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1997 Mercury Sable

Used 1997 Mercury Sable

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1997
Fuel Economy
19 - 21 combined mpg
Horsepower
145 - 200 hp
Engine
2 engines available
Engine Options
  • V6, 24V, 3.0 Liter
  • V6, 3.0 Liter
Cargo Volume
16 - 81.3 cu ft
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1997 Mercury Sable Overview

1997 Mercury Sable Pricing

1997 Mercury Sable pricing starts at $1,989 for the Sable GS Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $20,295 when new. The range-topping 1997 Sable LS Wagon 4D starts at $2,213 today, originally priced from $23,350.

Original MSRP
KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
$20,295
$1,989
$20,295
$2,158
$23,350
$2,041
$23,350
$2,213

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1997 Mercury Sable models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Sable Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Mercury Sable (1996-1999) a 4.2 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 85% recommend it. These figures are based on 327 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 1997 Mercury Sable

"solid performer"

""I bought my 1997 sable in 2006, as a second vehicle for my son. . It has started without any problems on these cold mornings and the heater works awesome. It's roomy and comfortable and the ride is smooth. I was surprised at all the technical engineering that went into the car such as struts in the rear gives it a real solid road hugging feal. Inside is very quiet...cant hear the motor purring. Lots of power from the 3.0l v6 even at 2 valves. Very responsive steering. I would definitely buy another sable!""

"Good Cars with bad Trans"

"I have owned two '99 sables. one was perfect through 150,000 till I sold it, and the other had a transmission problem at 115,000 miles. 2nd gear started shifting hard. Headlight lens get dull and work poorly. other than that I like the car."

"Long lasting, durable and not expensive to own."

"Have owned vehicle for 11 of it's 12 years. Other than standard maintenance ( tires, brakes, and shocks) have not really spent a ton of money on it."

Overall 1997 Mercury Sable Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1997 Mercury Sable is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1997 Mercury Sable quality a 4.3 out of 5.

1997 Mercury Sable Reliability

The 1997 Mercury Sable receives an average consumer rating of 4.2 overall and a 4.3 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 1997 Sable Features

According to drivers of the 1997 Sable, here are some of its best features:

  • Everything about it, just great!
  • As I said it is fun to drive handles well goes fas
  • Dependable
  • Drives great
  • Zippy, steering is smooth,

1997 Mercury Sable MPG by Trim

1997 Sable GS Sedan 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 26 MPG

1997 Sable LS Sedan 4D - city 17 MPG - hwy 26 MPG

1997 Sable GS Wagon 4D - city 17 MPG - hwy 24 MPG

1997 Sable LS Wagon 4D - city 16 MPG - hwy 24 MPG

1997 Sable Safety

1997 Mercury Sable Safety Features

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors: Not available
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • Front Side Airbag
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1997 Mercury Sable
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

4.2
Consumer Rating
Based on 327 Consumer Reviews
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83%Recommend this vehicle
Value
4.3
Performance
4.4
Quality
4.3
Comfort
4.5
Reliability
4.3
Styling
4.3

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1997 Mercury Sable Styles

Style
Price
Combined Fuel Economy
Horsepower
Engine
Cargo Capacity
Torque
Curb Weight
GS Wagon 4D
$2,158
20 MPG
145 @ 5250 RPM
V6, 3.0 Liter
81.3 cu ft
170 lb-ft
3536 lbs
LS Wagon 4D
$2,213
19 MPG
200 @ 5750 RPM
V6, 24V, 3.0 Liter
81.3 cu ft
200 lb-ft
3536 lbs
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1997 Mercury Sable Depreciation

A 1997 Mercury Sable has a current resale value of $1,452 and trade-in value of $687.

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1997 Mercury Sable Annual Depreciation

Year
Vehicle Depreciation*
Resale Value
Trade-In Value
2022
+ $168
$1,315
$657
2023
+ $147
$1,462
$700
2024
+ $10
$1,472
$706
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$1,452
$687
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1997 Mercury Sable Depreciation

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Curb Weight
3536 lbs.
EPA Passenger
104.5 cu.ft.
Fuel Capacity
16.0 gallons
Front Head Room
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room
42.6 inches
Max Seating Capacity
8
Overall Length
199.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room
57.4 inches
Towing Capacity, Maximum
1750 lbs.
Trunk or Cargo Capacity
81.3 cu.ft.
Turning Diameter
38.0 feet
Wheel Base
108.5 inches
Width with mirrors
73.0 inches

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Available
Moon Roof/Sun Roof
Available
Number of Doors
4 doors
Roof Rails
Available
Rear Spoiler
Available

Fuel Economy

City
17 mpg
Highway
24 mpg
Combined
20 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission Type
Automatic

Performance

Horsepower
145 @ 5250 RPM
Torque
170 @ 3250 rpm
Engine
V6, 3.0 Liter

Warranty

Basic
3 years / 36000 miles
Powertrain
3 years / 36000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / Unlimited miles

Entertainment

  • DVD Entertainment System
  • MP3 Player
  • CD Player

Interior

  • Power Windows
  • Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

  • Third Row Seat
  • Leather Seats
  • Dual Power Front Seats
  • Power Driver's Seat

Technology

  • Cruise Control
  • Hands Free Phone
  • Navigation System

1997 Mercury Sable Safety

1997 Mercury Sable Safety Technology

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors: Not available
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • Front Side Airbag

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Price
$2,158
$1,954
$1,902
$2,160
Consumer Rating
4.2
4.1
4.3
4.2
Fuel Economy
City 17/Hwy 24/Comb 20 MPG
City 24/Hwy 34/Comb 28 MPG
City 24/Hwy 31/Comb 27 MPG
City 19/Hwy 27/Comb 22 MPG
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Seating Capacity8555
Basic Warranty
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
5 years or 60000 miles
Horsepower
145 @ 5250 RPM
110 @ 5000 RPM
122 @ 6300 RPM
140 @ 6000 RPM
Engine
V6, 3.0 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD

1997 Mercury Sable Rankings

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Is 1997 a good year for a Mercury Sable?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.2 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1997 Sable is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Mercury Sable 1997 a good vehicle?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.2 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1997 Sable is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 1997 Mercury Sable?

The 1997 Mercury Sable gets 17 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.
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