1987 Mercury Cougar XR-7 review from North America
"P.H.A.T. for the price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It has had no problems you would expect with a car that has almost 200,000 miles on it (5.0's are notorious for high mileage problems). It needed a new water pump, new alternator, and it had a few hoses that needed replacing. Nothing serious.
General comments?
This is my first car that I bought at age 17. If all cars are this reliable at 200,000 miles, manufacturers would go out of business.
It is a luxury car with plenty of power when you need it. Very comfortable, and a good looking car. I am happy with it.
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| A car worth way more than blue-book |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 V-8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 135000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 187000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 20th October, 2000 |