Ford Cougar 2.5 V6 24V 3d (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Nothing comes close in it's class.
Costs
A bit thirsty. Tyres are expensive, buy the Khumo ones. Michelin have stopped making this size! All else is reasonable inc insurance.
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On the road
Driving
Slighty heavy at low speed, great otherwise.
Performance
It can be rapid when pushed and the V6 sound is great. Surprisingly agile for such a heavy car, not the best at corners in the wet though. Great fun on twisty country roads!
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Living with it
Reliability
Tyres, brakes and bulbs that's all. Previous owner had to have a seat heater element changed. Stereo is poor quality and CD changer skips too much but easily upgraded.
Image
I love the look, some don't. It's a big classy looking machine that still turns heads and has the performance to show up lots of more expensive cars. Spoiler makes it look awful so avoid models with them fitted. People don't believe the price!
Comfort
Very smooth and refined. Drivers seat lets the car down badly, you just can't get it comfortable. Electric adjustment needs memory and the steering wheel should be reach adjustable instead of just height. Cockpit is great though and very quiet.
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Security and Service
Security
Not been touched.
Service
First ford dealer was poor, the second was fantastic.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Throttle sticking, new cable assembly:£75 ouch! All else fine.
Other
Headlamp bulb replacement is a 1hour job by the dealer which is annoying but they only charge £18 which isn't too bad.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes