1997 Mercury Cougar xr7 review from North America
"Fills the most needs in one car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil sending unit worn out.$800. Probably a dealer rip off? At 70K...
General comments?
This is the best car I have ever owned. It has been totally trouble free, and I tend to take care of my vehicles, putting over 20 k miles per year on business. I traded a 93 v6 XR7 for this one. This car had numerous improvements over that model, dual airbags, 4 wheel disc, structural improvements. Biggest complaint, decontenting to pay for new standard items, ant-slip etc. Still a great dependable economical car to own. As trustworthy as any japanese car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 158000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Cougar |
| Date of Entry | 22nd November, 2004 |