98 SVT Contour

[Sixpipes]

The one we all know about. Had a 44K-mile engine put in along with new clutch, front brakes, struts etc... 75K on the car. I've got at least $5,500 worth of receipts. Black / Asking $8,750 but very negotiable . Great little car, but junior has an SVT Focus coming.

[Logan]

I look forward to being given the keys to the focus and flogging on it... :)

[George G.]

Just outta curiosity, why would anyone buy an SVT Focus or Contour? I mean, couldn't you get better performance from a Mustang? And wouldn't that be cheaper? No disrespect, just wondering.

[Logan]

That's an easy question. Go drive one and you'll understand.

Don't like the name "Focus" put you off, it's a pretty bad ass little rocket.

They pull .91 on the skidpad, handle like a vette, go pretty quick and they're priced less the $18000... Ya can't be the price for the value.

Mustang GT is at least $4K more expensive in deluxe trim, handles like a pig and are a dime a dozen on the streets.

[L8 APEX]

What the Marauder said:tu: Don't look for a big discount I have seen the invioce and there is only 1K mark up on them..

[Sixpipes]

The SVT Contour will kill the Focus from a light. Probably about five years ahead of the market, but a very impressive little car. Junior was tailgating the Mustang GTs at Cresson a couple of years ago at the On Track event. Hell, I'd love to have it for a company car if they would let me substitute it for my lame-a$$ Taurus.

[Ivanhoe_Farms]

Sixer, I guess we could park it in the
Barn or something:d :d

[Sixpipes]

Maybe just the leftover parts. I may hold on to it long enough to drive it at the On Track or FFW in September. :cool:

[L8 APEX]

Hey Sixer, Don't you live by a lake... :d:d

[Sixpipes]

Originally posted by L8 APEX
Hey Sixer, Don't you live by a lake... :d:d
I'm listening. :cool:

[Sixpipes]

OK, the Focus is here. $7,950 or ..............?

[99WhiteBeast]

Dennis,
I'm somewhat interested. Will you be around this weekend?
I would like to take a look and drive

[Sixpipes]

Originally posted by 99WhiteBeast
Dennis,
I'm somewhat interested. Will you be around this weekend?
I would like to take a look and drive
I'll be around tomorrow afternoon and the rest of the weekend. Give me a buzz anytime say after 2PM. I'll make you an offer you can't refuse. :tongue:

[L8 APEX]

Damn Steve I thought you were saving for L tires? Will you throw in an autograph? That would be kewl:D

[Sixpipes]

http://www.f150online.com/galleries/images/211-300-29254.jpg

[Sixpipes]

http://www.f150online.com/galleries/images/211-300-29456.jpg
Comparative sizes of the SVT Contour and SVT Focus.

[Sixpipes]

Payoff is like $7,500.00 or something. Don't make me take this thing to SVT On Track next week and kick everybody's arse in autocross. :tongue:

[Sixpipes]

Guess now I know why Ford quit selling these things. It's a great car, but nobody knows anything about them. Currently advertising in Auto Trader. :hammer:

[L8 APEX]

I feel your pain Sixer:( Expecially in this market is is hell selling stuff. Unless it is in high demand or dirt cheap...:hammer:

[Red2002]

Dennis I may have a buyer for you.

What is the bottom line? Payoff?

[Sixpipes]

I would consider payoff which is now somewhere around $7,300. I am considering taking the car off the market at this point. Thanks for the help. :cool:

[Mark #2]

Dennis,
There is a wholesale guy that buys cars from TIer's on Friday mornings at the expressway site.

I sold him my boat, motorcycle, wife's camaro, and neighbor's truck. I got more than expected everytime and he will negotiate. Let me know it you want to give it a try.
Mark

[Crawford]

I sold my Nissan truck to that guy a few years back. He gave me a great deal. One of the nice benifits of being a member of TI's credit union back in the day.

[Sixpipes]

Send me a PM. This is my list.

2000 Volkswagon Turbo Beetle
98 SVT Contour
2000 RC51
2000 R6 Yamaha

Maybe he would write me one big check. :cool:

[Silver_2000]

Why you selling the Beetle ?

[Sixpipes]

Originally posted by Silver_2000_;)!
Why you selling the Beetle ?
Trying to refinance the house and just want to reduce financial obligations. The recent company merger has made it difficult for us sales type guys to make a decent commission check so cash is hard to come by these days. If we can free up a few extra bucks a month, it's going into the stock market instead of an extra car. :cool:

That is if I decide to let the little woman drive Go_rila to work every day. (15 miles round trip) Big if. Anyway, may just sell one out of two cars, but haven't really decided.

[Silver_2000]

What kinds of Refi rates you getting quoted ??

Doug

[L8 APEX]

The beetle is a better car but the Contour is cheaper to keep? Stock market eh? Last refinance rate I heard was 5.75, I got 6.5% over a year ago..

[Sixpipes]

Try 5.375% for 15 years. Makes my current 8.25% for 30 look pretty weak. I can actually decrease my monthly payment and pay the house off 15 years sooner.
:banana:

[Silver_2000]

Mine is 7 7/8 so unless I can get 1.5 points less... It doesnt make sense

The lowest 30 year fixed I could find was 6.3 which barely makes the cut to make it worth it.

Doug

[L8 APEX]

I forgot about you owing 7300 on the Contour, but you may owe more on the Beetle. Go_rila seeing daily use, what a sad thought.. I went from 8.25-6.5 or so went from 30 to 15 payment want up about 100 bucks 1040-1160. Supposedly saving 87K in interest. I should own my home by 38-39:banana: As long as I don't get married or something horrible like that.:nono: My 102K dollar home was supposed to cost 300K over 30 years! What a raping!

[Wht95Lightning]

7.6 here. I have been toying with the refi idea. It's such so much cash upfront. I can't get off the fence. :(

[Sixpipes]

...Sold...
:beer: