2000 Mercury Cougar 2.5L V6 from North America
Summary:
It has bugs, but work them out and you will never regret the plus side of this car
Faults:
I had to replace my transmission at 175 000 km, but I work in the garage where it was serviced and it was said to be only wear and tear by the previous owner.
I also had to replace my full pump, but only because I got a recall paper, there was never a noticeable problem.
My center console is down to 1 screw holding it on so it has become a little bit loose.
I have put a new power door lock mechanism in the passenger door, mechanic said it froze and me using the key to open that door broke the frozen spring.
General Comments:
This car stands out no matter where I go, add a loud stereo and you can get everyone to look at you before you even show up.
The engine feels like it might be getting a little bit tired, but it still has enough get up and go power for me, I am currently looking for an engine out of a SVT Ford Contour, if I can't find one I'll tear mine down and make one better.
I own a hot-rod truck and a big block cadillac and my cougar is lacking only in the big muscle sound, which I substituted stock for a Cat-back 2 1/2 inch exhaust with one Flowmaster muffler where the resonator pipe should be, now I have a cougar that sounds like a 2005 Ford Mustang GT.
I am yet to race one to see if my exhaust gives me anything of a chance.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st February, 2005
25th Feb 2005, 21:47
I just bought a 2000 cougar and I also noticed that two of the headlights had cracks about the same size in around the same place.