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I like my Sable.
Kay Cole, 02/07/2008
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I enjoyed driving my Sable, it is easy to park, and handle around town. It has the power under the hood when I need it on the road.
This is a Ford?
Colorado Sable, 02/26/2008
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Needed AWD sedan. Looked at Audi, Benz, BMW, Lexus, Subaru. Test drove 08 Sable and was floored. Quiet, comfortable, good power and 6 speed tranny. Can be picked up for little over invoice. Gas mileage on par with other >250hp v6 large sedans, do the research. AWD is super. 80% of the luxo's at 1/3 the cost. 5000 miles and not a single issue. Below 60 turn off overdrive and car is much more responsive around town and MPG stays the same.
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Waited for 2008 and Glad
JFS, 09/03/2007
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Almost bot 2005 Montego but backed out at the last minute. Was nervous over engine and quirky CVT. '08 offer sufficent power, smooth 6 spd trany. All other features - space, ride, safety, still there. USA Today auto editor said that front end bounces too much over sharp bumps. I can't find this at all. Some have said that 6 spd trans too slow to downshift and "hunts" too much for right gear. I disagree again. Exterior design may not be a medal winner but certainly not ugly. Is some tire noise w/ 18" Pirelli's but no where near a deal breaker. A very underated car.
A lot of car for the money!
Wynn, 07/21/2007
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I bought my Sable on July 7 and continue to be amazed at the performance and features. The transmission is silky smooth and seems designed for highway mileage. Front passenger's door unlocks with pull of the handle again--terrific! Vehicle is so quiet the Pirelli tire noise is noticable on some pavement. Performance of the new headlights is great.
We have a winner!
CommuterMan, 07/10/2007
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I bought my Sable two weeks ago and I have to say that Mercury has hit a home run with this one! They've addressed all of the weaknesses of the Montego: styling, power, wind noise, and lack of ESC. I love the looks of the new Sable, which must be seen in person to appreciate. I didn't care for the front of the Montego, it looked sort of buck-toothed. The Sable on the other hand, looks hungry. Up close it looks like a cross between the Milan and the Chrysler 300. The Sable has a much beefier engine now and it corners nicely. You just point and go - effortlessly, with plenty of power to spare. The 2008 Sable looks bigger than the old, but is only 2 in. longer.
A great car
Ronald, 08/02/2007
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I have owned the vehicle for a little over a month and driven it over 3000 miles. The car runs great, has plenty of power, handles good and has lots of room. It is a very good car.
Premier AWD
Cletis Pride, 08/21/2007
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Smooth, safe, attractive, driver- friendly, very roomy, quiet. Could stand a few more mpg.
Great Value
Mark, 10/03/2007
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I went from a Chrysler 300M to this car and I'm so glad I did. It is a great value. It is the roomiest car in it's class. I am 6'4 and can sit comfortably in the back seat with the drivers seat all the way back. However I was slightly disappointed in the foot well space on the drivers side. Also, being tall, my head is pretty close to the roof of the car with the moonroof option. The engine is quiet and has great acceleration when you need it. You may be disappointed in the gas mileage though if you don't do a lot of highway driving. 75% of my miles are highway miles and I still only average about 23.5 MPG. The only real negative I have is the instrumentation. Pretty basic.
Best Family Sedan Ever.
Aaron, 07/16/2007
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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The new 2008 Mercury Sable is great it has all the features you could ever want at a price you can afford. The new Sable's 3.5L V6 has plenty of horsepower to move the car without any problems and the engine is good on gas so far on highway driving I have manage an excellent 29.2mpg. I love the overall design of the Sable. It looks like a big Milan. The interior is comfortable with plenty of leg and headroom. The materials are great quality. I love the wood trims and the clock in the dash. I think it looks really classy. Also the Sable was rated the safest full-size sedan in America so I feel secure knowing my family is always safe. I really could not ask for a better car. It has been great so far.
From Montego to Sable
Sverige, 09/18/2007
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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After 65,000 good miles, mostly highway, on a '05 Montego with only one latent factory defect that was readily fixed, I traded for a new Sable. About the only thing I really wanted was a built in satellite radio. After putting about 800 miles on the Sable I think Ford has just about got it right with the changes between the two models. Both are very roomy and comfortable on long trips.
This is a great car
Wyoming cowboy, 10/30/2007
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Seeking an AWD vehicle with good power and plenty of styling and comfort? This one fits the bill. I have owned Subarus and Mercs in the past but this is the best. I regularly get 27+ mpg at freeway speed. It handles well in bad weather. It has a smooth ride and is quiet and solid. I have 7000 miles without a hint of a problem. Only complaint is that the dark ink blue is nearly black. Go for black if you want or lighter blue as this blue shows its beauty only in bright sun.
