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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  Our Sable LS Wagon - 2003 Mercury Sable
  By sultanik - July 19 - 10:00 am

  We 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 pm

  I 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 am

  The 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!

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  great buy new, even better used! - 2003 Mercury Sable
  By dan m - July 13 - 1:36 pm

  A steal at the used price level. Second one I bought at $12K with 8K miles fully loaded. Last one I kept for 4 years (cost $3k/yr) plus gas, oil and tires. Smooth quite commute ride. I HIGHLY recommend for that use.

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  Sable - 2003 Mercury Sable
  By gunsnrods - October 29 - 2:00 am

  I just purchased a used 2003 Sable that is only six months old. This car was loaded with equipment, 15,000 miles, Ford Certified for 75,000 miles, price out the door $11,600 plus tax. Its a great car for the $$, I paid almost this much for a car twenty years ago without the safety equipment and bells and whistles this car has...

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  Our 03 Sable problems - 2003 Mercury Sable
  By ari1210 - September 4 - 5:03 am

  Purchased 03 Sable with 20,000 miles on it. Excellent car until two years later when the transmission went out 1,000 miles from warrenty expiring. I just today had to have the drums and back brakes repaired. Only has 42,000 miles on it. Other then that car has been reliable. I will never buy another Ford though.

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  Magnificent Mid-size - 2003 Mercury Sable
  By falsesmall - July 10 - 4:26 pm

  After 100,000 miles this car is a dream. The premium model is chock full of options that leave you wanting nothing. This a "true" mid-size sedan that looks and rides great. Interior design is conservative yet attractive. Controls are logically laid out. Excellent climate control. Handling is precise enough..what you would expect in a car of this size and weight. I love the solid feel and feel quite safe with the side airbags and ABS. Duratec six cylinder is powerful and, with the 4 speed automatic/overdrive, smooth as silk. Frankly the best engine/trans marriage I think I ever owned, new or used. Luxury and power at a great pre-owned price tag. This is an American car done right.