Faults:
I have only had my car four months and after two and a half months my check engine light came on. Luckily I bought the extended warranty. Well worth it, trust me! I took it into the dealer.
My catalytic converter needed replaced (still under 80,000 mile factory warranty)
Also something on my air intake was messed up.
The extra ($80 each) key they cut and supposedly programmed only worked occasionally.
I took my car in on a Tuesday night and did not get it back until Friday night. Way to long to make those repairs. Not to mention when I picked up the car and went to pull out of the parking lot the light was back on!! I turned right back around and was furious. Another element of the air intake (some flaps) were not operating correctly. So they had to order the part and said I would not have to pay the deductible again (No Kidding!) and would let me know when it was in. I waited three weeks, luckily able to still drive it because it just losses performance. So I am taking it back in Saturday to finish the repairs over a month later!
General Comments:
I bought my car with many after market parts (exhaust, Enich rims, bra, red with white racing strips, other window decals) then I added my own (tint, CD player with amp and sub) so my car is tricked out.
I do wish I had a sun roof. I miss that from my old car.
The gas mileage sucks, but I think it is comfortable to ride in.
I wish my remote would beep when I arm the alarm so I know it worked.
Over all I get a ton of attention and it is speedy. I like it the best out of all the cars I have owned.
I never had to take my '98 civic in the shop the whole two years I had it so I am a little discouraged about this cars reliability.
7th Dec 2003, 16:24
I have a 2000 Cougar and I think it was a well waste of my dads money I have had nothing, but problems out of it it's a pretty car and nice to show off, but you can't depend on it. I can't wait till I get it paid off so I can get a car I can count on...