1988 Mercury Cougar XR7 review from North America
"A nice toy to drive around!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Changed out the brakes.
New radiator.
4 sets of tires.
General comments?
This car had a very good performance level. It would leave most of my competition in my dust.
That was until Jan, 13 2000 when the streets were wet, I hit a puddle in the middle of the road. I hydroplaned and my car swept to the right. A Mazda hit me on my passenger side leaving my car totalled. But it's nice to know that my engine still lives, in my car today - a 1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. It's still good on the gas, and still handles like before. Thank Jesus that all went well.
I am now in the process of trying to buy a 20th Anniversary Edition that I have my eye on. I love Cougars!!
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| A great, classic, luxury rear-wheel drive ride! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 197000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 199156 miles |
| Date of Entry | 14th February, 2001 |