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It's a sad, sad day.
rstravis, 04/07/2011
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
10 years ago, I sold Lincolns and Mercurys. So when I needed to buy a car 5 years ago I knew the Sable was a good choice, as long as I got the LS (Duratec Engine). I loved the engine, the leather, the power seat, etc., and knew that engin e was reliable. I was right. 5 years with no major problems (just a blower motor which I fixed for 50 bucks). Just paid it off 3 weeks ago, and planned to drive it to 200k (it has 108 now), but I crashed today and the car is totalled. 4 car accident, and it was smashed pretty good. I was the first to get out of my car and felt fine besides a sore neck. So that's one more reason to love my Sable. I'll miss it.
My first car....10 years later
Jobin, 12/22/2016
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
This car is a BEAST. I used and abused her as a teenager and she has SURVIVED through it all! Still running, after only basic oil changes maybe every 5000 miles. Def has some war stains in my Sable, and will most likely be wholesaled when I do decide to trade her in. (That will be a sentimental day which is ironic considering the first time I saw this car I was horrified my parents would choose something so hideious!) All in all she has really been super good to me. I have never been smoking on the side of the road, maybe replaced my battery 1 time, my starter 1 time, my tires 1 time (oops). Super good, reliable, fuel efficient, safe, low key, no problems-take care of me-and I'll take care of you-car.
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Jaybee, 03/09/2002
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
Great driving experience with this car, and gas mileage is good and the engine has lots of power. I am tall and fit comfortably in this car, which is more than I can say for the Camry which is built for people under 5' 4".
This has been my favorite car
pyzik, 06/27/2012
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in 2005 after having a 1997 Sable GS. The premium came with an extra 52hp which really added some pep. The seats were comfortable but the leather was somewhat fragile (I made two small tears in the rear seat). I got tons of complements when I had this car. The exterior wasn't the greatest styling but the interior was wonderful. I ended up selling it because there was a short in the electrical system that cause multiple wires to melt together causing a complete failure in the electrical system (did not effect the drivetrain. Heater was stuck on, windows didn't work interior lights didn't work, instrument cluster didn't work. I would still be driving this car otherwise.
Great Vehicle
billbo, 03/20/2009
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
This has been a great car. I have had no major problems and does well in the Michigan winters. I can haul just as much stuff as I did in my '98 Explorer I before it. Travels great on the highway and I get between 24-26 mpg and that is doing over 70 on the highway. My premium wagon has all the bells and whistles, including power moonroof and factory six disc changer.
Still a "Head Turner"
DBLD, 10/04/2009
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Black with factory chrome wheels&tinted windows. Still get lots of comments on the looks of this car.I now have 110,000 mi. on my Sable and the 24v motor still runs like new! Only problems have been with rear windows (bad switches)and tie-rod ends...otherwise flawless!
Reliable!
Joseph, 11/13/2017
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The most reliable and sexy car i ever owned!
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Great Car
cyn202, 07/11/2004
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car in December of 2003 for $10,500.00 including tax/title. The car was a fleet car from Enterprise with 15,000 miles on it. I still had time on the original warranty and I also purchased the extended warranty. So I am covered until the car is payed off. This is one of the nicest cars I have ever owned. It has a very roomy interior and a large, deep trunk, CD player, tinting rear view mirror. It a great car to drive and I am getting well over 300 miles of "in town" driving to one tank of gas! I fill my tank up only twice a month. I am very pleased with this car. In fact, the car pictured here on this site is the same color as mine..."arizona beige".
I FINIALLY FOUND MY CAR
Happy Owner, 07/11/2003
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I REALLY LIKE THE SABLE GS PLUS,ATTRACTIVE IN AND OUT,SUPER RIDE, AND A LUMBAR FOR SUPPORT,AND SAFE IN THE CRASH TESTS WAS ALSO A PLUS ..THIS WAS A USED VEHICLE BUT ALL THESE FEATURES SOLD ME..I'D BUY ANOTHER ONE, NO DOUBT ABOUT IT..GAS MILAGE NOT TOO BAD EITHER,AND STAYING WITHIN THE SPEED LIMITS IS A GREAT FACTOR TO STRETCHING THAT HIGH PRICE GAS TOO.(SO FOR SO GOOD).
