1976 Mercury Cougar XR-7 review from North America
"Like driving on a cloud"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only thing I had ever go wrong on the car is alternator at 78,000 miles. Besides this no other problems with the car. It ran like a champ.
General comments?
The Cougar had a little speed with the 351 modified long block engine. It handles like a boat with 3 and a 1/2 turns to either side. lovely car. I hit a deer with it and damaged the front end. I need to replace the whole end and is wondering if anybody has a front end for sale off a 1974-1978 Mercury Cougar. Thanks.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1976 |
| Year of manufacture | 1976 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9 351m Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 68000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Cougar |
| Date of Entry | 16th March, 2005 |