Hello all,
My 1988 Mercury Cougar died on Thursday with blown head gaskets resulting in hydro-lock.
The car was maintained extremely well. It had 84,144 Miles on it at the time the engine died. It would have cost me $3100 to get the engine rebuilt but I could not part with that much money mostly because I'm not mechanically gifted.
I would love to sell this car to someone who is willing to take care of it.
Specs
1988 Mercury Cougar Limited Edition
3.8L V6
MLG: 84144
Power Windows, Locks, Mirrors
Red Interior with Wooden Inlays
Cosmetic / Misc. Upgrades:
17" TSW Kyalami Hyper Silver Wheels
spoogeho ECSTA 235/45
Turbo Coupe Hood
Sand/Seal/paint complete with clear coat
Trunk body work to remove luggage rack mounting holes done by painter
Shaved Trunk Lock
Dash-Cap by Accu Form
A/C Conversion to 134A
Viper Alarm System with Vehicle Recovery System
Pop-up/out Sunroof
Fox Thundercat Sequential rear tail-light kit TCSF-03 Deluxe
MB Quart component speakers upfront / Eclipse in the back powered by 2 Alpine V12 300W amplifiers
Pre-wired for Sub-amp hookup or extra battery.
!! Important!! After-market radio uninstalled. Stock radio not installed. Ready for After-market radio hookup... All it needs is deck harness
Mechanical Improvements:
Alternator upgraded to PowerMaster 140A
Replaced Fuel Pump and Hanger Assembly
Fuel tank cleaning
Replaced belt tensioner
Lubrication Service: Chassis
Replaced oil pan gasket
Replaced engine mounts replaced (Both sides)
Replaced transmission mount
Replaced heater core
Front springs and struts
Front link pin kits
Rear shocks
Unable to provide Links to larger images of my car because I do not have 5 posts under my account. If you would like larger images please provide your email address.
If you have any questions, requirement... Please feel free to respond to this thread or email me. Like I said above, I want this car to have a good home.
Thank you.
Location??
Somerdale, New Jersey - Thanks for replying.
Thats one clean cougar...sorry to hear your selling it and that it broke on you like that. Good luck selling it
Thanks. Believe me I'm upset about it because one thing I do not possess is the understanding of how cars work. I'm intimidated by them and keeping a 20 year old car is not worth the trouble I will have in the future.
I love this car and want to see it end up with someone who cares about is as much as I cared about it.
Please spread the word.
I will try and help you find a new owner for it. I also lack the knowing how to work on my car most of the time i just picked up a new cd player and gotta wait till my friend gets off work so he can hook it up for free. next week i am getting my exhaust redone and subframe connectors welded in and the rest of my gauges put in.
i will see if i know anyone that wants it and would fix it up and take care of it.
:sorry: cOuga2- Sorry to hear about your cougar, not much calling around here for that kind of car. Maybe you'll get lucky and find a good home for the "CAT" somewhere local to you. lol:cougarsmily: :cougarsmily:
Do you know how much you want for it? Ballpark?
I know I'm somewhat dreaming here.. but that would be the perfect donor for my nice running 3.8/5-speed that is in my ragged out 88 Cougar.
I know you. I'm talking to you on AIM now...
Im interested the body is in better shape than my blue max and I like the look good candidate for a 5.0 swap whic I already have mwahahah
Excellent. I already have an offer on the table from a friend of mine which is at $1K for the car as is. I told him if anyone makes a better offer that I'll go with the higher offer which he is okay with.
So, let me know your offer and thanks for the reply.
why dont he just replace the motor with one from a junkyard for like 500$ or less.......3100$ for a rebuild u could almost buy a 5.0 crate motor for that!
Hey 420ttam420...
This would be an option but unfortunately I lack the mechanical experience to perform such a task, it's not an option for me.
Thanks for the reply.
Do you still have it?
Vantage08@aol.com
Hey there Vantage...
To answer your question. Sure do. I'll email you shortly.
I would consider buying it,could pic up sunday?
$1100,If it looks like the pic.
Looks just like the pictures. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
My email is c0ugar2@comcast.net
You do have a title for it?
Yes I do.
[COLOR="Red"]Sold to kitzdnm!!![/COLOR]