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Great Little SUV
sjmst, 08/21/2010
2009 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just bought a used 09 Mariner I4. I had a V8 07 Ford Explorer. I actually like the Mariner better. The Explorer was smooth and quiet, but still felt a little sluggish, even with the v8. The Mariner handles better and is more fun to drive. The 4 cyl is buzzy on acceleration and at times at stoplights. Cruising at highway speeds it is quiet and smooth and plenty powerful, even with four of us and luggage.
Bad transmission(s)
09mariner, 05/08/2009
2009 Mercury Mariner 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Overall, the worst car we've ever owned. With 26,000 miles, it's already on the second transmission, and this one is not right. It's been in the shop more than 60 days so far this year. My wife is scared to drive it, as it's sometimes in the wrong gear at the worst possible time (other transmission issues too). There are others online (and in person) with transmission issues also. As nice as the other features are, none of them make up for this aweful experience. My suggestion is to wait a year for Ford to figure out the transmission before taking the plunge on this car.
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It's a looker!!!
Shirley, 09/17/2009
2009 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
In May I purchased my first Mariner and I have to say I love driving it! I read the Editor's Review on this vehicle before buying and I'm happy that I was able to overlook the rather negative review. It's interesting to me that so many people continue to check out my vehicle especially when some of them are driving BMW and Lexus. Not bad for a vehicle with a "nine-year-old platform". The Mariner is very easy to handle and has all the features that I was looking for. My 12 yr old daughter and her friends love riding in it at night for the ambient lighting. My only negative would be the silver coating around the radio controls, gear shift and door handles. It may be hard to keep looking nice.
Love our new Mariner!
bslate, 12/06/2010
2009 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My wife and I just purchased an off lease 2009 Mariner Premier with V6 and everything except navigation. So far, we are thrilled with the car. It replaces a Honda Civic that was totaled. We have a baby coming in 4 months, and we were shopping Mariners anyway for more space. What you get for the price, in a manageable size, in such a nice looking vehicle really sealed the deal for us. Some of the "newer" designs were more expensive and did not offer as many features. We feel we got a very nice vehicle with lots of options in a nice package that we'll still have a very reasonable car payment and actually be able to put some cash away in the baby's college fund!
Accident Review
connieintexas, 12/04/2010
2009 Mercury Mariner Premier 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had my Mariner for a year and a half and had my first accident in my life. I am waiting to find out if it was totaled, but hope it is not. I was able to walk away from an accident that totaled the other vehicle. All of the airbags went off, and I feel very lucky. I love my car and have truly enjoyed driving it! Gas mileage is good, the dealer was/is great and I wouldn't think of buying anything else! If there is one thing that is truly important, it is the safety of myself and family.