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2005 Mercury Mariner
Invoice: $19,932 - $24,810
Miles Per Gallon
City: 18 MPG - 22 MPG
Highway: 23 MPG - 26 MPG
Body Style: N/A
Engines: 2.3L I-4 153 HP, 3.0L V-6 200 HP
Compact sport utility vehicles are popular because they are smaller and easier to park than midsize SUVs like the Ford Explorer. They're also lighter and have more fuelefficient engines and, of course, they're less expensive. Yet they offer the utility of cargo space with folddown back seats and that commanding view of the road that comes with a higher seating position. The new 2005 Mercury Mariner is based on the Ford Escape, hailed for its responsive handling, smooth road manners and available V6 engine. Mariner comes standard with frontwheel drive (2WD) and a fourcylinder engine. It's easily and affordably upgraded with allwheel drive (4WD) for stable traction in the snow and a powerful V6 for more responsive performance. The 2005 Mercury Mariner boasts a slick and clean design, with avantgarde styling cues. Inside is a pleasant and calming cabin with room enough for the kind of stuff people who are moving up from the Sable or retreating from the more trucklike Mountaineer need to haul around. As part of a carefully scripted, and enormously expensive, rebirth and rejuvenation of the Mercury brand, the Mariner is intended to offer a step up in status over the Ford Escape. It's a nice package. The size and basics are right. Fuel economy is respectable, and it's affordable even when fully optioned.
Purchasing an older vehicle, such as the 2005 Mercury Mariner, makes good financial sense. You're able to avoid the steep depreciation rates that occur with brand new vehicles. This essentially gives you the advantage of getting a 2005 Mercury Mariner for less money than when it was new. If the 2005 Mercury Mariner was properly maintained, you also have a good chance of steering clear of problems that would have developed when the car was new.
The amount you pay for an older car depends on various factors. One important element is where you buy the vehicle. You're likely to get a better deal if you buy it from a private party, as opposed to a dealer. On the other hand, a reputable dealer will normally have some kind of limited warranty, so you can drive away knowing that if the car breaks down right away, you'll be covered. Another factor that may affect price on a 2005 Mercury Mariner is whether it's "certified" by the manufacturer. A certified vehicle will cost more because warranty service is provided that normally doesn't come with a used car.
Another dynamic that will play into the purchase price is the resale value. A used vehicle with a high resale value will obviously cost you more. It is expected that the 2005 Mercury Mariner will have a good resale value. This assumes that the 2005 Mercury Mariner is in good condition and has a reasonable number of miles.
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