Overview & Reviews

The addition of a Sport Package for the GL and LX models and the inclusion of a standard trunk light are the only changes for the 1997 Contour.

• Great peformance with either engine when equipped with a manual transmission. A worthwhile alternative for those who have BMW tastes, yet are restrained by a Ford wallet.

User Reviews:

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  1997 FORD CONTOUR GL 48000 MILES FOR $2400 - 1997 Ford Contour
  By ponc1 - August 9 - 1:30 pm

  Picked up the 1997 Ford Contour GL with only 48000 miles for $2400. Found it on Craigslist and the ad had it for $1995. It was mistake because the dealer I spoke to said it should of been $2995. When I brought a copy of the ad they had to honor the sale of the price. The dealer said I got this for a steal and since they didnt want to get in any legal trouble they took my cashiers check right away. The Contour runs great. The interior is in excellent condition. I am happy with my Contour. Just good luck I found this car. There lost is my gain.

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  Best ever - 1997 Ford Contour
  By Nicole Lake - January 11 - 10:10 pm

  I bought my car used with 125K and I have to say its been the best car I have ever had. Yes it does have the small minor problems such as leaking in the trunk, and the cupholder. This car gets me to school, work, and through my daily task. This is my first car but there was no way I got robbed with it. I definitley gets up and go when you need it too. Gas mileage is great in this car, I get about 28 mpg to 32mpg. Overall the best car ever.

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  I love this car - 1997 Ford Contour
  By New Contour - August 14 - 1:58 am

  Bought this car new for my wife and it lasted 11 years and 140,000 miles and its still going. Great while the kids were young but too small now. Front seats are suprisingly comfortable for a small car. I wish they still made them because this would be great for my kids when they become new drivers.

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  Best car I ever owned - 1997 Ford Contour
  By Handy Andy - October 26 - 5:43 pm

  I bought this car used and being a person that prefers GM I was skeptical. However, this has turned-out to be the best Ive ever owned. It has excellent "giddy-up-n-go", 28+ mpg hwy with a/c, easy to drive, and plain satisfies all of my expectations of what a car of this type should be. It is regrettable that I am forced to get rid of it, but dire financial problems forces me to.

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  Super Car - 1997 Ford Contour
  By AV Duncan - October 8 - 2:00 am

  I have been totally amazed by this car. The front seats are unbelievably comfortable the gas mileage is out of sight and absolutely no mechanical problems in 6 years - not a single one at 94,000 miles. An unbelievable buy - I would buy another one if they still made them (oh, they still do only now they are known as the Jaguar X-Type). I knew there was a reason why it just took me awhile to find out.

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  100,000 Miles in a Contour SE - 1997 Ford Contour
  By bcarpenter03 - June 12 - 2:00 am

  We have had this vehicle for five years and like it alot. We got it with the V6 and 5 speed manual transmission, and it has a totally different character from what you get at a car rental agency. It is a lot of fun to drive.

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  Great Car - 1997 Ford Contour
  By Contour Lover - January 27 - 2:00 am

  Ive had this car for about 6 months now and its great. I have leather seats, a sporty V6 with a 5 speed transmition, sunroof, mags....etc This is a great car which is fun to drive and has a very large amount of features. Ford did a good job on this car.

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  97 Ford Contour - 1997 Ford Contour
  By Deborah Bussell - January 13 - 2:00 am

  Although this is a small, economical car, I find it to be more than I bargained for. It handles well, taking corners well. It is extremely dependable. With 120,000 miles, I have never had a minutes trouble, even on cold mornings. Never had to replace any shocks. I have been extremely satisfied with my Contour. I only wish I could buy a 2003 model.

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  Why did they stop making it? - 1997 Ford Contour
  By The bean counter - November 22 - 2:00 am

  Super car. Liked it so much, I bought another one. I have been commuting 100 miles a day r/t for the past 7 yrs and have kept extensive maintenance records on all the cars Ive owned for the past 10 yrs. When I factor in all of the costs of ownership (incldg depreciation), this was the hands down winner. The one I just bought to replace it has the V-6, sunroof, and leather interior.

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  Contour skeptic (at first) - 1997 Ford Contour
  By Brandon Hawkins - October 8 - 2:00 am

  I am young at an age of 18 and i was given this family sedan and was not very happy with it at first. I drove it around one week at the beach after i graduated from High School and fell in love with it. The acceleration alowed me to beat those japanese cars who had all the accesories. I dropped 17 by 7s on it and improved the already perfect handling. I love my car, it is a blast to drive.