A cruising machine
The vinyl on the exterior has started to crack.
Some surface rust.
I love this car!
Excellent for highways, very comfortable.
I bought it off a little old man who had babied it since he bought it brand new.
Factory installed CB radio!
It even has full time posi-trac.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th June, 2003
A luxurious tank
The master cylinder had to be replaced the year I bought it. The previous owner had to replace tires because of dry rot while setting in garage. Leaking transmission fluid (which still has not been fixed).
You have heard of the little old lady who only drives to church on Sundays. Well, she really does exist and I bought her car. Actually she gave it to me because I am her grand daughter.
The "tank" was custom ordered with a factory installed CB radio and 8 track tape player. (both still work)
The only down side of the car is it won't fit in parallel parking spaces so if you have to go downtown you get you exercise.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 16th January, 2003
It's a great all around vehicle, power, handling, and comfort
I got the car with only 72,000 miles on it, The only thing that has let go with it is the thermostat and the radiator, which was bad when I bought it.
The seats are in excellent shape no rips or tears at all.
All in all I think it's a great car, it moves pretty quickly and rides beautifully.
It's a little hard on gas, but you have to take the good with the bad, I guess for having a 351 Windsor and weighing 5,700 pounds it isn't too bad.
It has all white leather seats, with red carpet and dash panels.
The door panels are also white, Also in great shape.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th October, 2002
This car is the greatest car I know ever built - very reliable and I love it
This car was given to me by my grandfather when he passed away. Now I am 17 and I drive it almost every day. We had the engine rebuilt at 100,000 miles.
My dad just recently put a new carburetor in it, about 2 years ago, and whenever I first start my car, whether it is summer or winter, when I hit the gas down to the floor quickly it goes high then goes low like it will stall, but comes back up again. After warming the car up for about 10 minutes, I go to drive it. When I floor it while it's standing still in Drive and hold the accelerator down all the way, it stalls out completely. When I do the same thing, but let go it comes back up to a normal idle. This does not happen if I let it warm up for at least 15-20 minutes. My dad told me they call this a "cold spot". Can you tell me how or why this is happening and how to fix it please?
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th October, 2002
Cool and laid- back
Front rotors and brakes needed to be turned down and replaced.
The guts in he rear end had to be changed.
The passenger side axel was bent.
Rear bearings also had to be replaced.
Tail, signal and back up lights had to be rewired.
Many things were wrong with the car considering it was only bought for $400 Canadian.
I have made a few modifications to the car.
Since ownership I have had the body redone and painted. I elected not to go original, decided on 97' prowler purple.
Added mag wheels and circular chrome mirrors.
A hood scoop was a must, also added chrome to the hood off of a 61' Buick.
This summer I plan to tint the windows and add two white stripes on the hood. Also will have the chance to put the chrome duel exhaust on that I purchased last year.
Over all is an excellent car. I just hate the gas mileage you get with.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th June, 2002
2nd Nov 2002, 07:49
I have a 78 Cougar XR7 with a 351W (Autolite 2150 carb.)
Check the following for stalling.
First, make sure choke thermostat is adjusted properly.
Temporarily disconnect the vacuum line to the EGR valve and plug it. If the EGR valve opens to much, the car will hesitate. Check your accelerator pump in the carburetor.
Make sure it is pumping. There is an orange plug in the carburetor that could be your problem. If so you need to buy a rebuilding kit using the carburetor identification tag located on top of the carburetor.
Make sure you do not have any vacuum leaks.