In a Class of Its Own
alexr79, 09/26/2013
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
A very good friend owns a 2002 Sable wagon with under 50000 miles on it. We go on road trips in it a couple times a year and I am very impressed by it. It is smooth, quiet, comfortable, and roomy. It has decent power and gets about 29 mpg when we are traveling. I love driving it and I am currently looking for a low mileage 2002 - 2005 Sable or Taurus wagon so I can get rid of my 2011 Equinox that is gutless and only gets 25 mpg on the highway.
ABSOLUTELY One of the Worst Money Pits EVER!
Rob Bost, 01/27/2016
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 17 people found this review helpful
We bought this car used with 40,000 miles on it and drove it (sometimes) for nine years. I kept it simply because I am obviously poor. When I was lucky enough to trade the POS for a Civic (Yay!), I had barely managed put 148,000 miles on it. I drive nightly through five counties to work, about 62 miles or 1.25 hrs. one way. It left me walking three times in that period. Once was a broken throttle cable in the middle of a hot summer day. The next time was an electrical problem killing the lights in the middle of the night. The third and by far the worst was a failure of the computer that kills the ABS brake system. Every single seasonal weather change causes the ECM to send error signals all over the place. One of them will kill the ABS system. I put nearly a thousand dollars in the brake system over the years. This car is the only vehicle I've had in nearly 37 years that was literally dangerous to own. The plastic headlight lenses are made of cheap non-UV protected materials. They must be polished regularly to even see at night. They are $280 for one assembly if you buy new ones. If you park this car in the sun, the interior parts will eventually disintegrate. Each door panel came apart. Electrical switches failed on locks and windows. The electric mirror controls failed and fell off of the door panel, as did all the venting and A/C control knobs. The radio has the anti-friction volume control that NEVER worked. It also had a cassette drive!? Headliners break loose and fall at will. The dash and steering mechanism makes strange creaking noises from an ill fit. If there are any good points, the 3.0 V6 has plenty of power, but needs injectors constantly because of Ethanol gas. It barely got 23 mpg on the interstate. I also replaced the ignition module, and had a bad oil leak at the distributor shaft seal. When replacing a simple serpentine belt, a pulley made of cheap plastic broke and cost me another $85 to get replaced! Thankfully, the transaxle seemed ok. The seats are fully adjustable and comfortable for most adults and great if you have a couple of kids or riders. The suspension gives a smooth and quiet ride. The 16" tires are still cheap, and that's great because the front end needs aligning every year. That's about all the good. In the end, the worst failure of all was the entire speedometer/tachometer/odometer cluster going on and off at will during cold weather. As you know, you must sign a legal liability document on the odometer mileage if you are ever lucky enough to get rid of this dose of the clap. If it goes completely out you will be stuck with nothing but a junk-valued heap that doesn't work and nobody will buy. I was so lucky to get one shiny day of sun last month. I now own two old Nissans and a 2013 Civic that are all trouble free and get great gas mileage. That's EXACTLY where my money will stay from now on.
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I know I will get 300,000 miles
Andrew, 02/18/2008
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I needed a comuter car so it needed to be reliable. Pat Goss from Auto week mentioned that the drivetrain was bulletproof now I see why. My car is at its 5th owner and starts strong every time. I would have liked to have the LS with the 200hp but with switching the air filter to a K&N and using 93 octane fuel gets me close. I actually feel it gets better performance because with the LS the power is all top end. Peak torque starts at 2500 rpm so with only slight presure on the gas she moves. For handling all I needed to do was change to lower profile tires, now it will and has out cornered BMW's.
I must have found the one lemon!
Matt, 07/30/2010
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Within 6 mos. the heat started coming on when we turned on the A/C. It still does this. No one can find the problem. Sometimes the heat comes on with the system off. My wife went to start the car in the parking lot at work and the air bags deployed. Glad she wasn't driving down the highway. I'm about to buy a Subaru. Maybe the air bags will wait for an accident to work. I will contact Ford about the issue. This car must have been built slowly on Mondays so everyone else got a good one. That would be a good plan to keep the workers with hangovers busy building lemons. I'm glad to here no one else has lived our nightmare. We still owe $3,500 on it. Anyone want a Sable for parts?
