1996 Mercury Sable GS review from North America
"A great family car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Heat core was broken at 198,000 miles
Radiator was broken at 200,000 miles
Front brake pad was changed at 180,000
Rear brake pad was changed at 200,000
EGR differential pressure feedback sensor was broken when I bought this car.
General comments?
Overall, this a great family car. I think that used Sable or Taurus is the most cost-effective car. It is much cheaper than Camry, Accord. However, its performance and reliability are not worse than Camry and Accord's.
It is also a gas saver. My Sable has more than 200,000 miles, but its gas mileage for local has been never lower than 21 MPG. For local and highway mixture, the gas mileage is around 26 MPG.The engine is very quiet, almost like brand new engine.
Of course, it is the most comfortable car in all the same level cars. That is the reason why I bought my second Sable three years ago.
I will put another 50,000 miles on my car before I get another Sable or Taurus.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 170000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 201000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Sable |
| Date of Entry | 20th July, 2004 |