Ford Cougar 2.0 16V 3d (2000/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Considering these cost £21000 new, the used prices are very reasonable.
Costs
Same running costs as a 2.0 Mondeo. Cheapest price for a tyre is £65.
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On the road
Driving
Handling very twitchy at low speed. Corners well enough.
Performance
Not really sports coupe performance.
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Living with it
Reliability
After only doing 10,000 miles in 3 years previous to owning it, things had started to seize up. Just spent £650 replacing joints and seals.
Image
Best looking ford in a long time.
Comfort
At 6ft 5", this was the only coupe I could drive every day without chronic back pain.
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Security and Service
Security
Needs interior alarm.
Service
Cant fault Ford rapid fit. Don't bother getting any work done to the car unless its by a Ford dealer.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
New front crankshaft seal meant the timing belt had to be replaced as well. £250.
Other
CV joints had gone dry and worn excessively. £400.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes