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Ford Cougar
on: September 06, 2010, 19:50:11 PM
Anyone had experience with a Ford Cougar, looking at getting a 2L 16Valve S reg

Went to see it today and the box boxes are getting a bit tired, small amounts of rust. Could be patched however.
There are 2 back boxes costing £75 +vat each from my local motor factors

I took it for a drive and it drove well, it was all a little lumpy as it had been sittng around for a few month (tax ran out in april) but it pulled well, sounded nice and no clunks from the suspension.
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Reply #1 on: September 07, 2010, 00:13:49 AM
Ford Mondeo Transformer tbh, not much poke in them really, i heard the V6 is a lot better, if your spending around a grand i would opt for an MX5 tbh, if i could fit thats what i would buy.
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Reply #2 on: September 07, 2010, 00:16:01 AM
Ahh but it has 2 more seats and the seats can be put down too.

Which means I can get my mates and mine mountain bike in the back and go mountain biking.

MX5 - no space for bikes and bike racks buckle the bootlid from what Ive read on the forums.
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Reply #3 on: September 07, 2010, 16:37:22 PM
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Ahh but it has 2 more seats and the seats can be put down too.

Which means I can get my mates and mine mountain bike in the back and go mountain biking.

MX5 - no space for bikes and bike racks buckle the bootlid from what Ive read on the forums.


Your better off buying a Mondeo diesel mate, more room, better engine
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Reply #4 on: September 07, 2010, 16:49:48 PM
Ovlov 850?
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Reply #5 on: September 07, 2010, 21:02:49 PM
This is a sort of good deal and Id like a coupe tbh for my next car, diesels and all sorts of cars have gone through my thoughts.

Just need to decide. I dont *need* a car but my life would be so much more fulfilling, fun and hassle free if I had one.
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Reply #6 on: September 07, 2010, 21:50:57 PM
The 2.0 is a bit underpowered theyre pretty heavy for what they are, be silly not to get the v6.

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Reply #7 on: September 07, 2010, 22:41:37 PM
The 2.0l petrol was/is an excellent engine, way better than any diesel of the time, the v6 is good but is it worth the extra petrol costs.
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Reply #8 on: September 07, 2010, 23:01:51 PM
The V6 would be just to much in petrol and insurance for me tbh.

I think I will go for it, but knock him down a bit more.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-Ford-Cougar-1988cc-16v-Silver-/320522336572?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4aa09eb93c#ht_1356wt_1137

^ thats it
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Reply #9 on: September 10, 2010, 22:38:14 PM
Well Im getting it tomorrow :D
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Reply #10 on: September 11, 2010, 03:21:42 AM
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Well Im getting it tomorrow :D


How much did you pay in the end?

Ive seen one down the road from me, same engine, same colour, shall i buy it lol :P
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Reply #11 on: September 11, 2010, 23:36:42 PM
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Well Im getting it tomorrow :D


How much did you pay in the end?

Ive seen one down the road from me, same engine, same colour, shall i buy it lol :P


Knocked the guy down £100 then had to put the £100 back on for tax. So £700 + 100 for tax.

Few problems, but Im sure I can work through them. Handling is good and power is nice and good too, tis a nice car.
Trip computer, air con, electric windows & mirrors. Big boot with folding down rear seats. (only 4 seats, but I rarely have 5 in the car)
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