26th Feb 2004, 15:56
The 30th Anniversary package for the '97 Cougar included the Toreador Red paint, which was a special color just for that package, so any one that is white or any other color has either been repainted or did not originally come with the Anniversary package.
Since it was just a dress up package anyway (floormats, seat design, insignia, striping) it would not be that hard to duplicate, although it is hard to imagine why anyone would go to the trouble to do so.
29th May 2004, 13:59
We just purchased a 1997 30th Ann. Cougar for $5000.00
It is the opalescent white, 78,000 miles. It is in absolutely mint condition. It is an awesome, beautiful car. We already love it. Do you think we got a good deal?
Thanks.
14th Jun 2004, 17:02
"...a cougar doesn't have CV joints..."
On the contrary, the person who wrote this comment did not know that Cougars do indeed have CV joints because they have Independent Rear Suspensions... and CV joints are what allow the half-shafts on opposite sides of the differential to exist :)
27th Aug 2004, 02:24
Did you know that the 30th anniversary cougar also came with an accessory kit that you had to request from mercury.
14th Sep 2004, 21:11
Some of the previous comments state that the 30th anniversary model only came in metallic red. In fact, the first production run only came in red and were all produced in a Ohio plant. When that plant closed down production, a second run of these cars was produced at another plant. The second run cars came in white, white opal, and tan metallic. These last cars were only produced in the last few weeks of production. I ordered my white one three days before they completely stopped taking special orders.
8th Oct 2004, 13:35
The intake manifold has failed on my 30th Ann. Cougar, again. This time I cannot even get a replacement for 30 days unless I get one from ford. $300 from Autozone and another $200 to install it (a month from now). This car was just poorly designed from the get-go.
8th Dec 2004, 00:20
CV joints are known for in front wheel drive cars... when talking r.w.d. its half shafts...though they are so puny they could be confused as being something off a transverse engine.
21st Dec 2005, 00:04
I bought my 30th A Edition new no major problems at all intake manifold is good, no problem with the half shafts. There was a problem with the computer, but it was under warranty and the dealer fixed it no problem I just did not have a car for a few days. Regular maintenance radiator and trany fluid every 2 yrs. and I use synthetic oil and change every 15K.
8th Apr 2007, 16:01
I have a 30th anniversary Cougar I bought from the original owner. It has the original window sticker and 45,000 miles. It has a sunroof, spoiler, and a ground effects package. The original owner told me that the car is one of three sold in the Carolina's and that is a Rousch Special Edition car. The car is beautiful and draws attention everywhere I take it. How can I find out if this is true and how much the car is worth?
10th Oct 2010, 23:18
I would like to point out there are other colors than red. If you do some research there was a second run of the 30th anniversary cars. These cars are pearl, white and one other color. Check it out. These were not repainted cars and are rarer than the first run.
21st Jun 2011, 13:37
I just bought a '97 Toreador Red 30th Anniversary model with 25,647 miles on it. It's faded, but the interior is perfect and runs like new. Even has the original tires still on it, although a bit cracked. I'm putting a hundred miles a day on it back and forth to work, and it drives like a dream.
16th Jul 2012, 14:27
I am looking at an Anniversary Edition Mercury Cougar XR7 V8 for 1699.00. Is it gonna be a good deal on this kitty cat? I use to have the 86 turbo coupe, and that thing was downright fast for a 4 cylinder.
27th Jul 2012, 12:24
How do you expect anyone who has not even SEEN the car to tell you whether it is a "good deal"?
If it runs, buy it.
28th Jan 2015, 20:11
I have four of the 30th anniversary edition; one from the first run (maroon) and three from the second run (1x white, 2x pearl white). I am still looking for the tan Cougar. Beautiful and fun to drive cars.
5th Jan 2017, 13:01
I have a mint Mercury Cougar XR7. 30th anniversary with only 23,000 miles. I would like to know if anybody could give me some advice where I could post this car to get the best price?
13th Apr 2017, 12:31
I have the tan one, all original, 78000 miles, all new suspension. What would this be worth? I was told 3500 to 5000, is this correct? I'm currently not selling it, but I'll keep you in mind. I can't find much on it, but I do know finding original parts was not easy at all or cheap. Any info you could tell me would be awesome thanks.
9th Feb 2004, 21:07
Oh also wanted to add that I had to replace cv joints on Mercury cougar too. but I guess with having 127,000 miles on it I cannot complain too much. It still runs good and is very dependable when problems are taken care of immediately and not later. so over all id buy another one. and would reccomend this car.