1992 Mercury Sable GS 3.0 from North America
Summary:
A mechanics means in which to achieve riches beyond his wildest dreams
Faults:
The car had broken back door locks which the dealer replaced.-The C.V.joint went out at 55,000 miles.-The 2 back power windows went out which made it feel like a sweat shop when the air conditioning died and would not hold freon as the leak was so huge. -The power steering leaked at under 100,000 miles.-The transmission began slipping and leaking while traveling and finally went to that transmission happy hunting ground in the sky.- The seal in the trunk leaked causing mold and assorted scientific experiments to grow in the Texas humidity.- The motor mounts were replaced 2 times.-The bearings in both front wheels were replaced 2 times.-The alternator went out. All this within 120,000 miles.- The car finally seized up and refused to go in gear and made delightful banging sounds when I put it in reverse.- The end of this lovely little story is I had to pay the junk yard guy $30 to haul her off.
General Comments:
The car was so comfortable and smooth driving down the road. It was a dream to travel in.-Very quick car and for some reason great on gas. I got 34 miles to the gallon.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 20th June, 2004
13th Nov 2004, 20:32
It should not matter if the transmission is left in overdrive for around-town driving. Automatic transmissions if built properly should be able to perform in all driving conditions for many thousands of miles.
Unless the driver is driving around in second gear all the time, there is no reason to be replacing ANY transmission.
-Ed.