We're looking to get a new car, and we're really interested in buying a hybrid. The Mariner seems to be priced right, and I like what I'm hearing out of Ford.
2006-08-24 04:57:20 · 10 answers · asked by nickjg2 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Mercury
The Mercury Mariner Hybrid is a luxury version of the Ford Escape Hybrid.
Emissions are far cleaner on the Hybrid Mariner than the regular Mariner. (Note that the Hybrid Mariner is only available as a 4WD model.) Chances are that as the luxury model, the hybrid system may be tweaked for more power (higher HP/acceleration) rather than fuel economy.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2007_Mercury_Mariner.shtml
4cyl 4wd Mariner: 21/24 city/highway EPA MPG
6cyl 4wd Mariner: 19/23 city/highway EPA MPG
4cyl 4wd Hybrid Mariner (power equiv. of 6cyl): 32/29 city/highway EPA MPG
Hybrid system warranty (which includes the hybrid battery) is for 8 years/100,000 miles in the US, but the AT-PZEV version sold in CA emission states has a further hybrid battery warranty out to 10 years/150,000 miles.
Maintenance is pretty much the same for the hybrid as the non-hybrid.
Don't forget the US federal income tax credit for the 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid at $1950.
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=159156,00.html
if you are going for savings rather than vehicle appointments, I might suggest looking at a Ford Escape Hybrid in the FWD option, with a $2600 tax credit and EPA MPG of 36/31 city/highway.
Ford's hybrid system was so similar to that of Toyota's THS, that Ford is paying Toyota licensing fees. (Toyota has since upgraded to using the THS-II, aka "Hybrid Synergy Drive", on all its hybrids starting with the 2004 model year.)
You might want to talk to some owners and discuss your concerns at:
http://greenhybrid.com/discuss/ford-escape-hybrid-amp-br-mercury-mariner-hybrid.026.html
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hybrid_ford_escape/
2006-08-24 11:28:08 · answer #1 · answered by mrvadeboncoeur 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I work at a Lincoln Mercury dealer in the service dept. and can tell you that from a repair standpoint we do not see them for repairs.
Other posters have commented on the fuel economy and they are correct, it may not save as much as you think as is the case with most hybrid cars. But from a reliability and service view they have been a cut above the rest of the Ford SUV's that we see like Navigator(horrible car). If you live in California the battery warranty is 100,000 miles so that may not be a concern if you live in Calif. If not and you do purchase a Mariner Hybrid buy the Ford Premium Care Extended Warr and you will be covered for most repairs even some that other aftermarket warranty's don't cover. Good Luck!
2006-08-24 08:43:39 · answer #2 · answered by Chuck P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My friend has a Mercury Mariner hybrid and he and his wife really like it. Bear in mind that hybrids aren't the fuel-saving godsends they're touted to be. They do get a little bit better gas mileage than the standard combustion engines, but they have less horsepower and they cost quite a bit more. Big problem is if something goes wrong with them -- VERY costly to fix.
2006-08-24 05:01:12 · answer #3 · answered by sarge927 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not buy one. Fords are not reliable cars. The addition of hybrid technology is just one more thing for them to mess up. If you want a hybrid, get a Honda or Toyota. It will be less of a headache in the long run.
2006-08-24 05:05:05 · answer #4 · answered by sverthfreyr 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
no its not.. first off its ride is horrible.. second off its a ford.. then there r the technical problems with the car.. it doesn't last long.. for a hybrid, its power usage is very bad.. the mileage not worthy of a hybrid.. then there's the weak engine for its weight.. the engine is way too weak for its weight and furthermore the six speed tranny kills the power usage even more causing strain on engine n speed struggle.. can't maintain 75 properly.. personally if u want a hybrid full size sedan maybe take a look at the accord hybrid.. their way of the hybrid is better..
2006-08-24 08:24:38 · answer #5 · answered by sesh48 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
How about the cost of the battery pack. How much does that cost when the warranty runs out. It is obivious you don't want aerodynamic design in your Hybrid. Mazda tribute ford and merc. all uses this small suv chassis pay less get the V-6 automatic and "don't worry about it!" Toyota Synergy Drive Camry is the best new car Hybrid
2006-08-24 05:03:46 · answer #6 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I agree with sarge. While they are somewhat better for the environment, I do not know that they will be as cost effective as they were designed to be. A better option may one of the vehicles that uses 8 cylinders to get going and then shuts down fur cylinders when not necessary. Chevy makes several of these, such as the Suburban and the Impala. These would be more cost effective, and also run on E85, which is better for the environment and helps the economy!
2006-08-24 05:05:19 · answer #7 · answered by Tangled Web 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Mercury Mariner is a nice vehicle. Not the hybrid though. It won't save you that much in gas and is not as "green" as they say.
2006-08-24 05:54:24 · answer #8 · answered by Ironball 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Get the Mariner Hybrid, great mpg, great ride, 4wd, great styling, luxury. great buy.
2006-08-24 14:16:19 · answer #9 · answered by 1970boss302mustang 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you would love it. Mercurys are great cars, plus they are reliable.
2006-08-24 12:08:42 · answer #10 · answered by W. Antony 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