1997 Mercury Cougar Xr-7 Sedan 2-door 4.6l - Sport Edition on 2040-cars
Delanson, New York, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.6L 8 Cylinder Gasoline Fuel
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Automatic
Make: Mercury
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Model: Cougar
Trim: XR-7 Sedan 2-Door
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 17,167
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Gray
Number of Cylinders: 8
This is a one owner car and yes the mileage is correct ONLY 17,167. I bought this car new in 1997 with the notion that I would be keeping it for a very long time as a classic. Kids are getting older and college costs money - so sadly I must part with my beloved Cougar.
'97 was the last year Mercury made this style Cougar XR7. It has NEVER seen a snow flake or salt and only a drop or two of rain. I drove this car usually on sunny days to the golf course or out to dinner. It is original, except for deep tinted windows and chrome accents over the wheels. I did have a paint-less dent removal company remove a couple dings that I did not like, but you can not tell where they were now. This car still smells new. I have all original paperwork, including the window sticker. Here is the equipment:
Safety/Security
- Driver/Passenger Air Bags
- Side Impact Door Beams
- Side Window Demisters
- 3-Point Safety Belts
- Courtesy Lights
- Rear Seat Outboard Shoulder Harnesses
- 5 MPH bumpers
Functional
- Electronic Engine Controls
- Independent RR Suspension
- 4 Wheel Disc Brakes
- PWR Rack & Pinion Steering
- Gas Front/Rear shocks
- Front/Rear Stabilizer Bar
- CFC Free A/C
- Maintenance Free Battery
- 100,000 Mile Tune-up Interval
Exterior
- Dual Tinted Power Mirrors
- Bodyside Cladding
- Lower Bodyside Protective Coating
Interior
- Tilt Steering Column
- Interval Windshield Wipers
- Mechanical Instruments w/ Tach
- Rear Fold Down Arm Rest
- Power Windows/Illuminated Switches
- Dual Visor Mirrors
Optional Equipment
- Preferred Equipment PKG 262A, Included:
- Electric Rear Window Defroster
- Front Floor Mats
- Fingertip Speed Control
- Power Lock Group
- 6-Way Power Driver & Passenger Seats
- Illuminated Entry
- Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Leather Interior
- 4.6L Overhead Cam EFI
- P225/60R16 BSW Touring Tires
- Power Moon Roof
- Decklid Spoiler
- Keyless Entry
- Anti-theft System
- Traction Lock Axle
- Autolamp
- Auto A/C
- Premium Electronic AM/FM/CD Player
- California Emission System
This has been a great car for me. There are a couple of scratches on the bumpers and the under carriage suffered a dent under the driver's side, but it has NO effect on the cars performance or outward appearance, you have to own it to know it. If your a Cougar XR7 fan and want to experience a smooth ride and powerful acceleration in a "showroom" condition car from 1997, this is the car for you. I don't believe there is another one like it out there for sale and in this condition with such low miles. I also have the original sales brochure.
Full Payment must be made within 48 hours of a successful bid. Buyer must remove vehicle from its current location within 7 days of payment. All shipping costs and fees are at Buyer's expense. No warranty is made as to this vehicle. Buyer is purchasing the vehicle "where is" and "as is". Failure of Buyer to make FULL PAYMENT within 48 hours of being the successful bidder will result in forfeiture of Buyer's deposit and the vehicle may be re-listed. This vehicle is also being made available for sale locally, so Seller reserves the right to cancel this auction at anytime and for any reason.
Mercury Cougar for Sale
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