More problems than I can count
runner1, 08/05/2010
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful
My sister and I both bought used 2002 sables with approx 16,000 miles on them back in 2003. Since that time we both have had more problems that we can count, even though we have both kept our cars in great shape and did all the scheduled maintenance, etc. Her's is still barely running; mine bit the dust a few weeks ago. Here's a list of the problems we've had: - ticking sound from under the hood that no one can figure out. - wheels puncture from issue with wheel well. My sister had at least 4 blow outs due to this issue. - power steering issues/system breakdown. - interior faux-leather paneling on doors fell/peeled off. - SCARIEST: vehicle stalls, generally while going around 60 mph!
Hertz's Loss, My Gain...
The Big O, 11/06/2003
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought this car from a local dealer, that had bought it back from Hertz. It had 17,925 miles, and got it for $11k. Took it to Illinois to my brother-in- law's wedding that same week. Vulcan V6 did well with 4 adults and one 'flower girl'. Tighter handling/smoother ride than 2002 Ford Taurus counterpart. Interior in two-tones is very pleasant.
Expected better
Mustang Gal, 12/15/2008
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
I expected better from the 2002 Sable. I've owned Ford products my whole life and never had the problems I've had with this car. I purchased used with less than 55,000 miles and just turned over 80,000 miles. In the last 18 months, I had to replace the fuel pump - car let me down while I was on vacation and I had to rent a car to get to my destination! A month ago I replaced the right ball socket and head gasket. Ever since the head gasket was replaced, the heat doesn't work right - not good in the Northeast during the winter. Also, since the head gasket was replaced, the engine was making a chirping sound. From outside the vehicle, sounded like a belt slipping - it's the camshaft sensor!
Company car
mickydees, 11/22/2002
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Car drives well on the road but there seems to be a lot of wind noise around the windshield. And of course, there is a recall notice on this vehicle, Ford leads the world in recall notices.
You cant lose
....., 09/22/2004
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
These are great, reliable cars. I owned a 98 taurus before I bought this car. Drove that car for 120000 miles and then bought this. The only problems with these cars are the brakes and the rotors. Dont waste your money on an Accord or Camry, this car will do you just fine.
Good Car
Leslie, 09/09/2009
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Like this car. Good things: runs great in Indiana winters, smooth ride, decent gas mileage, quiet engine, sturdy build (hit a deer 2 yrs ago and only small dent in hood), and love the power seat and pedals. Bad things: dead battery 2 weeks after purchase, water leak into blower motor during middle of winter, had to replace camshaft sensor, rough idle (so bad that "computer" had to be updated), a little sluggish, starting to notice wear and tear at near 90,000 miles. Overall, this car has run well for me, but it does feel like I'm driving a boat. This car is a trooper and I feel safe driving it.
So far so good.
pjy, 02/14/2008
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Good all around car, great bang for the buck. I bought it 2yrs old with 20k for 10k. Only replaced the wiper moter and the battery. When it is time to replace the tires go with the best tires you can afford it will make a world a differnce
Good buy
Konrad 2002, 10/06/2004
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought a year old Sable in 2003. I like the comfortable seats and well designed interior. Handles well on any surface. Good audio system and excellent radion reception. Good car for family or everyday driving. Had a misfortune of a battery going bad on a 2.5 year old car, and had to buy a new one. Other than that, so far, it has been a reliable and fun car to drive.
My 5th Sable
Nightowl, 04/28/2005
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the 5th Mercury Sable I have owned. It is the one I have liked the best. The way it handles and the ride it gives is superior to other cars in its model group. Winter driving is safe and the anti lock brakes work very well. When you need power it is there.
white stallion
bill412, 12/09/2005
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very nice car. Rides as nicely as my old Crown Vic. Had a transmission problem that the dealer could not fix. The wiring harness was shorting out to the end plate. After 5 tries, they finally replaced it. No more problems of any kind since then. Gas mileage is great going under 75MPH: almost 30MPG on a road trip.
