1994 Mercury Sable

Been a great get-around for the past 16 years.

By Frank (FL) on Wednesday, July 11, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 182,000

Pros: "Easy to drive, good on gas."

Cons: "Too much understeer, hard to change spark plugs"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"Bought this car in 1996 as a two year old with 21000 miles. Since then, I've put on over 160000 miles with very little gone wrong, such as heater core, a couple of leaks, two fuel pumps and a recall for the front sub frame bolts.Very comfortable seats, great 3.8 V-6 engine and smooth automatic box. Cannot complain about it; was way ahead of it's time back then. It also survived getting hit by an oil truck and being sideswiped by a red light/stop sign runner."

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Has been a very good car. Trouble free

By Al (AZ) on Wednesday, February 08, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 130,000

Cons: "Wife wants more and bigger cup holders."

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

"Got me where I needed to go with out any problems. Good fuel economy. 3.0 engine not a power house but gets you down the road. 130,000 miles and still running like a top. Vehicle has been maintained all of its life."

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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Unreliable and costly to repair

By bd (CA) on Tuesday, January 24, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 147,000

Pros: "Cheap"

Cons: "Cheap, unreliable"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 2

"This car has had constant problems since we bought it around 10 years ago including a worsening transmission, having blown a head gasket, leaks all fluids, back windows went out some time ago, heater is broken, etc. Due to the way it's built (parts tightly packed together) it can cost twice what your average car will for manual labor should you need a repair. This car is best suited for short drives around town."

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Good utility/family vehicle

By Green Dragon Mark (WI) on Saturday, November 26, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 175,000

Pros: "no concerns about damaging it"

Cons: "rust"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 4

"This car, we call it the Green Dragon wagon, was at first a high maintenance vehicle, had fuel system vapor lock problems, engine cooling system issues, and would frequently go through mufflers. But, I fixed all the problems, completely replaced the A/C system in it, put new tires on it, and have kept it as a third vehicle for teen use and when one car is in the shop. It's also a great winter car."

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Such a great car!

By daechwon (MO) on Sunday, November 20, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 120,000

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

"This was my first car I got when I was 17. I'm 22 now and it still runs like a top. It drives as smooth as any newer car I've driven, and I can get 32 mpg on the highway at 60. It's never leaked a drop of any fluids. If I could go back and help design this car, the one and only thing I would change are the small cup holders. They must have been good for the cups of the mid-90s, but our huge cups of the 21st centuries are very difficult. The cornering lights are a fun touch that none of my friends have, and the front light bar is really cool to see at night. I give it a can of Sea Foam every 6 months, and of course get the oil changed every 3000 miles."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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Very Reliable

By bubba (MI) on Friday, October 28, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 215,000

Pros: "great mileage when well maintained"

Cons: "bad ball joints"

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

"I bought my sable with 200,000 miles 3 months ago and put 15,000 miles on it with no problems whatsoever. Keep the fluids maintained and this is a very reliable and dependable car."

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