1993 Mercury Sable review from North America
"Excellent car, expensive repairs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bad battery
Alternator
Serpentine belt
Computer needed to be replaced.
General comments?
I bought this car in the summer of 2006 for $1900, and I absolutely fell in love with it.
It drives fast and comfortable, it's a VERY powerful car. Unfortunately, with great power comes great gas costs. And by great, I mean HUGE. I usually spent about $35 every week on it.
I kept regular maintenance almost religiously, and it returned the favor.
Obviously, the previous owner was an elderly woman, all of the parts were factory installed, but it still ran perfectly. Also was INCREDIBLY comfortable, leather seats and power doors/locks.
The only major thing I can say is to go to a local repair shop instead of a Ford company, you'll save THOUSANDS.
All in all, I loved this car, I would drive it before any other car, I just wish it didn't get totaled.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1993 |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 129000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 137000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Corsica |
| Date of Entry | 1st January, 2008 |