1996 Mercury Sable - I love this car.
What a like about is that I've over 230,000 miles on in and its 20 years old, you cant find many cars like this with this much miles and only with minor repairs put into it. It has always started up for me in the winter not matter how cold its. The best thing about this car, with this many miles is the fact that I still have the original engine and original transmission. Very few people can say that they even have those things past 150,000 but this car does. The one dislike about this car, to which you can say about all ford products, is the rust. I know I live in WI but this car rust bad, but compared to the upside to this being able to run good this long has to say something. Some car companies have ads were they brag about lasting 10 years, this car lasted 20 and I feel hard press t... (more)
What a like about is that I've over 230,000 miles on in and its 20 years old, you cant find many cars like this with this much miles and only with minor repairs put into it. It has always started up for me in the winter not matter how cold its. The best thing about this car, with this many miles is the fact that I still have the original engine and original transmission. Very few people can say that they even have those things past 150,000 but this car does. The one dislike about this car, to which you can say about all ford products, is the rust. I know I live in WI but this car rust bad, but compared to the upside to this being able to run good this long has to say something. Some car companies have ads were they brag about lasting 10 years, this car lasted 20 and I feel hard press that I cant squeeze more life out of it. Its resale value is a joke even its was in mint condition but if you want a car to last, this is it.
A very memorable car because I drove it to a bar where my friend was celebrating is birthday and when I got there I met his girlfriend who I met briefly several times before. Then I met someone new. His girlfriends friend. Stunning woman, immediately caught my attention. I found myself staring at her periodically throughout the night and often, to my pleasure, she was staring back. So we chatt... (more)
A very memorable car because I drove it to a bar where my friend was celebrating is birthday and when I got there I met his girlfriend who I met briefly several times before. Then I met someone new. His girlfriends friend. Stunning woman, immediately caught my attention. I found myself staring at her periodically throughout the night and often, to my pleasure, she was staring back. So we chatted for a bit but I had to leave as I was working very early for work so I offered her a ride home and an early exit with me which she accepted. We got into the car and drove toward her place, I stopped along the river at a nearby park I new of. It was February, so kind of cold out, we decided to sit in the car and let it keep us warm while we chatted. Eventually (few hours later) I really had to go so I took her home and went back to my place.
Features are pretty boring for this car, but what do you expect out of a car that was made in the 90's. It has a cassette player in it. People that are 10 years younger than me don't even know what cassette player is. It has a radio that plays and that's what you are going to get. Bonus for this car is that its easy to install a new radio in this unlike the cars we have today. Its simplicity to operate is a good thing, unlike these cars today that can do everything and you need computer information degree to operate it. The best positive is its reliability. I never had major issues with th... (more)
Features are pretty boring for this car, but what do you expect out of a car that was made in the 90's. It has a cassette player in it. People that are 10 years younger than me don't even know what cassette player is. It has a radio that plays and that's what you are going to get. Bonus for this car is that its easy to install a new radio in this unlike the cars we have today. Its simplicity to operate is a good thing, unlike these cars today that can do everything and you need computer information degree to operate it. The best positive is its reliability. I never had major issues with this car besides minor wear and tear like you would with other cars. So my favorite feature is its engine, like the energizer bunny, it just keeps on going. Another good thing about this car is that you can switch out parts from this from a Ford Taurus. Well it is the something but with a different logo on it. Price was a good positive because it was cheaper to buy this than the Ford Taurus, even though it looks exactly like the same thing.