Keeping my fingers crossed
Riff, 05/30/2002
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Up side: low key, helpful dealer; right size; plenty or convenience features; feels tight Down side: Badging crooked Door didn't fit Wheel bearing goes @ 1k mile
Flywheel?
NH,JH, 02/05/2006
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Solid feel, wagon is stylish,in lighter colors. Almost five years of ownership. BUT, a minor and a major problem. Minor: 'grabbing' windshield wipers, even after dealer replaced at 25K miles. 'Rainex' helps for a while. MAJOR: Flywheel just replaced, at 70K miles. Also, the starter. A bit over a year ago, there was an occasional 'screech' at startup attempt. It kept getting more frequent. Of course, it didn't do it for the dealer AND the symptoms described to same did not lead them to suspect, as they should have, a flywheel defect. The reason for all the detail above: have others had same problem?
A SUPER CAR SO FAR
DREAM CAR, 02/24/2004
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I FINIALLY FOUND A CAR I REALLY LIKE,NICE RIDE,NICE TO LOOK AT,HANDLE'S VERY NICE TOO..NICE SIZE AND COMFORT..
value for the money
due, 04/25/2004
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
For a family car don't pass this one up!
Better than the Grand Marquis!
Avon Bunny, 03/04/2003
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I currently own a Grand Marquis & never thought I'd find a better car. The Sable just changed my mind. This car has more trunk room, fold down rear seats, it's amazingly comfortable, & has more features than I imagined it would.
Mercury Sable is no fish
Oleo Mann, 06/26/2004
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We have had good experience with this model. My at 5ft.wife loves the adjustable pedals. The ease of controls is well designed. She does have trouble with the dash board it is a little too high for her.
3 snaps in a diamond formation
BjRoush, 07/21/2004
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Awesome car!! I was so into getting a Mountaineer, however after test driving this sable, she was a winner, hands down. Mable "the sable" as she is now known as is a superb choice. I have since outfitted her in brand new seat covers (i feel guilty for covering up the lovely leather), a brand new steering wheel cover, and a new license plte cover. She sure is pretty
Best used value in a sedan
NCrob, 03/17/2003
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just purchased this car. I had test driven every type of mid-size sedan including the Accord, Diamante, Altima, and Camry. Dollar for dollar, you CAN'T beat the Sable (or Taurus). Standard V-6, power everything and more room and comfort than all of the above. Did I mention the one I found had just 7500 miles on it and was just six months old and I paid $12,200? Don't buy new, just look for almost- new.
My Sable
Bill Hughes, 01/21/2003
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A great car for all around use. Very dependable.
whoo hoo!
bmmbells, 12/22/2006
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
the interior was awesome as well as the sound system the kids love it and play in the trunk and
TRIED & TRUE
Joe Wisz Hebron, IN, 03/24/2007
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is tried and true. You can't go wrong with it, unless the owner abused it. I previously owned a 2002 Sable LS Premium (ALL the bells and Whistles) now our family needed a second car, this was a no brainer decision for us! Ford (Mercury) is stupid for retiring it and now trying to reinvent themselves by slapping the Sable label on the Montego, which I also own. Toyota won't be retiring the Camry or Avalon name any time soon! The Montego is in a class of its own and is also an excellent vehicle. Ford's got good product and great value, forget the imports buy AMERICAN and keep your neighbors working! The Sable is a GREAT vehicle- if you get a deal buy one
Have had my Sable LS for over 1 year
ramets, 03/06/2002
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Plain and simple, just a great, carefree car. You can spend more for less, but why? This car has very nice ammenities comparable with cars in the 28,000-30,000 range. As an added bonus, get the Mach Stereo. The sound is great, and for those of you who love AM radio (sportstalk, etc), the reception is great and outperforms stuff I have heard in an Acura.
2002 Mercury Sable
Bryon, 07/24/2003
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is an awesome car. Its rides so nice and has a lot ot power. Great car if considering new, or even used.
