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308K miles and still going strong
mac_daddy, 02/15/2012
1994 Mercury Villager LS 3dr Minivan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Car is super reliable, and always starts. Changed catalytic converter at 280K miles. Still passes smog with super clean numbers. Great for highway travel. Goes down the road straight. Solid feel. Good visibility all around. Changed oil every 3,000 miles. Can do all my own maintenance. Love this vehicle.
So Far, So Good
ChiliDog, 04/20/2010
1994 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just got this Van but it is a joy to drive. Very comfortable. The Engine light everyone complains about is warning you that you are loading the engine in overdrive. It has a safety feature (read the manual) that modifies transmission settings to protect the engine when going up hill. Just push the little button and it will stay off. Overdrive is more for the long flat highways. The transmission will disable overdrive if you lug the engine requiring you to stop and turn off the vehicle to reset it. I love it and plan to have it a long time. It has real metal in it. Nissan engines are good for about 325,000 miles if you keep the oil changed ever 3k.
Great buy for $650
Sabian25, 05/30/2008
1994 Mercury Villager Nautica 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought used, had one of these in the past. I got into a bad accident had 3 surgeries. I can honestly say that this vehicle saved my life. The over the sholder automatic belts are annoying but a good safety feature. Great job on including drivers side airbag. The van is built pretty solid, 3,500lb. towing/cooling and suspension package. Nice sun roof, great gas mileage. I truly only like this vehicle because it's the Nautica edition. I am not a fan of the other models but I do say buy one anyday before a Ford Windstar or Dodge Caravan. This Nautica along with other Villagers have a Nissan 3.0L high efficiency output motor and are more reliable and better on fuel. Very reliable, great van!
Still running strong
Kristy, 06/12/2008
1994 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This van has been nothing but dependable. I would definitely buy another. Never have had a problem in the winter. It fires right up on the coldest days
satisfied Villager owner
Wondermom, 04/11/2002
1994 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This van has been a comfort to drive on long distances. It has been useful in many trips to soccer games around Central Florida. The first time I have had to have work done on the vehicle was this year for air conditioning.
Had one for 15 years!
charles, 06/03/2009
1994 Mercury Villager LS 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had one for 15 years and love it! Still going strong, but I replaced the Transmission after 150000 miles because I was towing a camper around. It has 188,000 miles, and it just now is beginning to show some rust in one wheel well.well.
Best Car We Have Ever Owned
TN Folks, 04/17/2010
1994 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We've taken this mini van all over the US, some times pulling a light camper trailer. We took out the 3rd seat and get about 23 MPG for city driving. Van has needed very few repairs -- had to replace air conditioner is about all. Rolling over 200,000 and hate to get a different car. Wish it was still being made. Can't find another car that we'd like.
still uncertain..........
caribbeanqueen, 03/24/2006
1994 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
bought this car a few weeks ago, (used) already having issues like engine light constantly on, cant find the problem, cigarette lighter doesn't work. ( need to charge cellphone adn plug in tv/videos for the kids) Not enough cargo space if you have children and travelling with luggage always or even not enough space for groceries, needs a front cup holder and light about the steering wheel area to sxee...i was told its a cross between a nissan and aford, hard to find parts to fix it...nice looking car..still uncertain about all the issues i am being faced with
Good 'ol Villager
dicnic, 05/30/2002
1994 Mercury Villager LS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Have almost 112,000 miles on our '94 Villager LS. Alot of the miles were put on driving between northern VA and SE Florida. Have done alot of scheduled mtce. myself. Changed fluids and filters religiously. Only had one problem in 8 years, the electronic dash quit a couple of years ago. Replaced it for about $500.00 at local L-M dealer. It has served us very well. Too bad they did not make it the same size as the larger mini-vans from the competition.
My Mercury Villager
JDBISUZU, 01/19/2010
1994 Mercury Villager LS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This van was my first car when i was 16. It has been very reliable when my parents bought it in 94. It was also a fun car to drive around. I wish i did not have to sell it. I will always remember that car.
lots of van for the $$
sportsdad11, 08/24/2002
1994 Mercury Villager LS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We purchased a 94 Villager LS with 63000 miles three years ago. It now has 102000 and is still going strong. We had to replace the rear a/c coolant line for $900, but everything else has been routine maintenance. For a minivan, it drives great and has ample acceleration for a small V6. It has to crank for about 3 seconds before starting, but I have found that this is a common trait among higher mileage villagers. The kids love it and so do we. Definitely would buy another. Too bad they're being discontinued.
one satisfied '94 Villager owner
cynthia b, 09/26/2002
1994 Mercury Villager LS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
had virtually no problems til reached 150,000 miles. engine has power and is responsive. can turn car on a dime. very versatile.
Bang for the buck
Tega, 10/16/2002
1994 Mercury Villager LS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Being a married-man-in-a-mini-van took some getting used to, but I'm ok with it now. I love my van. Solid and comfortable, an abundance of bells and whistles, good gas milage, and a Nissan engine. My kids and I highly recommend it.
Still Love it at 130K
mercman, 01/22/2003
1994 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After 130,000 miles, it still runs great. Haven't had any real repairs except one turn signal switch. Wish I could get another.
Never again
mstefferud, 01/27/2003
1994 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I'm glad Mercury/Nissan is going to quit making these. We bought the van with 48,000 miles, now has 112,000. Problems include: replace injector, $400, replace A/C hose $800, replace blower motor, ignition switch. Smells like gas and anti-freeze in winter when starting up, no-one can locate either problem. Now that I have kids, I'm trading this thing ASAP before it starts on file from the fuel leak, also not big enough if you have kids.
very nice family car
grakovchik, 01/31/2003
1994 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Village is a nice family car, comfortable with good gas/mileage and lots of space.
