The 2003 Mercury Sable Wagon LS Premium is a Front-wheel drive Wagon. It can accommodate up to 7 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 3.0L V6 DOHC 24 valves engine which outputs 200 hp @
5650 rpm and is paired with 4 speed automatic gearbox. The 2003 Mercury Sable Wagon LS Premium has cargo capacity of 38.8 Liters and the vehicle weighs 3484 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2003 Mercury Sable Wagon LS Premium has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include None and None. The front suspension is while the rear suspension is. The car also features a It has as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 218 N.m of torque and a top speed of 215 km/h. The 2003 Mercury Sable Wagon LS Premium accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 15.4 seconds and hits quarter mile at 21 seconds. Fuel consumption is 20 L/100km in the city and 27 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 24,725
Estimates based on a driving average of 12,000 miles per year
Used Condition
Trade In Price
Private Party Price
Dealer Retail Price
Outstanding
$ 2,378
$ 2,975
$ 3,310
Clean
$ 2,103
$ 2,637
$ 2,933
Average
$ 1,553
$ 1,960
$ 2,179
Rough
$ 1,003
$ 1,283
$ 1,426
Representing luxury on the cheap, the Sable is a decent car suffering from an identity crisis.
Introduction: Back in 1986, the Sable was radical. With smooth, aerodynamic contours, a snazzy light bar in place of a grille, and what appeared to be a pillarless roof, it made a strong styling statement. Today's car is a shadow of its former self, reflecting parent Ford Motor Company's uncertainty about what Mercury means. Is it a luxurious Ford, a cut-rate Lincoln or something entirely different?
We do find the Sable to be a decent value in the midsize sedan and wagon marketplace. Selecting the Mercury Sable over the Ford Taurus comes down to styling. Which set of headlights and taillights do you like best? Otherwise, the cars are essentially identical. And this isn't a bad thing, mind you, because these are respectable choices as far as domestic midsize cars go. In terms of driving dynamics and refinement, the Sable is outgunned by its Japanese and European competition. It does have an advantage in price, however. Furthermore, you can get a Sable wagon if you desire -- no such choice exists with the Accord or Camry. Body Styles, Trim Levels and Options: The Sable is available as a sedan or station wagon and can be ordered in GS, GS Plus and LS Premium trim levels. Six-passenger seating comes standard except on the LS Premium trim, which offers it as a no-cost option. The GS includes such standards as power mirrors, windows and locks. Options include ABS, five-passenger seating with a floor-mounted shifter and alloy wheels. Step up to the GS Plus to get a CD player and power driver's seat and adjustable pedals. The top-of-the-line LS Premium gets fog lamps, automatic climate control and cruise control as standard equipment. Options like a Mach audio system, leather seating and a sunroof are only available on the LS Premium, as is a new Platinum Edition package with special trim pieces. Powertrains and Performance: For 2003, the Sable's powertrains include a 3.0-liter Vulcan V6 and a 3.0-liter Duratec V6. The main difference between the two is the cylinder heads; the base Vulcan has two valves per cylinder, while the Duratec has four. The four-valve motor that comes with the LS Premium makes 200 horsepower while the base engine that powers the GS and GS plus makes do with 157 horsepower. Regardless of engine choice, the Sable comes standard with a four-speed automatic transmission. Safety: The Sable has earned a good reputation for safety, thanks to its solid performances in crash testing. Both the sedan and wagon earn a five-star rating for frontal crash testing and four stars for side impact testing. Mercury builds on that rep with an Advanced Restraints System (ARS). This system adapts airbag deployment depending upon impact severity, safety-belt usage and driver-seat position. The ARS includes safety-belt pre-tensioners and retractors. Side airbags are optional for front occupants. Other safety goodies include power-adjustable gas and brake pedals and available traction control. Oddly enough, rear disc brakes only exist on the wagon and not the sedan.
