2000 Mercury Cougar V6 review from North America
"Never again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My idle air intake valve has had to be replaced. Unfortunately the problem still exists. This happened within one month of ownership. My airbag sensors needed to be replaced about a week after the Idle air intake valve. After having the cougar for a week the flex pipe needed to be replaced. Fuel pump sensors and water pump sensors need to be replaced. My car is now having difficulty shifting in to second and third gear when coming from a complete stop. It bucks like it is a standard transmission and I am learning how to drive.
General comments?
This car has serious problems. I always wanted a sports car, but this cougar has cost me more money than it is worth. They are horrible in the snow even with the so called traction control. I cannot wait to get rid of it.
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| Disappointing and expensive to maintain in the long run |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 48999 miles |
| Most recent distance | 51266 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 7th March, 2005 |