1997
Mercury Sable

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$19,555
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  • 4dr Sdn GS
    Starts at
    $19,555
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Wgn GS
    Starts at
    $19,555
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn LS
    Starts at
    $22,140
    19 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Wgn LS
    Starts at
    $22,140
    18 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Factory warranties

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years

Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
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Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.5
Value 4.5
Exterior 3.9
Reliability 4.2

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  • By EddieZ_NJ from Marlton, NJ
    Owns this car
    October 14, 2018

    Very Reliable, comfortable, nice riding car.

    The Mercury Sable is essentially a Ford Taurus with minor variations, mostly to the exterior styling. I find it a very comfortable, dependable, and practical car, an excellent value for the money. The roomy back seat and very large trunk space are great for family trips or transporting lots of stuff. The 3-liter V6 200 hp engine is well known for its dependability and longevity, many exceeding 200,000 miles. A very fine American made vehicle.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By peterrl from Pennsylvania
    Owns this car
    November 16, 2010

    Excellent car

    I bought this car new and it now has 140,000 miles on it. It has required no significant maintenance, it owes me nothing. It has been comfortable, dependable transportation. Huge trunk. In my opinion, Mercury could have marketed this car as a luxury model with all the options that it has: cruise control, automatic lights on/off, power seat, power windows, climate control, etc., etc.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Sable Warrior from Canada
    Owns this car
    March 1, 2010

    1997 Mercury Sable LS Turbocharged v6

    Excellent first buy, very comfortable seating Great on gas and just the shape makes for a smooth ride.. Very easy to fit 6 LARGE ADULTS inside easly. I put a custom turbo charger in mine with my brother and this car blew out my friends honda s2000 and hes got a stage 3 turbo aswell. VERY IMPRESSIVE except replacing tires is not cheap at all
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By sableowner from Long Island, NY
    Owns this car
    June 17, 2008

    My Suzie Sable

    This was my first car and I've had it for almost 3 years now and overall I really can't complain. It has almost 200,000 and seems to be still going strong. I had some transmissions problems, but had it repaired and since have had no problems.. though occasionally it does shift into gear kind of hard. Recently my cam sensor went, which wasn't that big a deal. Other than that no real problems. The only really annoying thing is that light indicator that the door is open is almost always on, and no one seems to be able to figure out why. Overall, I love it. The inside is so roomy and comfortable, it makes up for its ugly exterior. I would definitely recommend this car, especially as a first car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By lilredwuck from missouri
    Owns this car
    January 7, 2007

    Sable review

    We bought this car used and have had nothing but a good time and a bad time. Bought the car and soon afterwards had to have work done to the transmission. We have had new shocks and struts installed on the back, a lot of work done under the hood, the air conditioning is all brand new which is out again less than 2 years later. I have also had to replace the transmission in it again. I have a bad ball joint, and a couple other issues with it but my wife loves the car. It has a check engine light on due to a bad o2 sensor, but the engine is still running like new with almost 200,000 miles on it. It seems to hold together better than my ranger that has less than 25,000 miles on it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 2.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 1997 Mercury Sable?

The 1997 Mercury Sable is available in 2 trim levels:

  • GS (2 styles)
  • LS (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 1997 Mercury Sable?

The 1997 Mercury Sable offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 1997 Mercury Sable reliable?

The 1997 Mercury Sable has an average reliability rating of 4.2 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1997 Mercury Sable owners.

Is the 1997 Mercury Sable a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1997 Mercury Sable. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
  • Comfort: 5.0
  • Interior: 4.3
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 3.9
  • Reliability: 4.2
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