2000 Ford Contour SVT Reviews, Pricing & Specs

My SVT has been a good car. It has great acceleration (ultra responsive), good top end speed (i've hit over 140mph), great exhaust note, nice tight steering, and great all-around handling (especially for a front wheel drive). Mine has nice leather and power everything. Mine has given me loads of problems, including the need for lots of new suspension parts, a new clutch, shift cables, etc. My sunroof doesn't work and my overhead light console fell off. Other than that, I love it. I get anywhere between 13 and 23 mpg depending on how I drive (usually around 19). Besides the repairs, tires and brakes and oil are average cost, and everything else is cheap. It performs just fine in the snow (including donuts), and i like the foglights. It has good trunkspace and a average backseat. Customization/aftermarket parts aren't really made for this car, but that's okay if all you want is new wheels and exhaust kinda stuff. If you can get a good deal on this car, buy one. It's good performance for the price- I've beat mustangs. It's also practical, I take it snowboarding. Jan 05, 2010

This car is amazing! The best thing about it is that they are rare. I have seen more Maserati's that I have CSVTs. It will keep up with the best of them (BMWs, Mercedes, etc.) and I love it that most people are surprised when I whiz past them and all they hear is a deep, exotic growl from the exhaust. It gets decent gas mileage (I'm averaging about 23-24 mpgs, with no highway driving). I have had to have it into the shop quite a few times in the month and a half that I have owned the car. I expect once I get everything taken care of and I know the maintenance history to the tee, it will be an incredibly reliable car that is as exotic as it is fast.Aug 07, 2008

The 2000 Ford Contour is final Contour year offered in the states. The SVT was offered for a few years prior to termination of this model. The Mondeo is the non-U.S. version (still in production) and can be seen in movies like Casino Royal (Beginning of film). The 2000 SVT offers 200HP 170 ft/lbs of torque at higher rev's. The car handles better than some BWM's (personal experience) and can really hold it's own on top speed. 143 MPH electronically limited isn't bad for the price tag. The 5 speed manual tranny is a breeze, with short throws and smooth transitions. I've added many engine / transmission modifications that really give the car a boost. Apr 12, 2008

The quality of this car is the biggest issue. I'm afraid it fits the axiom "fix or repair daily". Witht that being said, this is a wonderful car to drive. The sound of the engine is very throaty. Grip and handling are superb. The power band is solid and pulls in every gear. It isn't the most powerful car on the road, but the 2.5 liter V6 puts out 200 hp, and will can keep up with high end cars. The leather seats are very attractive and provide great lateral support via the heavy bolstering. This isn't a car to take to the local 1/4 mile, instead head to the twisties and stretch her legs. Overall a very fun and quick ride. Mar 04, 2008

The quality of this car is the biggest issue. I'm afraid it fits the axiom "fix or repair daily". Witht that being said, this is a wonderful car to drive. The sound of the engine is very throaty. Grip and handling are superb. The power band is solid and pulls in every gear. It isn't the most powerful car on the road, but the 2.5 liter V6 puts out 200 hp, and will can keep up with high end cars. The leather seats are very attractive and provide great lateral support via the heavy bolstering. This isn't a car to take to the local 1/4 mile, instead head to the twisties and stretch her legs. Overall a very fun and quick ride.Mar 04, 2008