2008 Mercury Mariner 3.5rl

2008 Mercury Mariner Premier. For 2008, the changes in the looks department include a bolder grille, taller beltline and higher hood, all of which give this junior sport-ute a more aggressive curbside presence. Inside, the changes are more functional, including such touches as a multifunction display at the top center of the dash and cool blue instrument lighting. To promote a quieter cabin, the new Mariner features an acoustic laminate within the windshield, a redesigned roof panel and thicker carpeting., , The 2008 Mercury Mariner is a compact four-door SUV that comes in three trim levels: base inline-4, base V6 and Premier. You are viewing the PREMIER and top of the line version. The base Mariners come with 16-inch alloy wheels, foglights, privacy glass, air-conditioning, a four-speaker CD stereo with an auxiliary MP3 player input, full power accessories and keyless entry. The Premier model adds rear parking sensors, leather/Alcantara upholstery, a power driver seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, an in-dash CD changer and an auto-dimming rearview mirror., , Premier models come with a 3.0-liter V6 good for 200 hp and 193 lb-ft of torque matted to a four-speed automatic transmission. This he V6 Mariner can tow up to 3,500 pounds. Impressive fit and finish are evident in the Mercury Mariner's five-passenger cabin. A center console box big enough to swallow a laptop also features removable bins that can be attached to the front passenger side and rear of the console. Satin-finish metallic accents and two-tone leather seating give the interior an upscale look and feel. Cargo space stands at 29 cubic feet behind the second row and 66 cubes with the second row folded down, giving you plenty of room to haul with the seats up or down. The 2008 Mercury Mariner's new electric power-steering system delivers surprisingly good road feel and response. Overall, handling is respectable, with the compact SUV remaining flat through corners and composed in quick transitions., , Extended warranty available on all vehicles. Call or come in and let us show you why Carolina Auto Gallery is different. Clean quality cars, selection, and affordable prices. If we don’t have what you want, we’d love to find it for you. We have over 10 years of experience, we love what we do, and it shows. Call or stop by today, you’ll be glad you did. www.Carolinaautogallery.com, 980-219-8510.