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Used 2005 Mercury Mariner Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

This was a good choice

John W. Mapes, 01/06/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Premier AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Real fun to drive although I feel its terrible on gas and the tank could be alot bigger than it is. Interior is very well planned but side seat controls are hard to access with doors closed. One problem I am experiencing is braking noise coming from both front and rear calipers, somewhat like it sounds when the brakes are worn and need replacing. Need to contact dealer on this. They are definatly dealing, with 1400 off sticker and 2750 in rebates I came in under 24000. All told, a great value I thought.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great Little SUV (and a Bargain)

alday3, 06/15/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I tested the Mariner and the Escape and found the Mariner to be a much better vehicle for about the same price. The Mariner is quieter and much more appealing, inside and out. It's very comfortable for a big person to enter and exit.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Upscale Ford Escape...Very Upscale!!!

Jay, 01/18/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Ive driven a Ford Escape and traded it in for this beauty. Excellent interior and exterior design althought I know its all Ford Escape within. I loved my Escape and didnt think it could get any better. Boy was I wrong!!!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

love it

mark, 06/23/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Convenience Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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Wife and I love most everything about this vehicle. Our 2000 Ford Explorer would only avg about 12-13 mpg in town and we never got over 19 on the hi-way We opted for the 4cyl FWD auto version. With lots of short trips we avg 18-20 mpg and Hwy mpg has hit 29mpg. Performance with the 4 cyl has been better than expected. The only complaint that we have is that of road noise. It is a great small SUV

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Linda's Review

Linda Cadle, 01/29/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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It has been a great vehicle in the snow we've had in Michigan this year. My husband and I fight over this car. The handling is smooth and easy and effortless as we make our way through the moounds. It has a quick to respond excelleration. We love the interior. One thing we would like is more standard securtity features such as locks that automatically lock as you take off. We didn't get that in our package, but it should be standart on such a great vehicle. Also, automatice headlight feature.

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