1987 Mercury Cougar LS review from North America
"Rear wheel drive, great styling, V-8; anything else would be uncivilized (or is it civilized?)"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced a U-joint.
Fixed the exhaust pipe.
Transmission flushed.
Tires need replacing sometime, (Hee-Hee) or at least they need to be balanced.
General comments?
I'm 6'6 and the only problem I have with the interior is that if I put the seat back far enough for my legs, my arms are almost too short to reach the wheel and the stereo.
Great gas mileage for a V8. Good performance for a non-HO V8.
Beautiful styling.
Excellent reliability.
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| A car worth way more than blue-book |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0L SO V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 118900 miles |
| Most recent distance | 122100 miles |
| Date of Entry | 29th August, 2001 |