2001 Mercury Sable Review
Fuel Economy
19 - 20 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Representing luxury on the cheap, Sable is a decent car suffering from an identity crisis.
Pros
Excellent value for the money, high level of safety, available as a sedan or a wagon.
Cons
Rental car stigma, front seats lack comfort, no rear disc brakes on the sedan.
What's New for 2001
A new child safety-seat restraint system is in place as well as a larger 18-gallon fuel tank. There's also a clearcoat metallic paint swap, trading Tropic Green for Spruce Green. Otherwise, no changes for the recently freshened Sable.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
What A Pile
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Mercury Sable LS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
First I cannot admit that I could bring myself to purchase this car because it is not my car but my parents'. I have used it over the years as a loaner when needed. I have driven many American cars and currently own a 2004 Honda Accord and a 2010 Toyota Camry. This car is such a pile that it is hard to be intellectual about it. I won't go into the endless maintenance problems and monies spent but just say that it is so joyless and clunky to drive. It is a V6 yet drives as though it would rather be sitting in a pasture rusting. It lumbers along and the shifting is clunky. The best shape this car could be in is a cube at the junkyard.
Favorite Features
That it is easily crushible.
Suggested Improvements
Mercury engineers should try driving a Honda or Toyota and find out why they are going bankrupt. Where's the finesse, style and refinement?
Best car I've ever owned
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This car was given to me with 60xxx miles on it by my folks who bought it new. I LOVE THIS CAR!!! The only problem we ever had was with the coil springs. It has been incredibly reliable. I just recently gave it to my friend's daughter. It has over 300XXX miles on it now and still runs like new. This has been the perfect car. I would definitely recommend this car to anyone!
Favorite Features
RELIABILITY!! Incredibly reliable, very smooth and comfortable (even with my severe back problems), incredible car all around.
Suggested Improvements
Fix problem with the coil springs. (3 of 4 broke) easy fix with quick-struts.
Love it, love it
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Mercury Sable LS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Absolutely love my Sable. The ride and handling is absolutely the perfect mix. Great performance in mountain driving here in New Mexico, and will just glide across the desert 85 miles per hour all day quietly and smoothly getting 33 mpg highway and an amazing 29 in town. I have a bad back, and these are the best seats ever. When my back hurts, I just go for a drive in the Sable, and I'm fixed. Have had a couple of minor mechanical issues. Had to replace the serpentine belt tensioner and EGR valve, but big deal. Car makes me feel like I am driving a luxury car, and beautiful to boot.
Favorite Features
Fabulous seats, good head room, adjustable pedals, easy to get in and out of.
Suggested Improvements
Better stereo and better brakes
Money Wasted
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I bought this car used with only 80,000 miles on it. 3 days after purchase the trans went out, thank god for 30 day warranties, but then the blower for the heater went out, the wiring for the AC burnt up so now no heat or air, coils burnt out, the driver's side window keeps getting stuck, will go down but not back up,even put a new window motor in it 3 times, still have this problem. I paid $5,000 for the car and have put $4,000 in it and still have nothing but junk!
Favorite Features
None, interior is small and feel like I am driving a sardine can.
Suggested Improvements
Quit making junk like this and make a more quality car.
Great Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I have owned this car for 7 years. The only thing I've done is change tires and a battery. Car drives like a sports car and rides like a Lincoln. Great handling in mountain curves.
Favorite Features
The way the car handles, overall comfort on long trips.
Suggested Improvements
Seat belt alarm drives you crazy until you buckle. I wish it would beep but not forever.
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