1978 Mercury Cougar XR7 review from North America
"It's a classic"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I've had quite a bit of trouble with the power steering, which sounds common when reading comments from other Cougar owners. I just replaced the hose and it works fine now.
Also, I have had problems with the lights dimming on me when I apply the brakes or roll down the window. I can't find the problem because I've replaced the voltage regulator and the alternator and the battery is good.
General comments?
I'm 17 and I got my car for my 16th birthday. I love it. I would not trade it for another car. I put a new paint job on it, some Mag wheels, and I tinted the windows. It looks beautiful. I receive comments on it all the time.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1978 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 351 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 104000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 147000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Cougar |
| Date of Entry | 5th April, 2001 |