1991 Mercury Colony Park GS review from North America
"Lowest cost of ownership I've ever seen"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator, starter.
General comments?
This is by far the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. And I've had over 40 personal vehicles in my lifetime.
I'm a property damage field appraiser and put well over 120k miles per year on this car, and as of the 425000 mile mark the only things (non-maintenence) that have broken is the alternator (310,000 miles on an alternator ain't too shabby) and a starter.
26mpg on the highway, silent, powerful and still makes people smile when they see the wood panelling roll up next to them.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 125000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 436000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Cressida |
| Date of Entry | 30th August, 2004 |