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falco, 09/17/2009
1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
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great car only problem was intake manifold recall average mpg highway is 35 burns no oil have 17500 miles still going strong. have not even changed a bulb wow! secret use mystery oil!
I'm A Believer
good2bqueen, 09/28/2002
1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
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First off I want it known that I was a die-hard GM person. For 25 years I was strictly GM. I had always liked the look of the Cougars and decided that one day I wanted to drive one and see if I liked it. I fell in love with the way the car handled and rode not to mention that classy yet sporty look. It has been the best car I ever owned. I have not had one single bit of mechanical problems and even at 5 years old it looks as good as any of the new vehicles on the road and runs as well also. I know I will be looking for another Mercury or Lincoln product for my next car which may not be any time soon because I don't want to get rid of this one.
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Hershell Smalls, 05/31/2002
1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
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I bought this vehicle with 28000 miles on it. I now have 90000 miles on it and the only problem I have had with it is with a radiator leak. This was after the warranty expired but the Mercury dealer still repaired it for free. Ride and handling is still a pleasure. Although the car is on the heavy side, the V-8 has a nice kick.
'97 Mercury Cougar XR7
C. Radaker, 07/18/2003
1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
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Vehicle has been relatively trouble free. Now has 95,000+ miles. One of the best cars I've owned.
The Kitty Cat From Hell!!!
Justin, 12/09/2004
1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
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This rare 30th Anniversary Mercury Cougar is a lot of car for the money. This car came loaded with leather, power seats, one-touch sunroof, climate control, autoheadlamps and many other options. However, it has had its fair share of problems. It was trouble free up until 60,000 miles when the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced, causing the service engine light to come on. At 63,000 the ABS module went, which was very expensive to repair. At 65,000 miles the service engine light came on again and this time it was the ignition coils. At 68,000, the intake manifold gasket cracked which caused coolant to leak all over once pressure was built up in the lines. What is next to go?