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| Performance | 8.6/10   |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 8.7/10 |
| Reliability | 9.2/10 |
| Value for Money | 9.3/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 9.1/10 |
| Overall Rating | 8.8/10 |
Full review by
hotlips798
on 28th Mar 2007
User Rating : 9
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Good Points: Performance - 0-60 mph in 7.6 seconds means pulling from lights and overtaking slow moving pensioners effortless. Good value for money - I paid £2,600 for a 1999 V reg 2.5 V6. Good return on petrol - I can get 34mpg on the motorway and 30mpg in the cities which is amazing for the type of car it is. This is a true head turner and I often see people watching me as I open the door and sink myself into the sports seats. The engine growl is out of this world and when pulling from lights driving quickly through 1st, 2nd and 3rd it is a real pleasure - I feel guilty when I have the CD player on! Unique styling - no other car can match it. Boy racers will like to race you from lights but most of them will feel like dying when you leave them for dead.
Bad Points: Limited rear visibility makes it difficult to park next to the curb and in front of walls. The wing mirrors move about in their sockets at high motorway speeds. Can not fault this amazing car in any other way.
General comments: Excellent choice if you are looking for a cheap (ish) sports coupe with very good power.
Good points far outweigh the limited bad points and I would recommend this car.
Might want to opt for the X-pack if you can afford it, to have extras such as leather interior and a CD Autochanger.
hotlips798's review and ratings | 234 words
Review by
ROTB
expert review 
on 7th Aug 2006
User Rating : 9
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The Ford Cougar 24v X is for you if you want a car that is sporty, fast good looking, practical, individual and not common as muck but manufactured by a mass producer this car ticks all the boxes. I believe this car will achieve a modern classic status in the next few years. I just love this package, though there are some minor shortcomings they should be judged no worse than other sports cars as they also experience these shortcomings and in many cases much more. The truth is if you want fiv ...
ROTB's full review | 952 words
Review by
Cougargirl1983
on 10th May 2006
User Rating : 10
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If you want a fast car that looks great, then the Cougar is for you.
If you don't want to waste money in petrol, the Cougar is not for you. The insurance is quite expensive too.
Cougargirl1983's full review | 99 words
Review by
Bodie
on 11th Apr 2006
User Rating : 9
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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 ...
Bodie's full review | 208 words
Review by
paulnotts
on 11th Jan 2006
User Rating : 9
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I have had my Cougar for nearly 3 years and it's just clocked 100k but still going strong - changing car soon and it's going to be a hard act to follow. Will be very sorry to see it go.
paulnotts's full review | 84 words
Review by
Gareth Zimmerman
on 5th Feb 2005
User Rating : 8
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The Ford Cougar 24v X sports car is an excellent car for the money - Mileage per gallon, good looks - real head turner, and top end performance (like being in a lightning jet) There has been some fed up boy racers in their fiestas and citroens they have been left standing at the lights! Speck of dust in the rear view mirror springs to mind ha ha.
Gareth Zimmerman's full review | 143 words
Review by
Maximus2117
on 14th Nov 2004
User Rating : 9
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Ford Cougar 24v X Sports Car Review
When deciding which car to buy the first thing that I had in mind was power and looks. When faced with my budget I was dissapointed because although I could afford a supra or a skyline there would be 10 to 15 years old with endless miles on the clock. So I thought to add some water to my wine and go for something newer but less powerfull but by no means uglier. So thats how the cat came to me. Since then I had enjoyed it to the max. From street racing to crui ...
Maximus2117's full review | 234 words
Review by
hurstg01
on 27th Jan 2004
User Rating : 10
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I am picking up my second-hand Blue Cougar 2.5 V6 24v tomorrow, can't wait, reading the reviews here made my mind up as to what to buy this or a Fiat 20v Turbo, I will let you know!!!
my ratings are based on the test drive
hurstg01's full review | 45 words
Review by
dwc369
on 12th Aug 2003
User Rating : 10
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+5
Fords,a good car for good money enough said. Now a Ford Cougar 24vX, an excellent car for very good money. I have driven many cars in my time including the Mitzi GTO and the Honda R type (both good cars). The Cougar is a car for the man who wants to have speed and still be a dad at the weekend (No love its a family car no a sports car ;o) ). Dont moan at the price of fuel or mpg or even the running costs because if you have any V6 then they cost money. When Henery Ford made cars he made men equ ...
dwc369's full review | 192 words
Review by
Roy.
on 30th Mar 2002
User Rating : 9
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+2
Almost 3 years and 96,000 miles and I'll be sorry to see my Ford Cougar 24v X car go. The replacement is a 330d Touring and I will miss the looks and the 3-door style of the Cougar but gain little in space or power.
Roy.'s full review | 91 words
Review by
Olly.
on 20th Feb 2002
User Rating : 9
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+6
I've had my Ford Cougar 24v for 3 years now...done 60,00 miles and never been let down. Cruises really well with little or no effort. Suspension could do with tightening up and seats could be improved.....but I still love the car.
Wish it had a V8...that would be nice.
Olly.'s full review | 91 words
Review by
Doug.
on 22nd Jan 2002
User Rating : 9
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+3
The Ford Cougar 24v X is a nice fast fun car with room for 4 (just make sure the guys in the back duck whenever you close the boot).
Doug.'s full review | 150 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
Chris.
on 8th Dec 2001
User Rating : 9
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+3
Great all-rouder. Striking looks and style with practicality, unlike it's competitors the Cougar is a hatchback, so with rear seats down the boot is cavernous.
Effortless power delivery and great noise from the V6 make the Cougar a pleasure to drive. Even after living with the it for nearly 2 years I still get a buzz from driving this car. Just a shame about those poorly designed seats.
Chris.'s full review | 145 words
Review by
Roy.
on 22nd Jul 2001
User Rating : 9
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+7
Excellent compromise between full on performance and long distance GT comfort - excels at fast A-road cornering
Suspension a bit clunky around town. Fuel economy could be better than 29mpg! Wide & long - tight spaces a problem for the faint hearted !
Roy.'s full review | 88 words
