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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  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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  2008 Sable - 2008 Mercury Sable
  By C Mondo - June 21 - 12:26 am

  Just bought this 08 Sable and s far with 600 miles, I love it. Seats are incredibly confortable, ride is smooth and quiet. I compared with the Fusion and when you add the V6 and traction control with to the Fusion, the Sable is a much better value.

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  3rd One! - 2008 Mercury Sable
  By teach2 - April 16 - 6:33 pm

  This is my third Sable. I was so hoping to fall in love with another car so I could venture away from the same car-again. For price, comfort and amenities-there is no other car to love. I test drove the MKZ but the Sable has as many creature comforts but with a larger interior, same mileage. Time will tell if its as reliable as my other two-both exceeded 150,000 miles.

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  not great - 2008 Mercury Sable
  By jwdantq - January 22 - 11:50 am

  Needed brakes at 41k, door moldings are held on by double sticky back tape, car never has gotten gas mileage that was suggested by sticker, car is very noisy, would not buy another one. Have owned Ford products for over 20 years and I am going to switch to Japanese or Korean, maybe even German.

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  A Great Car - 2008 Mercury Sable
  By pete - January 3 - 2:03 am

  My 2007 Motego was a very good car. The Sable is even better. Better ride, much better performance. Ive driven it 4,500 miles in all kinds of conditions including mountain driving. It performed very well under all conditions. Highway mileage equals or exceeds 28MPG and around town ranges from 17 to 20MPG. The first 1,000 miles I did experience a little delay in downshifting but now it does fine. I would definitely recommend this car to all types of drivers. Its quick enough, has an excellent ride and is quiet. What more can you ask for?

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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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  Fantastic Car - 2008 Mercury Sable
  By kjnewman - October 30 - 2:40 am

  I wanted to move up to an import luxury car and spent time looking at Lexus, Acura and Audi first. My last stop was the Lincoln-Mercury dealer. I drove the MKZ and then the salesman suggested I try the new Sable. I was reluctant but figured since I was there anyway I might as well try it. What a car! $20,000-40,000 less than the imports with all the bells and whistles. I was so shocked I had to go back 3 times to make sure. This car is a steal! The Sync system is terrific and the car is so damn comfortable I can hardly believe it. Ford has a winner here that appears to have been overlooked by the media and auto pundits.

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  A lot of car for the money! - 2008 Mercury Sable
  By Wynn - October 10 - 10:53 am

  I bought my Sable on July 7 and continue to be amazed at the performance and features. The transmission is silky smooth and seems designed for highway mileage. Front passengers door unlocks with pull of the handle again--terrific! Vehicle is so quiet the Pirelli tire noise is noticable on some pavement. Performance of the new headlights is great.

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  We have a winner! - 2008 Mercury Sable
  By CommuterMan - August 16 - 5:00 am

  I bought my Sable two weeks ago and I have to say that Mercury has hit a home run with this one! Theyve addressed all of the weaknesses of the Montego: styling, power, wind noise, and lack of ESC. I love the looks of the new Sable, which must be seen in person to appreciate. I didnt care for the front of the Montego, it looked sort of buck-toothed. The Sable on the other hand, looks hungry. Up close it looks like a cross between the Milan and the Chrysler 300. The Sable has a much beefier engine now and it corners nicely. You just point and go - effortlessly, with plenty of power to spare. The 2008 Sable looks bigger than the old, but is only 2 in. longer.