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Ron, 07/24/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Premier Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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It is difficult to believe sometimes that this is the same essential vehicle as the Ford Escape. Mercury has done a VERY impressive job of tailoring the Escape platform to the tastes of those who want some style to go along with their versatility. The interior is the best of any vehicle I have ever owned. The exterior is sharp, lots of understated elegance. The ride is smooth and quiet, and the handling is reassuring. It is fun to drive. The only issues I have had with the car is that the heaters on the front seats frequently come on without being turned on, and that the offical EPA mileage estimates have so far proved unattainable. But I still love it. I truly love it.
Fun small SUV!
Steven Baily, 08/12/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This vehicle replaces a four door sedan we used to have, with kids on the way it was time for a small SUV. We looked at many others and felt the Mercury fit the bill with it's smooth styling and wealth of features. We liked the rainge of options including the AWD with the powerful V6. The acceleration is wonderfully smooth and totally unexpected from this SUV, everytime I drive this vehicle I am totally blown away! I only bought the car on Saturday and we've already put 1,000 miles on it!
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Love it
CHUCK, 09/29/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Convenience Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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Since we purchased this vehicle for my wife the more she drives it the more she truly loves it. She says it is fun to drive and handles very well. She stated it drives as good as here 2000 jeep grand cherokee. For the dollars spent we feel it is/was an excellent value plus the cost for a new grand cherokee was approx.$8000 More, no complaints here at all, very, very satisfied so far.
I like my Mariner
Andrea, 12/30/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Convenience Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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This car handles very well, has excellent acceleration, and is basically fun to drive. The base model includes all the essential features (auto.,A/C,CD,cruise,p/w,p/l,etc.), and the gas mileage is very good. Personally, I don't like giant gas- guzzling SUVs, so the economical and compact Mariner was a good choice for me. It gives you the utility, seat height, and road view of an SUV without being cumbersome and wasteful. Also, a lot of people have complimented the looks of the vehicle.
Rate this vehicle
Lisa, 01/04/2006
2005 Mercury Mariner Premier AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I love the style of the vehicle however the fuel economy is not what I expected. Currently the Mariner is only averaging 15.5 miles per gallon and on the sticker it stated 19-24 mile per gallon. I currently have 7,000 miles on the vehicle. Other than the mileage I am pleased.
If you have sophisticated taste...
MARTIN SANCHEZ, 03/01/2006
2005 Mercury Mariner Convenience Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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Ilove my Mariner... I saw it once coming out of a parking and I decided then from the outside look that was the SUV I wanted, just the right size not too small or too big. when I drove it, excedeed my expectations. This vehicle has the whole package; comfort, elegance and reliable. I was one of the first lucky ones driving around in my Mariner when they came out and boy Did I turned heads. Overall I am very pleased with it.
Mercury Mariner
William Raban, 06/01/2006
2005 Mercury Mariner Convenience AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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Excellent experience with vehicle. Very reliable, and dealer is very responsive. Would definitely buy again.
Great Vehicle!
RancidDelirium, 06/15/2006
2005 Mercury Mariner Convenience Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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I have a 5 year old who loves it, and the ride is smooth. It's definetly a great pick for a first time SUV owner.
Love My Mariner
caroline, 07/08/2006
2005 Mercury Mariner Convenience AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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Well, I have had my Mariner for a year now and simply, I love it! It is a great car that I feel safe in. It looks sharp and holds a lot for a smaller SUV. The only downside so far is that the gas milage is a little less than I expected and disappointing with the current cost of gas, but still I would never trade it!
...crazy 'bout my Mercury
Chugalug, 10/06/2004
2005 Mercury Mariner Premier Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I just purchased our Mariner for my wife on 10/04/2004. We chose the Mariner because of the refinement and class that it has. This is more upscale than the Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute. There are also far fewer Mariners out there for now. The quality exceeds our expectations. Handleing and performance are exceptional as well. The fit and finish are excellent too. I am a tall big guy and I fit in the Mariner with ease and am very comfortable. There is also plenty of back seat leg and head room. Great lighting from headlights and fog/driving lights. The ride is smooth and responsive.
You've got to drive this car!!!!!
Tyrs, 10/17/2004
2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I needed to replace my vehicle and stopped by my LM dealership. I own a Ford Escape and WOW does this put that vehicle to shame. The comfort, the ride, the handling. Awesome. I recommend everyone at least test drive this vehicle. I was torn between the Mariner and the Mountaineer and I know I made the right choice.
