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Proof in the Pudding
Jim Wells, 09/15/2006
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I finally got to take a 3000-mile drive through Wa, Idaho, Montana and Oregon with my 2005 Premier AWD. This is a great long-trip car in the Ford tradition. Comfort and 27-mpg over every type of rural and urban terrain with the CVT tranny. The Duratec V-6 performed more than adequately throughout the trip. It's a little slow at the get-go, but is fine at higher speeds, so don't be put off by hot rod auto magazine editors. A very civilized car with great content, quality and comfort for the money. Nothing so wrong with "modern maturity" as one reviewer wrote.
Solid car
StBonas1984, 10/15/2008
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love this car and I had the usual problems that most have mentioned. I replaced the front strut mounts (ext warranty) after about 35000 miles. The auto down window regulator broke and that was also covered by my extended warranty. I had the bubbles in the dash compartnemtn lid and the dealer popped a new one in it. The interior is wearing on the door handle and the shifterknow is peeling. Mileage is great and I am getting those mid twenties also. Ride is great and I love the large door. The only problem with this car is that Ford and Mercury never marketed this car correctly. My kids have trashed the bumpers and body panels with scratches and dings but what can you expect with teenagers.
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New Montego
Dave, 07/26/2005
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
So far I have been very pleased with this car. I have read many reviews about the "under-sized" engine being the Achilles heel of the vehicle. This is not an accurate statement. I have had no problems accelerating into highway traffic and certainly no problems accelerating IN highway traffic. Unless you are Mario Andretti or you are going for a new quarter mile record, the engine power is appropriate. This is the most comfortable car I have ever ridden in. The high seating helps prevent your forward view from being totally obstructed by SUVs and small trucks. The car is also very well equipped even at the entry level.
Mercuey Montego Engineering improvments
William Parris, 08/11/2005
2005 Mercury Montego Premier AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
One of the best handling automobiles I have ever driven. The way this transmission and revolutions of the engine work together is really great. This gives you the horse power you need and keeps the engine RPM turning where your most HP is generated. You never feel or hear any shifing inside the car.
thing to change
chief, 04/20/2006
2005 Mercury Montego Luxury AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
car is fine, dealership outstanding,lot of room, not enough horsepower for cvt transmisson, light very good, out side antenna no good. car frame weak. noisy ride, center transmisson should be put back on steering column