2002 Mercury Sable
joe765, 08/18/2007
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Nice family car. Rides comfortably. This car is nice size. 2003 Taurus is too big. We had one. Uses a lot of gasoline for a 3.0 liter.
Owner
Ron Miller, 09/23/2006
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had no mechanical problems only maintenance has been required. Roomy, performance reliability and cost compared to comparable sized cars is what makes the Sble a good buy.
Very Solid Car
Not even Ford people, 03/12/2007
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My wife and I have a truck and a car so we normally take the car everywhere we go because it is a better ride and has better gas millage. I have no problem keeping this 02 until 2010.
So far so good
GBRachel, 03/07/2002
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned a 2001 Sable for over seven months now and have been pleased. The build quality is good with no obvious flaws but not as refined as more expensive cars. The engine is powerful and responsive but hampered by a transmission that can't seem to decide when it wants to shift under certain conditions. Although rental companies have large quantities of Sables on their lots, no one has ever asked me if my car was in the shop.
Sablegram
The Airborne Rigger, 12/03/2004
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This 2002 Mercury sable was fully equipped, moon roof was super, leather bucket seats up with CD console made long road trips pleasant. All features worked very well, Had great pick-up and over 25 mpg on the highway. Felt safe and secure in this vehicile. Fun to ride and safe on the crowded streets as well as the open interstates.
Couldn't beat the price
MerleB, 06/06/2003
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought this car with only 10,000 miles for $11,775. Lots of car for the money, couldn't have touched anything remotely comparable for the price. Remainder of factory warranty. Certainly not my dream car (BMW 740)but it is a great value.
A Great Car
sable2001, 05/16/2002
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This has been a great car to own so far. Absolutely no problems whatsoever. Comfortable, quiet, and good acceleration.
Sable is a gas saver and comfortable car
Julian, 07/25/2002
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Comparing to our former Toyota camry,we find that The Mercury Sable is more comfortable on driving. Besides,the car is really an energy saver, our recorded data is about 21mpg at the city and 27- 28mpg for highway.
2002 Sable Wagon
bloviator, 08/29/2003
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I also own a 2000 sable and this one is even better. Great price performer
For those who value, a value
johncandy, 12/17/2003
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a great car for the money, especially if you buy used like I did. I paid 10,900 for a 2002 sable with 16,000 miles and two years left on warranty. It is a 6 cylindar car, not a 4 cylinder like you would get for that money, on most other cars. The ride is good, the power sufficient, styling European, milage decent, safety rating excellent. Oh yeh, the honda's and toyota's are perfect. But are they really perfect as consumer reports indicates. The sable is now a recommned buy for consumer reports.
Try it ... You'll like it!!!!!
rd's toy, 03/29/2002
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my 7th Ford product, and by far the best. Comfort, economy, powerful 24 valve V-6 crisp handling. The only drawback the Continental original equipment tires are junk. Terrible wet traction, too much road noise too firm ride. Change to Michelin like driving a different car.
Great Car, Great Value.
MBrash, 07/26/2002
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
With the great incentives offered, this car turned out to be a real bargain. The performance and handling is great. Plenty of room and comfort, great for road trips.
Thrid Sable Wagon
Matt, 08/26/2005
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It's now a trend. I have had 3 Mercury Sables in a row for a family car. Reliable, low maintenance and incredibly safe (I had a fender bender with a car full of kids). The style is a little stodgy, but it's not a minivan. The 3.0 L engines are very reliable and the Duratec is the best of the bunch. Don't poo-poo the versatility of the Sable wagon vs. a SUV or van. It can handle enough people for comfort and excuse you from stuffing the whole Tee ball team in the same insane vehicle. Buy one, you'll like it.
Decent Ride
Skywatcher1138, 08/27/2008
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the first car I ever owned. Bought it as a used rental in late 2002. I've had it ever since. It's been a great car. No major mechanical issues, except wear & tear stuff. Had to recently replace the thermostat & the inner tie rods. The car drives well. Not the fastest on the block, but decent for a sedan. Very good gas mileage. I do mostly highway driving & usually get 24-26 mpg.