Reviews: The 2004 Mercury Sable
By Alex Thomas
Introduction
The 2004 Sable is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Mercury. It is Mercury's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $21,355 USD in 2004.
Sable Dimensions
In 2004 the Sable has an overall length of 199.80 inches and a width of 73.00 inches. It sits a total of 55.50 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of inches. Front headroom is 39.80 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Sable a turning radius of 39.70 inches. It uses 215/60R16 tires with a wheelbase of 108.50 inches.
Drivetrain
The Sable comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3336 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The 3.0L V6 OHV 12V engine in the 2004 Sable is rated at 19 - 20 miles/gallon city and 26 - 27 miles/gallon highway out of a 18.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Sable retails for $21,355 USD with a invoice price of $19,565 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $670 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists ABS Brakes, CD Player, Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat, Cargo Net, Load Bearing Exterior Rack.
Exterior color choices include Arizona Beige Metallic, Black, Dark Shadow Gray Metallic, Gold Ash Metallic, Medium True Blue Metallic, Merlot Red Metallic, Silver Frost Metallic, Spruce Green Metallic, Vibrant White with interior choices of Medium Graphite Cloth Interior, Medium Parchment Cloth Interior. The Sable seats 6 people with 42.20 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The normal warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 36 month/36,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is critical to contact the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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