The SVT Contour, especially in stock versus stock form, against a 240, is like mike tyson fighting aunt jemima. The SVT Contour had an amazing suspension which made the car extremely fun to drive, it has class, luxury, performance, and exclusivity over the 240, let alone the fact that it is a coyote in sheeps clothing! The only people who would perfer a 240 is someone who has never driven a SVT and is only thinking contour, or a 17 year old kid who watched fast and the furios a few too many times!
Anyone who thinks this car is not for a real enthusiast has never driven one... and not jsut to the grocery store.
As far as saying they are ugly, I think that is childish. The car has a very grown up look, and doesnt appear to be made of plastic like some cars mentioned in this thread!
Again, i challenge you to actually drive one of these cars before being so quick to judge them! You'll find yourself scouring
ebay, ceg, craigslist and autotrader to find one!