Generally longer than most four cylinders (ESPECIALLY American fourbangers). Can't go wrong. 200,000 miles is easy with proper maintainence.


You still won't go very far if you don't maintain it.

Many people who review cars go out to the internet because they're dissatisfied. Any car will have negative reviews. The upper intake manifold problems in reviews i read on various sites for bonnevilles scarred me at first.

I know 3 people who've had, or have a contour. 1 had a gasket go and they donated it, and the other 2 run fine, especially for their neglect.

Many of your problems are caused by your neglect, performance aspirations, or driving style.