Used Ford Contour for Sale

The used vehicle I own is a 1999 Ford Contour. At the time of purchase, I was pleased to see that there was no damage on the outside. The inside was a little dirty, but it had been owned by another with children at a low price of $500. All the needed functions to operate the vehicle worked properly. I was concerned with the mileage on the odometer being over 100,000. Living in a rural area there is a need to travel long distances. There was a spare tire included. When test driving it, there were no problems at all. Which made it easier to decide to purchase the car. A dislike was that there was no heat or air working. I did like that the trunk size was big and would fit a lot of groceries for example. I mainly wanted to have a vehicle that would get me to and from work. Also, with very little to repair needed. I did not care for the color, which was maroon. It wound up being what I needed.

This was nice car. The vehicle performed well. The quality was good. It had quality parts.

The Ford Contour Sport is not a car designed for long distances. The transmission completely blew within 60,000 miles of driving it. I bought this car new, and it almost made me completely lose my trust in Ford. Not only did I have engine problems almost immediately, but this compact car was almost too compact. There was no leg room in the backseat for passengers, unless the driver and shotgun rider were pressed up to the windshield. The trunk was also quite small-- too small for even a couple of sets of golf clubs. Also, the paint job of the car dulled quite quickly and soon went from a shiny gold to almost a dull tan. I treated this car well, had all the routine checkups and oil changes, and it still was completely below my expectations. Cars should last more than 60,000 miles no matter how little they cost! I wouldn't take another Contour--- even if someone gave it to me, for free. I certainly wouldn't want any of my children, friends or family driving it for any reason.