Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Great Little Car - 1998 Mercury Mystique
  By soccertaz - January 18 - 4:56 am

  I bought this car brand new, have taken good care of it for the most part. It has had a lot of recalls, but they were little things and didnt take the dealership long to take care of them. I have had little problems with the car, had to have the AC redone, only have replaced the front brakes twice, and am currently having the back brakes done too, which isnt a necessity yet, but thought it was time to do it since the front ones needed new pads. I have found it is great in the snow, I have done better with it than people that own trucks. It is one of the best cars I have had and/or driven in my life. I have heard it called the "Mistake", but so far it hasnt been one for me.

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  jury still out... - 1998 Mercury Mystique
  By Anne1062 - October 30 - 2:00 am

  I purchased my Mystique new. Since 98 I have had several recalls, problems with the AC leaking on the floor board runing the carpet beneath. Sensors, check engine lights etc.The plastic headlight covers fog over, a local company repaired them for 150. Something like that should be covered by mercury, for safty if nothing else. It soes effect your night vision. The grill had to be replaced due to pitting, they were suppose to put a silver one on and put a smoke color instead, said they no longer carried the silver!! Go figure!! HOWEVER, my favorite is the Transmission falling apart with only 60,000.!! Im sure I am missing something.....

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  mystique is good - 1998 Mercury Mystique
  By j to tha lo - October 6 - 10:00 am

  i like my mystique. it rides very well and is fun to drive. i love its cherry red color.

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  Amazing Car - 1998 Mercury Mystique
  By FastCars09 - September 4 - 11:06 pm

  Ive never had to put a dollar into repairing this car. It is absolutely amazing, I love the fuel economy, the pick up, the interior. Everything is in such amazing shape, and Ive had this car for three years now, its almost 10 years old, and it drives like its brand new! I recommend this car to anyone whos a Mercury/Ford Fan. This is one of the best cars they have ever made.

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  165000 and still going good - 1998 Mercury Mystique
  By Howeld - August 24 - 4:00 am

  Bought my car in 2004 with 62,000 miles on it for $3000. I have been driving it ever since. Just rolled over 165,000 and the car still runs just as good as when I got it. Along the way Ive replaced an alternator, a set of rear shocks, and a belt pulley. Other than that just oil changes every 3000 and its good to go. Finally purchased a new primary car but I am keeping my Mercury until in dies.

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  mercury mystique - 1998 Mercury Mystique
  By lorraine yeager - July 31 - 10:00 am

  does a good job on the expressways. It also performs well under other driving conditions. Makes you feel in control.

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  Good car - 1998 Mercury Mystique
  By Musicman - April 25 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car when it was a year and half old. It gets great gas mileage, looks good, handles well and is fun to drive. Good reliability too!

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  Mystique or Mistake - 1998 Mercury Mystique
  By Paulyblues - April 9 - 10:00 am

  This car and year had a lot of recalls. I have used this car for many trips and have driven it all over the place with no problems. I warm it up in the winter and make sure the oil is always changed regularly. While it is not powerful (4 cyl), it has always been reliable and has a pretty smooth ride.

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  Not Bad - 1998 Mercury Mystique
  By spudman - January 13 - 10:00 am

  The car has nice amenities, but has been troublesome. Its been in the shop more times than most other cars Ive owned. Though not a big car, its not easy to park especially in reverse.

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  1998 Mercury Mystique 2.0L 5 Speed (Perfect College Car) - 1998 Mercury Mystique
  By thecptamerica - January 10 - 12:08 am

  Got this car for college for $1600 back in August with 117k on it. It now has 126k and I gotta say I really am impressed with this car. Very spacious upfront, huge trunk for how small the car appears to be, the 2.0L with the 5 speed is an absolute blast, transmission is pretty responsive, the independent rear suspension adds a responsive handling characteristic that makes the car quite good in the corners, the mpg is incredible (rated at 21 city, I usually get 24-26, hwy rated at 32, driving 70 mph I get 35, 80-85 mph I get 32). Grew up driving camaros, f150s, expeditions, Datsun/Nissan Z cars, SRT4s and I gotta give props to this little car for the amount of fun it is.