Our Review: 1998 Villager from Mercury
The Mercury Villager for 1998
Made in UNITED STATES for Mercury, the Villager for 1998 is a contender in the 5-seat SPORTS VAN market. It originally retailed for $20,805 USD with a invoice price of $18,843 USD.
Fuel Economy
The engine powering the Villager gets 17 miles/gallon city and 23 miles/gallon highway off a 20.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Villager are also available.
Pricing
The Villager retails for $20,805 USD with a invoice price of $18,843 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Villager comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3784 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Villager Dimensions
In 1998 the Villager has an overall length of 190.20 inches and a width of 73.80 inches. It sits a total of 65.90 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.50 inches. Front headroom is 39.40 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Villager a turning radius of 39.90 inches. It uses 205/75R15 tires with a wheelbase of 112.20 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Tachometer, Tilt Steering, Child Safety Door Locks. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, CD Player.
Exterior color choices include Black Clearcoat, Cabernet Red Clearcoat Metallic, Deep Forest Green Clearcoat Metallic, Deep Forest Green Met/Silver Metallic, Light Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Light Saddle Clearcoat Metallic, Medium Seafoam Met/Silver Metallic, Medium Wedgewood Blue Met/Silver Met, Medium Seafoam Clearcoat Metallic, Medium Wedgewood Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Midnight Grey Clearcoat Metallic, Oxford White, Oxford White/Silver Clearcoat Met, Silver Clearcoat Metallic, Toreador Red Clearcoat Met/Silver Metallic, Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic with interior choices of Graphite Cloth, Saddle Cloth, Willow Green Cloth. The Villager seats 5 people with 39.90 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is months or miles. It also has a month/ mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's critical to contact your dealer to verify all warranties.
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