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2008 Mercury Sable Review
If the 2008 Mercury Sable seems eerily familiar, it should. Why? Because this year's Sable is last year's Montego, redressed and renamed. Mercury, it seems, is counting on consumer recognition of the Sable name to help sell more sedans. (The name was last used in the 1990's for a car that was essentially the Ford Taurus's twin.)
This year's Sable, which has a base MSRP of $23,540, is cosmetically similar to the smaller Mercury Milan, sharing the same low grille, and arching headlights. It's also got chrome trim on the fog lights, and the side mirrors are made of aluminum, adding a little bit of upscale glitter. As well, the taillights are LED, and since the suspension has been modified, and the insulation improved, it offers a quiet ride to go with its suave styling.
The 2008 Mercury Sable doesn't just look a bit prettier than the Montego, though. It's got an upgraded engine in the form of a 3.5 liter, 260 horsepower V6 (instead of last year's 3.0 liter which pushed 30% less horsepower), and comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission. The base model is front-wheel drive, but buyers can upgrade to all-wheel drive if they so desire. The Sable also comes standard with anti-lock brakes, and a total of six airbags, including Ford's "Safety Canopy" system which helps protect passengers in the event of a rollover. Electronic stability and traction control technology are available, but they are upgrades, not standard offerings.
Interior features of the Sable include seating for five, leather wrapping on the steering wheel and gear-shift knob, and leather trim on the seats (all standard). Heated seats are standard on the higher trim-level Sable Premier, but optional on the base model, while climate control features are the same across the line. Other comfort options include Ford's "Sync" technology which allows voice-commands for cell phones and MP3 players. (The software for this is can be updated, so as technology changes, the car can adapt.) A navigational system and back-seat DVD entertainment system are optional upgrades over the standard AM/FM radio/CD combination.
Estimated fuel economy for the 2008 Mercury Sable is 18 city/28 highway for front-wheel drive models, and 17/24 with all-wheel drive.
Comparable Sedans: Hyundai Genesis, Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, Chevrolet Malibu,
Premium Sedans: BMW Alpina B7, Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, BMW 7 Series,
2011 Hyundai Azera
College Graduate Cash.(Exp: 8/31/2011)
Loyalty Rebate. (Available to Current Hyundai Owners)(Exp: 9/30/2011)
Military Cash. (Available to Active Military Personnel or Spouse)(Exp: 9/30/2011)
2012 Chevrolet Impala
3.9% - 4.9% Financing. LS. (N/A LT or LTZ)(Exp: 9/6/2011)
Cash. LS. (N/A LT or LTZ)(Exp: 9/6/2011)
2011 Honda Civic Hybrid
0.9% - 1.9% Financing. Base, Si. (N/A Hybrid or GX) (Incentive Combinations & Availability May Be Restricted by Regional or Fleet Rules & Other Factors--See Dealer for Details)(Exp: 9/6/2011)
2011 Toyota Camry
0.0% Financing. Base, LE, SE & XLE in Denver & New York Regions. (N/A Hybrid)(Exp: 9/6/2011)
Cash. Base, LE, SE & XLE in Boston, Central Atlantic, Cincinnati, Denver, Gulf States, Kansas City, Los Angeles, New York & Portland Regions. (N/A Hybrid)(Exp: 9/6/2011)
0.0% Financing/Cash. Base, LE, SE & XLE in Boston, Central Atlantic, Chicago, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco & Southeast Regions. [Includes] Customer Cash.(Exp: 9/6/2011)
0.0% Financing/Cash. Base, LE, SE & XLE in Gulf States Region. [Includes] Customer Cash.(Exp: 9/6/2011)
2012 Ford Fusion
Bonus Cash. S, SE, SEL & Sport. (N/A Hybrid) (Req's Financing Through Ford Credit)(Exp: 10/3/2011)
1.9% - 5.9% Financing. S, SE, SEL & Sport. (N/A Hybrid)(Exp: 10/3/2011)
College Student Cash.(Exp: 1/3/2012)
Military Cash. S, SE, SEL & Sport. (N/A Hybrid) (Available to Active Military Personnel, National Guard or Reservists)(Exp: 1/3/2012)
2011 Chevrolet Impala
0.0% Financing. LS. (N/A LT or LTZ)(Exp: 9/6/2011)
Cash. LS. (N/A LT or LTZ)(Exp: 9/6/2011)
2011 Hyundai Sonata
College Graduate Cash.(Exp: 8/31/2011)
0.9% - 3.9% Financing.(Exp: 8/31/2011)
Lease Offer. GLS w/Auto Trans. ($199.00 per mo/36 mos/$2399.00* at Signing) (N/A GLS w/Manual Trans, SE, Limited or Hybrid) ($0.20 per mi Charge Over 36,000 mi)(Exp: 8/31/2011)
Military Cash. (Available to Active Military Personnel or Spouse)(Exp: 9/30/2011)
Loyalty Rebate. (Available to Current Hyundai Owners)(Exp: 9/30/2011)
2011 Mazda Mazda6
Loyalty Rebate. (Must be Current Mazda Owner)(Exp: 8/31/2011)
0.0% Financing/Cash. [Includes] Customer Cash.(Exp: 8/31/2011)
2011 Ford Fusion
0.0% - 1.9% Financing. S, SE, SEL & Sport ex in Mid-Atlantic, Midsouth & Northeast Regions. (N/A Hybrid) (Incentives Combinations & Availability May Be Restricted by Regional or Fleet Rules & Other Factors - See Dealer for Details)(Exp: 10/3/2011)
Bonus Cash. S, SE, SEL & Sport ex in Mid-Atlantic & Northeast Regions. (N/A Hybrid) (Req's Financing Through Ford Credit)(Exp: 10/3/2011)
Cash. S, SE, SEL & Sport ex in Mid-Atlantic & Northeast Regions. (N/A Hybrid)(Exp: 10/3/2011)
0.0% - 1.9% Financing/Cash. S, SE, SEL & Sport in Midsouth Region. (N/A Hybrid) [Includes] Customer Cash.(Exp: 10/3/2011)
College Student Cash.(Exp: 1/3/2012)
Military Cash. S, SE, SEL & Sport. (N/A Hybrid) (Available to Active Military Personnel, National Guard or Reservists)(Exp: 1/3/2012)
Base Invoice Price: $23,762
Base List Price: $25,785
Destination Charge: $800>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,367
Dealer Holdback: $774
Target Price: $23,721
Options
Base Invoice Price: $22,096
Base List Price: $23,935
Destination Charge: $800>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,275
Dealer Holdback: $718
Target Price: $22,059
Options
Base Invoice Price: $27,172
Base List Price: $29,575
Destination Charge: $800>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,538
Dealer Holdback: $887
Target Price: $27,121
Options
Base Invoice Price: $25,508
Base List Price: $27,725
Destination Charge: $800>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,445
Dealer Holdback: $832
Target Price: $25,462
Options
2009 Sable
2008 Sable
Mercury Models
Grand Marquis
Mariner
Mariner Hybrid
Milan
Milan Hybrid
Montego
Monterey
Mountaineer
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