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My favorite car ever!
brooke, 12/22/2008
2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I cannot say enough about this car. I have had it for about 13 months and absolutely love it. I get compliments all the time about its looks. It has power, it goes great in the snow, and it looks great. I have the silver exterior with the black leather interior, sun/moonroof, 6 cd changer, power everything. Love this vehicle!
Love the car, but I'm averaging 19 MPG
mko, 12/29/2008
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I drive the car on the weekends in the city, and on the highway. Took a very long road trip from Chicago to Santa Fe in August. Love the car, but I don't know how these other people are getting mid to high 20's for gas mileage. I'm consistently getting 18- 20.
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Good Car
owensry, 01/27/2009
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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The Mariner runs well except the transmission pump went out and leaked all over my driveway, and it was slipping bad, the transmission was very rough when I drove it off the lot. Anyway, not very good. Overall it is a nice car.
Great SUV
Love my Mariner!, 09/24/2009
2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I've owned my Mariner for about 5 weeks now and couldn't be happier. It may be a smaller SUV on the outside, but it doesn't feel small while driving it and the interior is rather large and accomodating. The gas mileage, in my opinion is excellent for an SUV of any size. I came from a 2007 Grand Cherokee Limited with a V8 engine and assumed I would have some trouble getting used to the size and power of the Mariner, but that wasn't the case at all. The back seat is actually bigger than the Jeep's and overall, it feels like it is the same size. I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend the Mariner.
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.
Much Improved
Phil from Cleveland, 04/06/2007
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
08 Mariner Premier
Tyler, 03/26/2007
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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
Traded up to an American SUV!
Maureen, 04/27/2007
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Extremely Pleased So Far!
Joe, 08/01/2007
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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First SUV and thought I would give Ford/Mercury a shot. Extremely pleased after 6 weeks with this vehicle. Not sure of the reliability, so I bought the extended warranty. Hopefully it's what it appears to be and I'll have made a good choice.
Many Improvements - '08 Best One Yet!
Mark Robison, 09/08/2007
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Had an '06 Escape, but the '08 made such great improvements. The Mariner offers more deluxe features over the Escape. Cup holders are a major improvement, as is the ice blue dash lights and the dash-top center display. Exterior appearance looks tough, yet elegant, and the ride is finally smooth and comfortable. Passengers compliment the feel of the rear seats and from the front, it feels roomier and slightly "bigger."
New Mariner
terih2os, 09/18/2007
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I am impressed with the manueverability. Only downside I see currently is the noise from the auto fan cutting on. Perhaps I need to learn to control this better. Having difficulty discovering this easily if it is present.
A Great Little SUV for the Money
Tim, 08/07/2007
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Before leasing my new Mariner I compared it with other vehicles such as the new Hyundai Santa Fe and the new Mitsubishi Outlander. The Santa Fe was marvelous, with two faults: 1) Lack of available Nav. and 2) Poor leasing rate percentages (7.9% for a person with stellar credit? Are you kidding me?) The Outlander had all of the bells and whistles, but I just wasn't thrilled with the way its rear-end looked... too much like a hatch-back car from the rear. The re-designed Mariner is very "classy" looking (especially in Gloss Black) and Mercury was offering something like 1.9% leasing. Interest savings alone compared to the actually cheaper Santa Fe was over $120/month just in saved interest.
Great Buy!
Steve, 09/04/2007
2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
First off, Mercury has hit the jackpot! I drove the '07 Toyota Rav 4 and for a 6' tall guy, very uncomfortable! (Plus, not very manly!) The Mariner is just a great SUV that gets pretty good gas mileage. I've averaged 27 hwy and 24 city. The construction is great too! All car manufacturers are going with a lot of plastic and we all know it. But the interior is very nicely put together. Try the Rav 4 first and then drive the Mariner... you'll see the difference!
Great Midsize SUV
David G. Maroon, 08/18/2007
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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The Mariner Premier V6 AWD midsize SUV is loaded with features including 6 way power seat, 17" aluminum wheels, 4 disc brakes, rear park assist, leather heated seats and dual climate control. Drivers seat (Lumbar) is very comfortable, excellent ride, quiet, superb radio/7-speaker system. We also own a 2007 Lexus RX 350 and enjoy the Mariner's features as much.
Happy
Happy, 09/19/2007
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my Mariner! I think it drives very smooth and takes turns like a champ! I love everything about my car! I feel safe and that was a number one concern I had when shopping for a car! So if you are thinking about getting one do it!
Highly Impressed
Bob, 10/12/2007
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Have a little over 700 miles and getting almost 22 MPG with A/C on. V-6 extremely quiet, has plenty of power. Interior is so quiet. Night and day diffeernce over 2005 Hyundai Santa FE, which was a piece of junk.
It's the one for me
RayRay, 10/18/2007
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Just bought this SUV and for the price I got my moneys worth. 4WD and all. Just wish it had a DVD player and drop down screen in the back I like to watch DVDs while I wait for my coffee at Dunkin D.
Best Value for a Small SUV
Gregg, 11/17/2007
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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When I decided to buy my first SUV, I decided to go small. I researched all of the SUVs in the class and decided on going with either the Mariner or Escape. I ultimately decided on the Mariner Premier 4WD. The re-designed Mariner is the best looking inside and out of all of the SUVs in the class. It is both bold, but yet has a sophisicated look. In my opinion it beats the Escape in looks. The interior is simple, functional and classy despite the heavy use of plastics on the doors. Against all of the other SUVs in the class, it's the best value in terms of standard features and available options. Lastly, the fit and finish is superb.
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.
2008 Mariner Premier FWD
marshismellow, 03/24/2008
2008 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Let me start off by saying that I have never owned an SUV. Let me also say that my two previous automobiles were a Mercedes C240 and a BMW 325i. I have been incredibly pleased with my Mariner since purchasing it. I love the styling, I have all of the same options that I had in my luxury sedans (heated seats, moon roof, CD players, power everything). I actually have a few more options on my Mariner Premier that I didn't have on the luxury sedans (heated mirrors). The Mariner is fun to drive and extrememly roomy inside. It feels big but is actually shorter in lenght and width than my Mercedes was. I researched the hybrids, but for the lease rate I received I couldn't pass this up. I wouldn't have ever thought I'd own a Mercury, but it's elegant, stylish, and a better value.
Awesome Vehicle!
Chris, 05/23/2008
2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love the new Mariner. Rides great. I4 is kind of loud, but it's okay. Huge moonroof! Ride quality is great. Great looking, awesome stereo. Excellent price for what you get.
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.
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.
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 !
MercuryMan
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.
Model A Ford
Georgr, 03/16/2009
2008 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 10 people found this review helpful
The model A ford was a more comfortable riding car than my Mercury Marinar. Its rough riding and and very noisy. The seat are like setting on lava rock. poor gas mileage 10 to 17 miles per gal.It is a very difacult car for Disabled people to get in and out off. Now power going up a Steap hill. I would trade it in a minute if i could afford to. The model A had the Mercury Mariner bet by 100 to 1