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Phoenix from Ashes
Finkey Family, 04/23/2007
1996 Mercury Sable G 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought our Mercury Sable in poor shape, not really knowing, from a mechanically inclined co-worker. So we thought it was alright. Over the past five years, we replaced the "main brain", the engine, several fan, oil and fuel sensors, front and rear ball joints, power steering pump, serpentine belt and power steering cables, the battery and its cables, installed a good sound system, new tires, and rebuilt the trans. We just love our Mercury Sable 4-door sedan G anyway. It's a perfect family car and worth every penny put into it. We expect it to last for a long time to come.
1996 Sable GS
tufala, 03/07/2002
1996 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We recently paid $8000 for a '96 Sable GS sedan. Although it appeared in great condition & passed a "lemon test" which we paid $100 for for at an independent mechanic, we have managed to put over $4500 in repairs over the past 2 years, including a recent complete $2000 transmission rebuild. Now we're stuck with it...no one will buy it despite the low price we're asking. Buy American? I'll stick to my Ford truck, which has been great. For cars, we'll continue buying foreign.
driving experience
James Shaw, 09/29/2003
1996 Mercury Sable G 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the second Sable car we bought because of good feelings for the first Sable car we bought. It is very confortable to drive. Fuel efficiency is good. There are some problems though. Many parts need to be replaced after it reached 100,000 miles such as motor, rotor, sensors etc. Sensors cost a lot of money to replace. Engine gradually becomes hard to accelerate. "Engine needs to be sericed" light also presents a problem. Evn dealer replaced sevral sensors, the light still on and we gave up on it because the cost to fix the problem.
Second Sable
Sable owner, 10/16/2007
1996 Mercury Sable LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought a 1986 Sable because it was part of the new wave of "jelly bean" styling from Ford. I kept it until 1999 and traded it for a used 1996 Sable. Now I have 76,000 miles on the 1996 and it runs fine. No expenses at all for repairs. 25 mpg and 7000 miles between oil changes. Still looks great, especially the "smoked amethyst" paint color and has never spent a night in a garage. I like the fact that it is appraised for tax purposes at $1600, doesn't cost much to insure, and is unlikely to be stolen for a joy ride.
Mercury Sable LS Sedan
chugg, 09/12/2002
1996 Mercury Sable LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This vehicle seems to be overlooked when ratings are given. I have used this vehicle for four plus years without any problems. I find that the engine (24 valve) is very responsive, and has averaged 28 miles/gallon on the highway. The vehicle has ample trunk space and although I notice it has been rated to have an uncomfortable front seat, I find it to be very easy to make long trips without undue strain anywhere on my body. Over-all I find this car to be solid, easy to drive and comfortable in all respects.