Is the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer a good car?
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How do people like the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2006 Mountaineer 4.5 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2006 Mountaineer.
Review
I really, really, wanted a pickup truck but was convinced by a mentor to buy a good SUV and a trailer given the other things I needed to do with my vehicle. I found my mountaineer for a steal of a price and haven't regretted it one iota. It's been a champ through and through. The gas mileage is what one would expect, but it more than makes up for it in the lack of repairs. The one thing I was warned is that it will chew up tires, but I bought a good quality set some years ago and have them rotated with each oil change. They've lasted just fine. The interior is roomy and altogether very manipulable- seats fold up for hauling kiddos and fold down very well for hauling cargo or sleeping in the back on a long road trip. It tows my small to medium loads very well and offroads without hesitation. The tech is outdated but reliable and user friendly. Aside from the usual routine maintenance have not had one breakdown yet in 10 years. I think my favorite is its incredibly tight turn radius. I can maneuver this thing as tightly as any car I've driven, perhaps moreso. It puts our minivan to shame on this front. All around a great vehicle.
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What options are available on the 2006 Mercury Mountaineer?
Available Mercury Mountaineer 2006 Submodel Types: SUV
Available Trims: Base, Premier, Convenience, Luxury
Exterior Colors: Ebony Clearcoat, Oxford White Clearcoat, Black Clearcoat, Silver Birch Clearcoat Metallic , Deep Wedgewood Blue Clearcoat Metallic, White Suede Clearcoat, Estate Green Clearcoat Metallic/Spruce Green Metallic Cladding, Light French Silk Clearcoat Metallic/Mineral Grey Metallic Cladding, Oxford White/Mineral Grey Metallic Cladding, Vivid Red Clearcoat Metallic, White Chocolate Clearcoat Tri-Coat, Alloy Clearcoat Metallic, Black Clearcoat/Light French Silk Metallic Cladding, Black Clearcoat/Light Gunmetal Grey Metallic Cladding, Black Clearcoat/Mineral Grey Metallic Cladding, Brilliant Silver Clearcoat Metallic, Charcoal Beige Clearcoat Metallic, Charcoal Green Clearcoat Metallic, Dark Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic/Light French Silk Metallic Cladding, Light French Silk Clearcoat Metallic , Mineral Grey Clearcoat Metallic, Oxford White Clearcoat/Medium Grey Metallic Cladding, Satellite Silver Clearcoat Metallic, Silver Birch Clearcoat Metallic, Silver Birch Metallic Monochromatic Paint Treatment, Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic/Light Mineral Grey Metallic Cladding, Vapor Silver Clearcoat Metallic
Interior Colors: Charcoal Black leather, Medium Dark Parchment, Charcoal Black premium leather, Midnight Grey, Camel premium leather, Charcoal Black leather/suede, Charcoal Black leather/sueded microfiber, Dark Graphite
Popular Features: AWD/4WD, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Power Driver Seat, Rear Bench Seats, Towing Hitch, Third-row seating, Tire Pressure Warning, Stability Control, Auto Climate Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Trip Computer, Alarm, 5000lb Towing Capacity, Aux Audio Inputs, 6000lb Towing Capacity, Heated seats, Leather Seats, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, Parking sensors, USB Inputs, Post-collision safety system, Bluetooth, Sunroof/Moonroof
Engine/Mechanics: 6, 8 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Drivetrains: all wheel drive, rear wheel drive, four wheel drive
