Used 1997 Mercury Cougar
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1997 Mercury Cougar Overview
Cougar Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Mercury Cougar (1989-1997) a 4.4 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 92% recommend it. These figures are based on 167 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1997 Mercury Cougar
"chevy guy"
"i have owned all type of cars sport, luxury,trucks,suvs.When i found my couger i had already owned a lincoln wich i gave to my wife.at that time this was our first ford product .Just to let everyone know if u want style and luxury and performance by god go with a Lincoln amazing cars ford puts the best of the best in them.On the other hand i picked up a 94 couger XR7 limited edition and beleive it or not i only paid 200 bucks for it.Ya it needed work but who cares the motor and tranny was pampered and car lookes great.I gotta tell im sure this car was made to slap the Monte Carlo owners in the face.Iowned a Monte Carlo SS and im telling u the cougar is way better better handling more power and torque and just way more fun to drive"
"4.6 engine really moves this car along."
"Owned the car since 1998 and have enjoyed the ride to say the least ! I'm having trouble locating the hub nut area cover plates. They are octagonal shape with one allen machine screw into the hub perimeter. Anyone know where to look ? the rims are 10'' wide with thick soke pattern that should show up in the photo."
"Great dependable solid car."
"My Cougar XR7 is a great car. It currently has 203,000 miles on the original engine and transmission and it fires right up every day and runs smooth as silk. The transmission shifts smooth and tight as a drum as well. The 4.6L and 4R70W combo are bulletproof. Hundreds of thousands of police cars/taxis/limos are running around with this combo, you can't go wrong. I purchased this car off a friend who was planning on junking it, because it wouldn't pass emissions. A few replaced sensors later, and I had myself an almost free perfectly running vehicle to use as a work car. I believe that the '96 and '97 model years are the best because all of the bugs had been ironed out by then. Remember the MN-12 platform debuted in 1989, so by 96/97 it was fully matured and very reliable. The only thing that doesn't work anymore on the car is the A/C, but with 203k on the clock, I'm not complaining. It gets me where I need to go and does so without any muss or fuss."
Overall 1997 Mercury Cougar Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1997 Mercury Cougar is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1997 Mercury Cougar quality a 4.5 out of 5.
1997 Mercury Cougar Reliability
The 1997 Mercury Cougar receives an average consumer rating of 4.4 overall and a 4.6 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1997 Cougar Features
According to drivers of the 1997 Cougar, here are some of its best features:
- Easy and fun to drive.
- Nice ride
- Lots of fun
- I will drive it till the doors fall off
- Looks good and a lot of bolt on parts.
1997 Mercury Cougar MPG by Trim
1997 Cougar XR-7 Sedan 2D - city 16 MPG - hwy 24 MPG
1997 Cougar Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1997 Mercury Cougar front-side driver crash test rating is 5 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 5 out of 5.
1997 Mercury Cougar Safety Features
- Child Door Locks: Not available
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
1997 Mercury Cougar
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1997 Mercury Cougar Values and Prices
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1997 Mercury Cougar Depreciation
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1997 Mercury Cougar Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
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2022 | - | $1,744 | $760 | ||
2023 | $21 | $1,723 | $735 | ||
2024 | $16 | $1,707 | $710 | ||
2025 | + $93 | $1,800 | $667 |
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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1997 Mercury Cougar Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 3528 lbs. | ||
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Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.1 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.5 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 199.9 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 59.1 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 2000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 15.1 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 36.6 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 113.0 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 72.7 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 16 mpg | ||
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Highway | 24 mpg | ||
Combined | 19 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | RWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 145 @ 4000 RPM | ||
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Torque | 215 @ 2750 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 3.8 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |