1993 Mercury Cougar XR-7 review from North America

Starter died at 100K miles, because it rusted out. I hear it's common for Fords from those years. It was very easy to replace though.

Headlight lenses are made of plastic which has now turned yellow/brownish and doesn't let that much light through. Xenon light bulbs don't fix this adequately, so I am looking for clear lenses.

I love my Cougar. I value cars a lot by their appearance, with DeLorean, some models of Jaguar and 89-97 Cougar being my top three choices. I needed a car quick and I got this 93 black cat, and I did not regret it at all. It looks good, it is roomy and comfortable inside, it makes a very smooth ride. This is the fifth car I drive after Saturn, Neon, Intrepid, and Sunbird, and is the best one overall. The handling is also perfect, I had no problems keeping up with SUVs in the snow this winter.

Of course like everyone with a V6 Cougar I wish I had a V8, and preferably a stick. But it's only a passing thought when a Mustang beats me on a red light.

On regular gasoline this car does 17 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on highway at 75mph. If you go up to 100mph, it goes down to 17 MPG again.

If I ever lose this car, I will get a black 97 Cougar V8 or, if I have enough money for upgrades, a DeLorean.