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4.6 out of 5 stars
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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

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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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4.25 out of 5 stars

A good ride

MIke, 02/19/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Premier Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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A solid small SUV. Nice looking styling in and out. The only drawbacks (So far) are the high door sills and the very poor fuel economy, 15 city, 20 on the interstate, but a good 25 at 60 mph.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Mariner's a Great Catch!

Carole, 09/23/2007
2005 Mercury Mariner Convenience AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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My Mariner is a great SUV. It is sporty in its driving feel and very nice looking. The steering is crisp and precise, and the turning is tight. I would recommend this car to anyone who loves SUVs and enjoys a well built and designed car.

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