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Used 1998 Ford Contour Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

GREAT CAR!!

Bobram67, 04/15/2004
1998 Ford Contour SE 4dr Sedan
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This is a great car. Best one I've bought.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

The only Ford vehicle I will buy

Jeremy, 04/11/2008
1998 Ford Contour 4dr Sedan
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My mother had owned an old contour for some time. It had two things I find invaluable in any car. With gas prices now, fuel effeciency is a must and ours made it from Louisiana to Florida with-out a worry on one tank. Reliability is the other; it ran quite well until someone who had no idea how to drive a standard borrowed it. Even though it had some problems after that, it still ran fairly well. It was not until my sister ran it into a stump, that it finaly stopped running. And that was because the tire ripped everything off; the engine still runs though. The only drawback that I personally had issues with was the seat adjustment was messed up and I'm 6'.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Dependable car I will miss driving!

Jill, 06/28/2008
1998 Ford Contour SE 4dr Sedan
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After 8 years with no expenses (aside from basic maintenance), I have had a great experience with the Contour. I only wish Ford didn't discontinue the line! This car brought me back and forth across the country with great control, comfortable handling and no problems. After 120,000 miles and many years, its time to move on. I hope my next car treats me as well as the Contour has!

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4 out of 5 stars

Nice car

Carp, 09/27/2008
1998 Ford Contour SE 4dr Sedan
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I bought my 1998 Contour used, have had the car about 5 months, Very nice little car eventhough it is 10 years old it is still tight, holds the road well. Replaced the 02 sensor because it would stall, also the fuel pump, extensive brake repair but then again I don't believe that the brakes were ever repaired. Nice car, worth keeping to me.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Been a Great Car

onyx_ranger, 04/03/2009
1998 Ford Contour SE 4dr Sedan
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Bought this car new for my wife. She commuted 54 miles round trip, both highway and winding country roads. After 11 years and 120000 miles no problems. Replaced timing belt and plugs at 80000 as preventative maintenance along with water pump. One front wheel bearing replaced at 90000. Brakes around every 40000 miles, tires at 60000 & 110000. Still runs strong, AC still cold, decent mileage and still tight. Burns no oil. Chgd oil & air filter every 5000. Probably keep it until it dies. Did the work myself so it has cost very little to operate over the last 11 years. Basically changed the oil and drove it. What more could you ask for in a car? Great Car!

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