I love this van.
LaNell, 10/13/2003
1994 Mercury Villager LS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This was the first van that I had ever purchased and because of this van, it will not be my last. This vehicle was so much fun to drive. Once you start driving it, you forget that you are in a van. The drive is so smooth. It's nothing like the drive of a SUV thats very bumpy. I also own a Jaguar and believe it or not, I would rather drive the Mercury Van than the Jag. I would highly recommend this van to anyone who is intersted in a van.
Would Buy it all over again
NTaylor, 01/24/2004
1994 Mercury Villager LS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased the vehicle with 86000 miles on it. I now have 145000 and have had very little trouble. I have two small children - the sliding rear seat is great and a 13" TV fits perfectly on the middle seat when folded down. Enough cargo room for frequent 700+ mile trips to see family. I also love the Nissan engine's reliability and power. This van has been great.
Wished they still made this!
MomRea, 11/22/2005
1994 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought this used, and have had a good experience. Our only problem was with the AC. We hauled kids, dogs and luggage, and found the seat configuration versatile, although the seat is a bit heavy to take out.
Good Car!
carpoolmom, 12/21/2005
1994 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Our car is just shy of 12 years old and is just hitting 120,000 miles. We bought it new. It has taken me through the bulk of my 5 children's growing up years. It is a great driving car, gets good gas mileage, has good acceleration, and drives like a car. We had a transmission fix, hose repairs, and general maintenence issues, but nothing horrible. I hate to sell it, but it is getting a bit old now and I'm ready for something new. If they made this car again, I would buy it in a heartbeat.
Wonderful Van 232,000 mi
Arnie, 06/14/2006
1994 Mercury Villager LS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Villager has been fantastic in reliability. It's just turned 232,000 miles and I've never put new brakes on it yet !The engine has never had a tune up and has the original plugs I'd guess ! It doesn't burn a drop of oil but recently has leaked some from the main seal. I'd like to find another one with 100,000 mi and buy it to run another 120,000 cheap miles.
Best Vehicle We've Ever owned!!!
raybo, 01/11/2007
1994 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought our Villager when it was almost 3 years old and found it to be a pleasure from the word go. It's now somewhat beat up, but still going strong. We have a few defects that we've learned does not affect it's performance. These include a gassy smell in the winter when it first starts and a hum in the fuel pump. Also, the windshield washer has always been temperamental as well as an engine light. But these have been minor things for a car that has lasted for almost 13 years for us with minimal repairs. I'm sorry they discontinued the Villager.
Love Our Villager
Greg, 08/17/2007
1994 Mercury Villager LS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought it new in Spring 1994 and now has 259,600 miles and still going strong. Still looks great, and other than door dings looks new (no corrosion). Interior upholstery looks new. Like 3 vehicles in one--car, mini- van, and truck. Great in snow! Have had a few major repairs on engine, but that is to be expected for an engine with high mileage.
150,000 but not goint strong.
disddealer, 05/27/2003
1994 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
1994 Villager Purchased new has been a very good van for the most part. But when there are issues, guaranteed to be expensive. Past issues include air conditioning hoses, front/rear. Multiple sensor failure, and now problem with sensor or electronics controlling the transmission. Lack of / or expensive aftermarket parts for the villager is ruining my experience.
Great minivan so far
Minivan Family, 05/24/2008
1994 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We have owned this minivan for less than 2 weeks and I love! it. Great fuel economy, great Nissan engine (I heard the 3.0L. V6 is in the Maxima from this year too) and transmission. With 174,000 KMS. on engine, transmission was replaced around 130.000 KMS, we also own a 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport and we like both the same.
24 Years And 150000 Miles
JD, 09/11/2018
1994 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It is a great car! My aunt’s dad bought the van new in 1994. It has lasted quite well over the 24 Years that we have had it. The only thing it need was a tune up, brakes, fuel injector, and a brake line in all of those years and miles. There is not a thing I would do to improve the car. If they were still manufactured like the 1993 to 1995 models I would buy two of them brand new. The engine is very reliable and the automatic seatbelts are a great idea. I plan on getting at least 10 more years out of this vehicle. It is the best driving car I have ever drove. My aunt got the car from her dad and then I got it from her. All three of us could not think of a better car to own!
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Lasted forever
I’ve Been Everywhere, Man!, 05/26/2021
1994 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought it new in 1994. It finally broke down in 2011 after driving it for more than 300,000 miles and some punishment driving off-road when I lived in the countryside which is not recommended for this vehicle that handles best on highways. It also survived a rear-end collision at stop light. This vehicle was well-built!
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Run away!
villager owner, 05/24/2003
1994 Mercury Villager Nautica 3dr Minivan
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
If you are thinking about buying one of these things, let me give you two words of advice: RUN AWAY. I bought my villager with about 65,000 miles on it, and it now has about 105,000 miles. In that time period, I have replaced 2 water pumps ($250 each), 2 cv boots ($120 each), had a fuel vacuum leak ($800 to track it down over several months), a fuel pump replaced ($250), a thermostat replaced ($100), a radiator ($324), and an a/c hose ($300). Also, the ignition switch is defective (it locks me out at the time of its own choosing). If that isn't enough, the parts inside the van are always falling apart.