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Zillafire7, 05/02/2004
1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The cougar has a very powerful engine, that after 8 years is still able to lit up the michelins. The interior, while basic, is comfortable for 4 adults, provided the two in the back are shorter than 6ft. In the wet, RWD combined with 280lbs/ft of tourque conspire against agressive throttle imputs, but in the dry, can make the car feel like a sports car. Brakes are a little weak compared to new cars, but decent.
She's a keeper!!
Kimberly , 01/19/2022
1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car because it was the best one I could find in my price range at the moment. I didn't plan on how much I'd end up loving the car. I have the xr-7 v8 model and it has plenty of power and never fails to start on the first try even in the coldest of Temps. I've had the car about a year and other than routine maintenance, I've had to do no other work to the vehicle. The hoses need to be replaced due to normal wear and some are dry rotted but have posed no problem yet. The ride is smooth and comfortable. The inside isn't the roomiest especially in the backseat but it is designed to carry a total of five passengers. Some of the interior design is not the most well thought-out , more specifically the location of the cup holders and ashtray. Overall I love my cougar and it has earned its place as a keeper. I now have a second car and only drive the cougar occasionally as I plan to keep her a long time.
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BacardiRobb, 05/16/2004
1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Coming from the snow belt I too wish that my cougar came with the traction control, however 100 pounds of sand and studded snow tires I can go anywhere. Since I bought the cougar used in 2000 with 30,000 miles, not too many folks want rear wheel drive in NW PA, so it was a dirt cheap purchase. The only expense I have had to date are plugs, breaks and tires. Awesome car.
TLC and my cougar went a long way
Brittaney8807, 01/11/2010
1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my car my senior year of high school because I needed a car that I could drive and I could fit in, and it was the only one on the lot in my price range (two grand). I brought it home, and never had any problems with it until it hit the 170000 mile mark, than it completely fell apart on me, so I had the engine rebuilt because I loved the car, its durable, and not overbearingly powerful, and a nice car to take to college with. Since than I have never had a problem with it, just keeping up maintenance and driving on.
Outstanding Car!
alex, 09/14/2007
1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car from an owner and its been nothing but awesome! Will out perform all except a Cobra Mustang. I love the looks of this car and aparently so do others as they keep staring and pointing as I go by. The all leather interior is excellent & well maintained. If I can find another one I would buy it in a flash!