1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 review from North America
"Great reliable car with good gas mileage"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brakes are annoying they make noise at certain speeds when you slow down. You have to brake a little harder so you don't hear it or turn up the radio its up to you. My check engine lite just turned on I'm assuming it's just the oxygen sensor from other reviews I have read, but I want them to check the EGR valve as well.
General comments?
Nothing major has gone wrong with the car no head gaskets or half shafts like I have read from others. I changed the shocks to Monroe Sensa-Trac's and it rides even smoother than before. I have the radiator and transmission fluid changed every 2 years and I use synthetic oil which gets changed every 15K. I kinda wish I had the V8 but glad I don't because of the gas prices.
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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 | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18 miles |
| Most recent distance | 49000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Starion |
| Date of Entry | 21st December, 2005 |