Going to look at a cougar

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Going to look at a cougar

February 03, 2007, 01:48:08 PM

I'm going to go and look at a 95 cougar 4.6 car. Any things I should look out for? I know the owner said it needs a grill, fender, hood. I got the info from the guy himself while I was at work. The car is a steal of a deal. He did say it starts and runs good just needs body work. I won't tell you how much but I will tell you it is under $500.00 Sometimes working at a parts store has its advantages. LOL

Going to look at a cougar

Reply #1 – February 03, 2007, 04:54:41 PM

sounds like its been wreaked, check the frame underneath make sure u don't see any cracks, or bends in it.

Going to look at a cougar

Reply #2 – February 03, 2007, 06:48:37 PM

It ain't a fox,So it must be ugly.

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Reply #3 – February 03, 2007, 09:18:12 PM

Check the transmission fluid for color, smell, etc.
It should have the 4R70W transmission, which seems to be more reliable than the AOD of earlier years. Check it anyway, and see if it has an aftermarket cooler - that would be nice. Otherwise, install one if you buy it.
Other than that, they are pretty reliable cars. That 4.6 has the "violin box" intake which is somewhat restrictive. You could do a lot to wake up some power.

Quote from: kitzdnm;127483

It ain't a fox,So it must be ugly.

That's just strong, well-grounded logic right there...

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Reply #4 – February 03, 2007, 09:40:05 PM

Talked to Ed the owner tonight. Going to look at it Sunday afternoon. The guy even told me where he found the bosy parts for real cheap. Hood $25, Fender $20. Damm sound better and better. Also he bought it for the Ac compressor but only took off the clutch. Starts and runs. He said he dorve it home. 20miles front where he bought it. He did take the fender off though.

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Reply #5 – February 04, 2007, 11:16:00 AM

Quote from: kitzdnm;127483

It ain't a fox,So it must be ugly.

I'm in this camp.

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Reply #6 – February 04, 2007, 02:32:44 PM

I've got 3 fox's just looking at this as a back up DD so I can work on my 84 T/c more instead of just useing it as a DD. I was gonna get the 85 XR7 legal but getting a title for it is a drawn out process. Ilove the fox's but need to have some thing to use DD duty so I can take the time to get the body and everything done without worring about putting it back together to go to work.

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Reply #7 – February 04, 2007, 04:31:21 PM

Quote from: xjeffs;127539

I'm in this camp.

yup. lol :flip:

no but seriously i try hard to like em. i want to because theyre the last of our cars' kind--v8 rwd coupes. but i just cant. too bland.

still better than your average car though. definitely will make a good dd!