Used 1996 Mercury Villager Minivan Consumer Reviews
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10 Years - No Regrets
Rich Duffy, 04/12/2006
1996 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Owned the Villager for 10 years. Still drives and handles very well. Still in good condition after all of these years...no rust. I'd give it a 9 out of 10.
Amazing Car!
Anne, 10/16/2005
1996 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car back in 1996, and I have never had any problems with it! It served as a family (of 4 kids) car, and even with that destruction, it has survived, and it's still amazing! Of course we had a few problems throughout the years, but we never put more than $200 into it.
290,000 miles, going strong!
GiGi, 09/19/2015
1996 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Cargo Minivan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This van has been past around our family since one of our family members bought it new in 96. Original everything. Cruise still works. All the amenities stiill function. Best vehicle I ever owned. Replaced normal wear items that is all. Great in snow.
- Performance
- Comfort
- Reliability
We Love Our 1996 Villager!
Stem-2, 08/17/2002
1996 Mercury Villager LS 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wonderful vehicle! I certainly would buy another one if they were still made! I was SO SORRY to see them discontinued.
SUPERCAR
fecports, 03/30/2002
1996 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
While it is not the prettiest car on the road, it is the most reliable car I have ever had the pleasure of driving. Purchasing this car 6 years ago was a very sound investment. My wife and I have taken scores of trips from Virginia to NY and Pennsylvania and it has never let us down. The tires lasted 50,000 miles while the brakes lasted 70,000 miles. Most everything in the car is indestructible.
Good Van
phenique, 06/16/2004
1996 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought the van used with 37K miles in 1998. Have been driving it for 6 years and it is still running strong. Van has been very reliable despite a few problems. Problems include door locks locking automatically, rear air blower went out, and oxygen sensor had to be replaced. It has lots of interior room and is flexible despite the middle seat being difficult to remove (rear seat slides up to create extra trunk space).
Good Minivan
Judge, 12/10/2008
1996 Mercury Villager LS 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle was a very good deal at $1000 even though it had 160,000 miles when purchased. The Nissan drive train is very good and the high mileage didn't scare me. It was fixed up as per state inspection requirements and on the road for $1500. The handling and ride are very good for a van, and even with a few quirks it is a good choice.
Nice but...
Lin, 09/05/2010
1996 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought new...very dependable for many years but started breaking down constantly after 10 years and only 75K miles. Great for transporting small children and doing some light hauling. Middle and rear seats too heavy and hard to move. Window vent openers cheaply made and broke constantly even with little use. Engine OK but lacks punch, and transmission fine. Great visibility a plus. Rear A/C fan squeaked and emitted damp odor which dealer couldn't identify and fix.
230,000 miles and running like new
Jonathan Brown, 02/13/2009
1996 Mercury Villager LS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This has been a great van. I have only had it for 5,000 miles thus far but I have only had to replace a belt and I will have to soon replace the tierods, but the engine runs perfect, the tranny shifts perfect, the engine is quiet, and it starts perfect every time! The way this thing runs you would never know it has 230,000 miles. I go up to see my girlfriend and my baby over 50 miles away and it provides a comfortable and enjoying ride. I love this van and i will continue to drive it as long as it is running.
Want to get another before they're gone!
forestphil, 06/02/2002
1996 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We're very happy with this "Just Right" size mini-van. It's been nothing but reliable. Engine runs very smooth, slightly under powered. Handles great in snow and ice.
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