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4.88 out of 5 stars

Awesome !

Sue, 08/06/2005
2006 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great little SUV. Terrific pick-up and handling. I traded in a Mercedes for this and have no regrets. Elegant styling and trim. Gorgeous, luxe, comfy leather interior. Rich exterior colors - - had trouble deciding on which one.

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4 out of 5 stars

A Mercury Story

A_MAN_in _VA., 02/17/2010
2006 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I recently purchased this vehicle, used from the local dealership, and found it to be a cute little vehicle. I liked the stylings, but after having a Ford Ranger XLT that had the Overdrive Off button flashing, and knowing the troubles that it could bring first hand, I was displeased. I was so hoping to get a vehicle made by Ford that did not have this button. It really serves no purpose in holding back downhill. I prefer to leave it in the normal position. I have heard some loud noises from the transmission. This makes me wonder why its clunking so hard. I do know it is fun to drive, but I still worry it could let me down someday in the future.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Buy it!

DOOBDOO, 01/03/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

We have a 2005 Equinox & just got the 2006 Mariner. Go for the Merc. The Noxi has electronic steering (no fluid) that makes it handle like the Queen Mary in a turn - no feel whatsoever. The Mariner is a luxury car that is fun to drive. I am coming out of an Aviator and 19 mpg Mariner city driving is doubling what I got, so the fuel economy suits me fine. No built in "Ford rattle" - you can see foam inserts in the door jambs in addition to gaskets to eliminate noise. Just finished after Christmas shopping and put two 6' X 2'boxes in the back with lots of room to spare for the shopping bags. Comfortable, too.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Great Price Near Luxury - Power ?s

vanz73, 09/06/2005
2006 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

A good choice for someone who wants a nice vehicle at a very reasonable price-a good small SUV for the city driver. I would not recommend if you are a driver who likes a little power in reserve for maneuvering - this vehicle picks bad times to disappoint on the power curve (i.e. changing lanes or making left turns between traffic). I figure I’ll learn the how to get the most from the CVT transmission, but performance is lacking for a people who know how to drive. Still a good family vehicle, sturdy, and overall nice to drive (exception noted). We’ll keep it because overall for the price we got a lot of vehicle compared to Toyota Highlander, RAV4, Nissan Murano, etc.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2006 Mercury Mariner

Peggy, 07/24/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was the best deal on a vehicle all the way around. I commute 3-4 hours per day and didn't feel safe on the freeways in my 4-cylinder. This car was top on the safety list for it's class and I can see why. It's sturdy, not too big, has a luxury interior, and good options. Handles well in traffic. I looked at the Ford Escape which uses the same body, but the interior was very cheap, using plastic instead of chrome for the buttons and console areas. The fact that I got it loaded for 0% interest and $1,000 rebate made my purchase even sweeter.

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