Overview & Reviews

Still smarting from that 1996 "redesign" that had many longtime Sable fans running to the competition, Mercury performed some minor cosmetic surgery in '98 to help soften the Sable's front end. This year's changes are limited to new wheel designs, a revised gauge cluster and interior console, as well as suspension alterations designed to improve overall ride quality. The particulate filtration system has been deleted from this year's models.

• With Mercury dropping its prices on all 1999 models, the Sable is an even better buy than last year.

• It offers no substantial advantage over the similarly-priced and not-as-weird-looking Accord or Camry.

User Reviews:

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  Bargain, good all around car - 1999 Mercury Sable
  By TroyT - December 31 - 10:00 am

  First brake job @ 68K, oil changes every 4K, high mileage user, car keeps running like a charm. This is Sable #3 for me. This is the first to have problems, although under extended warranty. 2nd Transmission for some reason, never had problems with the others. Good gas mileage on the long trips, many times hauling a LARGE trunk full of "stuff" and 5 people of normal size. Great family car thats still fun to drive with 24V engine!

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  QUALITY AT BARGAIN - 1999 Mercury Sable
  By irv - July 20 - 10:00 am

  ONE OF THE FINEST AUTOS IVE OWNED IN FORTY YEARS OF DRIVING IN THE NYC AREA WILL BUY ANOTHER AT 250000MILES EASY SERVICE GREAT SAFETY WITH MY NEW TOYO PREM TIRES . A GREAT FAMILY CAR!

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  A good, solid car - 1999 Mercury Sable
  By Mickie G - July 19 - 12:46 pm

  There is one major drawback, gas gas gas consumption. Otherwise this is a solid investment if you purchase this car with low mileage and car fax proves that it was not driven into the ground. If the car was well maintained and has clean background, this is indeed a great car to have.

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  sable review - 1999 Mercury Sable
  By stratamite - April 25 - 10:00 am

  It was fine, it could be more roomier. There are no cup holders in the back, not good you have kids. Otherwise I liked it. The car did very well on long trips. It has great power for passing on the highway.

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  the worst ever - 1999 Mercury Sable
  By bill - March 22 - 8:26 pm

  replaced the transmission 3 times this car is horrible will never buy American junk again!

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  A Car You Cant Live Without - 1999 Mercury Sable
  By politicsguy - December 12 - 2:00 am

  I travel 45k miles per year, and trade every 18 months or so. I bought the Sable because the price was better than the Focus wagon I wanted...then discovered tons of comfort, awesome ride, amazing Mach audio system, space galore, a strong feeling of safety, and good looks. Im looking forward to trading this for the 03 model!

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  My Sable - 1999 Mercury Sable
  By CLAREMORE BOY - August 27 - 12:00 pm

  Its been a decent car for the most part. Weve put over 80,000 miles on it in 4 yrs. The problems have been the cooling system, the brake rotors, and the heater core went out a year ago. And why Ford put independent rear suspension on it, ill never know, just extra struts to be replaced! The wind noise is right on the edge of being tolerable. However, I wouldnt be afraid to go cross country in her right now! A person could do worse.

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  Nice Ride at a Fair Price - 1999 Mercury Sable
  By daddio - August 26 - 2:00 am

  This is my sixth Sable/Taurus and my first wagon. I am quite satisfied. You get a lot of nice features, a lot of comfort, and a lot of room, all for not much money. I have had no problems with this Sable, and am now giving it to my daughter as her first commuter vehicle.

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  My 99 Sable - 1999 Mercury Sable
  By adriene09 - December 7 - 2:00 am

  First car I bought new when I was just out of college. very impressed that I could afford leather and a moon roof for $23,000- tax, title, license all included--- and 0.9% financing to boot. test drove a pontiac grand prix and couldnt see out of it Sable is a good buy for what you get. Good on tires- first set went to 65,000 miles... got the same mileage out of original brakes as well. Would recommend car to anyone looking for a good used car (provided the original owener took good care of it, of course).

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  Good workhorse car - 1999 Mercury Sable
  By robroyal - August 18 - 2:00 am

  This is my fourth Sable/Taurus wagon, and Im shopping for a new one now. The earlier models were plagued with transmission problems, but at 98k, the transmission on the 99 is doing just fine. I only do required maintenance. The only problem I had over the last four years was an intermittant electrical problem; turned out to be a loose battery post. Anyway, nothing but praise for this old workhorse. I load the back with forklifts, I carry my bikes on top, its my restaurant, and dormitory.