2000 Mercury Mystique Consumer Reviews

Dashboard unglues Mercury does NOTHING!

Written by: Laura Belfiore on 08/18/2004

Vehicle

2000 Mercury Mystique 4 Dr GS Sedan

Review

I am happy with the performance of the vehicle, but am very distressed over the fact that a four year old car's dashboard has become unglued, unsitely and unsafe! I went to Lincoln Mercury and they also told me there was nothing they could do and it would cost me 1350.00 to replace and there were no guarantees. I feel that there should be a recall on this because the guy Linc/Merc told me he has seen a alot of this and that there should eba recall. Anyone that is interested in getting together to write to Ford/Lincoln Mercury about this particular problem, please email me at Awaken59@aol.com

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Improve the workmanship of the interior of the car

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Factory Defects

Written by: Neilf80 on 05/30/2004

Vehicle

2000 Mercury Mystique 4 Dr LS Sedan

Review

Dash board covering came unglued at 17000 miles was fixed as factory defect w/same dash fell apart again at 32000 was told tuff luck they had fixed it once they did not have to deal with it agaun.This was Ford motor co. Jacky Jones said they would fix it for a thousand.Still no guarantee it will stay fixed.This is my mothers car she is on a fixed income and can not afford to have the dash fixed at this time.Otherwise a very good vechicle,but factory backing is not there

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Happy 3 year Owner

Written by: Jim53 on 01/29/2003

Vehicle

2000 Mercury Mystique 4 Dr LS Sedan

Review

I bought my V6 5-speed Mystique LS in Dec 99 after ordering it to my specs. The dealer thought I should get an automatic trans for resale purposes. I bought it for me as a keeper, not to sell. I really like this car and totally agree with the reviewers comments of July 02. Great Handling, strong engine. Very smooth and powerful 4-disc brakes. This is a great used car deal - if you can find a 5 speed. I've owned Honda Accords - great cars, but cannot touch this for handling. I did not rate the car a 10 because of a clutch leak (left me stranded) and rear styling is so so.

Favorite Features

Handling, Handling, Duratec V6, smooth clutch, excellent 4 vented disk brakes (only with 5-speed), nicely bolstered leather seats - power for driver. Car is just the right size. Easy change oil filter. Well built - solid feel, good paint job. Made in Kansas City.

Suggested Improvements

This is moot as no longer assembled although the Ford Mondeo and Jaguar X- type are derivatives of this. Needs better rear-end styling, larger side view mirrors. Gear ratio is too low (I upsized tires to 215/60-15).

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Fun To Drive!

Written by: pmangiafico2 on 07/22/2002

Vehicle

2000 Mercury Mystique 4 Dr LS Sedan

Review

This is a very underrated car - with a 5-speed manual, the V6 engine really rips, and the handling is in the BMW/Audi league. If you don't need the status and gadgets that go with a BMW 3-series, this car brings you the performance and handling for half the cost. And it even came standard with leather, power drivers seat, etc., which are *options* in the low-end BMW. Nearly everyone who has ridden in it has asked me "what kind of car is this?". I guess nobody seems to expect a boring Mercury sedan to blast off and zip around corners better than the more expensive, yet smaller, new Jetta, and in the same league as cars more than twice its twice. Rock on!

Favorite Features

5-speed, awesome engine, comfy interior, moonroof, some exterior styling (nice wheels and front end)

Suggested Improvements

Bring this car back (maybe in convertible form too?) and *market it appropriately*. It ain't a Honda Accord wannabe, its a BMW 3-series wannabe.

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