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4 out of 5 stars

Precertified 08 Sable

RON TURNER, 02/09/2009
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful

I own a 2008 Ford Expedition EL, although I love the vehicle it's extremely harsh on gas. I'm averaging 10 mpg. Mostly I do alot of in town driving, so I decided to pickup something more fuel efficient and not drive my Expedition as much. I purchased a precertified 2008 Mercury Sable with about 14,000 miles. I've had it for a little over a month. I love the car. It's spacious on the inside and my three kids ages 15, 12 & 5 have plenty of room in the back seat.The car came out of the rental fleet and I'm dealing with an alignment issue, but other than that I'm pleased with the car. I like it so well that I'm already thinking 3 to 4 years down the road taking a serious look at the new Taurus

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Traded up

Randall, 10/04/2009
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful

I was originally drawn to the sable because of its exterior looks. I wanted good gas mileage without sacrificing enough power to be able to enter busy freeways or pass on a two lane highway with safety. So far we have taken it on two long trips. The ride was smooth and we made good time plus we didnt spend that much on gas. The gas gauge stays on full for an incredibly long time. My wife loves the little analog clock with the purple glow. She says it relaxes her while driving. The sound system is good. We love the style of the seats and interior. We had negative equity on our trade in, so we decided to trade up for a car that would still be good after we finished paying for it.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love this Mercury Sable

Mike Hager, 07/09/2018
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

We get great mileage and an excellent ride with our Sable. Although we did have to have the AC system replaced in 2017 but come on we live in South Florida and it's used almost all the time. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone. As I said we love it. And yes it has pretty much everything power (seats, windows, mirrors and so on). And it has lots of luggage space, back seats even fold down for more space.

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5 out of 5 stars

Happy camper

Fred, 06/02/2016
updated 12/03/2018
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful

Can't believe that they don't make this car anymore. Quiet, huge interior - trunk, decent gas mileage, safe ...... what more can you ask for ? Newer Taurus is has much less interior room and trunk space. Find one, buy it !

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Used 2008 Sable Premier AWD

billyd425, 04/20/2012
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful

This car had 49K when I bought it last August. Put about 15K on it so far. Drives & handles well. Wish the drivers seat floor didn't have the mound on the left side and the floor was a bit wider. Console is in an awkward position to retrieve change or plug a device into the USB Port. EVERYone who had rode in this car has nothing but compliments about it. Getting about 400 miles to a tankful (19 Gallons) with most of my driving being city while trying to get to the highway. Plenty of room in the back seat. Quiet at 80mph on the highway.

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5 out of 5 stars

Sits like SUV - Comfortable - Peppy

3xaladyky, 07/06/2020
updated 07/13/2021
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bought this car new because of the taller seats which sit more like an SUV or F150 pickup truck. Easy to get in and out of & greater road visibility. Has given me good service, gets 23 or 24 MPG on curvy hilly roads and get better than that on straight roads. Love the stick selector for hi beam or low beam headlights, push forward for hi beam & pull back for lo beam. Love large trunk & seats fold if needing to haul longer items. Peppy enough to pass cars quickly.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Ride!

Utahguy, 06/04/2010
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

40K mi; had since new. Have had LOTS of vehicles over the last 40 yrs, and this is truly an outstanding sedan value-wise. BIG interior, HUGE trunk, in nice-sized, "Euro-style" car. NO complaints, other than mileage does suffer some from AWD. Around 17 city/22 hwy @ 80mph.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Nice car if not for all the faulty "Bells and Wistles".

harleyguy2, 01/29/2012
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful

For the most part the car can well and drove nice. The interior and exterior quality was good. However, the Memory Seats, Power Seats, Heated Seats and Heat and A/C controls were problems from the very start. Each were repaired multiple times under the warranty. After the warranty expired problems with power seats and A/C occurred again. Ford would not peform the repairs under the 12 month 12,000 mile warranty as they said the parts that failed were not the same as the parts repaired the previous year, even though the symptoms of the problem were identical. Finally traded it in on a Foreign car. Can't afford a Ford.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Better Than Cadillac

Jim Casterton, 01/17/2009
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

My last car was a very nice Cadillac STS, but I honestly like the Sable a lot better. I have owned my '08 Sable for just over a year and have 41,000 miles. I've had no trouble whatsoever. It has a much roomier interior than my Cadillac. The platform seems higher than most cars so it's easier to get into and out of and visibility is great while driving. The hands free phone through Synch is great. I think it's a better car than the Cadillac -- at about half the price. I highly recommend it!

