2002 Mercury Cougar 2.5 L V6 Sport review from North America

Where to begin:

Transmission - (approx $3500).

Sunroof quit working (wouldn't close completely on passenger side, then just stuck in open position. I had to man handle the roof to get it to at least slide all the way forward) - I am fixing this one on my own.

Computer - $1000 (but I had to find a friend of a friend to be able to get this repair deal).

Electrical system replaced (including ignition) - part of the computer repair.

Tires at least twice a year - started out as $180 a tire.. but I have found a friend of a friend that has cut this to $50 a tire. (yay)

Rotors - I don't even remember anymore

Recently the belt broke off the power steering -$600

CD disk changer has broken twice (this last time the springs on the passenger side are locked inside the player.. so short of drilling a hole in the player to remove it for repair.

The U hooks won't work for it) - First time free a DIY project. Second time $8 for the hooks.

When the car is running, it is great. It handles nicely, once warmed up. Quick to start, but makes up for it after a slow warming up.

Gas mileage is great, although I have added an AEM SRS intake and exhaust.

There is a lot of room, for a sporty vehicle.

I am on my second tune-up, but after spending $600 to repair a broken belt and a power steering pump, I will deal with the poor performance and "funny" idling for a few more weeks.

So far I have spent enough money on this car to have been able to purchase another vehicle. This car has a tricky fuel pump shut off switch. Since the engine is cram-packed into a tiny compartment, the fuel pump is conveniently located close enough to the front bumper. However, if the front of the car is bumped, it automatically will shut off the fuel pump. Make sure you keep the manual, in order to locate the fuel pump switch.