1997 Mercury Sable GS review from North America
"Decent car for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Door Ajar Light does not shut off.
Interior Lamps stay on for an undetermined amount of time.
Speed Sensor replaced at 87,000 miles.
Speed Sensor replaced at 106,000 miles.
Strange appearance of radiator steam at odd occasions. Have been unable to get this fixed. Dealer says he cannot detect it. Though I know I've seen it many times.
Beginning to have serious valve noise at 106,000 miles.
Once for some odd reason the headlights would not come on. Then, after I repeatedly turned them off and on they only came on normally after switching the high-beams off and on.
General comments?
Generally I like my car. The interior is comfortable and I am a 6'2" guy.
The ride is smooth although I think the car is seriously underpowered by the 6 cylinder engine.
Quiet interior/good factory sound system.
Visibility is good while driving.
The acceleration could be better.
The car is comfortable over long drives.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 6 cylinder 3.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 23000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 106000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Corsica |
| Date of Entry | 23rd April, 2003 |