1997 Mercury Mountaineer

great car

By One cool cat (CA) on Wednesday, October 24, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 201,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 5

great car

"Great car, but needs air-condition cluch and heater value.But the engine,transmission,body and interier in great condition."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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Cant let go of this Mounty!

By SVT-RICH (IL) on Wednesday, October 24, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 183,000

Pros: "302 V8, Stereo, moon roof, driving characteristics"

Cons: "MPG's, Quarter panel rust, and no more Mercury :("

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"We bought the 97' Mounty in 2000 with 36k miles. The only time she has let us down was in Florida about 6 years ago when the radiator let go, other wise she has been so reliable these last twelve years.(with regular maintanance). The 5.0 V8 is just plain awesome. The Trans has never needed a rebuild so far. The AWD is awesome, and works exceptional in the snow. The seats are super comfy, and everything on the dash is well laid out. If there was not some rust on the rear quarter panels, she would still look new. The paint is still as glossy as the day we bought her, and she has spent her entire life outside without a garage. Love this truck!"

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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Why would I need a new car?

By TexasGoldMan (TX) on Monday, September 17, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 225,000

Pros: "Smaller size SUV's can park in more spaces"

Cons: "Does not fly in the air! But the 5.0L takes off!"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

My Mountaineer took the 1st Place Trophy in the Annual 4th of July Parade, with the "Double Oak Beach Club" float in tow!

"I find it very hard to want a new vehicle when MY MOUNTAINEER continues to be so reliable, so comfortable, and so good looking. I have the GOLD EDITION which has made very happy the past 14 years!"

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Love my Mountaineer!

By Danner (AR) on Monday, March 26, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 140,000

Pros: "Reliability"

Cons: "I have nothing negative to say."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I bought my Mountaineer used and have driven it for over 5 years with only minor issues related to normal wear and tear. Everyone in the family always wants to drive it as it is very comfortable and reliable."

10 people out of 10 found this review helpful

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Great in snow

By Alex (ND) on Friday, March 23, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 150,000

Pros: "Great in the snow"

Cons: "Expensive with fuel"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7

"I got through unbelievable snow drifts during an especially rough ND blizzard, and even the Chevy Trailblazer following me got stuck. Mileage is the biggest turn off for me, getting around 14 mpg and with AWD I don't even get a little bit of a break in the summertime. I've had it for around two years and haven't had any issues with it to date, and (to my knowledge) it treated the previous owner well also. I would recommend this automobile to someone who deals with deep snow, because you shouldn't ever have to worry about getting stuck."

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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amazing vehicle

By whuber (TN) on Friday, March 16, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 111,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"leather seats are comfortable with lumbar support, and a very roomy vehicle. Does pretty good on gas for being a 97, but has a big gas tank."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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