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5 out of 5 stars

Well Pleased

lawlabor, 04/23/2007
2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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I have had the car for two weeks now and couldn't be happier. The efficiency is precisely what was projected, the creature comforts have exceeded my expectations, and even my 9-year old son thinks the car is cool.

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5 out of 5 stars

My 3rd and Favorite Hybrid

Greg L, 05/02/2007
2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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Easy to love this car. Great style. Fuel economy and build quality surpassed my expectations. I get the economy of a Civicand the roominess of a mid-sized SUV. Fully loaded with NAV, and leather under $30K. I average 30 MPG combined.

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5 out of 5 stars

Exceeding Expectations

Matrix D., 05/13/2007
2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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Going from a Cadillac DTS to the Mariner Hybrid, I thought I might be giving up some creature comforts and settling for less, but I'm not. The car handles well, it's fun to drive, I love the visibility of being higher, and I'm totally hooked on seeing how gas efficient I can drive. My husband and I are competing to see who can drive the longest 'for free' in other words, driving just via the battery and with no gas. My regular driving habits are giving me about 30-31 MPG, a significant improvement from the Cadillac's 16-18 MPG average. It's been a long time since I've felt this great about a new car!

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5 out of 5 stars

Henry Ford Would Be Proud

John Dixson, 02/12/2008
2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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With 1500 miles on this car, I can report that it performs exactly as the sales literature proclaims, and isn't that a rarity. I routinely average 34.8 mpg around town and 31.4 on I-95 here in South Florida. Handling is stable and predictable, cruise control is tight in terms of holding speed, and the nav/audio/energy flow displays work well. Nav system is certainly superior to the nav in our 2006 E-Class Diesel. Only 1500 miles, but zero discrepancies on this vehicle. Delivery quality control was excellent: for example, upon driving the vehicle home, I checked all tire pressures, and each one of the four was exactly 35.5 psi.

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5 out of 5 stars

What was Ford thinking?

Jay McCosh, 06/30/2007
2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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I have only had the car a few days and am blown away. This is by far the most cool car I have ever driven. I don't understand Ford's thinking as it seems this vehicle is not only hard to get but almost an ugly step child to them considering the lack of features and colors compared to the V6. They should pat themsleves on the back for this one and this should be the flagship vehicle for Mercury considering its fun to drive watching and feeling it go into EV modeand with its efficiency and amazing fit and finish. The NAV system is awesome as well as the stereo and free Sirius for 3 years! We liked this vehicle so much both me and my wife got one.

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