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NotHappy, 10/17/2002
1997 Mercury Villager Nautica 3dr Minivan
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I don't like paying dealer $75 just to find out why the engine light is on (happens about every 6 months). The electrical is a nightmare. Rear wiper quit working at 30k miles, the locks open and close spontaneously whether the engine is running or not. We have been trapped in the car for a few minutes while the locks were flipping back and forth on their own. My kids have gotten locked in after I put them in their seats and I walked around the car to get in. The ford dealer said the possessed locks are also in the 2002 models of their compact cars). I have put about $4000 into the engine replacing parts that have died before their time.
Good Van, Same as a Nissan Quest
Desert Forecaster, 06/04/2003
1997 Mercury Villager LS 3dr Minivan
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Bought the van due to style, price and extra features compared to the Caravan series. Got it used when it had 18,000 and was 2-yrs old. It has been extremely reliable on the quality of the engine, transmission, etc.... Interior parts are not so well built, but it has been great for us for the past 4 years. We have three kids and there is normal wear and tear, but it's a Nissan inside, and you can't beat that with a stick. No regrets.
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2 of 2 listings
- LS Passenger MinivanMSRP: $2,950188 mi away
- GS Passenger MinivanMSRP: $3,9951,422 mi away
Less Than Impressed
Quality Fan, 05/31/2003
1997 Mercury Villager LS 3dr Minivan
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I have been less that impressed with my 97 Villager. This van is a low milage kid transporter with an average of less than 10K miles per year. The following is a list of the "major" issues we have had. (1)At 50K miles I had to replace the engine mount bolts to the tune of $550(2) The last time I had my wheels aligned the service tech told me he had to put shims in to get the alignment into spec (just). (3) Many internal trim elements did not survive the first couple of years. (4) The well conceived steering wheel mounted radio controls have rarely worked.(5)The electronic locks will self lock and unlock in hot weather.
Larry's Merc evaluation
Larry, 07/14/2007
1997 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
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Nice vehicle to drive. Handles well in all types of weather. Handles full load with power to spare. Great gas mileage. I highly recommend this vehicle.
No Lame Duck Here!!!
Chris T, 01/31/2003
1997 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
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I am one of the hardest people on a vehicle. With this in mind, I have never owned a more practical vehicle than my Villager GS(I think GS stands for"Gotta Speed"). I don't believe there is a ten. This is due to our individual quarks. One mans heaven may be another mans hell. My Villager is constantly driven with absolutly no significant problems. An oversight by a local auto parts store, who sold me semi-metalic brake pads. This vehicle uses 'Ceramic' pads. This error dramatically increased my stopping distance. 'BAD Thing' Otherwise it has been a pleasure to go out and fire up the van and just drive.