The Sable is very comfortable ride, but it’s hard to maneuver around sharp corners. To be honest the inside this brand of cars is showing its age but then again its 20 years old, so what do you expect. The design still looks good, but the materials look old-fashioned compared to the new cars that are out today and the seats, while ok, don’t provide a ton of space. The rust is really bad on these cars, like a lot of fords cars it just loves to rust whenever it can. Its and old car and it doesn't look good for its age and for that matter it was ugly when it came out but you don't buy for loo... (more)
The Sable is very comfortable ride, but it’s hard to maneuver around sharp corners. To be honest the inside this brand of cars is showing its age but then again its 20 years old, so what do you expect. The design still looks good, but the materials look old-fashioned compared to the new cars that are out today and the seats, while ok, don’t provide a ton of space. The rust is really bad on these cars, like a lot of fords cars it just loves to rust whenever it can. Its and old car and it doesn't look good for its age and for that matter it was ugly when it came out but you don't buy for looks, at least if your one of the smart ones anyway. Well, another con would be its resale value. It was never meant to be a resale car and it shows. It dropped in value by a lot every year so if you plan getting money out of this through a resale you will have to think a again. Last thing I can think of is the backend of this car hangs low to the ground. It makes people think that your shocks are bad but it isn't. Just the way the car was designed.
1999 Mercury Sable - Reliably consistent with minimal repair costs
I bought a barely used 1999 Mercury Sable in 2002 and it has lasted 13 years! I purchased it for about $10k and the repair work has been minimal. I do get it tuned up every 3 months, but it usually costs less than $20 dollars. I have beat this car up and while it doesn't look like much anymore - not that it ever did - it is a work horse. The engine is solid and I definitely got my money's worth out of it. It as much a utility vehicle as it is a passenger vehicle. It has leather seats and a huge trunk. I will drive this car into the ground. For my next car I want something just as, if not more reliable like a Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. I would just prefer a nicer-looking body than that of a Sable or Taurus. However, I wouldn't change anything about my purchase and use of the Mercury... (more)
I bought a barely used 1999 Mercury Sable in 2002 and it has lasted 13 years! I purchased it for about $10k and the repair work has been minimal. I do get it tuned up every 3 months, but it usually costs less than $20 dollars. I have beat this car up and while it doesn't look like much anymore - not that it ever did - it is a work horse. The engine is solid and I definitely got my money's worth out of it. It as much a utility vehicle as it is a passenger vehicle. It has leather seats and a huge trunk. I will drive this car into the ground. For my next car I want something just as, if not more reliable like a Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. I would just prefer a nicer-looking body than that of a Sable or Taurus. However, I wouldn't change anything about my purchase and use of the Mercury Sable. It has served its purpose and will continue to do so until it dies, which will probably be around 200 to 250k miles. I will miss this car when its gone, not just because it was my first car, but because it got me through a lot of tough times in my life.
There are so many fun and memorable stories associated with this vehicle as it took me through the end of my teenage years almost into my thirties. I have traveled the east coast in this car, I have learned what it is to be alive, and I had fun with a few beautiful women.
There are so many fun and memorable stories associated with this vehicle as it took me through the end of my teenage years almost into my thirties. I have traveled the east coast in this car, I have learned what it is to be alive, and I had fun with a few beautiful women.
The best things about my Mercury Sable is the reliability and consistency, the decent gas mileage, the comfort and the overall costs associated with maintenance and repair. I also enjoy having an outside temperature gauge for the first time, a sun and moon roof, a huge trunk, and leather seats (although the leather seats can get quite hot and sticky). The other benefit of owning a Sable is the availability of parts if something does go wrong. It has been easy to get second-hand or slightly used parts and they have been just as reliable. The car seems to glide more than other cars I've been... (more)
The best things about my Mercury Sable is the reliability and consistency, the decent gas mileage, the comfort and the overall costs associated with maintenance and repair. I also enjoy having an outside temperature gauge for the first time, a sun and moon roof, a huge trunk, and leather seats (although the leather seats can get quite hot and sticky). The other benefit of owning a Sable is the availability of parts if something does go wrong. It has been easy to get second-hand or slightly used parts and they have been just as reliable. The car seems to glide more than other cars I've been in - if that makes any sense - so it's easier to save on as mileage if you're conscious about the way you are driving. It is also fairly inconspicuous so as long as everything is in order you will certainly not stand out, which I also appreciate. Since I got the car when I was younger I didn't take very good care of it initially and despite this it has lasted far longer than I expected, especially now that I do regular maintenance on it. I expect it will last me another 2 to 5 years.
