This '08 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. The Premier trim means this one has all the bells and whistles and it's a 4x4.! It has a bit more truck-style flair than some of its competitors. The new look for 2008 replicates Mercury's mid-size truck-based Mountaineer sport-utility. Ride height and seating position for example are higher than that of the Honda CR-V or Nissan Rogue. It can tow up to 3500 pounds which is substantially more than most vehicles in the class. Still Mariner delivers the advantages of other unit-body car-based SUVs such as the CR-V. This SUV is more car-like on the road than the Jeep Liberty for example. Its smooth ride and reasonably agile handling make for pleasant driving and its compact dimensions make it easy to maneuver and park. It 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. The finish is more upscale and pleasing and feature function and switches are among the best. Standard safety features including a Roll Stability Control system reset the class benchmark. Substantial improvements for 2008 mean safety features refinement comfort and more style for you. For all-purpose efficient daily transport on the road the Mariner rates among the best smaller SUVs. Print this out and come see for yourself! You can drive this one home today! craig kyer