1981 Mercury Cougar XR7 review from North America
"Plenty of Car for the buck!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The Cougar is one of the most reliable cars I've ever owned. The only thing that has gone wrong on the car is the passenger door was stuck when I first bought it and the locks got stuck when it snowed. The car wants to cut off when you pull to a stop (just put it in neutral until you are ready to pull off) other than that, it was not a bad deal for $250 from the auction.
General comments?
I have always been a huge Ford fan and the next car I buy will be a Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicle. I wish I had a 302 5.0L High-output under the hood, but the in-line 6 is running pretty good. Especially since it's a one owner and has barely over a 100k miles. The XR7's interior and features such as tilt steering, power everything including key-less entry makes it feel more like a newer luxury car than it already is. I'm definitely glad that it is a real car meaning big, fast, and rear-wheel-drive. That's how I ride.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3 L6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 108400 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile 98 |
| Date of Entry | 25th January, 2004 |