Ford Cougar (1998 - 2002) 2.5 V6 24V 3d Auto (1999/T) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I love driving a performance car but I'm sensible enough to have a blue oval on the front grille instead of paying stupid money for a less reliable Italian car.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They thought it was beautiful. I kept it gleaming.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Heart says yes, head says even the newest are 9 years old now. Overall I think my heart would win, even with the silly price of petrol nowadays.
What are you likely to buy next?
I bought a Citroen C4 diesel for the fuel economy...I should have just spent the money on a new gearbox!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,600
When did you buy the car?
August 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
I bought it on eBay...paid slightly over the odds I think for the mileage but it seems rare in black so maybe not
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It looked the business and had everything I wanted from a car at the time
What was the dealer like?
The seller was a horrible little man who lied through his teeth to get my money off me.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Went everywhere very quickly with a huuuuge grin on my face. The driving position is very low and the sporty seats were exteremely comfortable. Exhilirating!
What's it like to park?
It's got quite a big bottom and the rear window is to let the rear passengers get a sun tan I guess - it serves no other purpose! It's a big car. remember that and you'll be ok.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
It was 8 years old but was excellent in all respects. Everything worked perfectly except for one nagging fault with the auto box that didn't impair the driving in any way but eventually caused it to start failing. Never actually failed, the gearbox warning light started to come on so I traded it in at my local dodgy garage when the light was off!
What's most practical about your car?
I got a double wardrobe in the boot without dismantling it at all!! Nothing else at all was practical which is why it was so good!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The V6 engine! Really miss that now.
