1987 Mercury Colony Park LS review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The previous owner replaced the exhaust system at 110000.
Rust has started to form below the doors.
The only necessary repairs have been due to normal wear/tear (hoses, belts, brakes).
General comments?
The car was purchased for 800. Though a bit higher than "Blue Book," was worth every penny.
I use mine like a truck. Even when fully loaded AND towing a utility trailer, it accelerates faster than most medium-sized sedans. It not the gas-hog I expected it to be, getting around 20mpg on the highway (loaded-down) and 27 (empty).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 11th February, 2005 |