Overview & Reviews

Mercury resurrects the Sable nameplate for 2008 by affixing it to a much-improved Montego. A more powerful engine, a nicer and quieter cabin, a retuned suspension and a minor face-lift are the major highlights.

• Extra-large backseat and trunk, outstanding crash test scores, balanced ride and handling, good visibility, available all-wheel drive.

• High front seats create an odd driving position that might be uncomfortable for taller drivers
• Transmission occasionally slow to downshift.

User Reviews:

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  Waited for 2008 and Glad - 2008 Mercury Sable
  By JFS - March 24 - 12:16 pm

  Almost bot 2005 Montego but backed out at the last minute. Was nervous over engine and quirky CVT. 08 offer sufficent power, smooth 6 spd trany. All other features - space, ride, safety, still there. USA Today auto editor said that front end bounces too much over sharp bumps. I cant find this at all. Some have said that 6 spd trans too slow to downshift and "hunts" too much for right gear. I disagree again. Exterior design may not be a medal winner but certainly not ugly. Is some tire noise w/ 18" Pirellis but no where near a deal breaker. A very underated car.

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  I like my Sable. - 2008 Mercury Sable
  By Kay Cole - March 8 - 1:13 pm

  I enjoyed driving my Sable, it is easy to park, and handle around town. It has the power under the hood when I need it on the road.

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  08 Sable - 2008 Mercury Sable
  By Merlin - February 9 - 4:00 pm

  Traded a Honda Accord 06, EX-L, for this 08 Mercury Sable. So far Im extremely pleased with this car. I gave up nothing in terms of build quality and find it much more comfortable than the Honda. Would certainly recommend it to those looking for superior car at a reasonable price.

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  Started off good - 2008 Mercury Sable
  By Drake2000 - August 23 - 10:00 am

  When we first bought the Sable (used July 09) we really loved it overall, big comfortable, good engine, power. But over the last year we have had in the shop 4 times for non-mechanical/non- engine failures, such as the truck hydraulics broke and it almost fell on my wifes head. Left steering linkage went bad and you could barely turn the car left while driving. The heated seat (drivers side) went out. Now currently some kind of air flow actuator motor (what directs the air flow from a/c) went bad. Not to mention the door trim molding (black rubber seal) has came loose twice and the 3 preset button of the radio is severly sticking. These are all annoying pesky things going wrong-not happy all

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  Reliabe - 2008 Mercury Sable
  By aarttek - July 18 - 5:03 am

  The car drives well, it is comfortable and handles easily. I use it to transport seniors from place to place and they have complemented on the Sables comfortable ride.

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  Used 2008 Sable Premier AWD - 2008 Mercury Sable
  By billyd425 - October 30 - 1:58 pm

  This car had 49K when I bought it last August. Put about 15K on it so far. Drives & handles well. Wish the drivers seat floor didnt have the mound on the left side and the floor was a bit wider. Console is in an awkward position to retrieve change or plug a device into the USB Port. EVERYone who had rode in this car has nothing but compliments about it. Getting about 400 miles to a tankful (19 Gallons) with most of my driving being city while trying to get to the highway. Plenty of room in the back seat. Quiet at 80mph on the highway.

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  Outstanding ar first - 2008 Mercury Sable
  By 2141marine - September 12 - 9:04 am

  This is our second Sable, the first was a 1997, and fourth Ford product. As time goes by it seems the quality does not get better. My 1997 Sable was a better vehicle than the 08. At first it was a smooth operating vehicle, after about 20k it developed transmission problem. The Radio/CD player broke and the suspension started to go. Now it is in the shop for an unknown problem, every light on the dash came on , its like the car put itself in safe mode. Dont get me wrong, this is a good vehicle with plenty of room, a strong AC and decent mileage on the highway. Test drive before you drive, after a while it will sound like a lawnmower inside and the transmission will shift hard.

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  Precertified 08 Sable - 2008 Mercury Sable
  By RON TURNER - February 12 - 2:30 am

  I own a 2008 Ford Expedition EL, although I love the vehicle its extremely harsh on gas. Im averaging 10 mpg. Mostly I do alot of in town driving, so I decided to pickup something more fuel efficient and not drive my Expedition as much. I purchased a precertified 2008 Mercury Sable with about 14,000 miles. Ive had it for a little over a month. I love the car. Its spacious on the inside and my three kids ages 15, 12 & 5 have plenty of room in the back seat.The car came out of the rental fleet and Im dealing with an alignment issue, but other than that Im pleased with the car. I like it so well that Im already thinking 3 to 4 years down the road taking a serious look at the new Taurus