The Cougar was Mercury’s best-selling car from its inception in 1967 to its retirement in 2002. Over these 35 years, it competed in lots of different classes, first as a pony car and last as a sport compact. The seller has an 8th-generation Cougar from 2000 that comes with few details. But that may not matter much as they’re only looking to get $350 out of the sale. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, this current paperweight is available here on craigslist.
By the time the seller’s car was built, the Cougar was a 3-door hatchback using a transverse engine and front wheel drive (a first for the Cougar). Power was supplied by either a 2.0-liter I-4 or a 2.5-liter V6, but we don’t know which one applies to this project. It should have a 4-speed automatic transmission. The car wasn’t terribly popular, seeing a drop in sales from 88,000 units to 45,000 between 1999 and 2000. And it went further downhill from there.
The photos offered by the seller aren’t good and really don’t show much. The machine has 75,000 miles but has no battery and a flat tire. Apparently, it was “Mom’s” car, but she got hurt, and the car has been sitting for several months. At $350, this could be a great parts auto or perhaps even the project of the year if it doesn’t need a lot. Thanks for the tip, Randy Johnson!
Oh Cougar, you were once so proud, ( except for that Cougar station wagon fiasco) look what they reduced you to, an Asian knockoff,,for shame. Despite the obvious turn around, I think these were okay cars, but good heavens, any relation to this and that ’69 XR-7 I adored, is in name only. To anyone not understanding my unhappiness, just look at the 2 cars, and that should explain everything.
I only knew of one person with one of these. It was a good car and didn’t give them trouble. I got a good laugh from the last line of the ad….. “so if you interesting give me a call”. I think that’s a first for me.
Were the photos taken from a digital camera from the year 2000 as well? 😂
Smells like a scam, pictures of pictures and low price. Sob story and poor grammar as well. I hope it is real, but be careful out there.
I second the “beware of scam” warning but they’re only asking 350 bucks. Usually scammers go for bigger scores.