1996 Mercury Cougar

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Technical specifications

Manufacturer:Mercury
Model:Cougar
Year:1996
Type:Sedan
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Color:White
Mileage:144,649
Transmission:Automatic
Interior Color:Gray
Engine:4.6L
Number of Cylinders:8
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We purchased this vehicle as second owners from the local Chrysler dealer in July, 2004; it had 96915 miles on it. It was but a week after purchase while my wife was on a trip out of town that the radiator failed and was replaced. The mileage right now on the vehicle, as of July, 2017, is 144649. Majority of the mileage is highway run, mostly long distance but recently miles driven would be between 12 and 60 miles, depending on which town we would shop in. My wife was the primary driver of the vehicle for most of the years, the last few years I have driven it once or twice a week. The back seat has been used no more than 10 times with passengers since we have owned the car. It would have seen some use to carry groceries or my wife’s work related material. This was the first big engine vehicle we ever owned and man, my wife loved it. Especially since she was doing a lot of highway travel at the time, she could cruise in comfort and style.

This is an older used vehicle, it runs fine but please read on for more information. Please don’t expect perfection.
The vehicle is located in the center of Washington State, 1.5 hour drive from Spokane and 3.0 hour drive from Seattle. I know Spokane has a large vehicle auction house/center for auto dealers.

This Cougar has the 4.6 Liter V8 with a 4 speed Automatic Transmission. This engine and transmission is the ones used in police cars and taxis.

These are the repairs to the car that we have receipts for:
March 2004 ----- Replaced Multi-function switch (prior to purchase)
March 2004 ---- Coolant Leak Repair, 96886 miles (Prior to purchase)
July 2004 ---- Radiator replaced, seam busted 97547 miles
May 2005 ---- Climate Control Module 110418 miles
July 2005 ---- Starter Motor 112289 miles
February 2006 ---- Fuel Pump replaced, transmission flushed
July 2010 ---- Blower Motor replaced 131479 miles
New tires were added at 136788 miles, and rotated at regular intervals.


This is the list of items not functioning correctly or cosmetically damaged:
Driver’s seat upholstery is torn on one side of the back support
Driver side door needs new inner handle, won’t open from inside, just happened
Carpet has been spilled on, front and back, there are a few stains but it is not torn or loose.
Vehicle idle will stick, causing engine to race, car will idle at 35MPH at times.
Engine will ‘chug, chug, chug’ intermittently but will stop after a bit, normally it has excellent response upon acceleration.
The passenger side seat reclines, however, I just now put it back into the upright position and cannot get it to recline again. Also on the back of the passenger seat there is a release mechanism to tilt seat forward so passengers can climb into rear seat; the black handle is broken off of the mechanism.
I noticed there is broken area of the plastic cover located on the side of the passenger seat, I have circled it in one photo.
Side trim on body may not be complete.


Some positives:
The body has never been damaged to our knowledge but will have the normal ‘parking lot’ dings and maybe surface scratches.
All electric windows work, door locks work, radio works, air conditioning and heater work.
Good tight steering
Brakes are fine
Good suspension, smooth ride.


Payment:
$200.00 deposit due at end of auction via Paypal. Payment must clear before possession is taken. Total amount due 7 days after end of auction, checks must clear bank before possession of vehicle will be allowed. This is being sold as a pick-up only.


Vehicle is available for inspection anytime. Appointments can be made by calling 509-398-1759.

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