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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love the Mariner

twake26, 01/28/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have had the Mariner for approximately a month now and I love it. I really like the sound system and how high you sit up. I traded in my 03 Mazda Protege 5. The gas mileage is worse, but I knew going from a wagon to this, it wasn't going to get better, so the MPG doesn't bother me. I like how everything is in reach for me and I like how you have to outlets for cell phones, cigarette lighters, etc. The storage compartments could have been a little bigger. I liked the cloth on the seats. The two-tone is very eye-catching.I also love the chrome on the Mariner. Adds a bit of class.

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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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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Vehicle!

C. Caban, 02/16/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have had my Mariner for about 2 weeks now. I traded a Malibu for it. I love how high I sit and how well I can reach the dash and all my accessories easily. I love how well it handles. I drive highways and when I put it on cruise control my gas mileage gets better. I am running considerably lower than what the sticker says, but it will take it a while to break it in. I love the modern design inside and outside. The chrome accents make me want to sing the country song. LOL. Fun SUV and overall really great!

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3.13 out of 5 stars

A Non so likeable SUV

MechanicalAnimal, 11/05/2008
2006 Mercury Mariner Convenience 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I leased our 2006 Mariner for my wife in 2006 in an effort to find a more economical replacement for her 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. I thought she would be able to live with a smaller sized four-cylinder SUV. I was sorely mistaken. She almost immediately complained about the lack of power. After spending time behind the wheel myself, I must admit the engine is not powerful enough for that size/weight vehicle. Furthermore the brakes are substandard in wet conditions and the gas tank is too small which results in having to hit the gas station more often than one would like. Overall not a fun vehicle to drive. My first (and probably last) Ford Motor Company product.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Car

L Fitt, 02/25/2006
2006 Mercury Mariner Convenience 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Have owned the vehicle for almost 6 months with not a single instance of a problem. It is a uiet and the ride is great for a smaller SUV. Owned a Mercury Grand Marquis before and we enjoy this car a much as the other one. Wish the fuel mileage was better on our 4-cylinder engine, but it is pretty quiet and responsive.

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