 In my opinion, the Contour SE Sport is 
the second best car that one could buy 
for commuting as well as carry things 
as well as people.  The only other car 
i would buy would be the SVT Contour, 
although the insurance is much higher 
than the SE Sport.  Nearly all of the 
features of the SVT are included on the 
SE Sport, although the latter lacks the 
horsepower boost from the SVT labs.  A 
GREAT car, Ford really shot themselves 
in the foot for discontinuing this 
model.  Fuel economy could be better, 
although i do have a lot of weight in 
my car at one time.  VERY fun to drive, 
and VERY VERY comfortable for all 4 (or 
even 5) passengers.  