Marty789 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Hi. Ive had my Ford Escort 1.6 (N Reg) for quite a while now, and with my Ford Capri in the garage as my project (which could take a very long time) i was considering trading my Escort in against a Cougar. Some of the appealing things about it is its basically a 2 door Mondeo (which is always a good start). So it should be reliable and also wont cost a fortune to run, or insure either, about the same as a Mondeo. But it has that coupe style car, with interesting head turning looks, without having to pay BMW Money (thank christ for that as i really dont like BMW's lol) and above all, its got the blue oval on it. I was looking for the 2.0litre model, but the 2.5 V6 does sound very tempting. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Hi.Ive had my Ford Escort 1.6 (N Reg) for quite a while now, and with my Ford Capri in the garage as my project (which could take a very long time) i was considering trading my Escort in against a Cougar. Some of the appealing things about it is its basically a 2 door Mondeo (which is always a good start). So it should be reliable and also wont cost a fortune to run, or insure either, about the same as a Mondeo. But it has that coupe style car, with interesting head turning looks, without having to pay BMW Money (thank christ for that as i really dont like BMW's lol) and above all, its got the blue oval on it. I was looking for the 2.0litre model, but the 2.5 V6 does sound very tempting. Thoughts? Cougar is nice looking. I would compare the insurance first on a FC basis, then research running expenses and tax costs. It is going to be a lot more to run than the escort. Worth it though if you have the funds. What year cougar are you looking at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty789 Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 Yeah i do have the funds and ive run through some insurance quotes and one for the 2.0litre one is very reasonable i'll take that. A bit more for the V6 but thats understandable. Parkers says the 2.0litre one does 33mpg. Im looking at one at about 1999/2000 ish. As it just avoids Mr Browns new VED banding by it being pre 2001. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRangers Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Yeah sounds like a good choice the cougars are one of the best cars on the road just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford power Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 yeh really nice cars. Can we get a picture on here of the 1999/2000 ish one so we know better wat were talking about? Many thanks Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRangers Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Why am I being stalked by this fordpower creep? But good idea, pics would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford power Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Are you always so stupid or is today a special occasion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRangers Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Special occasion. Sadly for you, you will always be ugly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford power Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Pardon me, but you've obviously mistaken me for someone who gives a damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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