Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  NO! - 1998 Mercury Mystique
  By ptrybk - October 12 - 2:00 am

  I bought the car with 15,000 miles on it 3.5 years ago and today it is junk. It was a constant nightmare. The timing belt, sensors, struts, spoiler, overhead interior lights, broken power windows, and numerous other electrical problems ended up costing a fortune in repairs. Last week cracked gaskets enabled antifreeze to leak into the oil, which totally destroyed the engine. For a car with slightly less than 90,000 miles on it (that has been regularly serviced throughout the years), it ended up being a major disaster. PLEASE think twice if you are considering the "Mistake" as my friends have come to call it.

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  mercury let me down - 1998 Mercury Mystique
  By b_santiagoo - July 6 - 11:40 am

  this was my first car it had 90k at the beginning. I drove it all over the place and still do. Its alright in the gas i have to fill it up every 5 days (i drive the car a lot) but i have done a lot of repairs in the past 4 years, timing belt, water pump , brakes, battery has been replaced. It all happened in the past 4 years. It has 160 k check engine light came on dont think is worth fixing it, also air bag light came up 2. Ive invested so much $$$ in this car when is totally not worth it, it has last this long just because of the repairs. Back seats are uncomfortable. times are hard and had no option to repair it. best advice dont buy it!

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  This Car Is the "Mercury MISTAKE" - 1998 Mercury Mystique
  By Chris - June 20 - 10:46 am

  My LS Mystique (Mistake)has been nothing but a problem from the beginning. The transmission was replaced before the car was even three years old. The original paint job began to crack at less than three years and had to be repainted. The dealer installed premium 6 disc CD changer and premium speakers have had excessive mechanical difficulties. The list of constant repairs has been going on from the beginning. I will never buy a Mercury again and for that matter will never buy an American car again. I will most certainly be buying a Toyota for my next vehicle.

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  My toy - 1998 Mercury Mystique
  By Gara - March 5 - 10:00 am

  Have this car for over 2 yrs. Bought it with 20k now has 50k. Its fully loaded V6 standard. Only one problem so far(replaced control arm). Reliability exceeded my expectations. Love the car and its performance and handling. Cant find better used V6 4 dr sedan with stick shift for the money (Audi, BMW or VW cost at least twice as much). Downside, dashboard fake wood is too cheap, worn leather on the steering wheel, fake handbrake boot leather and the way the engine stalls at revs when shifting. Interesting enough, in Europe Ford Mondeo(same as Contour/Mystique) was always rated way ahead of Accords and Camrys in any way.

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  I Like my Mystique - 1998 Mercury Mystique
  By Fred.P - January 3 - 2:00 am

  I got this car brand new. I have had no major problems with it. I think the 2.5 liter V6 is really peppy. The premium sound with single cd is great. I like the rear spoiler. The ride is a bit stiff but the handling is good. The paint is really holding up well with a zymol wax once a year.

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  Factory Defects - 2000 Mercury Mystique
  By Neilf80 - October 24 - 10:00 am

  Dash board covering came unglued at 17000 miles was fixed as factory defect w/same dash fell apart again at 32000 was told tuff luck they had fixed it once they did not have to deal with it agaun.This was Ford motor co. Jacky Jones said they would fix it for a thousand.Still no guarantee it will stay fixed.This is my mothers car she is on a fixed income and can not afford to have the dash fixed at this time.Otherwise a very good vechicle,but factory backing is not there

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  Best car ever!! - 1998 Mercury Mystique
  By Mystique _owner - October 9 - 9:43 am

  I bought my car in 2007 with only 12,000 miles and Ive since doubled the miles. I purchased it from my godmother who didnt put a cent in the car, other than changing the oil every 3K miles. I love, love, LOVE the car! Although its not a hot rod, nor one that will turn heads, it is the best car Ive driven and the most reliable. Its very comfortable to drive and has amazing pick up! Ive only had to change the battery since it was original - over 11 years old. I recommend this car to anyone who is looking for a modest and reliable ride with decent gas mileage.

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  Excellent in V6 manual - 1998 Mercury Mystique
  By Fibbo - September 28 - 1:33 pm

  Fun to drive, great handling and acceleration for its price. Only cons are, gas mileage isnt great and fifth gear revs pretty high in highway driving (adds to fuel economy problem). Also the front cup holders are poorly designed. Wheel bearing problem around 100,000km was the only big repair.

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  It lives up to its name..Mercury Mistake - 1998 Mercury Mystique
  By E - August 29 - 8:20 am

  I bought this car with 40,000 miles on it and now its at 113,000. I have mixed feelings about this car because it has lasted me this long and has great gas mileage but Ive put in more then what I paid for in repairs. Its just constant little repairs that cost big bucks! And not to mention my transmission went out shortly over 100,000. It seems that once you hit 100,000 the car goes to crap. I know others who have had the same problem. I will never purchase a Mercury again even though Ive heard the Mystique was the worst made model. I just dont trust Mercury

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  Mystique - 1998 Mercury Mystique
  By David Svetcov - May 4 - 10:00 am

  The Leather Interior is a must, this car is as comfrortable is a BMW3 series. I liked it so much I would buy a used. I baught another Ford Contur SE Ford dropped the line. Too bad. A great vehicle. I would not rtecommend the 4 CYLINDER.