1993 Mercury Sable GS review from North America
"A recommended buy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water Pump / belt replaced at 105000.
Freeze out plugs replaced soon after.
Windows slow in operation.
Very reliable.
Fast Strong Car virtually no rust!
General comments?
This is one interesting ride. I started out with having to replace the water pump and serpentine belt. Soon after the freeze out plugs needed replacement from the guys at Midas flushing out the coolant system. This has been an ongoing issue since the water pump. I have changed out the radiator, the brakes (twice), tires, and various bulbs as they always seem to go out. The electronics are quirky and do strange things, the upholstery is cheap and is easily scuffed, the rear windows rarely work, the transmission skips, a cylinder is missing when going to 2nd gear, have to add coolant once a month, but overall this has been one dependable and comfortable ride. I got 60000+ miles out of it and it still retails for a decent resale. I'd have to say it got me through some hard times and not always had the appropriate service...
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 93000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 159000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 13th January, 2003 |