Here is a website for enthusiast http://forums.tccoa.com/  Having owned
numerous Cougars, Lincoln Marks and Thunderbirds (including sc's). I one
point I owned 3 at one time of each. Of course the 1992 Lincoln LSC will
always be my baby.I own a 97 Cougar Anniv.V8 with 272k with no extreme
maintenance issues-runs like a horse yet.. I WOULD SAY JUMP AT IT ! The 2
vandalized items are about $400 to replace and that would get you a good
cheap mp3/cd deck. The 97 v8 was the best year. Engine and transmissions
were great. Of all the years this is the best and a big sleeper. I am moved
over to Taurus Sho's now but yeah, me personally, if you don't I would.
Please this is my opinion. Any car no matter who made it=can be a lemon plus
how well it was cared for. Have any pics? Please send them too
bpkabby@yahoo.com . Make sure you cover your bases.. Pull a wheel,drive it
awhile (fluid leaking)?
If my opinion counts and I know these cars. If it appears to be taken care
of-jump on it! thanks, Bruce