if you’re using it as a DD…
i would get get the earler V6 over a newer V8
and if you’re considering contour SVT
id go in this order
99-2000 SVT contour, early V6 SHO, 98 SVT contour, V8 SHO
onyl reason i’m giving the contour the edge is cause its newer. & personally i prefer a lot better handling car over a one that is slightly quicker in a straight line