Our Review 2008 Mercury Sable
The Mercury Sable for 2008
Made in UNITED STATES for Mercury, the Sable for 2008 is a contender in the 5-seat SEDAN 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $23,780 USD with a invoice price of $21,957 USD.
Sable Dimensions
In 2008 the Sable has an overall length of 200.40 inches and a width of 74.50 inches. It sits a total of 61.50 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of inches. Front headroom is 39.60 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Sable a turning radius of 40.00 inches. It uses 215/60R17 tires with a wheelbase of 112.90 inches.
Drivetrain
The Sable comes standard with a 6-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3643 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V engine gets 18 miles/gallon city and 28 miles/gallon highway off a 20.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Sable are also available.
Pricing
The Sable retails for $23,780 USD with a invoice price of $21,957 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $750 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, ABS Brakes, Traction Control. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Electronic Parking Aid, Remote Ignition, Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls, Adjustable Foot Pedals, CD Changer.
Exterior color choices include Alloy Metallic, Black, Dark Ink Blue, Dune Pearl Metallic, Light Ice Blue, Light Sage, Light Tundra Metallic, Merlot Red Metallic, Oxford White, Silver Birch Metallic with interior choices of Light Camel Cloth Interior, Light Camel Leather Interior, Medium Light Stone Cloth Interior, Medium Light Stone Leather Interior. The Sable seats 5 people with 41.30 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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