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Outstanding ar first

2141marine, 06/14/2013
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 15 people found this review helpful

This is our second Sable, the first was a 1997, and fourth Ford product. As time goes by it seems the quality does not get better. My 1997 Sable was a better vehicle than the 08. At first it was a smooth operating vehicle, after about 20k it developed transmission problem. The Radio/CD player broke and the suspension started to go. Now it is in the shop for an unknown problem, every light on the dash came on , its like the car put itself in safe mode. Don't get me wrong, this is a good vehicle with plenty of room, a strong AC and decent mileage on the highway. Test drive before you drive, after a while it will sound like a lawnmower inside and the transmission will shift hard.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Comfortable and worry free driving

KJN, 08/03/2010
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I've now had my Sable for 2 1/2 years and 50,000+ miles with not a single problem. I'm amazed and saddened that they've discontinued building it, but I guess that's the way of the world. It's not flashy, just a good quality automobile with plenty of room and so comfortable to drive. The Sync system is very convenient and the all wheel drive and heated seats make our brutal Chicago winters bearable. I'll keep this car as long as I can and then go back for whatever Ford/ Lincoln-Mercury offers in it's place. This car spells Q-U-A-L-I-T-Y and reliability at an affordable price.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Best car I ever had

rick, 10/15/2010
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

This car rocks. Very classy, great sound system and the sync is awesome for anyone who lives by a pda. I get compliments everywhere I go. Folks think it is German quite often. Then they see Sable and go "WOW". I get 28 mpg at 68mph around 19 in town carrying as as much gear as folks pack in their SUV. I cant understand why they quit making it. I only wish it had a manual shift tranny like the LS I traded in. It does have a a high profile and looks kind of funky from directly behind but not as much as say a Volvo or a SAAB. Previous cars: Lincoln LS, BMW 535, VW Passat, Grand Cherokee Limited.

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2 out of 5 stars

Probably never buy a Mercury again

Dan fein, 02/16/2016
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful

Had to replace transmission car only has 50,000 miles on it, heated seat elements on both sides not working, transmission slips into gear doesn't shift fast. Not very impressed

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2 out of 5 stars

My favorite car but then this happened...

LovedmyMercurysable, 09/20/2016
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful

I loved my car. I bought it used about 5 years ago. I drove it and loved it. Did regular oil changes and made sure to take car of this car. Right after owning this car for 5 years I was on my way to work. When I got about half way to work the RPM's went all over the place. The car started Jerking like crazy. The car would not go above 50 which meant that I could not even do the speed limit. The car was loud. It was horrible. I managed to get it to the parking lot of my work place. I then had this car towed to my mechanic and turns out that It needs a whole transmission. I'm really sad about this because I loved this car and now I have to say good bye to my car. Car shopping time:/

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Lots of problems

Miche, 06/06/2010
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful

Axle gasket has been replaced twice and is going in for a 3rd time to get fixed due to leaking again! Car stalls while it is in motion when air conditioner is on. It also stalls while idling. I will be driving and the car just shuts down on its own. Mercury dealership says there is nothing wrong with it. I bet they change their minds when I go off the road due to no power of any kind when it stalls. Seat warmer has a burning smell when it is on for more that 5 minutes. Not happy!

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5 out of 5 stars

08 Sable Premier

John Meyer, 09/05/2016
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

A lot of car for the money

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3 out of 5 stars

My sweet Merc has let me down.

