1988 Mercury Cougar LS review from North America
"Tolerates a lot without maintenance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After 317,000 there has only been very well deserved minor repairs... Nothing engine wise, just the fan belt at 300,000 miles..
General comments?
This car has been the best car I have ever owned.. I put a lot of wear and tear on this car, it rarely got an oil change.. maybe twice...and the same with having it serviced... I bid farewell to my old friend.. My Cougar never let me down...
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 54000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 317000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford LTD |
| Date of Entry | 13th January, 2002 |