The cons of owning the Mercury Sable were mostly due to human error. My sun and moon roof broke because I let someone borrow the car and they inadvertently broke the track, but it still works fairly well, I just have to be gentle. The electrical system has gotten slightly weird in that on occasion the windshield wipers will go randomly when I put on a turn signal, but it is rare and tolerable, especially since it's easy to fix simply by turning them on and off. The other repairs have been my fault because I was in an accident or went too long without regular maintenance. I am bummed the ra... (more)
The cons of owning the Mercury Sable were mostly due to human error. My sun and moon roof broke because I let someone borrow the car and they inadvertently broke the track, but it still works fairly well, I just have to be gentle. The electrical system has gotten slightly weird in that on occasion the windshield wipers will go randomly when I put on a turn signal, but it is rare and tolerable, especially since it's easy to fix simply by turning them on and off. The other repairs have been my fault because I was in an accident or went too long without regular maintenance. I am bummed the radio and tape deck seem to be dying, but it is approaching 20 years old so these things are to be expected. The only other con is that I don't really like the body style of the car. I didn't have much of a choice as it was my first vehicle and I was getting help paying for it from my parents. These are all minor issues though, so despite everything these seem like superficial problems.
1998 Mercury Sable - Reliable But not Pretty
I have owned this vehicle for the last year and a half and there are many things about it that I like and dislike. However, regardless of each of those factors, it is a set of wheels that gets me from point A to point B with no issues.
I have owned this vehicle for the last year and a half and there are many things about it that I like and dislike. However, regardless of each of those factors, it is a set of wheels that gets me from point A to point B with no issues.
Trying to return from work one night, I got caught in the middle of snow storm. Thankfully I had just had my tires replaced so they had good traction and I only had to drive across town, but it was still terrifying. I remember pulling out onto the road from our parking lot and having to come to a complete stop because I couldn't tell where the edges of the road were or what direction I was sup... (more)
Trying to return from work one night, I got caught in the middle of snow storm. Thankfully I had just had my tires replaced so they had good traction and I only had to drive across town, but it was still terrifying. I remember pulling out onto the road from our parking lot and having to come to a complete stop because I couldn't tell where the edges of the road were or what direction I was supposed to start driving in. I remember thinking to myself that I was going to die that night on my way back to my apartment.
This car is nice and spacious inside, having six seatbelts total which is great for a college student like myself. My car is usually the car we take when we go on an outing to one of the larger towns nearby so that we only have to take one car as opposed to two. While the color is not great, the extra seatbelt as well as spacious back seat and trunk make it a great car. Gets decent gas mileage - I only have to fill up every two weeks which is a plus since I'm a poor college student.
This car is nice and spacious inside, having six seatbelts total which is great for a college student like myself. My car is usually the car we take when we go on an outing to one of the larger towns nearby so that we only have to take one car as opposed to two. While the color is not great, the extra seatbelt as well as spacious back seat and trunk make it a great car. Gets decent gas mileage - I only have to fill up every two weeks which is a plus since I'm a poor college student.
The car came with some rust damage on the underside which has only gotten worse since I bought it—Midwest winters are not nice to cars. The car also needed new tires only a few months after I got it as the ones that came with it were nearly bald. Nothing a couple hundred dollars doesn't take care of. Beyond that, the color of the interior is not the greatest and the car is a little bit of a strange shape to me, but I'm super particular about the shape/really like the newer model shapes.
The car came with some rust damage on the underside which has only gotten worse since I bought it—Midwest winters are not nice to cars. The car also needed new tires only a few months after I got it as the ones that came with it were nearly bald. Nothing a couple hundred dollars doesn't take care of. Beyond that, the color of the interior is not the greatest and the car is a little bit of a strange shape to me, but I'm super particular about the shape/really like the newer model shapes.
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