1991 Mercury Cougar LS review from North America
"A good all round reliable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My head gasket blew at 170,000km and again at 280,000km.
Warped front brake rotors 2 times and don't know why.
AC compressor went at 250,000km (replaced it)
Rubber around rear window peels badly.
General comments?
This car is extremely sluggish, but has excellent passing power.
Handles awsome.
Paint is peeling, but I'm gonna repaint it.
Transmission shifts funny (slowly).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 315000 kilometres |
| Previous car | AMC Concord |
| Date of Entry | 23rd October, 2003 |