Used 2005 Mercury Mountaineer for Sale

My husband and I were nervous because we had to get a mommy car after the birth of our third child. This is a great truck that gives us everything we need plus a few added bonuses that we weren't expecting.

My vehicle was a solid performing vehicle. I never had an issue starting it even in cold Wisconsin winters. I had an issue early on with an engine misfire issue, but had it fixed under warranty. Ended up owning the car for over ten years. Traded it in because family size no longer dictated the need for a larger SUV. But, when I had it, I loved the extra room the third-row seat provided. Absolutely loved the way it handled with the four-wheel drive. It was also nice to be able to control the temperature separately from the front to the rear. I was able to safely pull a boat, no problems with towing. I was in one accident with this vehicle where someone ran a red light. I was not injured which speaks to the safety of the vehicle. I always felt safe driving that vehicle. The price of the car was very reasonable for the safety and reliability it provided. I also appreciated that parts and maintenance costs were lower than other vehicles I had owned (foreign vehicles tended to cost me more in maintenance and parts). If there is a larger family who needs the extra room, this is a great choice. We were able to fit a family of five comfortably and still have ample storage for luggage for family trips. I also liked that the gauges gave me an estimate of my MPG for a trip. The vehicle did take E85 fuel; however, after using it a couple of times, I didn't like that I had to fill up more frequently because the MPG was significantly lower than regular unleaded.