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Used 1996 Mercury Mystique Consumer Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars
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2.63 out of 5 stars

Mystique or Mistake

JRC, 04/24/2002
1995 Mercury Mystique LS 4dr Sedan
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This vehicle has been trouble from the word go. While it is a nicely styled car the extremely poor mechanics of the car have been incredible. Just weeks after purchase it needed a battery. Then the floodgates opened 2 bad transmissions which were well over 1700 a piece.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great little car

Jah, 10/17/2002
1995 Mercury Mystique LS 4dr Sedan
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This is a fun little car, "zips" around the city, easy to park, change lanes, etc. Very dependable vehicle. My interior is leather with sliding moon roof, premium sound system -- I just love it!

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2.13 out of 5 stars

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!!

crissy, 12/14/2002
1995 Mercury Mystique GS 4dr Sedan
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I am still kicking myself for buying this car!! Nothing but TROUBLE. This car has made me promise to not buy another Ford or Mercury!! Problems include (not to mention the recalls), air compressor, O2 sensor, EGR, transmission, battery cables, alternators- the list goes on. In additions, the inside is cheap. The cup holders are placed in a location that allows them to no doubt be broke. Oh, and the truck leaks and replacement parts will cost a month's paycheck ( $150.00 battery cables!)

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Surprsingly good vehicle

sc, 05/24/2002
1995 Mercury Mystique GS 4dr Sedan
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Very good fuel economy. Drives smooth.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

good mileage, but.....

buckydano, 07/28/2003
1995 Mercury Mystique GS 4dr Sedan
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this is my "college car". i got a really good price on it, but have spent vast amounts on repairs. last summer it spent more time on a trailer or towtruck than under its own power. manual transmissions on these can be interesting, as almost all of them from what i have heard have the 1-2 or 2-3 grind at times, or a combination. also, gearbox is like peanut butter below F 20 degrees. on the other hand, my friend has the same car with 160,000+ miles and no problems.

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