Used 1997 Ford Contour Consumer Reviews
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JR, 10/30/2009
1997 Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan
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Ford - Drive One? I had a 1997 Ford Contour GL that was fun to drive and very fuel efficient during its time. I really took care of it as well. However, throughout my experience of driving it since August 1997, I went through a lot of adversity with it in the long run as far as recalls and parts replacement is concerned. I had a lot of stuff replaced in this car; it did cost x-amount of dollars for repairs. Other than that, the car ran pretty good during its time until a major oil leak occured; it was gonna cost thousand of dollars to fix. As a result, it was goodbye for me driving a Ford around March 2009. After that, I went out and bought a 2009 Honda Civic LX Sedan as a replacement.
Great for price
med01e, 08/19/2002
1997 Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan
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Great low cost car - Thousands Saved over Taurus.
I love this car
New Contour, 08/14/2008
1997 Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan
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Bought this car new for my wife and it lasted 11 years and 140,000 miles and it's still going. Great while the kids were young but too small now. Front seats are suprisingly comfortable for a small car. I wish they still made them because this would be great for my kids when they become new drivers.
12 years and still reliable
mar, 03/25/2009
1997 Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan
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I bought it new in early 1998 and the first tune-up according to manual was after 10 years. Never had a problem with reliability. I drove it up and down the east coast and into Canada and I must write that it is indeed reliable and low maintenance. The color looks like it is just 3 years old. I am proud of the 97 Ford Contour After 10 years, it still has no rust and the paint is still shiny considering the it is never garaged.
Ford lost it in the details
jedame, 05/29/2002
1997 Ford Contour GL 4dr Sedan
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Fun to drive car with great interior & dash layout. Tiny backseat-parents stay away. Rattles and squeaks multiply readily.
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