Auto loans: 2008 Mercury Sable
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.7 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.7 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2008 Mercury Sable for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2008 Mercury Sable specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 251 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.59 | $19.22 |
2008 Mercury Sable: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 595 L (21 cu ft) | 595 L (21 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,844 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Mercury Sable
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 61 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (16), electrical system (11) and power train (11). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V247000 | 2016-04-26 | air bags:frontal | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2008 Mercury Sable: before you buy
No 2008 Mercury Sable is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before you buy the 2008 Mercury Sable, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
What to check on the Sable
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Reading the spec sheet
Under the hood: the 3.5L 6-cylinder and front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
At 10.7 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 32 litres of fuel. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $16.59. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who rents the Sable
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Living with the Sable
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. Luggage space is rated at 595 litres: bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
A longer test drive
A week with the Sable answers more than any brochure. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Narrowing it down
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Within the 2008 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
What it costs to run
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $16.59 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$3,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Ask us
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2008 Mercury Sable from us first.
Ask us about the 2008 Mercury Sable
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Mercury Sable for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Mercury Sable
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Mercury Sable?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2008 Mercury Sable before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2008 Mercury Sable have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2008 Mercury Sable cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3318.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.