Coming back....

RossUK

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Nov 14, 2015
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Hi all,

Been a long time Cougar owner, had a 99 2.5l Frosty for a few years but had to lose it in 2012. Well.....I'm back on my feet and got some pocket money for a new toy (wife finally relented) and I'm yearning to have another Cougar again.

So, I'm looking at getting a C2 as I think they are slightly better looking than the mk1 and was just wondering if they have any separate issues to the mk1? I always had droplink issues with my Cougar, and a couple of mondeo's I also owned. I assume they still suffer from these?

I was lucky with my first one as generally it was bulletproof. I'm looking for a low miler preferably in black and prefer the X-pack. Do all X-packs have the sunroof?

Lastly, I used to have a K&N panel air filter but to be honest didn't see the point of it, any experts here with any advice?

Thanks for reading and any help offered. As soon as I get one I'll post the pics. As an aside I've been coming back to the site recently and remembered what a good community it is.....

Ross

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Hello Ross good to have you here.
I don't think there are a huge amount of differences, there is a thread somewhere which tells you though.
Best of luck in the search - you've just missed a very rare red C2 but fortunately it has gone to a member(y)
 
Glad to have you return Ross :)

Glad to see it has worked out for you and you're able to return Cougar ownership and lastly good luck in your search :D.
 
Hi Ross Im currently sells my Very Low Milage Cougar but its silver and a C1 but need a quick sale have a look at the for sale section
 
I think there were some minor teaks in the engine/suspension but I wouldn't declare myself an expert.
The C2's are significantly rarer than the C1's - personally I prefer the look of the C1.
I hope you find what you seek and show us the piccies (y)
 
Hello Ross good to have you here.
I don't think there are a huge amount of differences, there is a thread somewhere which tells you though.
Best of luck in the search - you've just missed a very rare red C2 but fortunately it has gone to a member(y)
Thanks I found it and very thorough....

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Hello Ross and welcome to the forum. (y)

The sunroof wasn't part of the X Pack as it was a standalone option.

Good luck with your search.
 
Early ones suffered from having plastic runners which tend to break and cause the panel to jam.
Later ones have metal runners to overcome the problem.
 
I'm very much in the C2 camp as well! Better looks, steering wheel, seats, dials, gear stick, standard chrome trim round speakers etc..after all lots of C1 owners add/change these!

But very hard to find, this one looks amazing though


http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201604122888112
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Hi Ross, i like the C1 but i love the C2, there are quite a few up grades with the C2, anti moose inlet,better wiring, bigger fuel rail,bigger fog lamps, better head lights, all black trim on the x-pack, white dials, chrome surounds, better seats, wheels i think are more sexy to, plus its a newer car so thats a plus..bumper design seems to divide the most as quite a few members fit C2 parts as up grades to the C1 but do not go the whole hog and fit the bumper and fog lights, the term ugly often pops up but i do like the C2 design so happy with its look, the sun roof was a stand alone option as was the front heated screen. (y)
 
Hi Ross, i like the C1 but i love the C2, there are quite a few up grades with the C2, anti moose inlet,better wiring, bigger fuel rail,bigger fog lamps, better head lights, all black trim on the x-pack, white dials, chrome surounds, better seats, wheels i think are more sexy to, plus its a newer car so thats a plus..bumper design seems to divide the most as quite a few members fit C2 parts as up grades to the C1 but do not go the whole hog and fit the bumper and fog lights, the term ugly often pops up but i do like the C2 design so happy with its look, the sun roof was a stand alone option as was the front heated screen. (y)
All C1's come with heated washer jets where not all C2's did :LOL: and the Anti moose inlet is an aftermarket part not factory fit (y)
 
All C1's come with heated washer jets where not all C2's did :LOL: and the Anti moose inlet is an aftermarket part not factory fit (y)

You say that, but Rich Eliot has a W-plate C1 without heated jets. The red blanking plug is in place. He's since fitted Focus jets which *are* heated, but they're not connected to anything. Which reminds me, I must see if I have a spare loom for him.



dakota1112001 said:
bumper design seems to divide the most as quite a few members fit C2 parts as up grades to the C1 but do not go the whole hog and fit the bumper and fog lights, the term ugly often pops up but i do like the C2 design so happy with its look

I'm sort of in that camp. It's not that I actively dislike the C2 bumper; it's actually more modern and in-line with Ford's design philosophy at the time, and I'm okay with that. It's more that - as per my username here and my car's name - I think that the Cougar is very shark-like. The C1 lower grille reflects that perfectly.

I do agree about the other C2 refinements though. Just about the only thing I don't like - other than that grille - is the chrome speaker surrounds. But then, I don't like chrome in interiors.

Anyway, it's just a question of taste, and nobody can tell you that your taste is wrong unless you listen to Milli Vanilli regularly. But if I had to replace Tiger, it would be with an Ebony C2 and I would do a nose and doorcard transplant.
 
I'm very much in the C2 camp as well! Better looks, steering wheel, seats, dials, gear stick, standard chrome trim round speakers etc..after all lots of C1 owners add/change these!

But very hard to find, this one looks amazing though


http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201604122888112
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I took that for a test drive a couple weeks ago. It's even nicer in the flesh, drives and sounds great. Only decided against buying it because we already have a silver Cougar. The guy selling seems a good bloke too.