- minivan 168,004
- 2,999 high price
- Chandler, AZ
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- minivan 168,004 gasoline white automatic
1998 mercury villager review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. A minivan that rides like a sedan. introductionamong minivans, handling and ride quality are at least as important as cargo capacity. Granted, cargo capacity is important. But these days, auto makers know better than to deliver a minivan with an old-fashioned, truck-like ride. Since the introduction of the 1993 model, the villager has offered a smooth, quiet ride with the responsiveness of a sedan. now in its sixth year without a major redesign, the villager has been a successful product. That package includes a six-way power driver's seat, flip-open lift gate window, leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel, leather seats, autolamp on/off delay system, flip-open lift gate window, heated outside mirrors, dual illuminated visor mirrors, power windows/locks/outside mirrors, electronic automatic temperature control, keyless entry and electronic instrument cluster. mercury's villager and nissan's quest are a joint venture between the two companies. They are produced at ford's avon lake, ohio, assembly plant using ford-supplied components, but they were designed by nissan and are powered by a nissan engine and drivetrain. we drove the mercury villager, but nearly everything we say about it applies to the nissan quest. Among minivans, handling and ride quality are at least as important as cargo capacity. Granted, cargo capacity is important. But these days, auto makers know better than to deliver a minivan with an old-fashioned, truck-like ride. Since the introduction of the 1993 model, the villager has offered a smooth, quiet ride with the responsiveness of a sedan. now in its sixth year without a major redesign, the villager has been a successful product. That package includes a six-way power driver's seat, flip-open lift gate window, leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel, leather seats, autolamp on/off delay system, flip-open lift gate window, heated outside mirrors, dual illuminated visor mi. walkaroundthe seafaring theme of the nautica trim-package emblem suggests that this sport-luxury model is targeting the upscale, yacht club market: nautica's trim package comes complete with a jaunty yellow sailboat logo that appears on the rear gate and on each seat back. Passengers can choose from 13 different seating-and-cargo combinations. behind the front captain's chairs are two more captain's chairs. The rearmost bench seat affords enough room for three, although it's a tight squeeze entering the rear-seat area. This arrangement permits comfortable seating for seven. all the captain's chairs are quite comfortable. For even more cargo space, the second-row captain's chairs can be removed entirely. Another space-enhancing option would be to tilt the rear-bench seat cushion upward and slide the seat forward by as much as 50 inches. All of these functions can be performed with an easy flip of a lever. And in the case of the removable second-row captain's chairs, it can be done with just one hand. the villager affords 126 cubic feet of cargo space after the second-row seats are removed and the rear-bench seat is folded upward. Visibility is good, though there is a bit of a blind spot to the driver's right rear. Also, the front of the vehicle is so steeply raked that the driver cannot see the front fenders, which requires some getting used to for parallel parking. passengers over 6 feet may be a bit cramped in the second or third rows. Rear-seat legroom is also a bit limited for an adult--but then, the rear passengers in most loaded-minivan scenarios are children. a flat cupholder pulls out and snaps down from the console side of the front passenger's seat. Even better are the sturdy, integrated cupholders on the backs of each of the fold-down rear seats. built into the modular armrest to the left of the second-row captain's chair are switches that operate the rear-seat climate control and stereo system, which comes complete with two headphone jacks--a very nice touch, and one that was clearly designed to let the kids groove to their favorite tunes without jangling their parents' nerves. we also applaud the electronic information center on the smart-looking, digitized instrument panel. The system provides readouts in both the english and metric systems. driving impressionwhile its cargo capacity is somewhat modest compared to the big chryslers, the villager compensates with its velvety ride and serene comfort. the villager is powered by a 3. 0-liter, electronically fuel-injected v6 engine that delivers 151 horsepower at 4,800 rpm. Villager to scoot in and out of freeway traffic. It also delivered enough boost for two-lane passing situations. We were surprised and impressed by the villager's quiet cabin. It seemed as quiet as a sedan even at speeds greater than 70 mph. when it comes to handling, the villager firmly plants itself while negotiating hard corners--no small feat for a tall vehicle. The seats can be arranged in a variety of configurations to haul cargo. Luxury touches in the nautica model include separate stereo and ventilation controls for rear-seat passengers, a real feature when carrying children. All doors can be operated with one hand, a blessing when carrying groceries and other parcels, while managing children. villager rides smoothly and insulates those inside from road noise and bumps. It handles like a sedan and provides plenty of power for driving through heavy traffic. Overall, the mercury villager and nissan quest are good choices among minivans. assemb. Anti-lock Brakes✔ Power Locks✔ AM/FM✔ Climate Control✔ Leather Seats
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