My Car: 1999 Mercury Cougar V6
04-20-2005, 12:12 AM
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My Car: 1999 Mercury Cougar V6
Just thought I'd share my current car with you guys. I'll probably be selling it within the next few months, once I graduate college and get a decent-paying job, and buy an RX-8.
I'm gonna miss this car, because even though it gave me many problems (made by Ford, hehe), I learned a lot about cars, everything from dropping the tranny to replace the flywheel, replacing brakes, suspension components, and other small problems I've had recently. I also learned how to install stereo systems, neon lighting, cosmetic and performance modifications.
But the car is 6 years old and it's time to move on, plus every month there's something wrong with the car. My latest problem was the axle rubbing against the power steering line, so I had to cut a tube and put it inline to stop the leaking. Such a shame that a sharp-looking car has so many problems. Oh well here's my SoundDomain site for the car. Enjoy, and thanks for looking.
Mike's 1999 Mercury Cougar
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I'm gonna miss this car, because even though it gave me many problems (made by Ford, hehe), I learned a lot about cars, everything from dropping the tranny to replace the flywheel, replacing brakes, suspension components, and other small problems I've had recently. I also learned how to install stereo systems, neon lighting, cosmetic and performance modifications.
But the car is 6 years old and it's time to move on, plus every month there's something wrong with the car. My latest problem was the axle rubbing against the power steering line, so I had to cut a tube and put it inline to stop the leaking. Such a shame that a sharp-looking car has so many problems. Oh well here's my SoundDomain site for the car. Enjoy, and thanks for looking.
Mike's 1999 Mercury Cougar
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04-20-2005, 10:07 AM
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Interestingly enough, I just traded in my '94 Cougar last month for my RX-8. For what it's worth, I enjoyed the car, other than the first transmission replacement at 65,000, the engine rebuild at 70,000, and the second transmission replacement at 110,000. But hey, who's counting.
04-20-2005, 05:56 PM
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I'm hoping to get at least 7K for it. Book value is around 6, so I figure with the extra stuff I should be able to get a little more, especially if some kid buys it.
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04-20-2005, 10:13 PM
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yes I realize I will get nothing for it if I trade it in, so I hope to sell it privately. But if it doesn't work out, and I have to trade it in, I'm definitely stripping the car of everything I can, and will part it out to people over on the Cougar boards.
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04-21-2005, 11:20 AM
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Bummed, but bring on OU!
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yes I realize I will get nothing for it if I trade it in, so I hope to sell it privately. But if it doesn't work out, and I have to trade it in, I'm definitely stripping the car of everything I can, and will part it out to people over on the Cougar boards.
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