i have a 1998 ford contour gl. i have about 2 grand to throw into it but do you think that it is worth putting any money into it. Like rims an svt body kit that i was gunna get for like 600. then mabe throw some preformance parts into it or do an engine swap. do you think that it is worth it or should i just save up for a new car if so what kind of car should i get.
2007-07-22 17:53:16 · 11 answers · asked by Greg B 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
You should buy a new car you will be better off
2007-07-22 18:00:59 · answer #1 · answered by Charlie M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being the GL model, I'm assuming it's an automatic. The auto trannies on those do NOT last longer than 100k typically. The cost to replace: 2k-5k, depending on how much you get ripped off. I would never of bought it knowing that. The only nice Contour is an actual SVT since it's a standard and the V6.
2007-07-22 19:20:16 · answer #2 · answered by nn200404 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the car was a collectible type, like a classic Mustang, yea I'd put 2 grand in it. But it's a 10 yr old Contour, no1 is ever going to offer you a pile of $ for it. Best to just keep driving it like it is and save for another car, not necessarily a new one, just 1 newer than what you've got.
2007-07-23 03:56:17 · answer #3 · answered by mikey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They might have only been offered 500 or less from a dealership so they are trying to sell it on their own. My 1998 car was traded in for only 500 bucks recently. Anyway bring something with you to meet them. Say you want to meet them in front of a local police station only. When you meet with them ask to see a license AND another piece of ID (credit card, anything that has the same name on it). Look at the title and make sure their name is ON the title or else it is a scam if someone else's name is on the title. Ask to bring it to a local mechanic to examine it before agreeing to buy it. Do NOT buy it without having a licensed mechanic (NOT THEM) inspect the car! It may cost a lot to fix. This is why you have a licensed mechanic (might have to pay a mechanic 100 bucks or so but it is worth it!) inspect it. So you can ask them 1) what is wrong with it 2) how much would all the work probably cost you and 3) should you buy it for 750 dollars? is it worth it? If the owner wont let you bring it to a local mechanic then do not buy it. ANY mechanic shop would inspect it if you walk in and say hey I need someone to inspect a used car for me and how much would the cost? When you respond to their ad say that someone tried to sell you a car that wasn't in their name before. So you are a little cautious now and would like to meet with them in front of the local police station (look up the address yourself of the police station they agree to meet at). If they refuse or make up a story how that is inconvenient for them then DO NOT BUY THE CAR cause they are most likely scammers!
2016-04-01 08:12:19 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, do you have any idea what it takes to put a new engine in that car? well, first off the motor comes out through the bottom of the car (kind a like a fiero,does the back of that.But , through the front of course.)I would say buy a new car. My wife has one and it is not a car all mechanics can even comprehend. So, look into a honda civic or something like that.
2007-07-22 19:05:36 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well I would save up for a new car. I just got a new 07 Suzuki Grand Vatara and I just love it and so does all my family and friends. It's really good on gas to.
2007-07-22 17:59:51 · answer #6 · answered by Jai 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nah dude i got a 96 countour and if i had 2 grand id keep saving and sell this ***** and get a better car i hate when people make shitty cars look cool wit rims and body kits it looks really ******* gay lol do that some day when u got a better car its not worth it
2007-07-22 17:58:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if i was you man id save a little longer and go for a different car,one a little newer or better styled,to fix up,a lot of the newer ones today come already dressed pretty well,but that ones ten years old almost,and is loosing its value fast,id look in to a new Nissan right now if i was buying a new car,good luck on it.
2007-07-22 18:04:35 · answer #8 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
sell it...the timing belt is going to break and ruin the engine..if that doesnt happen your going to have transmission problems..and you wont be able to find a good used one...and a guy like me will charge you $2000 to rebuild it....hope this helps
2007-07-22 18:12:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
junk it and by a toyota dude, you get an average of 300000 miles on them in there life with little to no problems
2007-07-26 16:04:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