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Not A Smart Buy
Angie K., 09/18/2016
updated 09/28/2020
2001 Mercury Cougar 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought this Cougar with 80,000 miles on it and it has been in the garage almost every month we've owned it. Fuel Pump, Water Pump, Bearings and the list goes on. Looks like a nice little car, but it is a money pit. I have talked to other owners and they have said the same thing. Definitely a "Stay Away From" Car.
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Kate8989, 07/31/2008
2001 Mercury Cougar 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Cougar brand new in 2001. Now in 2008 it only has 72,000 miles. In 04 I did start having small problems with the fuel pump. These problems came and went for a couple years. nothing to big until this year my fuel pump went out but I was happy to find when I took it in to the dealership it was under recall so it didn't cost me a dime to repair. Although now I have a problem with the oil pan leaking then burning to make small clouds of white smoke. I took it in to be fixed which is about 12 dollars for the oil pan but since the engine sits on top of the pan it would cost about 3000 to fix all together! Other than that I have had no problems with the car, I love it!
Great on gas but a MONEY PIT
richie19r, 04/08/2010
2001 Mercury Cougar 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought it with 79k for my wife in 98. Has 112k now. Car looks great outside, inside is a little small. I don't know what everyone is talking about with the gas, i average 35 mpg going 60, and about 32 mpg going 70. so far, replaced both rear shocks, fuel pump, both timing chains, water pump, plugs, wires, all 4 brakes. Now I have about 3 different noises coming from the car, in which all i can't find. I'm tired of dropping money into it. As soon as something is fixed, something else needs fixed. I don't recommend it to anyone that can't work on cars!!
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IndyCougar, 09/07/2002
2001 Mercury Cougar 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was initially hesistant to purchase this car but, all it took was one short test drive and I was sold! A little weak on power in the V6 but, the handling and other performance enhancements more than make up for that. Great ride, great handling and decent power, not too mention striking, "ahead of its time" looks!
I'd buy it again.
nice kitty, 02/14/2008
2001 Mercury Cougar 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
First off this is not a drag car, a good number of the newer cars will stomp this one in the quarter. This car does however love carving the curves. Feels pretty solid on the road. Does well in the snow, sits a little low so watch the ice boulders in the road. Seat holds the passengers well. Back seat is made for small people.
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