I LOVE THIS TRUCK
metheman, 10/29/2004
2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought this truck after going to look at the Mountaineer due to all the commercials there have been lately. Very happy so far with the purchase. Outside of a smallish gas tank and hungry V6. Beutiful looking truck, well put together. this thing gets a lot of attention because there are not many out there. GO BUY ONE if you are thinking of an mid size SUV I drove them all and this is the beat of everything all in one
Just What I Was Waiting For.....
skoutas, 10/31/2004
2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I never thought I'd part w/ my Volvo until I saw the Mariner! I hate big cars-I refused to get a minivan, and resented every day I drove my husband's (very nice, but large)Jeep G.Cherokee, while he sported about in my S40. But there was no room in the Volvo for my double stroller and 2 car seats!In fact, I felt cramped in the Jeep despite its size.I always wished for a PRETTY SUV the size of my Volvo by a strong auto maker.Mercury listened! Hubby's a Ford man-I told him I liked it, & he was sold! My Mariner is almost 2in shorter than the S40, with as much interior space as the Jeep! The cargo is plenty for my stroller and groceries I'm in love,& no more $8 Volvo replacement bulbs!
Nice looks, tight ride.
The Monsignor, 11/13/2004
2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This vehicle nicely fills a niche between the larger luxury SUVs and the more expensive, smaller luxury SUVs (I consider it entry-level luxury). The engine is wonderful and peppy (V6), and the two-tone leather trim is nicely done. The suspension is smoother than the Escape, and it drives more carish than truckish. Brakes are quite responsive. The interior with chrome trim and very dark faux wood is quite handsome, and helped seal the deal. I went with white (living in a hot climate and beige leather). Mercury has done a nice job, and I expect to see more of these on the road soon.
Drivin' In Style
D. L. H., 11/24/2004
2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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When my minivan was ready for retirement I knew I needed something that could work hard but look good. I had been reading about the Mariner since forever and was eager to test drive it. Well one test drive was all it took! THE MARINER is IT!! It has the roominess of a van, the handling of a car, the solid feel of safety, and enough of a trunk that we can pack up the family and head to the beach for a week. Plus it's so pretty! We definitely made the right choice!
What a surprise!!!
FLASTV, 12/07/2004
2005 Mercury Mariner Premier Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I was looking for space, but not necessarily for an SUV. I had always liked the Ford Escape but was put off by the interior. I checked the Mazda6 wagon and really like it and the Chevy Equinox and hated it. It was kind of weird arriving to my local Lincoln Mercury dealership, it felt like they wouldn't have anything for me. Was a up for a surprise. The minute I test drove the Mariner I know I had to have one. Felt classy and American. You feel intelligent driving this little SUV, especially knowing the price. Feels good, looks good, sounds good. After 1 week the good feeling hasn't faded. I miss things like the stereo controls on the steering wheel, but I love my Mariner a lot
I made the right choice
dcsteg, 12/08/2004
2005 Mercury Mariner Premier AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I have been researching this vehicle for several months in the automoblle magazines. It is everything I expected it to be. Build quality is excellent. Black paint is perfect. Interior well thought out with good fit and quality. The ride is a lot more confortable than the Mark 8 I traded in, and gas milage is in the mid 18's. Dealership gave me a great deal and with the 1.9 financeing it was a go.
Affordable Luxury
Slider, 12/16/2004
2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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We test drove a bunch of vehicles including the Chevy Equinox, Isuzu Axiom, Honda CR-V, and the Mitsubishi Endeavor. Being in our late 20s, my wife and I didnt ever think that we would be looking, let alone buying a Mercury, but we did. We fell in love with everything from the two-tone leather to the waterfall grill. My wife is 410 so the larger SUVs were out of the question. The seat had more than enough adjustment to suite her needs. The Mariner is far from a cloned Escape. It is definitely in a league of its own.
commentary on my mariner
pcerres37, 12/31/2004
2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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so far the only thing that I am not pleased with is the mileage it seems to use a lot more gas than I anticipated so I am disappointed
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.
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!!!
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.
my little fun suv
sheila, 02/19/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Premier Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I have had this car since the 31st of december and have had a ball driving it handles very well and really enjoy the heated seats on cold mornings. Would like the suv more if it had a navigational system or onstar available on ford products.
