1993 Mercury Cougar XR-7 review from North America
"Very Reliable Beast"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Leather seats have become worn out on both the driver and passenger sides.
Headlight switch malfunctioned and had to be replaced for a reasonable price.
Water Pump and Alternator both went out at approximately 135,000 miles.
My rotors are warped like crazy, I plan to fix this as soon as possible.
General comments?
The car steers like a champion, very small turning radius, great handling!
Ample room in the car, I haven't had any complaints and I have had a multitude of friends pile in.
I wish the V6 would accelerate quicker, but it is understandable for such a heavy car. The car is very quick from a punch though.
She runs well at high speeds. I have gone upward of 100 mph a couple times. I'm sure she can top 120, though I cannot admit to going that speed myself.
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| It's a great, safe, luxurious, and reliable car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 117000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 142000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 12th November, 2003 |