1977 Mercury Cougar XR7 review from North America
"I love my old Cougar"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My air-conditioning compressor died at 75000 miles.
I have had to change the alternator.
The vinyl top is showing signs of abuse caused by a strong Arizona sun.
General comments?
I originally bought this car because it was cheap and I was broke. I am no longer broke, but it is very hard for me to sell this car.
I have driven across much of the country, and I feel it is still reliable enough for a few more trips.
I was going to trade it on on something new, but every new car in my price range (Stratus RT, Sebring LXI) just didn't seem to have enough power to justify a car payment.
The engine still purrs like new and delivers smooth power, especially at freeway speeds.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1977 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 302 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 88000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep CJ-5 |
| Date of Entry | 16th June, 2001 |