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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In need of a trunk lid - 2003 Mercury Sable
By chastek3 - August 7 - 10:00 amSabel LS is a pleasant, easy to live with family car. The V6 is strong, the transmission smooth and the styling is handsome.
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Buyer beware 2003 Sable will cost you money - 2003 Mercury Sable
By HMILLER2 - February 6 - 7:10 pmThe car seemed to to be a good but when you compair all the known specs at the time of purchase but after a few years look out! This car model is no worse than the support from Ford Motor who just does not care in my opinion. I bought the extended warranty so I have had some protection. When you look at what others have had to repair you will see a pattern. First the A/C goes up after about 2-3 years. Then the door seals leak they needed to be replaced. The car does not burn E85 fuel as listed by Ford. Runs rough and chokes on mixed fuel. The list goes on but now after just 41,500 miles I need spark plug wires.
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Really like my Sable - 2003 Mercury Sable
By Kleveland - January 21 - 10:00 amI am really bonding with my Sable - as I drive about 40,000 miles per year and my car is my major tool. I appreciate this car more every day. The ride is firm yet comfortable. Radio and heater/AC controls are ergonomically well placed. Ride is very nice. Purchased this car with 17,000 miles on it for $11,400. How can you beat that? Excellent everyday work mobile.
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Stylish, affordable car - 2003 Mercury Sable
By SteveEE - January 1 - 10:00 amThis car is serving us well so far, It has a comfy, big interior. A somewhat smooth ride thats usually disturbed only by the worst bumps. Passing power is good and the engine is smooth when warmed up but kind of raggy sounding when its cold.
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Great family car buy - 2003 Mercury Sable
By Dan Robinson - August 21 - 10:00 amIf you are looking for a roomy, reliable family car - this is the one. I test drove the Accord, great car but seems it had shrunk over the previous years models in drivers room - the adjustable pedals on the LS premium and power adjustable driver seat make for a great ride. I test drove other midsize cars such as Camry and GrandAm and Dodge Intrepid, but found that the Mercury offered more bang for the buck. Sunroof, adj. pedals, leather interior, side impact beams all came with the LS premium packaged for much less than the other vehicles driven.
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Decent car - 2003 Mercury Sable
By Big Chocolate - June 15 - 1:13 amThis car is pretty nice to drive, but its nothing special. Weve owned this car for 5 years now and still nothing really stands out as special. It gets pretty good gas mileage under 55 mpg on the highway. Also, once it gets to about a quarter tank of gas, the fuel pump shuts off. We had to push it over a mile to a gas station, I mean, what a stupid design failure. Overall, this car is not very impressive
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Better Than Expected - 2003 Mercury Sable
By MotorcraftMan - March 26 - 2:00 amWas surprised to find this car has the same if not more features than the Jaguar X-Type! Plenty of go from the 3.0L, smooth, stable, quiet ride. Sound system is decent for stock, more than enough trunk space. Plenty of cubby holds to store things, love the compass/auto-dimming mirror.
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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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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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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.
