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1997 Mercury Cougar XR7

785 mi.

$19,000
Est. $350/mo*
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$0
Net trade-in value
$0
Months
72
APR
7.0%
Sales tax
8.0%

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Basics

Exterior color
White
Interior color
Tan
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel Drive
MPG
18–26

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Fuel type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
3.8L V-6 regular unleaded, engine with 145HP
VIN
1MELM6241VH634378
Stock #
KCM859
Mileage
785 mi.

Features

Entertainment
  • CD Player
Seating
  • Leather Seats
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Features

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  • 12V power outlets 1 12V power outlet
  • Air conditioning Yes
  • Alternator Type Alternator
  • Amplifier
  • Antenna Fixed audio antenna
  • Anti-roll bar front Front anti-roll bar
  • Anti-roll bar rear Rear anti-roll bar
  • Armrests front center Front seat center armrest
  • Armrests front storage Front seat armrest storage
  • Armrests rear Rear seat center armrest
  • Basic warranty 36 month/36,000 miles
  • Battery charge warning
  • Battery type Lead acid battery
  • Bench seats Rear bench seat
  • Beverage holders Front beverage holders
  • Body accent Exterior badging
  • Body panels Fully galvanized steel body panels
  • Bodyside cladding Body-colored bodyside cladding
  • Bodyside insert Chrome bodyside insert
  • Brake type 4-wheel disc brakes
  • Bumper insert Chrome front and rear bumper inserts
  • Bumpers front Body-colored front bumper
  • Bumpers rear Body-colored rear bumper
  • CD Single-disc CD player
  • CD location CD player located in the interior
  • Cargo floor type Carpet cargo area floor
  • Cargo light Cargo area light
  • Carpet door panel trim
  • Climate control Manual climate control
  • Clock In-dash clock
  • Corrosion perforation warranty 60 month/100,000 miles
  • Day/Night rearview mirror
  • Door ajar warning
  • Door bins front Driver and passenger door bins
  • Door handle material Body-colored door handles
  • Door locks Manual door locks
  • Door mirror style Body-colored door mirrors
  • Door mirror type Standard style side mirrors
  • Door mirrors Power door mirrors
  • Door trim insert Cloth door trim insert
  • Drive type Rear-wheel drive
  • Driver seat direction Driver seat with 4-way directional controls
  • Emissions California emissions
  • Engine 3.8L V-6 regular unleaded, engine with 145HP
  • Engine Cylinders V6
  • Engine Location Front mounted engine
  • Engine/electric motor temperature gage
  • First-row windows Power first-row windows
  • Floor console Full floor console
  • Floor console storage Covered floor console storage
  • Floor coverage Full floor coverage
  • Floor covering Full carpet floor covering
  • Front head restraint control Manual front seat head restraint control
  • Front head restraints Height adjustable front seat head restraints
  • Front impact airbag driver Driver front impact airbag
  • Front impact airbag passenger Passenger front impact airbag
  • Front reading lights
  • Front seat upholstery Cloth and leather front seat upholstery
  • Front seatback upholstery Cloth front seatback upholstery
  • Fuel Type Regular Unleaded
  • Glove box Standard glove box
  • Grille style Chrome grille
  • Headlight type Aero-composite headlights
  • Headlights Halogen headlights
  • Headlights on reminder
  • Headliner coverage Full headliner coverage
  • Headliner material Cloth headliner material
  • High mount stop light High mounted center stop light
  • Ignition Spark ignition system
  • Instrumentation display Analog instrumentation display
  • Key in vehicle warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Lock-up transmission
  • Low level warnings Low level warning for coolant, fuel and washer fluid
  • Manual driver seat controls Driver seat manual reclining and fore/aft contro…
  • Manual passenger seat controls Passenger seat manual reclining and fore/aft …
  • Number of airbags 2 airbags
  • Number of doors 2 doors
  • Overdrive transmission
  • Paint Clearcoat paint
  • Passenger seat direction Front passenger seat with 4-way directional control…
  • Passenger side rear seat easy entry Manual passenger side rear seat easy ent…
  • Power Driver Seat
  • Powertrain warranty 36 month/36,000 miles
  • Radiator
  • Radio AM/FM stereo radio
  • Rear Springs Regular grade rear springs
  • Rear cargo door Trunk
  • Rear seat direction Front facing rear seat
  • Rear seats fixed or removable Fixed rear seats
  • Rear under seat ducts Rear under seat climate control ducts
  • Rear window trim Black rear window trim
  • Rear windshield Fixed rear windshield
  • Roadside warranty 36 month/36,000 miles
  • Seating capacity 5
  • Second-row windows Fixed second-row windows
  • Seek scan
  • Shock absorbers Premium grade shock absorbers
  • Spare tire Compact spare tire with steel wheel
  • Spare tire location Spare tire mounted under the cargo floor
  • Speakers Performance grade speakers
  • Speakers number 4 speakers
  • Special paint Monotone paint
  • Split front seats Bucket front seats
  • Springs front Front coil springs
  • Springs rear Rear coil springs
  • Steering Hydraulic power-assist steering system
  • Steering type Rack-pinion steering
  • Steering type number of wheels 2-wheel steering system
  • Steering wheel material Urethane steering wheel
  • Steering wheel tilt Manual tilting steering wheel
  • Suspension Sport ride suspension
  • Suspension ride type front Independent front suspension
  • Suspension ride type rear Independent rear suspension
  • Suspension type rear Multi-link rear suspension
  • Tachometer
  • Tailpipe Partial stainless steel single exhaust
  • Tinted windows Light tinted windows
  • Tires P205/70SR15 AS BSW front and rear tires
  • Transmission 4-speed automatic
  • Transmission Type Automatic
  • Transmission electronic control
  • Trip odometer
  • Trunk lid trim Carpet trunk lid trim
  • Ventilated brakes Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
  • Visor driver mirror Driver visor mirror
  • Visor passenger mirror Passenger visor mirror
  • Window Trim Chrome side window trim
  • Windshield trim Black windshield trim
  • Wipers Variable intermittent front windshield wipers

