nnmfam Posted February 19, 2007 Posted February 19, 2007 WE are considering buying a Mecury VIllager. We have a ford explorer that is just wearing out it is a 94 no complaints it has been reliable. I have had it for 11 years . WE are just wondering how good and reliable these vans are it is a 1995 with only 22,000 miles. Thanks so Much!!!!!
Guest bryan1090 Posted February 19, 2007 Posted February 19, 2007 i would be nervous with a car that is 11 years old and has only 22g thats 2g miles a year. that car sat for a very long time dry rot on tires and hoses and belts, no heat building up in the egine to burn condensation. You may want to look around a little more. hope that helps
butterflyksses Posted February 20, 2007 Posted February 20, 2007 I don't know much about cars sitting around like the previous poster posted. I do know that I Loved my mercury villager. I had a 2000 that I got a really good deal on. Unfortunately, it met it's demise when someone pulled out in front of me back in Oct. If I could have found another one for a good price I would have had no hesitations about buying it.
courtney88 Posted February 20, 2007 Posted February 20, 2007 We own a 1995 Nissan Quest which is a sister vehicle to the mercury Villager. This van is still going at 200,000 miles. My husband uses it for a work vehicle. If you do some research on it I believe the same engine was used on both vehicles. I hope this helps..
speeddiva Posted February 20, 2007 Posted February 20, 2007 I love my Villager! I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.
JJ_61755 Posted February 20, 2007 Posted February 20, 2007 CR only goes back to 1997 but the top rated are the Odessy and Sienna. Edmunds.com may have some info on the 95 model.
Marcster Posted February 20, 2007 Posted February 20, 2007 i would be nervous with a car that is 11 years old and has only 22g thats2g miles a year. that car sat for a very long time dry rot on tires and hoses and belts,no heat building up in the egine to burn condensation. You may want to look around a little more.hope that helpsRather then completely dismissing this vehicle, I'd recommend taking this '95 Villager to your mechanic for an evaluation. Have him/her check it out. Also, run a CarFAX on it (from either www.carfax.com or at a discount through www.aaa.com). It's quite possible that this was owned by a retiree or someone who lived super-close to work... Edmunds.com listing:http://www.edmunds.com/used/1995/mercury/villager/index.html Edmunds goes back to 1990!
wifeymiller Posted February 20, 2007 Posted February 20, 2007 How ironic - I just totalled my 94 Explorer when the brakes went out and I ran over a telephone pole. We are also looking at a Villanger - although the one we're looking to buy is a 98 with 119 K. I'm glad to know that these seem to be good vans!
gonzomom Posted February 21, 2007 Posted February 21, 2007 We owned a '94 for 11= years and it was a wonderful car. Had no engine problems, only needed maintenance from time to time. It has the identical engine to the Nissan Quest - the cosmetics, interior was by Mercury.
Marcster Posted February 21, 2007 Posted February 21, 2007 I just wanted to add that of the vans of that "era", the Quest/Villager was definitely the nicest looking. The competition of '95 were all dogs: the Chevy Lumina van/Pontiac Trans Port/Olds Silhouette http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/Sick/icon120.gif, Toyota Previa http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/Sick/N1yukHL.gif, Mazda MPV http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/NO/shakehead01.gif, and the old body style Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge vans were very blah too. http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/NO/down.gif If you can find a Honda Odyssey van, that was well regarded (though it'll probably be a little more money): http://www.edmunds.com/used/1995/honda/odyssey/minivanvan/compact/index.html
Ripn Posted February 21, 2007 Posted February 21, 2007 I believe 95 was a first model year for the Villager...same as Ford Windstar.We owned a 96 Windstar for 9 years...was an OK van.BUT, most recommend to never own a first model year of any vehicle...definitely have it checked out by an ASE mechanic.
Marcster Posted February 21, 2007 Posted February 21, 2007 I believe 95 was a first model year for the Villager...same as Ford Windstar.We owned a 96 Windstar for 9 years...was an OK van.BUT, most recommend to never own a first model year of any vehicle...definitely have it checked out by an ASE mechanic.Villager/Quest -- 1993 - 2002 -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_Villager"The joint venture for this vehicle was a marriage of convenience between Ford and Nissan. The Ford Aerostar minivan was aging and lagging in sales, and its replacement, the Windstar, was not yet ready for market. Ford had money to build an assembly plant, but lacked vehicle design engineering resources due to other vehicles. Nissan was lacking cash but could contribute vehicle engineering and an engine built at its Smyrna, Tennessee facility. The initial project was code named "VX54" within Ford." Ford Windstar -- 1995 - 2003 -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Windstar
Ripn Posted February 21, 2007 Posted February 21, 2007 Oops But, still get a mechanic to look @ the van
Cannon1 Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 Man, had to wait for this page to load and gotta get to work. BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT. We have a '96. Replaced the engine at 182K by the dealership. And thats it. The Mercury brand is quality. The looks are sharp, and the mechanics and road handling are the best. I've got in a quest as well, but always always knew we made the best purchase.
dtdoda Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 I wouldn't be concerned about the low miles at all. Tires, hoses and belts are maintenence items. Condensation might be an issue but only with shortening the life of an exhaust system not engine life. Carbon build up might be a concern with the engine if it's seen nothing but city driving. But again, a few rips on the highway will go a long way to clearing that out. As recommended, run the carfax. Confirm the miles are legit.
myervin2001 Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 Just my 2 cents... I recently purchased a "new" van after the transmission in my 96 Dodge Grand Caravan went out. I did ALOT of research on all the vans out now, I did mostly 99 and newer, but the Villager didnt seem to have very many reoccurring complaints. I didnt get one because the back seats are a bit close together, I have a growing teenage son and he needs lots of room. Have your mechanic take a look at it before purchasing. IF you run a carfax take it with a grain of salt. It has been all over the news here that Carfax isnt as reliable as they want people to think it is. Milege issues, title issues etc... Evidently they take most of their information from police reports instead of insurance companies. They have salvage titled alot of cars that had minimal damage and the insurance company only fixed instead of totalling them out. Google "complaints with 1995(or whatever year) Mercury Villager" and you will get all kinds of forums like this one where people are discussing their problems or whatever about a certain car. HTH. I ended up purchasing a 2001 Pontiac Montana that had been local to me with the first owner and only had 52944 miles on it. Got a great deal and a great van.
nnmfam Posted February 27, 2007 Author Posted February 27, 2007 OK everyone thanks so much. Yes I made a typo it was a 1999 and we did buy it and we alos bought a year warranty for only 76.00 and it coveres everything. Thanks so much for all of the good advice. I have yet to drive I have to wait until teh end of teh week for my husband to go to DMV and get everything transfered. karin
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