I soooo love it!!
a. skoutas, 03/05/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I'm lovin this car! The interior is as roomy as my husband's Jeep GC, but so much smaller! I traded in a Volvo that I loved, but I am not missing it! This vehicle is my perfect "mommy-mobile," but I still feel very stylish in it. It holds the 2 carseats plus another person well in the back, and the front is very roomy. The pick-up is substantial, the AWD works great in the Cleveland winter, and it handles like a small car. It is comfortable to drive and the ride is quite smooth. I Absolutely love it!
Mercury Mariner
Brad Moats, 03/10/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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We just bought this car and we love it. It is the perfect size for us, plenty of room in the back, the V6 engine is powerful. I would recommend it to anyone.
The Perfect Car
SGman, 03/12/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Premier AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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My Mariner is the perfect car. It has more features for a great price than I ever expected. The interior looks like a European luxury car. Nobody in my family can believe how quick this car is. The exterior is great, with the brushed chrome detailing. No problems with the ice and snow, and it heats up in minutes. All in all, I am using a lot of gas because I can't stay out of it. The gas mileage isn't the greatest, but neither are most SUV's. Even my 6ft.3' brother doesn't complain about the room. My Mariner is the perfect car!
2005 Mariner
Erik, 03/12/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Premier AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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It has great visibility. The ride is fantastic, more like a car than a traditional SUV. I have a little trouble with seating comfort, I feel like there's no where to rest my arms. It really has good get up and much better mileage than my old SUV.
a neat little suv.
chas wright, 04/08/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Premier Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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performance comfort and handling all excellent for a suv. cannot fault anything except fuel economy and size of fuel tank. I drove houston to miami shortly after purchase and it felt like I had to stop at almost every gas station. w/o a/c on the trip average was less than 21.5 mpg. this is considerably less than advertised.Otherwise a driver friendly super little vehicle with excellent ride.
Mariners Many Assets
burgbits, 05/05/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Premier AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I purchased this vehicle for my wife. She felt much more comfortable test driving it than our 10 year old explorer. The vehicle handles great and the 4 wheel independent suspension makes the ride extemely stable. Our Mariner is fun to drive and extremely quiet. Also impressive is the Mach 6 sound system & 2 tone leather seating.
Great Value Decent Performance
Joe , 07/14/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Luxury Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Ok - so we needed an SUV at our vacation home - Ford came out with the employee pricing and we took a Luxury FWD with a roof rack off the lot - yes, 'Out the Door" for $19,500 - including tax, license, dealer junk fees, prep, salesman commissions etc etc. The standard V6 auto luxury pkg., no options except the roof rack. Adequate performance [I own a Porsche and the wife a Saab], great vision out the front, decent seats, CD player, buy one now with ee pricing & $2000 rebate.
not bad at all
jason, 07/18/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Premier Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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just purchased the mariner under the ford family plan. seemed like a good deal. we are pretty happy with the upscale look of this suv. handles well. roomy for a mini-suv. gas mileage is probably the only major weakness with this suv.
Go buy one
JAC, 07/29/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Premier AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Me and my wife just bought a Mariner and we love it. This is our first SUV. It has great visibility, and is roomy. Has good pick up with the V6, and rides nice. It looks good inside and out. If your looking to get a small/mid size SUV check out the Mariner.
I like it-i really like it
rosie, 08/01/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Premier AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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i have had my mariner for 8 months and have had no problems with it at all. I find it a little noisy on hard acceleration and somewhat lacking in power but overall a very good and comfortable suv. I bought this as a winter replacement for my corvette but i find i'm driving it a lot this summer too.
Great Value
DGM, 08/07/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Convenience Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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Bought this SUV for my teenage daughters. The 4 cyl is a good choice for young drivers. the optional side and canopy airbags are worth the extra money to protect them. A great value for the money and also looks great.
Luxury in Texas
Cord in Texas, 09/01/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Premier AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I just purchase the Premiere AWD V6 Mariner. Triple black with all "chrome" appearance. This vehicle is the Navigator of Compact SUV's. My coworker who drives the Porsche Cayenne, was shocked at the quality and cost of this SUV. Mileage was 16- 18 but I just busted 3k at the end of the month and the new tank is half way gone with 22 mpg average 50 city 50 hwy. Now, the rearview mirriors not being the body color are kind of not as aesthetically appeasing. There are some rooms for more improvement but hey 22k for fully loaded, no brainer! However in two more models I am sure all qualities of the Navigator will be reflected onto the Mariner. I am 25 years old a 1st time buyer.
