1981 Mercury Cougar XR7 review from North America
"All the show with lotsa GO!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I bought the car for $250, it was in a back yard collecting dust. I brought it home, tore it apart, and started rebuilding it as a custom ride.
The only thing that has gone wrong with the car since its total rebuild, is that I can't keep tires on the rear. It's too much fun doing burn outs, I can't stop. It has a high output 302 with 430 horse power, and 310 foot pounds of torque. It is also a 5-speed manual, instead of the automatic that came as standard.
General comments?
This 1981 Mercury Cougar is probably one of a kind. It has Moroso performance suspension, complete frame (no more uni body), traction bars, and so on and so forth.
It handles incredibly well at high speeds, and still gives the Cougar luxury ride.
The interior is all custom, a.k.a racing buckets up front, with 4 point harness, and plush rear seats with crushed velvet on the headliner, and door panels. I also put a new carpet in it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1981 |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 302 V8 with 430 horse power Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Date of Entry | 27th April, 2006 |