Paul, 05/14/2017
updated 11/18/2019
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

It is still very comfortable and fun to drive especially on Hwy trips. I have experienced extensive repairs to the engine, computer and now the 6 speed automatic transmission. I still enjoy the car but with the thousands of dollars in repairs I considered junking this sweet car before it reached its 50,000 mile birthday! I will have a tough time agreeing to a Ford Motor CO’s product. My girlfriends 2008 Malibu has had almost no repairs in its first 100,014 miles. That’s right an American car!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

3rd One!

teach2, 02/25/2009
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is my third Sable. I was so hoping to fall in love with another car so I could venture away from the same car-again. For price, comfort and amenities-there is no other car to love. I test drove the MKZ but the Sable has as many creature comforts but with a larger interior, same mileage. Time will tell if it's as reliable as my other two-both exceeded 150,000 miles.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Mercury Sable Better Than Ever!

Nick , 05/20/2007
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My 2008 Mercury Sable is fantastic. I could not be happier with it. It handles great. The ride quality is superb, quiet and smooth. I have plenty of head and legroom as well as a great view of the road. The interior quality is superb. The fit and finish of the exterior is very nice. It's very tight. I love the exterior design. The front design is very sleek and I like the clear ailamp covers. The performance of the 3.5L V6 is great. It moves this heavy sedan with no problems and the 6-speed shifts smoothly. And I love the beautiful exterior color. Dark Ink Blue looks awesome and the black leather with white stitching is first class. I am very happy with my new Sable. I suggest you go check one out. It's really good to see that Mercury has finally got a lineup that will get young buyers in to the showrooms myself in included. 10 Years ago I never would have thought i would own a Mercury at 27 Years old.

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5 out of 5 stars

Sensible car buyer

Careful Shopper, 05/08/2009
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very pleased with my base model Sable..However the auto I purchased did come with the interior convenience package, Sat. radio, mud flaps, and electric front seats. Very, very quiet, handle well, and rides great.. The transmission is very smooth and the engine is impressive. The fit and finish is extremely good. I feel it was the best car for the money in my price range. I also considered the Avalon, Fusion, Milan, and Tarus. I've had a lot of experience with the Tarus (Sable's twin) with my job and have never had any problems with it. One had over 135000 miles on it. The last time I checked milage was 30.5 with well over half of those miles in city driving.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

A Great American Sedan

cthelightnh, 08/26/2008
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We have had the Sable for 6 months and have found it to be a very good sedan. Plenty of room with very comfortable seats. It comes with the features you would expect in an American Sedan. It has enough power to cruise smoothly and quietly down the highway. 6 speed tranny gives it extra zip when you need it. Great sightlines so it is easy to drive around town too. The Sable is easy to park. It is reasonably quiet and has a very good ride. It came off the lot with no initial quality defects which is 1st for me. It developed noise in front end later but was addressed in a Service Bulletin under warranty. Averaging around 22 mixed MPG. I would recommend to anyone wanting a large family sedan.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love this car

Ron, 05/15/2009
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The best car I have ever owned, excellent quality, I looked at Caddy,BMW, Buick, this car has much nicer interior and up grades than cars costing 50K

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

RCS, 05/20/2009
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought new for my wife because of the seat height. Drove to Memphis, TN for vacation and averaged 36.3 mpg for the trip, a total of 1875 miles. Plenty of room and large trunk. Like the styling of the Sable better than the Taurus and interior is more upgraded. Ride is great, almost as smooth as the Crown Vic I had. Recomend car very highly.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my Mercury

Chuck, 05/21/2009
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Brought my car as a Program Car with 18,000 miles. Have since put on 6,000 miles which includes one long trip to Phoenix and return to SD. We're Snowbirds,and we don't travel lightly as my wife seems to move things from one closet to another. Trunk space is huge and with both back seats folded flat we load it with banana boxes, garment bags and etc.. When we get loaded, we're heavy. Never the less at the end of the trip our information center said we averaged 29.8 MPG. Driving at interstate speeds,that's good. The ride is great, comfortable and quiet. I really love this car, the best one yet, and yes, Fords got it right on this one.

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5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful car!

Danis Klatt, 11/11/2008
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've only had the car for a few months and it's wonderful! I can't find anything bad to say about this car. I wish I would have bought a Mercury sooner. It rides smooth, it's a beautiful car, and it has Cadillacs beat all to heck. I strongly suggest that if anyone wants to buy a midsize luxury car this is the one they should consider strongly. I drove a rental which was a Sable two days prior to buying mine and that's what made me decide to purchase one. I can't get over the incredible gas mileage I get on this car. It's unbelievable. I can't say enough good things about this car.

