Overview & Reviews
All Cougars receive an emergency trunk release as standard equipment, as well as a redesigned floor console. Citrus Gold, Light Blue and Light Sapphire are the three new clearcoat metallic paints available.
- Unique styling, solid handling, large cargo space, faster Cougar S model available.
User Reviews:
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Great Car - 2000 Mercury Cougar
By lz3d0b - April 21 - 10:00 amI bought my Cougar new in early 2000 and other than oil changes and very minor problems, it has performed flawlessly. It handles great (compare it to a Grand Am and you will see what I mean) and has adequate power. This was a vehicle that cost around 20K and it should not be compared to more expensive sports cars. I found that if I needed extra power, I could switch overdrive off and it made a huge difference. Just a fabulous blend of power and great gas mileage. It is highly refined and the V6 is silky smooth. Wonderful exterior lines and there arent a lot of them on the road.
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No complaint, for what it when through - 2000 Mercury Cougar
By Like to Driver - April 8 - 10:43 pmI bought this car new in August 2000, fully loaded except for leather. I have driven the car very very aggressively from day one. Except for an alternator problem 1 1/2 yr ago. Had no problem. I have driven this car everyday since new, I have no back vehicle. Currently have 340,000kms on the car now, and plan to keep it until I have to dig a hole and bury it. All I can say is "take it for what it is." It a nice inexpensive sports car that looks good. If you are looking for a Sunday afternoon drive car, this is not it.
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Heaven to Hell - 2000 Mercury Cougar
By JosieListens - January 18 - 10:00 amI got this car as my first car. It was bought with busted valve gasket (easily fixed, cheap). Beautiful car! Drifter body kit, engine mods, custom exhaust and muffler. 4mo after getting car Timing Belt crystallized (expensive, had to get tensioner too). 1mo later replaced vacuum line. Engine light has always been on. NOW, master cylinder blew. I loved this car in the beginning. Super fun, with 5 speed transmission, super quick. BUT, it JUST SITS more than i drive it. Expenses to get it fixed are just ridiculous!!
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Good and Bad - 2000 Mercury Cougar
By Paulyzz - January 7 - 2:00 amI love this car, the way it looks, and the way it handles. I have had nothing but problems with it though. Already on the third alternator, have had 2 shorts in the radio (which still doesnt work right), and the car would not start on me on several occasions. There are too many problems to list here. This car has been in the shop in excess of 25 times, and Ford had to give me a premium warranty because I was threatening to declare it a lemon. Love the car, but would never buy another one, which is a shame, becasue you dont see them all over the place.
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Looks Good but Buyer Beware!! - 2000 Mercury Cougar
By Cougar Lover & Loser - October 14 - 4:13 amI have had my Cougar for going on 4 years now. It had 69k when I bought it & I just took it over the 87k mark last week. Let me start off by saying that I love the looks of this car, especially with all the bells & whistles (like leather seats, moonroof, and traction control) BUT the looks alone are not worth the hassle the Cougar brings. I have replaced the alternator ($700/ea) three times! IN LESS THAN 18,OOO MILES! Today, I noticed the same old flickering lights & I headed off to trade her in for a Rav4!
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My Cougar - 2000 Mercury Cougar
By cougowner - June 22 - 10:23 pmI bought this Cougar as a first car in 2006 and so far it has been a pretty grear car. It is an absolute blast to drive! It could use a smoother ride and a new cup holder! I have recently had some odd issues with my electrical (Gauges act weird when started and mirrors and courtesy light just stopped working.) So far nothing major has gone wrong with it though (crossed fingers!)
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Been good to me - 2000 Mercury Cougar
By Zoey - April 8 - 5:23 amI bought the car new, it was cute and got great gas mileage. I have the 5 speed transmission. Everything held up great. I took good care of my care and can recommend it as a used vehicle if you are looking for good gas mileage and nice sound system. I didnt have any of the negative experiences mentioned by other owners. The tires went to 78K original, the tire tools clunk around, but you can fix that. Great sound system. Not a speed demon, but got me to where I wanted to go and didnt cost me much after the purchase price.
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Oh my Kitty - 2000 Mercury Cougar
By Cougar owner - September 18 - 10:00 amI purchased my Cougar in April 2000. Most problems related to service but I did take the car back about 4 times the first two weeks for radio problems. A few months afterward, I took it back because of bubbles that caused paint chips. The car has had several recalls that I knew nothing about until a year later. The most recent problem was the RPM revs in neutral. Passengers are not crazy about the back seat, so this car is for the selfish...few riders and no little kids! The car seat does not fit properly in the back. I like the looks, but I am not completely satisfied. I wont be buying another Cougar...neither will I buy another Mercury.
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Fun car - 2000 Mercury Cougar
By tjl - September 6 - 12:36 amI just bought my 2000 Cougar V6 with every option it could possibly have. It had some of the problems I read about in these reviews like stalling and the electrical but I brought it to a Mercury dealership 7 times till they got it right. They replaced the fuel pump, egr valve several vaccum lines. Every once in a while the engine light comes back on and its just a vaccum line came off the egr valve. Just put it back on and the light turns off after a cycle or 2. Its been running great since I just put a Cougar banner across the windshield and an aem ram air intake. It gave the car a mean growl to it. Now Im just waiting for my new exhaust..
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great lookin car for a costly price! - 2000 Mercury Cougar
By volcomchik04 - May 23 - 4:04 amBought this car back in 2003 from a family member it was runnin great for a while, but since about 2005 i have had to have multiple alignment jobs done,multiple new tires,a new radiator,radiator hoses,new power steerin hoses,new batteries, a new transmission, new motor mount, multiple alternators, new mass airflow sensor, new spark plugs, just recently had to have the o2 sensors replaced and the egr valve fixed, and my catalitic converter needs to be replaced (fyi just for the catalitic converter alone its gonna be $300)...all in all its a good lookin car and has lasted me a long time but im definately ready to get rid of it!!...It has cost me a lot of money!!