Reliabe
aarttek, 03/07/2008
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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The car drives well, it is comfortable and handles easily. I use it to transport seniors from place to place and they have complemented on the Sable's comfortable ride.
Love my Sable
Roberto, 03/17/2008
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I have had it 3 months and have 6,500 miles on it driving from Pa to Canada to Florida and back to PA. No problems detected so far. I looked at Buick Lucerne, Honda Accord and Nissan Altima before selecting the Sable. I traded a 2004 Subaru Forester because it wasn't comfortable on long drives. The Sable has a very smooth, quite ride w/good mileage. Sync system took a while to master and performs reasonably well. The Sync system, Sirius and 6 CD player have overwhelmed me w/music choices for those long drives. Overall the Sable is a great value car.
Wow
Darwin, 12/06/2007
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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08 sable with sync black on black. Wow whata car. Excellent get up and go. Comfortable. Luxury feel for not so much the price. I would reccomend this for anybody! For the money you can't complain.
A Great Car
RJM, 03/27/2008
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I enjoy driving my Mercury Sable. It is a very well-built car and has a lot of room. The trunk is large. I receive compliments on it often.
Smooth car
Bill Pechilis, 03/29/2008
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I traded a Honda Pilot and so far am very pleased. Averaging 24 mpg, like sitting higher, quality seems great. The room is massive without being goofy big on the outside. I love te soft leather and the body shape. As long as it holds up, it's the nicest car I've ever owned in 35 years of driving. Nice job Mercury
Very impressed and surprised
luvmysable, 04/11/2008
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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In 2007 I was in a bad car accident in a small foreign car (I was rear-ended). I resolved to never buy such an unsafe car again. I set out to find the safest car in America and buy it, no matter what. I was sad to have to settle for an old lady car like the Sable. I barely test drove it, picked my color, at least got the chrome wheels, and I was off. I am so completely and totally in love with that car! It is amazing and has so many surprises; stuff my Moms Lexus doesnt even have. And it can *move* if you get on the gas pedal. Its the only car I will ever buy and I will lease a new one in two years, without question. I feel so safe! This was no compromise for me at all! Love it!
2008 Sable
C Mondo, 04/17/2008
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Just bought this 08 Sable and s far with 600 miles, I love it. Seats are incredibly confortable, ride is smooth and quiet. I compared with the Fusion and when you add the V6 and traction control with to the Fusion, the Sable is a much better value.
2008 Sable
ronsmith38, 05/01/2008
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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We replaced a 2000 Olds Silhouette, and wanted a vehicle with high seating. The room in the car and trunk is great. So far with 2000 miles driven, we are getting about 19 mpg in town, and 28/29 on the highway. This is an very good car.
2008 Sable is Excellent Value
Jeff, 05/04/2008
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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With the $2,000 Lincoln Mercury Factory Rebate to 6/30/08, the new 2008 Sable has become an exceptional value. It has better sound insulation and upgrades than Taurus. This car has more interior room for 6' 3" driver and 4 other large adults than any Japanese, German or American car in its price range. Slightly lower MPG is acceptable trade-off for passenger capacity. 6 Speed Trans and 3.5L V6 are excellent, as is overall fit and finish. I am very satisfied with this car and I highly recommend the new Sable over its competitors. Ford is making a remarkable turnaround!
2008 Sable AWD Premier Merlot/loaded
MADE IN U.S.A., 05/10/2008
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Replaced a 98 Taurus SE worlds better after ten years. Only problem is some drips in the paint did not notice until first wash will see what Ford is going to do. Decent ride and handling for a car this size, pretty darn comfortable. For the money and 0% interest could not beat it. If you are looking do your a favor and check this car out. Plenty of room AWD and safe.
Safe, well built, and well designed
cthelightnh, 05/05/2008
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Mercury Sable is a very refined vehicle. It is well designed and well built. I have had no initial quality issues which is a first for me. For a large sedan, it has great visibility and feels much smaller when driving. It has lots of room in both front and rear seats. Trunk is huge! Controls are logical and easy to use. Stock sound system is pretty good and has a aux input for portable electronics like mp3 players.
2008 Sable AWD Premier Black on Black
Mike O, 05/30/2008
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I'm 6'4" so I had to special order a Premier edition without the sunroof to ensure I had enough head room. Had to wait 4 months, but it was worth it. The dealer gave me the car for $1 under invoice plus a $4,000 rebate. What a steal. When I picked up my new Sable, it was larger and more luxurious than I had remembered. I have taken two long trips (400 miles) and have not been disappointed. Decent MPG for a car of this size, smooth ride, great Sirrius radio, climate control and heated leather seats. I was concerned about leg/foot room, but the more I drive this car the more comfortable it gets. My daughter is 5'11" and loves the back seat leg room. Merc has a winner here!
