2005 Mercury Monterey Review
2005 Mercury Monterey Review
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Pros
- Extensive list of safety and convenience features, sharp interior design, torquey V6 engine.
Cons
- Unimpressive fuel economy numbers, less horsepower than top competitors despite larger engine, lacks overall refinement and a few key features, expensive compared to similarly equipped peers.
What’s new
Heated and cooled leather seats with perforated suede inserts are now standard on the Premier, while the AdvanceTrac stability control system and a liftgate spoiler are optional on both Luxury and Premier models. A power liftgate has been added to the options list of the Luxury, while all models can be equipped with Class I and Class II towing packages.
Edmunds says
Intended to provide a luxury minivan experience, the Monterey is both safe and stylish, but key omissions on the features list, an underachieving V6 and a general lack of refinement, make it less appealing than upscale vans from Chrysler, Honda and Toyota.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Mercury Monterey Convenience 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.54 per gallon for regular unleaded in Montana.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Montana
$242/mo for Monterey Convenience
Monterey Convenience
vs
$219/mo
Avg. Midsize Minivan
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2005 Mercury Monterey.
5 star(56%)
4 star(30%)
3 star(8%)
2 star(6%)
1 star(0%)
77 reviews
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5 out of 5 stars
EXCELLENT VAN
rr, 03/02/2010
2004 Mercury Monterey Convenience 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
HAD the chev venture and pontiac before this both were in the shop steady bought the mercury van and it now has 101000 on only problem was 120 bucks very reliable gets from 19 to 24 mpg very comfortable
4.25 out of 5 stars
Third review, now at 80,000 miles
Almon, 03/29/2010
2004 Mercury Monterey Luxury 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
This van continues to be the best auto purchase I have made over 40 years of driving.I have had two repairs over the past six years. A door lock and an AC compressor last year. Total for both $900.00. This van is solid on the road and comfortable for my 6'2" 250 pound frame. Interior is very flexible. Pick up and passing performance seems to have improved over the years. I average 16 … mpg city and 23mpg highway.
4.38 out of 5 stars
Glad I bought it
Vacoast, 10/29/2005
2005 Mercury Monterey Premier 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
I didn't want a minivan, she did and got her way. However, I'm glad we bought it. The front seats are both power, heated and cooled. The second row of captain chairs are also comfortable. The third row isn't as comfortable, but we normally keep it hidden in the floor. The power sliding doors are a real convenience when carrying grandbabies or groceries. Also like the in dash 6 CD … changer. Wish it had a GPS navigation system. But that's all I would add. Love to drive it. It is very agile for a minivan and is actually pretty quick off the line.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Still doing great!
Almon, 04/01/2007
2004 Mercury Monterey Convenience 4dr Minivan (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
My van now has 52,000 and the only problem was to replace a lock on a sliding door. Just replaced brakes and tires this month. Getting 21 mpg over all. About half of my driving is highway miles. My wife and I still love the looks and the comfort on roadtrips. The engine has a lot of torque and is fast off the line and good at passing in the 45-60 mph range. The advance trac feature … really keeps it solid on the road.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2005 Mercury Monterey, so we've included reviews for other years of the Monterey since its last redesign.
2005 Monterey Highlights
Convenience
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $29,030 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $242/month |
Seating | 7 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 25.8 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Monterey include:
- Tire Pressure Warning
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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