Interior Design and Special Features: Audio and climate controls are grouped logically and are easy to use thanks to large, square buttons, arranged in a conventional grid. The flip/fold console in the six-passenger Sable folds down flat to the floor, thereby allowing easy access to the controls on the lower part of the dashboard. The Sable wagon also has a stowable third-row reverse-facing seat. Deployed, the Sable can carry two additional people, though the seat's small size limits the choice primarily to small children. Driving Impressions: The Sable is a respectable performer when it comes to ride, handling and acceleration. The 200-hp V6 is, of course, the more desirable powerplant for those who have the need for speed. The engine features a wide power band with plenty of low-end torque. When it reaches the upper end of the tachometer, however, the engine isn't nearly as smooth as some other V6s in this class. On the road, the Sable transmits usable feedback to the wheel, letting the driver know what is happening with the tires. The suspension is compliant, making for a comfortable ride and easy long-distance drives.
2003 Mercury Sable Wagon LS Premium Exterior Colors
2003 Mercury Sable Wagon LS Premium Interior Colors
Named after the Roman god known for his speed and fashionable winged sandals, this particular car brand is the brain child of Ford Motor Company that was looking for a car brand to fill the gap between Ford and Lincoln as far as price went. These cars would also be stylish and elegant but would be cheaper and more economical.
The name Mercury actually seems to be of good augury, considering that the main line of activity of the Roman god Mercury was commerce. So you could say that in giving this name to the brand, Ford was trying to appease the gods and make it big in the car business.
The first design, of course made by Ford's development department, was the Mercury Eight or the Super Ford, which had a 95hp engine and a design that was hailed as being the most aerodynamic of its time. This was the first car which was first designed using a clay model. From 1930 when it was first launched and up until 1938, production already reached 17,000 units.
This radical increase in production was the result of an unexpected rise in demand, so much so in fact, that by 1940, Ford was struggling to keep up. Figures reached the 155,000 mark. But pretty soon things were going to come to a screeching halt due to WWII, during 1942 and 1945.
In 1946, production resumed but with a slightly modified version of the 1942 model Eight. By 1950, there were 1 million Mercurys rolling on the roads. It was now time to push things forward from an innovative point of view, and this is why Mercury launched its first automatic transmission, the Merc-O-Matic on all its models starting with 1951. Cars also underwent a few stylish changes, like “frenched” headlamps with sheet metal surround or behind grille, airfoil bumpers, jet scoop hoods and instrument gauges aviation style.
During the mid 50s, Mercury cars were just about the wickedest things on the road, and a testament of that is the fact that a customized Mercury was featured in the movie “Rebel Without a Cause” starring James Dean. Towards the end of the decade, Mercury also entered the racetrack circuit.
1960 would see the introduction of two new models: the Comet and the Meteor. Whereas the Comet was a stylish compact, the Meteor was a somewhat smaller car, an indication of the fact that America was downsizing. The Comet showed its mettle on the Daytona Speedway Track where it showed remarkable stamina as a fleet of Mercury cars ran for 100,000 at an average speed of 105 mph. As the 60s drew to an end, a new model was added to the lineup, the Cougar, which joined the Mercury family in 1967.
When the oil crisis of the 70s hit, Mercury responded by introducing smaller, European-made cars, the Mercury Capri and the Bobcat. But that doesn't mean that older models weren't selling anymore. On the contrary, a redesigned Cougar XR-7 caused sales to go through the roof. Sales figures for Mercury continued to climb well into the 80s.
It was during the 80s that Mercury tried to capture a wider section of the market and came out with new models, the Lynx and the Grand Marquis. But the car that stands out in this decade is the 1986 Mercury Sable. It had a very low drag coefficient which made it fuel efficient.
Mercury's expansion continued all through the 90s. This time it would be a minivan that would be added to the fleet, Mercury Villager, soon to be followed in 1997 by the SUV Mountaineer which managed to attract a more younger market.
With the dawn of the new century, Mercury sought to improve on performance but also on fuel efficiency and emissions. Also, in an effort to unify the brand, all cars began to share certain design features as the front grille and the updated badge lettering. New models from this period include the Milan and Mariner.
