Overview & Reviews
Not much has changed for Mercury's 2003 Sable. All cars feature a new cupholder design, and the LS Premium trim level offers a no-charge leather trim. Mercury claims that "customers who appreciate understated sophistication will want to know more about the Platinum Edition," which includes aluminum wheels with a center cap ornament and interior trim pieces, perforated leather and a fender badge. Power windows, locks, tilt steering and floor mats are standard across the board, and two new colors brighten up the Sable.
- Excellent value for the money, high level of safety, available as a sedan or a wagon.
- Forgettable rental car persona, not as refined as other cars in its class, ABS available as option only.
User Reviews:
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Mercury Sable LS is a High Quality Sedan - 2003 Mercury Sable
By d. gearey - December 29 - 3:56 pmWe purchased a lease return Sable LS with 50K miles. It looks and drives like a brand new car. Leather interior is beautiful, sunroof and climate control systems work perfectly. Installed new Goodyear triple Tread Tires, drives like a dream, very quiet with precise steering and ABS brakes. I cannot understand why american auto magazine reviewers give excellent U.S. made cars like my Sable such a bad rap. We rented a highly touted japanese car while on vacation and we found it to be slow, underpowered and tinny, with excessive road noise. We were glad to get rid of it at the end of the trip. Our Sable is a much better built car, quieter,with a more substantial structure,and much better power.
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Mercurys Best Kept Secret ! - 2003 Mercury Sable
By ExCO - December 19 - 10:00 amJust bought the vehicle last month, purchased it new with the LS package, fully loaded, Spruce Green Met w/ tan leather interior and bucket seats w/ floor console. I just love everything about this car, from the powerful Duratec V-6 engine, responsive handling, smooth braking system, ride quality, and such sound construction of vehicle. I had previously test drove Altima and Toyota Solara prior to my purchasing this vehicle, and in my personal opinion, they couldnt stack up to what the 03 Sable LS had to offer. So I did the right thing, saved a few extra bucks and bought a far better car !
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average car - 2003 Mercury Sable
By Eric - August 24 - 6:36 pmBourght in late summer 03, had 7000 miles on it. This is not a bad car but I would not buy it again. Bought with extended warantee. Went back with paint peeling on front air vents. They said car was in a accident Repainted front bumper. They did not tell me this when I bourght car. Would not make good on warantee. Transmission had to be rebuilt at 35,000 miles. Had better cars.
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Winter beater - 2003 Mercury Sable
By mark - August 5 - 10:00 amI originally bought the car to drive in the winter to save my mustang from the winter climate of Wisconsin. The car has been very reliable and good on fuel (27 hwy). The only problem I have had with it was that a dealer did an oil change and didnt tighten the filter fully, oil leaked down onto the starter and caused the starter to malfunction.I have heard that the transmission is the weak link on these cars but so far has been shifting properly, I would recommend this car for a used car purchase
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Mercury builds a winner! - 2003 Mercury Sable
By Variseal - February 5 - 2:00 amBought an LS premium with the Duratec 24V V6. The engine makes a nice subdued growl at full throttle and pulls strongly at all speeds, right up to a governed 110 MPH. Handling is above average for a large sedan but the ride is much more forgiving than the Regal/Grand Prix/Impala from GM. Interior is functional, user-friendly and comfortable, if not the most attractive Ive seen. The adjustable pedals are great for my 5 2" wife and I can easily find a good position for my 6 2" frame with plenty of head room. The Mach audio system has good sound and the 6-disc changer in the console is a nice touch. Heater/AC works great.
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Just good transportation - 2003 Mercury Sable
By geobar - August 11 - 10:00 amThe Sable is still a comfortable and reliable sedan, with all the creature comforts in the LS. Its fine to tote around customers and the boss. If you crack it up or its stolen (Boston driving), you just go grab another one. For the money, its a good value.
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Mercury Disabled (Sable) - 2003 Mercury Sable
By Julie - July 25 - 10:30 pmNow I know why this car has the nickname Mercury disabled I bought the car 4 months ago and it has been in the shop more than in my garage. The transmission went out 36 hours after I got it home (with 52k miles on it). Since that repair it has had a stuck pcv valve, an replace air intake cylinoid and now both front struts are bad. This good deal - even w/ an extended warranty - has cost me another $1200 in repairs. I would never, ever buy it again.
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Our Sable LS Wagon - 2003 Mercury Sable
By sultanik - July 19 - 10:00 amWe like our wagon for convenience, style, and practicality. The features and options are very good and we like them all. For the money we feel we are getting a lot. The only complaint is that we feel the ride is too stiff and not as smooth as we would like on rough road.
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Nice Car for the Money - 2003 Mercury Sable
By Richard - May 30 - 9:50 pmI bought this car used three months ago for a second car, mainly short haul. Its capable, comfortable and solid. Leather seats are great. I had a Sable Wagon 12 years ago and the difference is night and day. Makes me a believer in Ford again.
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Nice, but uncomfortable!! - 2003 Mercury Sable
By daddyaddy2003 - March 17 - 2:00 amThe Duratec has more responsive power than the new Crown Vic LS-Sports souped up V-8. Fast and nimble car! Back seat is surprisingly roomy, but front leg room is big disappointment for taller driver. Put seat back for legs, cant reach wheel comfortably. Bad proportions, bad intrusive left front wheel well into drivers left leg area. Foot will fall asleep bent up on foot rest!