Buy A Used '08 Sable Like I Did!
Sable Premier Owner, 05/28/2008
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I bought my 08 Sable Premier in April just as the first used vehicles started showing up at local dealers. Got my '08 with only 7K miles on it and more than two years to go on the warranty. Saved all that first year depreciation, and it looks and drives brand-new. To me, the sweet spot and a great deal.
Just keeps going
Steve Dallmeyer, 07/14/2021
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I bought my Sable Premier new in 2008 and drove it daily and carefree for 6 years, needing only scheduled maintenance. I bought a new car and gave the Sable to my in-laws where it still is driven daily and has still needed only required maintenance. It does have some occasional tranny glitches on start up which can be remedied by restarting or backing up a few yards. In all, it was a good buy.
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Many issues.
Cearia kay, 04/19/2021
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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This car is very comfortable. For sure. Without its rusty spots, it looks just as good outside. But when I had traded my Chevy impala for a ford make I was upset at first, but all in all, when I had traded the car it was around 150,000 miles already. The firs tissue was the heated seats don't work. And a few months after that, alternator went out. Replaced that, no problems since. But then I took a trip to Colorado and the power steering leaked. Easy fix, just a new oring. Also, one tire has needed air multiple times. I believe it could be the rim's though. And wheel bearings need to be replaced. Honestly it's just problem after problem. It's not worth the reliability buy.
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A lot better than you think
LAWNGUYLANDER, 11/13/2010
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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What's not to love about this car? Performance is great from the 260 hp v6. Acceleration/passing is quick. Ride quality is a perfect balance of not too tight/too soft. The car's exterior styling has a "high-end" German look about it. The cabin looks/feels luxurious with the wood accents and two-toned leather seats/door panels. The seats are exceptionally comfortable with the heated, and power recline options. The options include dual hvac, power adjustable pedals, power moonroof, memory seats, traction control. The sound system is awesome, powerful, clear, with a bass Punch that makes your ears hurt on vol =4. The trunk is massive, we got a hand truck, 15 gallons of paint and still had room.
bigdog60
john wider, 09/12/2018
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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tranmisson no good
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Merlin, 06/25/2008
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased the car ll/07 and immediately fell in love with it. However, after a few months and several thousand miles some chinks have appeared in its armor. Gas mileage is awful. 20 mpg in mixed driving and 24/25 freeway driving. Computer consistently shows 4 mpg more than car is actually getting. Also, car has developed an annoying noise in the front suspension that is worsening with time. Haven't had a chance to get it back to dealer yet.
Hidden Gem
awhsum1, 09/27/2008
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I have been very impressed with my Sable. I have had it for 5 months, with approximately 7,500 miles. Very comfortable interior, great ride, and very responsive for a sedan. My Sable is the base model with reverse sensors and leather. The leather seat are very comfortable, even on long trips. Mercury has a hit with the new Sable. At 6'2, plenty of headroom and legroom,in the front and back, spacious trunk. I had compared the Taurus with the Sable, since they are the same, but the Sable had a smoother ride and better suspension for only a couple hundred more. If you are in the market for a sedan, test drive the Sable, you will be pleasantly surprised! Avg MPG 22 city 27 hwy
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john, 08/04/2009
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Only complaint is the style,especially the back.Should be more stylish like a Camry, and accord. Not as smooth riding as my 2003 and 1998 Gran Prei. Especially on bumps. This is an honest review. Other than that I like the car roomy.Great trunk. I still haven't got my 18 mi. to gallon locally?
Decent car
Jeff, 04/07/2010
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I leased this vehicle for 2 years & put 36,000 miles on it. The only problem I had was leaking ATF lines. Was fixed under warranty, but the dealer kept the car for a WEEK to replace some rubber hoses! Whether the cause was a bad design or improper installation doesn't matter to me, it reflects poorly on Ford. Other than that I only have a few nit-picks. The ride IMO was stiff. It sort of bounced over bumps, didn't absorb them. The AM/FM button was too small. The seats were too hard. The transmission could be quite clunky in shifting from 1st to 2nd (esp. when cold), otherwise it was downright buttery shifting. The engine was smooth, quiet & powerful enough for me.
Nice Car
jlat, 05/14/2010
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I have owned this car for almost 2 years and have no issues. I have 38k miles so far. The engine has great performance. I usually average about 22 MPG city\hwy. I can get 30 mpg on long trips with a car load of kids,dogs, and suitcases. The car is very quiet and drives like a large American sedan should. I would by another if given the choice. No squeaks rattles or other noises.