Among its strong points is the powertrain line-up, with an economical four-cylinder, or an an optional V6. The Mariner is a worthy alternative to the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Saturn VUE, and could be well worth the price for those looking for a compact SUV with unique styling. Kelley Blue Book The Mercury Mariner offers everything most buyers seek in a small sport-utility vehicle, including the high, commanding seating position and lots of cargo space, with more maneuverability and better fuel economy than behemoth, truck-based SUVs. For 2008, the Mariner simply does those things a little better than before. Like its corporate sibling, the Ford Escape, the Mariner has been thoroughly updated for 2008. - The Mariner offers comfortable seating for four, or five in a pinch, with more headroom than before. Folding the rear seats opens a good-sized cargo area with a flat floor, and space behind the seat surpasses that in the trunk of the typical sedan. Interior storage options have improved for 2008. - n.a.d.a. Mercury's 2008 Mariner delivers about-town practicality in an attractive package. There is no shortage of small SUVs, and the redesign really does distinguish the Mariner from round and bubbly offerings from Honda and Toyota, while avoiding the sharp boxiness of a Jeep Liberty. It's a solid bet for around-town practicality in almost any condition. - AutoTrader The Mercury Mariner offers everything most buyers seek in a small sport-utility vehicle, including the high, commanding seating position and lots of cargo space, with more maneuverability and better fuel economy than behemoth, truck-based SUVs, writes reviewers for . This '08 Mariner comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, foglights, privacy glass, air-conditioning, cruise control, tilt/adjustable steering wheel with mounted controls, premium cloth interior, a roof rack, a four-speaker CD stereo with an auxiliary MP3 player input, full power accessories and keyless entry. Standard safety features include front and side-impact airbags for the front seats, along with side curtain airbags for both rows. Antilock brakes, traction control and an electronic stability system are also standard. The stability system employs Ford's Roll Stability Control, which uses a tilt sensor to detect imminent rollovers and apply preventative measures. This ROOMY, FUEL EFFICIENT COMPACT SUV is ONLY $997/DOWN and we welcome customers with credit challenges. APPLY ONLINE, or stop in for a test drive and MAKE AN OFFER! Please call (2 with ANY questions. Hablamos Espanol. Thanks for looking! :-)