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Sable for the win!
warthog11287, 07/27/2007
2001 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Sable for over a year now and don't have any complaints at all. Most of my driving is done on the highway with my shortest trips being about an hour and a half. That being said, I still do a little driving in the city, so I've been able to see how it performs there- flawlessly. I've performed nothing but routine maintenance even with a couple off-roading experiences (I have the pictures to prove it), burning rubber and maneuvers that are usually only taught at police driving courses.
Still a better ride than most
t12brady, 06/25/2015
2001 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought this car in 2008 with 75000 miles on it. Now it has 92000 miles on it and still drives just as smooth as the day I purchased it. Its has a few problems along the way. Wires in the radio fried and it damaged the heater switch so that the heater was permanently on. In the summer it got really hot sometimes. However it turned out my car didn't have the original radio in it, which means the previous owner put in the wrong installed a radio that messed everything up. Other than that the car gives a great ride, has really good acceleration, great feel, very comfortable and spacious, and it has more bells and whistles than I would have expect from a 2001 car. Overall an excellent ride.
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Ford Motor (Actually Engine) Company Lemon
Ron, 02/11/2016
2001 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased this car with only 35k on it. Elderly lady let it sit most of the time and that accounts for the low mileage. Thought this would make a good second car to drive to work. Bad mistake. Car has had numerous issues since the day of purchase. Complete new brake job, including caliper, pads, and rotors. Coil spring broke and ruptured a new tire. Engine started leaking oil and blowing anti-freeze out recovery tank. Found a leaking oil seal, and blown head gasket. Transmission has a shudder when shifting either up or down. Mechanic says it is a common problem with that make of transmission. Heater core has to be flushed almost bi-weekly in order to have any heat in the winter time. It seems those intelligent engineers designed a by-pass hose that allows rust and sediment to gather in the heater core and then it get stopped up and coolant will not circulate through the heater core. To correct this issue will cost $500! Paid $3500 for car and have now spent in excess of $2500 in repair bills. Now have over $6000 in a car that books for $2500. Have to go now. I hear the phone ringing. Hope it's the GM dealer calling.
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Justcathy, 07/13/2006
2001 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After two years I am really ready to get rid of this car. The transmission went out at only 57,000 miles last year - now I am told I need a valve job! I am lucky to get 17 mpg city and 19 mpg highway. Doesn't handle on highway well and has passes very poorly. It is bulky and sluggish. Have owned four Taurus and loved them all - but this beast is possessed! Never, ever again. We are trading for a Toyota!
Best car I've ever owned
pumpkin5092000, 09/13/2009
2001 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car was given to me with 60xxx miles on it by my folks who bought it new. I LOVE THIS CAR!!! The only problem we ever had was with the coil springs. It has been incredibly reliable. I just recently gave it to my friend's daughter. It has over 300XXX miles on it now and still runs like new. This has been the perfect car. I would definitely recommend this car to anyone!