Recently though sales began to show lower number and many people wondered about the future of the brand. Ford was quick to dismiss any rumors that it would burry Mercury and in 2008 announced that it would be making the company part of its small car strategy.
2003 Mercury Sable Consumer Reviews
acutenesspace, 10/25/2015
GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2003 Mercury Sable LS
Bought this car 2 years ago with 60K on it. Nice car. With it being heavy it goes through the snow like its a 4x4 or AWD. Love the LS. Don't like the 6 disc CD changer being in the trunk. I am not getting get the gas mileage I should. I might need a tune up. Do not like the cable gauges especially for the fuel. It goes up and down and I do not know if I need gas yet or not. On average I am getting 250mi on a tank when Edmunds say 350. Wish it had heated seats.
One big issue I have is the wheel wells are rusting like crazy. All behind the rocker panels is starting to really rust. Not really a fan of this. I try to keep this car as clean and nice looking as possible. To keep the car as luxury feeling as it I think it should be.
Love the wood grain. Has that luxury feel to it since it has the chrome rims. Roomy as well. Nice car all over. Would defiantly recommend this car
tactiletheme, 02/03/2008
Safe 5 star & nice room
Currently the vehicle has 100,000 miles. Besides normal brakes, tires and oil changes, the only repair I had to make was a blower fan for $ 150.00. I looked at the Honda Accord & Toyota Camry - both of those cars have timing belts and 30,000 mile tune ups. I had a 100% chance of spending $ 600 for the timing belt and $ 300 for each tune up X 3 since I have 100,000 miles. That is a total of $ 1,500 in normal maintenance that I avoided with Ford's / Mercury's 100,000 mile tune up and a timing chain that lasts the life of the vehicle - serveral hundred thousand miles. Why do you think Consumer Reports does not bring this up? Ford delivers vehicle with the design to minimize maintenance costs!
eraseavoid, 06/24/2002
A great car at a great price
This car is a capable road car for the package. I drive a lot on all sorts of
road and this vehicle takes it all on with confidence.
unsubtlerapadash, 12/25/2003
Great value for elegant car.
Bought this brand new car after I had a
Ford Taurus 98 modell. Liked the Ford
and Mercury Dealerships in our City.
The promotion rebates in Summer 03 gave
me the incentive to get another one
from Ford after I checked out VWs
(Passat, Jetta) and Volvos. Found them
all to be too expensive and considered
the Sable to be similar for a better
price and even better value!
crispclad, 10/12/2018
2004 Mercury Sable
"Five Star Safety Rating & Reliable"
Love my "old" Mercury Sable. I bought it as a "previously owned" car 3 years ago and will put it up against any car in this category.
I own the LS Premium wagon designed by famed Ford Motor Company stylist Jack Telnack and it's as reliable as a Toyota Camry and a lot better looking.
It has leather bucket seats that show no wear, ICE COLD AC, tilt wheel, traction control, ABS, AM/FM/CD, power adjustable brake pedal, power door locks, 32V engine, regular gas, great mpg (30 highway), cruise control, 5 Star safety rating, quiet and comfortable.
If Ford built this car today, I'd buy one all over again.
courtequivalent, 06/17/2018
2005 Mercury Sable
"Low price and reliable"
Ive owned this 2005 Sable for years. I bought it while I was looking for a Toyota which was costing much more. I stumbled upon it by accident on a lot. Paid 6K and it had about 65K miles. All leather interior, sunroof quiet nice. Did my research and found reliability and safety to be good. It now has 132K miles and Ive done very little in repairs. Quite satisfied. I believe theyre lower in price because theyre not popular. Ill now be selling it for 2500.00 and someone will be getting a very good running car very cheap. Great for a kid or someone with little money. Not cool but great transportation.Read less
This Wagon has Leather Interior, Climate-Control, Duel Front Power Seats, Sold as a 8 Passenger Wagon, Always Garaged and Dealer Maintained (can be verified) Last but not lease, Great
Gas Mileage ( 20 to 28 MPG)
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