124000k

[Falkirkfc]

How are 2.5's for high mileage?

I had a 2.0 Cougar last year but sold it as it was underpowered.

I have a chance of a 98 2.5 cat with 124k on the clock with a decent service history altought not full.

Not costing a lot of money as it is a swap plus cash in my favour.I just want a cat again.

 

[pauldf1971]

hi and welcome to ukcougar.com as long as it has been properly looked after it should be fine.

 

[Stribo]

As Paul said, make sure it's been well looked after, mines done just over 120K, and still going strong.

 

[pauldf1971]

blue one at 102k and black one at 112 k still perfect

 

[droidgordie42]

hi and welcome on board chap

 

[Zummerset]

Welcome to the site, hope it all works out with your 2.5.

 

[Falkirkfc]

I am picking it up on wednesday.

 

[Stribo]

Nice one, look forward to seeing pics.

 

[Falkirkfc]

Not a happy man,Got a phone call from the guy i was buying the car off and he has told me that the subframe is knackered and he couldn't sell it.

I really wanted another Cougar,At least he was honest.

 

[Relliott6879]

Plenty out there mate, certainly enough that you can afford to discount a ropey one and move on to the next.

 

[pauldf1971]

the front or rear subframe?

 

[Falkirkfc]

Front

 

[pauldf1971]

shame if it was the rear one i can repair them,well dont give up on your search for one

 

[pauldf1971]

out of intrest what is your current car?

 

[Falkirkfc]

Alfa 156 Stationwagon,62k with FSH.Lovely driving car but i really want a 2.5v6 Cougar.

 

[pauldf1971]

ive got a spare v6 auto going up for grabs soonish

 

[Falkirkfc]

I would need to sell the Alfa(working on it)but would be interested if it sells.

 

[pauldf1971]

no problem this is my black cat which iam currently doing up,so it has a load of new parts once finished will be bunged in for an mot

 

[Falkirkfc]

What kind of money are you looking for it?

 

[pauldf1971]

i wont mince my words on this one i wont be taking anything less than £1200 for it reason being is the amount of work and parts iam putting into this.its all new front discs/pads,wishbones,droplinks,front springs,abs rings,new front abs sensors,cv gaitors,refurbed front calipers,aftermarket alloys,original ford multichanger to be reinstalled,underbody has been repainted in certain areas,will have a full service and valet done when mot'd front struts were dead so they were changed as well oh and its a black v6 vx full leather with a 112k on it