Ford Cougar 24v X Review

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Ford Cougar 24v X
4.4 stars
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Bodie's Review of Ford Cougar 24v X

11th Apr 2006

Overall Rating

4.5 stars
  • Value for money
    5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    3 months 4K miles
  • Performance
    4 stars
  • Reliability
    5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2001
  • Doors
    2
  • Practicality
    4.5 stars
Good Points

It's a modern Ford Capri - which in itself is no bad thing. V6 2.5 has bags of torque and pulls like a train from 1500rpm, big boot, good gearing which means 35mpg on the motorway at 75-80mph, leather seats are comfy, good headlights (and stylish). Go for the 'X' pack and get all the toys and buttons.


Bad Points

My previous car was a Jag XJR so I am not going to be too harsh. Build quality good, if a little plasticky around instruement binnacle and glovebox lid. No glass sunroof, just metal so no daylight without the wind. Bit short on storage space - but hey, it is a 2+2


General Comments

Unique and stylish design (lights, Fords 'edge design'), well thought out cruiser, the Ford Cougar is too big and heavy to be a true sports car - but that's not a criticsm. Comfortable for long journeys without suffering bodily failure (cramp, deep vein thrombosis) and you can hear yourself talk, even at 115mph (sorry officer). For a 2.5 V6, the fuel consumption is exceptional - 35mpg at 80 mph. Insurance costs arnt too terrible and the initial cost of the car is very reasonable (I have one of the last ones and only paid £5.5 K for a one owner fully stamped example). Best in dark colours

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