1997 Mercury Mystique GS review from North America
"An excellent compromise between affordability, practicality, and performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only thing that has gone wrong with this car is it required an oxygen sensor, and it was replaced under warranty at no charge.
General comments?
I have had no problems with this car, and it continues to run well.
It is an excellent highway and city vehicle, and the handling is excellent. I particularly enjoy that the engine is designed to deliver maximum horsepower and torque in the higher RPM ranges, which is where you need it when attempting to merge on to the highway. Make sure if you get one of these to get the V6 model.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 80000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mercury Sable |
| Date of Entry | 23rd December, 2000 |