1977 Mercury Cougar XR7 from North America - Comments

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.

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.

How much would you sell the car for now? I live in Arizona and am interested in these cars

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I owned one of these cars, and I must say that the styling was nice, but the mechanical aspects of the car were not as good. I had so many leaks, so many electrical problems, that there are too many to list here. It is unfortunate that this experience turned me off to Mercury products. Late seventies anyway. Good Luck with yours.

Did you sell your car? I have a 1977 Mercury Cougar xr7, I am the third owner, first owner was an elderly couple, their daughter inherited it and sold it to me last year. It has only 28,400 original miles, really nice inside and drives like a dream. Just found out my husband is being transfered and I have to sell it. I hope I can get what I paid, $3000. It's all original except for hoses and belts and newer tires, it's been garaged all along since it's beginning. Hope to hear more about these cars.