My wife got the new car, I took hers! Mercury Mariner Gas Mileage — 2005-2010 Year Manf. Have read reviews of these going into the 300,000 mile range and I have no doubt mine can do it too. Mercury was given a last-minute reprieve, but now it has to earn its way back into the heart and mind of the typical American motorist. Every single button, lever, knob, etc works perfectly. Happily, there are cures out there. It makes 153 horsepower and 152 lb-ft of torque.
Nothing seems to stop it - at this point I am curious to see just how long it will last. As the decade began, Ford was giving serious consideration to the idea of abandoning the Mercury division. On especially tight turns, there was a fair amount of body roll. Leave a Comment Name Mail Website. Method haines signitire 1850re - 1987 1987 yamaha 225 exel 2 Stroke 10. It is very comfortable for long distance driving, and gas mileage is great for this class of vehicle.
You absolutely cannot beat this car! Hard to beat for the money. They are beautiful and functional. One such cure just came on the market for the 2005 model year - the Mercury Mariner. The second-generation model was notably improved, more solid and reassuring. The leaves are just approaching their peak of color as we wend our way through western Massachusetts, bound for the Norman Rockwell Museumin Stockbridge. You will sacrifice some mileage, but with the V-6, towing capacity makes a significant jump, from 1500 to 3500 pounds.
When the original Escape came out, a few years back, we found it unacceptably tinny and cheap. The four-wheel-independent, front strut and rear multi-link arrangement translates into a generally sure-footed ride, though on some of the unexpected dips we experienced along our drive, the ute would occasionally show a tendency to wallow a bit. And during our day of driving, we found that the V-6 delivered a lot more driving fun. Questionable logic, perhaps, but this has always been a popular feature with Mercury buyers. It would have vanished along with the likes of such once-grand Detroit brands as Oldsmobile and Plymouth. Mercury was given a last-minute reprieve, but now it has to earn its way back into the heart and mind of the typical American motorist. Our top-line model was handsomely outfitted with optional two-tone seats, trimmed in leather with suede inserts.
We have never had any significant maintenance problems. Go for the extra options, they are cheap and worth it. I highly recommend this vehicle to anyone 5 out of 5 stars by akeehn from Indiana on Tue May 27 2014 I purchased a 2005 Mariner in 2007 and I still own it and drive it 60+ miles every day. It was not only quicker, but a lot less likely to shift back and forth, struggling to stay in the right power band. And its revival will depend on an array of new product Ford has in the pipeline, six cars, trucks, and crossovers set to hit the road during a four-year blitz.
One important factor for me when I am looking for a new boat is the fuel economy. Please add your boat fuel consumption: Boat Fuel Economy Database The following results are displayed in alphabetical order by boat make, newest first. I have almost 190,000 miles on it and it still works as good as the day I bought it. The leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum and chrome accents add a touch of elegance, though the chintzy black plastic used in the center stack nearly defeats the effect. Please add your boat fuel consumption: Boat Fuel Economy Database The following results are displayed in alphabetical order by boat make, newest first. The leaves are just approaching their peak of color as we wend our way through western Massachusetts, bound for the Norman Rockwell Museumin Stockbridge. I love how smooth this car drives and the reliability.
What else can you ask for? Go for the extra options, they are cheap and worth it. An exterior keypad provides a functional distinction from the Ford Escape. You absolutely cannot beat this car! We have never had any significant maintenance problems. The leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum and chrome accents add a touch of elegance, though the chintzy black plastic used in the center stack nearly defeats the effect. I love the heated mirrors, they even work well with drying the rain off them in summer. An exterior keypad provides a functional distinction from the Ford Escape. Double déja vu 2005 Mercury MarinerAt first glance, one might get a double sense of déjà vu.
For the money, the Mariner comes with a solid list of safety features, starting with a well-engineered body structure, and adding anti-lock brakes with brake assist, dual front airbags, and the Safety Canopy system, which includes both side-impact and rollover protection. Every single button, lever, knob, etc works perfectly. Have gotten as good as 28 mpg consistently going roughly 57 mph on highway. In its heyday, when Norman Rockwell was still doing covers for the Saturday Evening Post, Mercury had an image of building somewhat sportier and more exclusive products than those marketed by its sibling division under the Ford oval. Power steering fluid had never been changed was thicker than engine oil but taken care of now.
Hard to beat for the money. . It is very comfortable for long distance driving, and gas mileage is great for this class of vehicle. Method haines signitire 1850re - 1987 1987 yamaha 225 exel 2 Stroke 10. Our top-line model was handsomely outfitted with optional two-tone seats, trimmed in leather with suede inserts. There's no shame in admitting it, folks; there are plenty of you out there. The Reverse Sensing System, which uses sonar to spot objects hidden behind the vehicle, is available, however.
They are beautiful and functional. So I suppose the 4 does better than listed. My wife got the new car, I took hers! As the decade began, Ford was giving serious consideration to the idea of abandoning the Mercury division. In more recent times, Mercury has lost its luster, its sales and market share plunging. I love the heated mirrors, they even work well with drying the rain off them in summer. Questionable logic, perhaps, but this has always been a popular feature with Mercury buyers. So I have decided to create a user-submitted database of boats and their fuel economy.