1975 Mercury Cougar XR7 review from North America
"This particular model 74-76 was an experiment; and happily I have one!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The timing belt broke after two thousand miles. I had to replace the rear differential once, after becoming airborne from hitting a street pothole.
I have minor rust around the rear wheel wells, which must be taken care of soon. Yet people comment on how well the car looks, and I'm still receiving offers to buy it.
General comments?
The car handles like a dream. Considering that this car is thirty three years old, it still handles and drives very well.
When I first bought the car, I was not used to the overwhelming surge of power. Before I knew it, I was speeding and had to decelerate.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1975 |
| Year of manufacture | 1975 |
| First year of ownership | 1975 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 351 Windsor Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 43 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3510000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 15th February, 2008 |