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Used 2004 Mercury Sable Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Best Buy / Worst Sell

Carguy, 07/08/2005
2004 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I have had my Sable LS for about 9 months. Traded a 2003 Aviator for better gas mileage. This car is the most comfortable car I have owned including the Aviator and 2003 Mercedes C-320. The seats have plenty room, a/c works extremely well even in New Orleans summer climate, mach sound system is very adequate. Performance with Duratec V-6 is very responsive. Gas mileage could be better, however, I am sure part of that goes along with different driving habits. Trunk space is very good. Style is good but lacks eye catching appeal, looks like many other mid size sedans. For the money you can't get a better car, however, if you want to sell it you will take a beating as resale is poor.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Sable beats Toyota & Honda

Michael McLachlan, 07/19/2003
2004 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

The Mercury Sable is a fine automobile and a well-kept secret by Ford Motor Company. They've built a terrific car that is SUPERIOR to Toyota and Honda rivals. The value of this car far exceeds the high purchase proce and high maintenance costs of the Japanese imports.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

So Far So Good - Part IV

04'SableDriver, 02/04/2006
2004 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Just a bit more than 20K and rolling along! I'm well past the "new car" euphoria, and have settled in for what I plan to be a "long haul" relationship with my car. They stopped building Sables after the 05' model year, so not sure who this update's meant for, but what the hell... As stated before, I still enjoy the basics of my Sable; smooth and well muted ride, plenty of interior space, lotsa bang-for-the-buck (power amenities, trip comp, solid safety credentials, etc.)... Complaints are few, but focus on what could be described as "classic automotive Americana;" cheapo interior materials, the ominous threat of shakey long-term reliability (though, like the title says, so far so good!

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5 out of 5 stars

Reliable Comfort

JGP, 06/05/2007
2004 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Traded a 2002 Miata in for it when I needed a new car to drive coast to coast pulling a trailer. Wound up making the drive twice and the car performed flawlessly. Now has 55,000 miles on it and the only repair trip to the dealer was to replace a failing speaker. Car has DOHC 3.0 engine. Pulls down 28 MPG on the highway and 22-24 MPG around town which is surprising for its size. In winter I use 4 studded snows and have never gotten stuck in the worst storms New England can throw at it.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

So Far So Good - Part V

04'SableDriver, 09/13/2006
2004 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Noooo idea who this review is for, but what the hell...here goes. Just shy of 36K and all's well. My Sable GS has yet to experience a single mechanical failing (the starter issue I mentioned in earlier posts thankfully hasn't resurfaced), and the car rides as well as when new. Thusly, I've nothing new to report. My car's all one would expect; roomy, smooth riding and dull as your kitchen blender. Despite that dearth of flash however, I wholeheartedly recommend the Sable as a solid commuter tool, and accordingly as a "safe" used car buy.

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