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1-owner vehicle
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Gateway Classic Cars

(318 reviews)
1237 Central Park Dr, O Fallon, IL 62269

Seller’s notes about this car

Step into a world of classic elegance with this 1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7. This vehicle sports a sleek white exterior that complements its tan interior, creating a timeless aesthetic that is sure to turn heads wherever you go. With only 785 miles on the odometer, this Cougar XR-7 is a true time capsule!Under the hood, youll find a robust 3.8 Liter V6 engine paired with an automatic transmission, offering a smooth and powerful driving experience. This Mercury Cougar XR-7 comes equipped with a host of features designed to enhance your comfort and safety on the road. Stay cool and comfortable with the air conditioning system, and enjoy your favorite tunes on the AM/FM radio. The vehicle also features aluminum wheels, adding to its overall appeal. Safety is a priority in this model, with anti-lock brakes, power brakes, and seatbelts included. For your convenience, this Cougar XR-7 is fitted with power locks, power seats, power steering, and power windows. The cruise control feature allows for relaxed, effortless long-distance driving. The car rides on radial tires for improved stability and performance, and the tilt steering wheel ensures a comfortable driving position for people of all heights. In summary, this 1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 combines classic style with modern features, offering a driving experience that is both enjoyable and safe. Dont miss out on the opportunity to own this remarkable vehicle.
Gateway Classic Cars is Where Dreams Are Driven

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Price history

Listed 613 days ago.
$2,000 total price reduction!
11/13/23 Listed $21,000
3/03/24 -$1,000 $20,000
5/08/24 -$1,000 $19,000
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See what others are saying about the 1997 Mercury Cougar.
(5 reviews)
100% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 4.9

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Most reliable

February 24, 2020
By Dawgpound20 from Warren,Ohio
Owns this car

I’m 20 years old had this car since I was 16 and it’s still driving like when I first got it never broke down in it or had a major problem love the cougar

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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best mercury yet

January 22, 2017
By carfan59 from Moses Lake WA
Owns this car

i just wreck my 1979 mercury capri i went looking and found this cougar by luck i think. the cougar is my third one my first was a 1978 that was nice. this 1997 with sun roof is a great looker though it was garaged for four years it has 169 ,000 miles thats good as far as its now 2017 this is good in snow and other than a tune up i have no way to complain except the transmission shudder is a little mind boggle but this car i believe will last a long time i love the 4.6 probally 23 on highway

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Police Car!

May 20, 2014
By Cougar Fan from Twin Cities, MN
Owns this car

I'm a Mopar guy, but I've always been a fan of Cougars, because of the name and the animal they represent. However, I was not prepared for what happened after I bought a 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 30th Anniversary Car. I did not know it was a Police Squad Car in disguise with it's 4.6L OHC fuel-injected V8 engine, heavy-duty transmission, and heavy duty power disc brakes. The car even has the same skid-plates under the engine that the Crown-Vics have on cop cars! To round out the package you get a sport-tuned suspension and close ratio steering. I added police rated Goodyear Eagle Ultra-Grip tires. The car has been the most reliable I've ever owned. The '97 Cougar I just bought is my second one. The first one has 140,000 miles on it and still has like-new performance without using a drop of oil! I had to pick up a second one for storage so when this one dies, I'll still have one to drive every day. I can't say enough about the 1997 Cougars!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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