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1 out of 5 stars

Do not recommend

J, 03/31/2022
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Beautiful interior and exterior but had the transmission go out twice.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great car

Texas guy, 07/31/2009
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Best car I've ever owned. Plenty of power, 25 mpg on the highway, very smooth ride. Good handling.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Second Best New Car I've Bought

Jayf, 08/18/2008
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The car rides great, is quiet as anything and the comfort is wonderful. There is plenty of room for relatives, who my wife and I drive around fairly often. While the fuel economy may not be great to some, it is much better than my previous two vehicles, an Explorer and a Grand Voyager, and a great deal better than the most comfortable new car I ever bought, a 1972 Buick Electra 225.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great car, make sure you look at it

TH, 12/09/2008
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I don't see many of them around but it is a great car. Give it a look if your in the market. You won't be disappointed. The biggest safety risk you take every day is getting behind the wheel. Feel good about the excellent safety features of this car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

GREAT CAR!!!!

phil m, 10/11/2009
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is my second Mercury Sable. Both have been very reliable. Howevwer the 2008 is far more comfortable and luxurious than the 2005 I replaced. High seating, great visibility, huge back seat and trunk make this a perfect family car. I also own a Lincoln Town Car, but the Sable is the preferred car for trips. Build quality is excellent. I would highly recommend the car to anyone of any age. You will not be sorry if you buy one.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A Ford Man Always

golfguy, 10/18/2007
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Have 1,500 miles and love the car. Seem to get great highway mileage but city seems very low. Very comfortable seating and feel better than my old town car. Love all the light around the car when you open the doors. 7,500 service intervals is also appealing So far we love it. Door clicker on the key could use a "raised" spot or "dimple" to locate the Open button in the dark. Hard to feel the buttons. Difficult to find slot for key without bending around the steering column to actually look.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2008 Sable is a great car

JD, 12/23/2009
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have 17,000 on my '08 Sable, I purchased it new in Feb. 2009 and it has been trouble free. Only warranty service was to align one of the back doors better; if it was not for that my build quality rating would be 10. I wanted a big and smooth car and this one has delivered. It is a big, tall car with easy access to front and rear seating. Performance rating of 9 takes it for what it is, a big smooth car, not a sports car. If you are looking for a used family car this is a great choice.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

47000 miles and NO PROBLEMS.

KJN, 03/28/2010
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This has been a great car in all conditions. All wheel drive has been marvelous in two exceptionally brutal Chicago winters. Sync system is a joy. Heated seats, navigation system and all the other goodies have also stood up well. A true reliable and dependable full sized american sedan.

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5 out of 5 stars

Why quit building a winner?

A Ford Man Always, 08/11/2010
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I've owned it 3 years with 60K on it and without question, the very best car I've ever owned. Only problem to occur was seat heater broke and was fixed under warranty. I'm 72 years old and have owned many cars and have driven 2-3 million miles and this car is the MOST COMFORTABLE car I've ever sat it. The higher seats make it so easy to get in and out. I've just wwore out the OEM Pirelli tires and have replaced them with new Hankook Optimo's which are like floating on air. Why would Ford stop making such a grand car? My opinion seems to be shared with 96% of those here responding. What gives? Of course the new Taurus is indeed a pretty good alternative.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Started off good

Drake2000, 09/25/2010
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

When we first bought the Sable (used July 09) we really loved it overall, big comfortable, good engine, power. But over the last year we have had in the shop 4 times for non-mechanical/non- engine failures, such as the truck hydraulics broke and it almost fell on my wife's head. Left steering linkage went bad and you could barely turn the car left while driving. The heated seat (driver's side) went out. Now currently some kind of air flow actuator motor (what directs the air flow from a/c) went bad. Not to mention the door trim molding (black rubber seal) has came loose twice and the 3 preset button of the radio is severly sticking. These are all annoying pesky things going wrong-not happy all

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Not overly happy

Ralph, 11/10/2010
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I had many Fords but this is my first bran new car and I guess I expected more. Has about 30,000 miles. Had to replace drivers side seat heater element, new instrument cluster due to burnt out bulb ( bulbs are not replaceable), drivers door seal not staying in place, erratic shifting between first and second gear and erratic idle. The best MPH I have had is 21 on a trip, average is 17-19. The car is comfortable I just do feel the quality is there.