Love this suv
I like my Mariner 05, 09/06/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Premier AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I like the style of the body and the interior. I have gotten about 26 mpg on freeway and about 14mpg city. I like the cd player and the close controls for everything. The acceleration for a six cylinder is impressive. There is some road noise at higher speeds and the computer for mileage is not real accurate but overall does pretty good with mpg.
My Mercury Mariner
Melody, 03/06/2006
2005 Mercury Mariner Convenience AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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In April of 2005, my family purchased a Premier Edition Mercury Mariner. We love it. It is a fun to drive vehicle and is an easy keeper. It is roomy and has a plush black leather interior with all the bells and whistles, including a sunroof, premium sound system and heated seats. It is a joy to own.
I love it
Sean Jester, 03/17/2006
2005 Mercury Mariner Convenience AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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7 months in, I haven't had a problem. Looks much nicer than the Escape or Tribute. Mercury has done an excellent job making the interior of their vehicles look very upscale. The engine has problems finding a gear and revs loudly a lot, but overall the ride is smooth and quiet at cruising speeds. Love the space, can easily fit 5 adults and luggage at the same time, however folding rear seats down can be a pain and over time could damage the leather. The suede seat insets are already getting dirty and I don't know how to clean them. CD/Stereo w/sub sounds great -- better than wife's Accord. Gas mileage is poor, but gas tank is small so it won't kill your wallet to fill up.
Great vehicle
Patrick, 08/28/2006
2005 Mercury Mariner Convenience Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Have had this vehicle 18 months without any warrenty service. With the 4 cyl. engine I routinely get 26-28 mpg highway. An attractive vehicle for which I get lots of compliments.
Perfect Blue
Perfect Blue, 08/15/2007
2005 Mercury Mariner Convenience Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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We looked a long time trying to decide between more pricey luxury brands and more basic offerings like the Escape. As soon as I saw the Mariner I knew it was the perfect compromise and bought it. I could not have made a better choice. Fully loaded it offers all the extras but with a very affordable price. It has been fun to drive and has not presented any maintenance problems. I only wish they offered the Navigation system offered with newer models.
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.
Worst Vehicle I've Ever Owned
NoToMariner, 05/13/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Premier AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I have owned my Mariner less than a month and I have already determined this is the worst vehicle I have ever owned. After only two weeks, permanent stains showed up on the side panels from some liquid that had been thrown up by the tires. The dealer claimed it was Armour All from the tires but agreed to repaint all of the panels because they shouldn't have stained so easily. That process took over a week. There is also a noise inside the door that sounds like a ball bearing rolling around--the source can't be found. A $32,000 vehicle should not have this many initial problems!
third suv
BRENDA SAVGE, 11/12/2004
2005 Mercury Mariner Premier AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
we went looking for another suv- had an explorer- traded in for expedition- which saved my life in a rollover on ice-- bought another expedition- and now we wher in of a second car/suv- in looking around at other models- we settled on the marnier on first site- bought the suv- without even test driving- and then drove it home 27 miles from the dealer-- and loved every minute of that drive- looking forward to taking the suv this weekend to las vegas- and given the expedition a rest...
Mariner
ElleElle, 02/10/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Premier AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
First SUV I've owned -- love it!! Minor annoyances include bad placement of heated seat control, gas guzzler, and poor rear view/back-up view.
Awesome SUV with some small issues
Sean, 09/04/2005
2005 Mercury Mariner Premier AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my Mariner. I bought it a week ago but I do regret buying it a little in the middle of this gas crisis... oh well. I have experienced some buzz/crackling with the speakers and the subwoofer is nothing close to the Infinity sub I have in my basement. However, the stereo sounds great when there is no distortion in the speakers. I wish Ford would update their plain and boring entertainment clusters. The rest of the car looks great. The suede insets on my seats are already a little marked up and I don't know how I should go about cleaning them -- if at all. The knobs on the roof rack were murder on my thumbs. Are those things meant to be turned? LOL Overall I am very happy with it.
05' less than 26k YES under 26k!
Amie Palmer, 12/29/2017
2005 Mercury Mariner Premier AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 8 people found this review helpful
2 owners could not beieve miles for a 2005. The (modern items even auto head lights are not in this Premier Edition. Paid cash direct for complete sale. However over charged by the end which by then your so exhausted after hours and hours going througn things because my applicatiom had $64 more than my paay stubbs and caused all the issuez. Over all okay minue th eeeek squeal when start truck
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