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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2000 Contour SVT, so we've included reviews for other years of the Contour SVT since its last redesign.
Another Ford leaves its' stain
MotherBelgium, 01/18/2004
1999 Ford Contour SVT 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Well after the dash warped and the dealership tried to charge us $700 to repair it knowing there was a recall, the car basically self destructed over time. Here's what happened: tranny replaced 3 times by Ford and Amco w/in 10K miles- Ford tech admits there are weaknesses about the tranny (cost: $5,800 +/-). Leaky trunk, feable brakes, cheapish interior, very poor paint, moisture in headlight assem., body panels poorly fixed to vehicle, and strange "courting call" from intake when warming up. Leather fades in sun, bushings replaced at 55K miles and bumped sags.
What a ride!
Mark, 02/17/2009
1999 Ford Contour SVT 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My experience over the 10 years that I owned my SVT was very positive. In 115,000 miles the only repair costs that I had was the water pump needed to be replaced and the radio wiring needed to be repaired, both of which were under $750.00 combined. Otherwise, this was a very reliable car that was a kick to drive! Almost all the miles I put on it were city driving (stop/start/potholes,etc..) and the engine was as good the day I sold it as it was the day I test drove it at the Ford dealership. I just bought a 2008 Ford Taurus and I will buy another Ford when it comes time to move onto the next. I have several friends with foreign cars that had a lot more trouble than I ever did with my Contour
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- Base SedanMSRP: $4,9952,150 mi away
Great bang for the buck
miller542, 06/11/2003
1999 Ford Contour SVT 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
There are quirks to this car. But when you consider what your getting for the money, they're easy to deal with. Lesser models will get bad reviews, but the SVT is truly a great car. It was really great when it was built and it still holds up well against new cars today.
Better than my accords!
SVT4STEVE, 07/22/2004
1999 Ford Contour SVT 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
too bad theyre all gone, except in Europe of course. I love this car and plan to keep it a loong time. theyre a steal for the money!
Still Running Strong
Perry, 11/30/2005
1999 Ford Contour SVT 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had a blast test driving this car. I started out driving Neons etc. But this car was a kick in the pants. Most people can't believe it's a Contour. They think its a Mitsubithingamagiggy. Now I have 108,000. With zero problems. Mileage is 27-28 a gallon. I do have clunking noise coming from the front end, when I take off. Strut? Nice car for the price.