1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 review from North America
"A durable, reliable, respectable car out of the past"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Intake manifold split, replaced computer, normal maintenance.
General comments?
The car is very reliable and always starts. It has no rust and the paint has held up very well. It is kept in a garage and I wax it twice a year. The leather seats are still in fine shape.
I drive 83 miles per day round trip to the office. I average 22 MPG.
I find the car very comfortable for my purpose. I think the stereo FM and the tape player are very good.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 16500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90450 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 13th January, 2009 |