1 of 3 - 12/13/99

Carlsbad, CA

 2000 Ford Contour

1,000 mi

5sp, stereo, CD, power seats

The Ford Contour is designed to be a sports sedan. It has special handling characteristics and a V-6 option is available. However, it is priced thousands less than other sports sedans. WW is pleased with his Contour. He notes "this is a driver's car for people who enjoy driving a BMW alternative." Although WW did not give his Contour a perfect score, it was darn close. The only categories in which WW did not give his Contour perfect marks were for storage space, highway noise, wind noise and size. However, WW did not mark down his Contour too much in those categories and gave it "agrees" which are the next best score. Strong scores for a great sports sedan alternative.

Overall Rating:

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 1 of 3 - 1/12/2000

Roanoke, VA

 1998 Ford Contour

2.0L - 4 cyl.

35,000, mi

AT, stereo, CD, power seats, pw

Owner's Comments:

"The cup holders in the Contour are nice if you are the driver or the person sitting in the back seat. The holder for the front passenger though is TOO short for any drink (even a can of soda ). The cardboard that covers the spare tire isn't strong enough to hold the weight of groceries. A loaf of bread, but not a gallon of milk or any two liters. This sinks easily after having weight on it. Over all I like my Contour. I feel safe in it and feel I get good gas mileage, handles well and has a comfortable ride. I even bought a '99 model for my wife to drive our daughter around in, as it's much better than her '97 Escort."

Survey Response:

City Handling?

 5

 City noise?

 5
Highwy hndling?

5

 Highway noise?

 5
Ease of parking?

4

 Wind noise?

 4
Turning?

 5

 Fit and Finish?

 4
Cornering?

 5

 Interior wear?

 5
Accelearation?

 5

 Exterior wear?

 5
Passing ease?

 5

 Electrical?

 5
Hill climbing?

 5

 Transmission?

 2
Seat comfort?

5

 Braking?

 4
Air-conditioning

 5

 Spacious interior?

 4
Heat/defrost?

 5

 Repairs?

 No
Storage/Cargo?

 4

 Buy again?

Yes
Gauges are clear?

 5

 Recommend?

 Yes
Ride comfort?

 5

 Good Value?

 Yes
     TOTAL

 109
     AVERAGE  4.54

Biographical Information

Completed by man, age 31 to 40 years old, drives on city an highway, encounters wet, snow and ice.

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1 of 3 - 1/12/2000

Decatur, GA

 2000 Ford Contour - Tropic Green

6 cyl. Duratec 2,000, mi

Auto, Air, CD, Power windows, rear fold seat, Sport App. Package

Owner's Comments:

"My wife and I are delighted with the car, especially considering the price. Even our cat likes it."

Trouble-free: No - "We have had one slight problem--it looks like rust is developing on the exterior of the door locks, right where the key slides in. Its probably not a big deal, but it's annoying that a new car would do that."

Survey Response:

City Handling?

 5

 City noise?

 2
Highwy hndling?

5

 Highway noise?

 2
Ease of parking?

4

 Wind noise?

 2
Turning?

 4

 Fit and Finish?

 4
Cornering?

 4

 Interior wear?

 4
Accelearation?

 5

 Exterior wear?

 5
Passing ease?

 5

 Electrical?

 5
Hill climbing?

 4

 Transmission?

 5
Seat comfort?

4

 Braking?

 5
Air-conditioning

 4

 Spacious interior?

 5
Heat/defrost?

 4

 Repairs?

 No
Storage/Cargo?

 5

 Buy again?

Yes
Gauges are clear?

 5

 Recommend?

 Yes
Ride comfort?

 5

 Good Value?

 Yes
     TOTAL

 102
     AVERAGE  4.25

Biographical Information

Completed by man, age 21 to 30 years old, drives on city an highway, encounters wet.

Overall Rating:

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