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2002 Mercury Cougar 2 Dr V6 HatchbackReview

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My Cougar — I have loved this car until this recent problem has had it parked for over a year, has cost me about $1500 in parts and is still not fixed!! I haven't had to do much on this car prior to this, but now am beyond frustrated!

Primary Use: Family transportation

Pros: It is a sporty looking car and handles very well.

Cons: Hard getting in and out of the back seat for passengers.

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2002 Mercury Cougar 2 Dr I4 HatchbackReview

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The Cougar — it is a good car and very good commuter does well on long trips to work and high miles bought mine with as long as you take care of them they will at least last over 200,000 miles.when i bought the car it had 132090 in november of 2012 now its at 253456 so very many miles in short period of time.it takes it well with good maintence

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Pros: i have a manual trans it shifts great.

Cons: its only a 4 cylinder

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2002 Mercury Cougar 2 Dr V6 HatchbackReview

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Abomination — None of the general repairs are easy to work on. There are no repair manuals available at auto parts stores. The repairs are expensive which is why I try and do what I can to save some money. Changine the oil is the easiest.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Pros: motor responds very well

Cons: no repair manuals available for this car. It's difficult to work on

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2002 Mercury Cougar 2 Dr V6 HatchbackReview

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Decent Summer Cruising Car. — Not gonna rock anyone's world, but the car gets the job done. The V6 is definitely nice, but it guzzles gas like my stepdad guzzles Jim Beam. Take it out for a drive on a summer day with the music up and windows down, and you'll fall in love.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Pros: Looks nice and sporty and handles well. Front seats are very comfortable. Stock audio with 6 disc changer is surprisingly robust. Hatchback and folding rear seats allow a shocking amount of storage capacity.

Cons: No back seat legroom, as it is a coupe. Fuel economy is very poor for a small car (roughly 18-20 unless you're on the interstate)

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2002 Mercury Cougar 2 Dr V6 HatchbackReview

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I Dont Know What Its Asking For Here — I'ts a strong car, but its really hard to upgrade if you have the V6 model because there's no room for anything, if you want to change a part in it you have to remove alot of stuff and for the price, its not a bad car at all

Pros: sturdy

Cons: maintanence

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2002 Mercury Cougar 2 Dr V6 HatchbackReview

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Nice Car While It Lasted. — Bought one with 123K miles on it and it ran great and had no problems, drove it for a week and a half and the engine blew up. Car needed suspension repair when I test drove it I made sure the deal knew it needed repair and got it fixed.

Pros: Looks great (better than the 2000 model)

Cons: Engine blew after 11 days of ownership. Doesnt handle as well as the Ford Probe, but hey It's an american car.

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2002 Mercury Cougar 2 Dr V6 HatchbackReview

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Great Car Id Buy Another On, But It Will Be A Five Speed Next Time — its an auto so its not all that. doesnt need repairs hardly ever. as long as you maintain it properly. the exterior is pretty slick looking, the interior is just as nice. gas mileage is decent, 26 to 32 mpg, the car handles amazingly, so its a blast to drive, just slap on some toyo tires

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Pros: this is my daily driver, very reliable

Cons: none, unless you dont like sporty looking coupes

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2002 Mercury Cougar 2 Dr V6 HatchbackReview

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Favorite Car Ever! — Car is built like a tank... has traded paint with an 18 wheeler, smashed by a cart in 60 mph winds, totalled a neon, and been t boned by a chevy. Still handles like new! LOVE LOVE LOVE this car!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Pros: EVERYTHING!

Cons: Nothing.

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2002 Mercury Cougar 2 Dr V6 HatchbackReview

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Great Car, Especially For The $4000 I Paid For It — GOODS: C2=Rare, Built well...for a ford...great stereo...for a stock one....looks great...Great gas milage....pretty fun...great trunk and seat room...Phenominal Handling Bads: AUTOMATIC, not that good acceleration, could have more of a growl to it

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Pros: Fun, Great Handling, Great stock stereo

Cons: Could have better acceleration

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2002 Mercury Cougar 2 Dr V6 HatchbackReview

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Great Daily Driver — Good steering, bad turning radius, but handles very well on fast turns. Good pickup without the A/C, very comfortable and smooth on the interstate. Fairly decent gas mileage. Excellent braking. Gorgeous inside and out. Potenzas help the handling, cheap tires are too loud. Very fun to drive, especially with the sunroof open.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Pros: Handles very well

Cons: Horrible turning radius, A/C kills pickup

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2001 Mercury Cougar Reviews

My Cruiser By NJCougar

Performance is horrible and the car is way to heavy. Well the build quatily is ok but if you want a nice ride buy an infiniti or a lexus.. Style is ok but to tell truth its more of a girls car. It use... Read More

My Kitty Has Been Good To Me By Paul

It's a lot more care than one expects. I have owned it since new and it's holding up very well despite me. The interior is stylish and made of good materials. Even after ten years, there are no squ... Read More

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2000 Mercury Cougar Reviews

Love This Car!!! By Caz

I bought this car after my 97 mustang was totalled and I adore this car! I have been able to find tons of mods with little effort and is easy to fix personally (I am a chick with minor expeirence). I ... Read More

My Baby By zacekery

i loved everything about it never had any maintience cost fast quick on take off only issue was low head room in back seat it would stop on a dime allways reiable good on snow and ice would love to ha... Read More

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1999 Mercury Cougar Reviews

Money Pit By cj1991

This car would be a great car if it was in good working order, but my 99 cougar is not. I would tell people to be various when looking to buy one of these cars, and to really look at the car to see ho... Read More

1999 Mercury Cougar V6 By Ginger

I love my car. It has great acceleration and is incredibly reliable. Performance overall is outstanding. I rarely have problems with it, and I feel safe in it. I have fun driving it, it is very quick.... Read More

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1997 Mercury Cougar Reviews

Cougarcoupe By davescougar

i like what ive done to it personally but i did not like it at first. done some minor yet appealing changes to it. new wheels, changed corner light, replaced mufflers with pipe and tip. looking for a ... Read More

Love Mine .30th Anniversary Edition By xr7man

Mine is a 1997 XR7 has the 4.6L 281ci 8 cyl factory 205 hp i replaced the factory square air box and filter with the cone K&N cold air intake,$130 and 1 hr to install,you'll notice a huge savings in m... Read More

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1996 Mercury Cougar Reviews

Great Car Extremely Reliable !!! By mikesmith0079

I like everything about the car and have no dislikes, The car has served us well over the long years of owning it. Whoever buys this car I know will enjoy it as much as we did. The A/c blows ice cold.... Read More

Awesome By David

Best Car ever driven wish to had still be able to drive today!!! No matter how fast driven it responded perfectly. Cost very good other than other minor maintenance. The Couger is the best car to driv... Read More

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