1997 Mercury Tracer

anyone want to sell

By mercery lover (CA) on Tuesday, April 30, 2013

I owned and sold this car
Reason: car crash - My approximate mileage is 327,000

Pros: "safe"

Cons: "none"

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

"loved it very safe probobly saved my life hade a head on collison with a camry i was the only one who made it out alive"

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Very Happy with it.

By Person (MN) on Wednesday, January 09, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 164,000

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

"I got this car when I turned 17 with 150,000 miles on it and in less than a year I had it up to 164,000 miles. It gets incredible gas mileage, as good as "efficient" cars today, but that's what happens when you take a 4 cylinder and a manual transmission. I love this car and I will drive it till it dies. I already had to replace the alternator and switch relay for the heater. other than that just tires and oil changes. Lookin forward to years and miles ahead."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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I would buy it again in a hartbeat

By WDAD (MI) on Friday, October 26, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 145,000

Pros: "Dollar per mile ratio OUTSTANDING"

Cons: "Underbody corrosion became an issue the last 20k"

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

"I purchased this vehicle in 2004 for ~$3500 with 40k miles on it. Proceeded to drive it to work and sports practices for my children for the next 8 years. I had 1 issue with this vehicle that was resolved by the neighborhood mechanic. The blower motor, switch/relay failed twice and HIGH speed was never really achieved. But come on now ~ 146k Maintenance / Repair Brakes & Tires, wiper blades and that’s it. EXTREEMLY GREAT VALUE. NUANCE in front brake design - caliper design is intended to allow you to remove and install pads without removing the caliper, however if you install pads with a wear indicator you will need to remove the caliper. All systems and subsystems are working well, and would still be driving it had we not had a head-on collision. Engine, transmission, air-conditioning etc. all working well, HOWEVER, If you purchase this car please check the under-carriage. Living in Michigan, we use road salt and the corrosion is significant, to the point that the vehicle would have had to be retired, even though the mechanicals were working exceptionally well. I will be transferring the engin into a different escort"

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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most reliable car i had ever owned... ever

By jeff (MI) on Tuesday, March 20, 2012

I owned and sold this car
Reason: side got hit not worth fixing - My approximate mileage is 147,000

Pros: "extremely reliable and great on gas"

Cons: "none"

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

"bought this car drove it 7 1/2 years of almost all city driving nothing ever broke.. just the normal,, battery.alternator. tires. brakes serpentine belt.. thats it and got 25 miles to the gallon in the city! with over 100,000 miles and then some.."

8 people out of 8 found this review helpful

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Great vehicle with a few drawbacks

By Sam (MI) on Wednesday, January 11, 2012

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

Pros: "excellent price, great fuel economy, reliable"

Cons: "no armrest, hard front seats"

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

"It is a nice reliable car but is not very comfortable with its hard front seats and missing armrest. I would still strongly recommend buying this great cheap economical car."

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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Very dependable

By Kly (TN) on Thursday, December 29, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 248,000

Pros: "Price, gas milage"

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

"Have owned this car for 15 years, has 248,000 miles and I have hardly done anything but maintenance on it. It has consistently got over 30 miles per gallon the entire time I have owned it. Just change the oil"

9 people out of 10 found this review helpful

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