Are Mercury Mariners good cars?
Overall love my Mariner its nice runs and drives like a champ, there no issues with nothing good car has good handling with the V6 and the performance is best in snow conditions. Mariner gets good fuel economy only things done are regular maintenance and oil changes etc.
What was the last year for Mercury Mariners?
2011
The 2011 model year was the last for the Mercury brand. The Mariner has a roomy interior and great visibility out of the large windows. Handling is relatively nimble. The 3.0-liter, 200-hp V6 serves up adequate acceleration, but fuel economy is disappointing at just 18 mpg overall.
Are all Mercury Mariners all wheel drive?
The Mariner is Mercury’s first car-based SUV, and is slotted below the Mountaineer in the lineup….
| Mercury Mariner | |
|---|---|
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Ford CD2 platform |
| Related | Mazda Tribute Ford Escape |
| Powertrain |
What’s the new look for the Mercury Mariner?
What’s New For 2008. The 2008 Mercury Mariner receives an all-new look including new front and rear fascias, headlamps, taillamps and Mercury’s signature waterfall grille. On the inside, the Mariner has new seats, center console, door trim panels and Ice Blue lighting for the instrument panel.
Is the 2008 Mercury Mariner a good car?
If you’re in the market for a small SUV and would like the option of a V6 engine or hybrid powertrain, and with more refined styling than the Ford Escape, the 2008 Mercury Mariner would be worth a look.
What kind of engine does a Mercury Mariner have?
On our test drive the V6 engine in the 2008 Mercury Mariner provided decent torque for getting on the freeway and the electric power steering had good feedback.
What’s the difference between a Ford Escape and a Mercury Mariner?
Compared to the somewhat rugged look of the Ford Escape, the Mercury Mariner, which was redesigned for 2008 with new sheetmetal and a fresh interior, offers more of an upscale, urban appeal. Although the two vehicles are mechanically identical, the 2008 Mariner’s exterior clearly sets it apart from the Escape in both looks and image.
If you’re in the market for a small SUV and would like the option of a V6 engine or hybrid powertrain, and with more refined styling than the Ford Escape, the 2008 Mercury Mariner would be worth a look.
What’s New For 2008. The 2008 Mercury Mariner receives an all-new look including new front and rear fascias, headlamps, taillamps and Mercury’s signature waterfall grille. On the inside, the Mariner has new seats, center console, door trim panels and Ice Blue lighting for the instrument panel.
On our test drive the V6 engine in the 2008 Mercury Mariner provided decent torque for getting on the freeway and the electric power steering had good feedback.
Who was the original owner of the Mercury Mariner?
1st owner purchased on 04/20/07 and owned in CO until 01/10/08 • 2nd owner purchased on 01/22/08 and owned in CO until 05/04/11 • 3rd owner purchased on 05/10/11 and owned in CO until .