Anyone had experience with a Ford Cougar, looking at getting a 2L 16Valve S reg

Went to see it today and the box boxes are getting a bit tired, small amounts of rust. Could be patched however.
There are 2 back boxes costing £75 +vat each from my local motor factors

I took it for a drive and it drove well, it was all a little lumpy as it had been sittng around for a few month (tax ran out in april) but it pulled well, sounded nice and no clunks from the suspension.

Ford Mondeo Transformer tbh, not much poke in them really, i heard the V6 is a lot better, if your spending around a grand i would opt for an MX5 tbh, if i could fit thats what i would buy.

Ahh but it has 2 more seats and the seats can be put down too.

Which means I can get my mates and mine mountain bike in the back and go mountain biking.

MX5 - no space for bikes and bike racks buckle the bootlid from what Ive read on the forums.

Quote from: mr_rollAhh but it has 2 more seats and the seats can be put down too.

Which means I can get my mates and mine mountain bike in the back and go mountain biking.

MX5 - no space for bikes and bike racks buckle the bootlid from what Ive read on the forums.

Your better off buying a Mondeo diesel mate, more room, better engine

Ovlov 850?

This is a sort of good deal and Id like a coupe tbh for my next car, diesels and all sorts of cars have gone through my thoughts.

Just need to decide. I dont *need* a car but my life would be so much more fulfilling, fun and hassle free if I had one.

The 2.0 is a bit underpowered theyre pretty heavy for what they are, be silly not to get the v6.

Jaimz

The 2.0l petrol was/is an excellent engine, way better than any diesel of the time, the v6 is good but is it worth the extra petrol costs.

The V6 would be just to much in petrol and insurance for me tbh.

I think I will go for it, but knock him down a bit more.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-Ford-Cougar-1988cc-16v-Silver-/320522336572?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4aa09eb93c#ht_1356wt_1137

^ thats it

Well Im getting it tomorrow

Quote from: mr_rollWell Im getting it tomorrow

How much did you pay in the end?

Ive seen one down the road from me, same engine, same colour, shall i buy it lol

Quote from: Bacon

Quote from: mr_rollWell Im getting it tomorrow

How much did you pay in the end?

Ive seen one down the road from me, same engine, same colour, shall i buy it lol

Knocked the guy down £100 then had to put the £100 back on for tax. So £700 + 100 for tax.

Few problems, but Im sure I can work through them. Handling is good and power is nice and good too, tis a nice car.
Trip computer, air con, electric windows & mirrors. Big boot with folding down rear seats. (only 4 seats, but I rarely have 5 in the car)