1989 Mercury Cougar LS review from North America
"This is a functional, yet snazzy car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
In the first year I had water on the front passenger floor. Dealer fixed it, but I was never clear on what caused it. Has never happened again in 14 years.
Air conditioner worked well for about 5 years, then had constant problems from seals going bad to compressor going bad. After spending lots of money, I decided to pretend I was living in my teenage years in the 60's, and just open the windows. : (
Seats have faded, but probably normal after so many years in the sun. No wear at all though.
General comments?
In general, I love this car. I bought it new, have taken very good care of it (such as oil changes every 3000 miles) for 130,000 miles, and I plan to keep it almost forever. My fiance is a mechanic/used auto parts dealer, and my son-in-law is a 20-year body shop specialist... that is how I plan to keep it forever.
The factory sound system is very good.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 14 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Malibu |
| Date of Entry | 25th September, 2004 |