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Precertified 08 Sable
RON TURNER, 02/09/2009
2008 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 12 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
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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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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Bring back Murcury; A wonderful car
rickmm, 09/14/2012
2009 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I've owned a 2009 Sable for several years and have found that it has the greatest brakes. They are quick and sure without being too touchy. They have already saved me in an emergency. The steering is quick and on our twisty curvey roads in Penna. this car handles like it is on rails. The engine is very responsive and smooth. It gets amazing gas mileage for a of this size; over 30MPH on the interstate. I agree that it did take some time getting used to the steering wheel being farther away than usual without telescoping however, it feels perfectly normal now. Actually gives you more room, makes other cars feel cramped. It is such a great car that I bought a 2nd one for my wife.
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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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.
Good later years vehicle
hansenfarm, 07/12/2009
2009 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Very happy with the 2009 Sable compared to 2003 Grand Marquis which we still own. Good vehicle for older people for ease of entry, more room than it appears. Is a fun to drive auto and takes less room to park.
A Pleasant Surprise
MDNC, 03/03/2010
2009 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I'll admit, the Mercury Sable wasn't even on my radar screen. I'd fallen in love with the Lincoln MKZ and was shopping for a late model used one. In doing my research I ran across quite a number of very low mileage 2009 Mercury Sable Premier program cars. I liked the Lincoln a lot but the Mercury impressed me even more. It's a large car with great passenger and trunk space, it has great road manners, it's very comfortable, it gets great safety numbers and the MPG is good for a large car. It's surprisingly quick and in some ways it reminds me of my a much more refined version of my old 1995 SHO Taurus. I am really happy with my purchase.
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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Good Buy
Sable_Premier2009, 04/12/2010
2009 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I am very satisfied with my new Sable so far. To be honest I had never heard of the Sable and was not in the market to purchase one. I had my eye on a Chrysler Pacifica. After test driving the Pacifica I stumbled across the Sable and decided to take it for a drive. I was impressed with the features and the smooth ride. The trunk space is great. Price was the deciding factor for me and the fact that it came with so many great features like the Sync and Sirius radio was a perk. I'm happy so far.
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.
Buy this car!
twindad46, 02/19/2011
2009 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
What a car! I recently purchased a slightly used '09 Sable with 28K miles on it and I love it! Comfortable, good performance, tons of features, good mileage for its size and all for $17K. I traded in an '06 Chrysler 300 that I hated and the only thing I don't like about this car is that I didn't buy it 2 years ago. It's a shame they stopped making it, but if you can find one - BUY IT!
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 15 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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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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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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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!
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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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
TIME TO TRADE at only 290 K miles
Silverfox, 06/14/2020
2009 Mercury Sable Premier 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had a 2005 Sable premier that I loved (got totaled). I liked it well enough that I wanted another Sable. Found one on the web. I wanted a silver or light Grey, live down south, and dark cars are too hot. It was used 2009 Premier with all whistles and bells, 85K miles in 2015. I was surprised when I saw it, much larger than the 2005 model. It had been detailed so well it appeared new, every where. I took it at a great price, 2K under KBB suggestion. I am an UBER driver. My riders love the space in the rear seats, 3 large adults not even touching each other. I'm one that believes in "if it not broken, don't fix it". At the current 280K miles nothing has been replaced or fixed under the hood. ALL original and starts and runs smooth. 20.2 over all gas mileage.I live in a city with very bad streets, sink holes, pot holes man hole covers 2 inches above or below the street level. Struts and control arms can't handle that so I have had to replace the control arms twice. Now get to the point of my post. It's time to upgrade and I'm going for a late model Taurus. It seems to be the next thing closest to my Sable.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Excellent Car!
Regs, 06/11/2008
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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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.
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.
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.