Overview & Reviews

Mercury gives you the chance to buy a special anniversary edition replete with plenty of badges, a special interior and a few luxury doo-dads.

• This boulevard cruiser can be turned into quite a sporty car with the addition of the 4.6-liter V-8 engine and anti-lock brakes.

User Reviews:

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  Great Cougar - 1997 Mercury Cougar
  By Rayro - December 20 - 8:10 am

  We have owned this car for 6 years. Most maintenance has been done at home. Intake manifold problem at 50K miles-dealer replacement. Computer replacement at 66K miles by the dealer- my expense. Service was great. Its a great, reliable car based on a proven chassis. I would like to see Mercury use it as a base for a new rear wheel drive model to compete with the Charger/Chrysler 300C. Lets get with it !

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  This Cat is Puuurrfect!!! - 1997 Mercury Cougar
  By Physicusman - October 29 - 10:00 am

  I just recently purchased this 30th Anniversary Cougar in July of this year. Its been great! The V8 is smooth and reliable. I already have an 1988 Cougar LS 5.0, so I LOVE these cars. One of the best ones theyve put out. The independent rear suspension just coasts over the bumps and the automatic tranny is responsive. The paint is beautiful as well. It has some Flowmaster mufflers, so she sounds (and performs) just as good as a Mustang! Tinted windows and all came with the car already! I am very happy with this purchase and hope to get many good years with it.

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  love my wheels - 1997 Mercury Cougar
  By bigdog99 - February 4 - 5:20 pm

  great car, fairly fast even with the v-6 handles great no problems. Im a big guy and the car seats me very comfortably

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  97 Cougar - 1997 Mercury Cougar
  By jcp - July 13 - 10:00 am

  I have had no problems with the car. The V8 accelerates well and smoothes out on the highway. The car has a stiffer sport suspension option that handles nice. Leather is a good fit for the interior. The exterior is a plus with the pearl paint finish.

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  Cougar XR7 - 1997 Mercury Cougar
  By joe heineken - May 23 - 1:43 am

  Best car Ive owned out of four new cars. Nice looking, big, powerful, dependable. Great gas mileage on highway, on way to Ohio, only filled up once in Indianapolis. Not good on gas in town however. Had a few trim problems that were fixed by dealer. Now need work after 127,000 mi, but still runs great.

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  97 Mercury Cougar XR7 - 1997 Mercury Cougar
  By C. Radaker - November 24 - 10:00 am

  Vehicle has been relatively trouble free. Now has 95,000+ miles. One of the best cars Ive owned.

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  quality is possible - 1997 Mercury Cougar
  By falco - September 1 - 2:43 am

  great car only problem was intake manifold recall average mpg highway is 35 burns no oil have 17500 miles still going strong. have not even changed a bulb wow! secret use mystery oil!

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  1997 XR-7 Sport Model - 1997 Mercury Cougar
  By Big Ern - April 4 - 10:00 am

  Bought new--Every time we think about trading it in, we remember all the good stuff--the superb handling, the terrific styling--still looks great!!-- comfort on long rides--etc., etc.!! Cant say enough about it!! Its the sports model, and in all these years, Ive seen only two others--its a rare car!! Maybe thats what I like best. Just got new tires--only because the others were 5 and a half years old!

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  Last of the Big Cats - 1997 Mercury Cougar
  By Hershell Smalls - February 21 - 10:00 am

  I bought this vehicle with 28000 miles on it. I now have 90000 miles on it and the only problem I have had with it is with a radiator leak. This was after the warranty expired but the Mercury dealer still repaired it for free. Ride and handling is still a pleasure. Although the car is on the heavy side, the V-8 has a nice kick.

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  Cougar - 1997 Mercury Cougar
  By woody1957 - August 11 - 2:00 am

  Best Car every owned. Excellent fuel economy for a V-8. 19-21 mpg around town, 25 mpg highway. No mechanical problems, execpt the intake manifold recall.