School me on 8th gen Mercury Cougars.

"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
02/01/2019 at 21:54 • Filed to: None

Cheap, decentish handling, & ugly.

I’ ll have to do something stupid with my tax return.

DISCUSSION (10)

dogisbadob > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
02/01/2019 at 22:09

There was supposed to be Cougar S with the 200 hp 2.5L from the SVT Contour, but pissy infighting from the SVT jackasses didn’t want that engine being used on the Cougar. So Ford pulled the plug on it at the very very last minute. And when I say last minute, I mean dealers already had deposits for them, and you can still order some of the parts for it.

3.0L swaps are somewhat popular.

You could get one with a Zetec, but only with the manual. The Zetec isn’t all that great and has a few problems like exploding thermostat housings.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
02/01/2019 at 22:42

Is this the same chassis as the Probe and MX6?

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
02/01/2019 at 22:45

I think it’s the updated version of that chassis.

jimz > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
02/01/2019 at 23:13

They’re cougars in name only. Utter garbage.

Deal Killer - Powered by Focus > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
02/01/2019 at 23:41

I t’ s on the chassis of the Contour/Mystique. Shares the same engines and underpinnings.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > jimz
02/01/2019 at 23:45

So perfect to beat on at rally-x.

UserNotFound > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
02/02/2019 at 00:26

I hope you enjoy replacing alternators and chasing electrical gremlins.

Chariotoflove > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
02/02/2019 at 01:45

I always liked these.

Khalbali > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
02/02/2019 at 09:30

My dad had a '99 auto v6, I loved it (I had just gotten my license). Did have a lot of issues though I don't remember exactly what any more, something with axles I know and maybe the trans. I got it up to 115 though as a young dumbass driving all the way to the UP. I think they look decent though.

Ilike_cougars > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
02/04/2019 at 12:46

I like them, was my first car in the US, can get a lot of liftoff oversteer, if you enter a corner at good speed..