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Rolling on incline

Disappointed, 08/03/2010
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful

This car rolls on an incline when in gear. Need to use both break and gas to keep car from rolling on incline ( if in drive will roll backwards gain speed quickly, same occurs in revers if on downward incline). Ford has requested I take it to 6 different dealerships for repair. All of the dealership say they cannot duplicate the roll. I live in the mountains and this a huge problem I have nearly rolled into several cars/objects because of the rolling. It seems the dealership have their mind made up that there is not a problem before they test the car. The first time the car was serviced for this issue was at 1K miles.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

not great

jwdantq, 04/02/2010
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful

Needed brakes at 41k, door moldings are held on by double sticky back tape, car never has gotten gas mileage that was suggested by sticker, car is very noisy, would not buy another one. Have owned Ford products for over 20 years and I am going to switch to Japanese or Korean, maybe even German.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great car

keithm, 06/14/2008
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I just traded an '06 Milan for an '08 Sable. The nav system/Sirius radio are great. This car came with every option except rear seat entertainment system. Car is very quiet & surprisingly quick. You're well over the speed limit if not careful. Interior is very nice with supportive seats. Always dislike cars with seats that are "too" cushy.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Value

Mark, 10/03/2007
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Car

company car, 12/31/2007
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have owned the AWD Sable Premier for two months and absolutely love it. If you are looking for a sport sedan - look elsewhere, but if you are looking for a great ride, high safety, and a great value - buy this car. The AWD system is great for snow and ice. Passenger comfort is exceptional - More room in the back seat than the 300. For both city and highway driving, we have averaged 20 mpg.

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Car!

Regs, 06/11/2008
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is a large car, the fuel economy is excellent for a car of this size. Considered Toyota and Honda, but this one has better design and much better price. Very quiet, good view, huge trunk.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Vehicle !

JS, 02/02/2008
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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10 days & 500 miles. Sticker is $32K, got $2k off from the dealer and $2k factory rebate. I am pleased & impressed. This is a lot of automobile for $28K. I can't believe Ford is not advertising this vehicle. Fit & finish is on par with any Honda or Toyota. While not a Vette or Lincoln Town Car, this is a powerful, smooth, comfortable, roomy & quite vehicle. Huge back seat and huge trunk, not to mention with the trunk passtru & passenger front seat down, you can carry 9 foot items ! SYNC with my Verizon LG cellphone & Apple iPod is fantastic! While gas mileage is not exactly outstanding, one must remember that this is a large (safe) vehicle with AWD.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

I like my Sable.

Kay Cole, 02/07/2008
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A Great Car

pete, 01/05/2008
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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My 2007 Motego was a very good car. The Sable is even better. Better ride, much better performance. I've driven it 4,500 miles in all kinds of conditions including mountain driving. It performed very well under all conditions. Highway mileage equals or exceeds 28MPG and around town ranges from 17 to 20MPG. The first 1,000 miles I did experience a little delay in downshifting but now it does fine. I would definitely recommend this car to all types of drivers. It's quick enough, has an excellent ride and is quiet. What more can you ask for?

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4.75 out of 5 stars

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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4.5 out of 5 stars

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.

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4 out of 5 stars

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.

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5 out of 5 stars

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.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Car

kjnewman, 12/25/2007
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I wanted to move up to an import luxury car and spent time looking at Lexus, Acura and Audi first. My last stop was the Lincoln-Mercury dealer. I drove the MKZ and then the salesman suggested I try the new Sable. I was reluctant but figured since I was there anyway I might as well try it. What a car! $20,000-40,000 less than the imports with all the bells and whistles. I was so shocked I had to go back 3 times to make sure. This car is a steal! The Sync system is terrific and the car is so damn comfortable I can hardly believe it. Ford has a winner here that appears to have been overlooked by the media and auto pundits.

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