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5 out of 5 stars

I Love my Mariner

Tom, 03/15/2008
2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I traded a Chevy S-10 pickup. I love the features of the Moon and Tune package. The V6 has plenty of power and for two weeks the average gas mileage is 22mpg with mixed driving. The price/value is among the best values on the market. This is my first SUV and my wife likes driving it.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Don't Plan On Hanging Up Your Clothes !!

Country, 04/25/2008
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Mercury has not designed the mariner for folks who like to travel. Too much daytime glare on the instrument panels and poor lighting contrast will leave you squinting to see the temperatures and your fuel economy indicators. Mercury's engineers left out all the interior entry & exit assist handles that made our mountaineer a delight to use. They claim it's the side curtain airbags, but sit in a side air bag equipped, top of the line Lincoln and you'll see plenty of handles to hang a clothes travel rod on. One stinking little pull out hook that will only hold 5 shirt hangers doesn't cut it !

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Lovin it!

ramona, 06/24/2009
2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have owned my vehicle a week now and am really enjoying it. After researching several cars thoroughly for price, amenities, style, crash tests, reliability, and fuel economy, I settled on the Mariner. I am surprised at how many men actually like it because it is a pretty metallic green color. It is really quite sharp, with its black trim and slate interior. We love our sunroof and find it functional in Florida to let the heat out. The upolstery is the best--wipes clean easily and is very comfortable----the seats are cushy and the ride smooth and solid. I never wanted to touch a vehicle with dark interior, but this is remarkably cool and comfortable. We find our Mariner very roomy.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love this small SUV

NewMercuryowner, 12/12/2008
2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

I traded in my huge Yukon for this Mariner. The gas prices were killing us, so we did our research. I love how much easier this is to drive! My case is different though, after paying one note on it, got rear ended and was nearly totaled.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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MercuryMan, 09/09/2008
2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Wow! I bought this little SUV for my wife's daily driver, and I love the thing. She can't keep me out of this thing. It gets 29mpg highway and 22+ in city driving. I never travel with a hang up bag so I didn't even notice the lack of hangers in the rear. The seats are firm and comfortable. My wife opted for the Redfire exterior and stone cloth interior. I about gagged when she said tht was her preference. We owned a Mitsubushi Montero that I also liked and prior to that we owned a Toyota 4 Runner, both were excellent vehicles but the love was not there. By the way my spouse loves her Mariner as well. She just has a hard time getting behind the wheel of this great little SUV.

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