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#689 of 697 99 Cougar by bigfur Dec 19, 2002 (9:39 am)
A buddy of mine has one and has had problems starting the car recently. it will turn over, but wont fire. if you leave it alone for a few hours and play with the shifter and give it gas, it will start. any ideas what could be the problems???
#690 of 697 Goodbye Cougar! by chile96 Mar 12, 2003 (2:58 pm)
I've waited 4 yrs to say this. My '99 V-6 coug has given me headaches since 7500 miles. 3 different front brake repairs including rotors every time, speakers that continually go in & out despite 2 weeks at the dealership, alternator, a/c, ignition wires, battery cables, hatch probs, front suspension troubles, and the loudest riding car I've ever driven. All under 59K miles! Now it's time to say hello to the 325i - hope my luck improves. I'm interested to see what kinda trade-in $$$ I'll be offered. Hope some poor innocent soul doesn't buy my old cat!
#691 of 697 Cougar in the Snow? by ghostynj Mar 26, 2003 (10:40 am)
I drive a 2000 Tiberon which is totally bad in the snow (I live in NJ). Can anyone tell me how the cougar is in snow? I fell in love with the 2002, and will only get one if it does "snow" driving. I have a long trip to work, and can't stay home "because the car won't go!!!)
#692 of 697 Snow Driving by ksuwildcat001 Mar 27, 2003 (10:49 am)
My Cougar does GREAT in the snow! I've never had any problems in the snow or ice that Kansas generally gets in the wintertime.
#693 of 697 Snow by blane Mar 27, 2003 (8:49 pm)
ghostynj:   My '99 Cougar with traction control and anti-lock brakes performs very well in the snow. But for the most reliable drive to the arsenal in the snow you can't beat all wheel drive. Check out the Subarus.
#694 of 697 Snow by lmigliore Mar 28, 2003 (8:13 pm)
I didn't think New Jersey had bad snow; I used to live in New Hampshire, which has enough snow to satisfy anybody. New Jersey is good for black ice; I don't know anything that steers on black ice including Jeeps.   Anyway, the front-wheel drive Cougars are as good on snow as any other front-wheel drive cars, which means that you're better off with good snow tires. In my New Hampshire days, I used Semperits, which may not be available anymore. I could climb up ice floes with those things on my Scirocco.
#695 of 697 Thinking about buying by tthfairangl Nov 04, 2003 (3:24 pm)
I am thinking about buying a '99 Cougar and I was just curious what everyone thought about it, the dealer wants no more than 7000 and I get free oil changes for the time I own the car, what do you think?? Is it a good deal?? If not, I am looking for a sporty lower priced car, any ideas about that if you think that the cougar might not be a good idea??
#696 of 697 Buy it if you like it by lmigliore Nov 04, 2003 (8:18 pm)
I have a '99 (V6, manual transmission, sport package) which I bought new. I only have about 36K miles on it. The clutch interlock failed twice, which made me get up a gang to push start it. Recently, the oxygen sensor failed which brought up a light on the dash that cost $700.   The car steers and stops well. I have Michelin Pilot tires which are far better than the factory rubber. Rear visibility is limited. The price is right. Buy it if you like the way it feels.
#697 of 697 tthf by fish8 Nov 10, 2003 (10:10 am)
That sounds like a lot of money for that year Cougar. But, the most important question is how many miles are on it?

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