1997 Mercury Tracer LS review from North America
"Mercury... why did you quit making this incredible car?"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced timing belt at 50K as recommended by Mercury. No problems otherwise until engine blew at 229K miles!
Clothes hangers are plastic... replaced once.
General comments?
Maybe it's just me, but this car has been unbelievably fantastic! Four kids, road rep over several states, towed trailers/boats!
Feels snug and tight. Mileage was 34 up until engine let go. NO overheating, oil usage, leaks... nada! Just incredible service.
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| I love this economical and reliable car! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15 miles |
| Most recent distance | 229000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 5th December, 2004 |