Is the 1997 Mercury Cougar a good car?
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How do people like the 1997 Mercury Cougar?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 1997 Mercury Cougar and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 1997 Cougar 4.5 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 1997 Cougar.
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I love my cougar and if they had one today just like it - I would buy it on the spot. Never had a problem until recently with emission. That is almost 13 years trouble-free. 1997 was last of the big cats and now mercs will be gone all together. There is no match for a cougar lover! I loved owning this car and the interior - for the money - all leather and so comfortable. Love the feel of a heavy car, the way it cruises along. Good bye sweet kitty.
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What options are available on the 1997 Mercury Cougar?
Available Mercury Cougar 1997 Submodel Types: Hatchback, Coupe
Available Trims: Base, V6, Sport, XR7
Exterior Colors: Black Clearcoat, Laser Red Tinted Clearcoat Metallic, Dark Shadow Grey Clearcoat Metallic, Laser Red Tinted Clearcoat
Interior Colors: Midnight Black, Dark Graphite
Popular Features: 2nd Row Bucket Seats, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Trip Computer, Power Driver Seat
Engine/Mechanics: 6, 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: front wheel drive, rear wheel drive
