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4.88 out of 5 stars

Considering a second one

padriver, 02/14/2008
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Got my Mariner in November 2007 to replace my old Explorer. Was a little nervous about getting a smaller SUV as I am 6'00 and 200+ but wanted better gas mileage. Great move. The Mariner thus far has been fantastic. (3000 + miles in)Comfortable, fun to drive and I'm getting 20 mpg which I consider great as I tend to fly on the interstate. My wife recently drove this for a few days due to bad weather and now we are seriously considering getting another one for her. She never had an SUV and didn't think she would like one but I had to wrestle the keys off her to get my vehicle back! Mercury did this one right! Also there are less Mariners out there than Escapes so it still looks more unique.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

4 cyl Mariner runs great

Joe, 07/22/2008
2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
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Took delivery in March. In mostly suburban driving we are getting 22.5 mpg. Highway 27 mpg. This in northern New Jersey with AWD. 7500 miles so far and no issues. You have to push the car to get it to perform at times. But I expect that with only 153 hp. Cruises at 85-90 no problem at all. We have the convenience package which is the not loaded version. But includes 6 cd, sunroof etc. nicley packaged.

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5 out of 5 stars

Much Improved

Phil from Cleveland, 04/06/2007
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I leased a 2005 Mercury Mariner and enjoyed the SUV, however it had some shortfalls. Well, after taking delivery of a 2008 Mariner recently, they fixed everything! It is quiet, responsive and the fit and finish is what you expect in a car. This vehicle is as good as any manufacturer's product, no matter where it is made. Mercury has a winner in this SUV. If they make all their cars like this good things are in the future for the company.

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5 out of 5 stars

08 Mariner Premier

Tyler, 03/26/2007
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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My new 08 Mercury Mariner is an awesome SUV it has a smooth ride it handles great has plenty of cargo space and to be just a 3.0L V6 it has plenty of get up and go and it runs very quiet and the transmission shifts very smooth and the Exterior looks great i love the design and style and the fit and finish is very good inside and out and to be as small as it is it has plenty of space for you to get comfortable and i love the way all the radio and climate controls are made and i like the display screen at the top of the dash above the a/c vents the interior design looks great i love everything about this SUV i couldn't be happier i really think you should check the Mariner out cause its awesome

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5 out of 5 stars

Traded up to an American SUV!

Maureen, 04/27/2007
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I love the luxurious ride in my 2008 Mariner. The ride is smooth! Lots of nice features for the price, leather seats, dual temperature controls.

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