exhaust on mine. To be 100% honest, I like how it sounds in stock trim ten fold over the Borla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar1647545494 Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Corners like a champ, and it's always fun hearing the secondaires opening up. When they feel like opening, it's very nice. I like my Borla. It sounds good. I'm not sure if an svt sounds different over the standard 2.5 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Nice! Ive always liked them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=226719979&dealer_id=60679195&car_year=1998&marketZipError=false&awsp=false&search_type=both&num_records=25&keywordsfyc=&make=FORD&transmission=&model=CONTOUR&make3=&distance=25&address=43081&make2=CHEV&default_sort=priceDESC&advanced=&certified=&model2=TRAILBLZ&max_mileage=&max_price=6000&sort_type=priceDESC&min_price=&body_code=0&end_year=2008&keywordsrep=&color=&start_year=1998&drive=&search_lang=en&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&engine=&fuel=&doors=&style_flag=1&cardist=15 Its that one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted September 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=226719979&dealer_id=60679195&car_year=1998&marketZipError=false&awsp=false&search_type=both&num_records=25&keywordsfyc=&make=FORD&transmission=&model=CONTOUR&make3=&distance=25&address=43081&make2=CHEV&default_sort=priceDESC&advanced=&certified=&model2=TRAILBLZ&max_mileage=&max_price=6000&sort_type=priceDESC&min_price=&body_code=0&end_year=2008&keywordsrep=&color=&start_year=1998&drive=&search_lang=en&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&engine=&fuel=&doors=&style_flag=1&cardist=15 Its that one!! Yup. Just hasn't come off of Autotrader yet. I actually don't pick it up until tomorrow. Had to wait to get paid before I could give the guy the rest of the cash... :nod: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black00ws6 Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 balla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted September 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 balla I'm just trying to be like you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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