1997 Mercury Tracer LS review from North America
"Very dependable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear springs fractured, a common problem with Fords/Mercurys of that era.
General comments?
Very reliable, and economical.
Styling OK.
Surprisingly quick..
Well built, with no squeaks or rattles.
Dash materials are high quality.
I bought this car with 76000 miles for $1750.
Sold it for $2000 with 83k miles as I was going overseas.
It brought a smile on my face to see Audis and BMWs for much more, but no more reliable (in fact, probably less so) than my Tracer.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 76000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 84000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 21st August, 2005 |