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2008 Mercury Milan Quality Review

June 14, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Seats aren't especially firm and provide modest support
Cars.com

Generous use of soft-touch surfaces and a choice of real metal or wood trim look especially nice
ConsumerGuide

Cargo space is a pain
Mother Proof

For those looking for a comfortable, high-quality, and slightly more unique sedan, the 2008 Mercury Milan might be just the car they're seeking.

The 2008 Mercury Milan seats five comfortably in a cabin that Edmunds says has "plenty of room for all passengers." Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com expressed appreciation for the space and seating comfort on the Mercury Milan, a sentiment that ConsumerGuide captures by saying that in the Milan, Mercury features "ample leg and head space for six-footers" in the front.

Not all reviewers enjoyed the interior seating, however, and Cars.com writes that the front seats "aren't especially firm and provide modest support." ConsumerGuide, in contrast, feels that the 2008 Mercury Milan offers "firm, supportive seats" for front occupants and "adult-adequate headroom with good foot space" in the back. The one drawback is in the rear of the Milan; Mercury's seating in back, Kelley Blue Book says, has a center position that’s “a somewhat hard perch with scant headroom." Occupant comfort is enhanced by the Mercury Milan's "generally hushed ride," according to ConsumerGuide.

Cargo space inside the 2008 Mercury Milan is also noteworthy, and Edmunds is surprised to find "an unexpected measure of utility," thanks to the Milan Mercury's "15.8-cubic-foot trunk, split-folding rear seat and fold-down front-passenger seat." Aside from the trunk, ConsumerGuide writes that "cabin storage is good," with Mother Proof adding that "the two-tiered center console is perfect for CDs and smaller items." However, when it comes to rear storage, Mother Proof disagrees with the reviewers at Edmunds, saying that rear "cargo space is a pain," thanks to the lack of "manual trunk release" and the fact that there is no "hand-hold" to use when closing the trunk on the Milan Mercury.

Build quality on the 2008 Milan certainly isn't one of the car's major drawbacks. Kelley Blue Book approves of "the use of satin aluminum finishes and high-quality materials" throughout the cabin, and ConsumerGuide loves the "soft-touch surfaces" and "real metal or wood trim" that is offered on the Mercury Milan.

Conclusion

The 2008 Mercury Milan is a comfortable, practical, and well-built sedan that lives up to the expectations of its price tag.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Seats aren't especially firm and provide modest supportCars.comGenerous use of soft-touch surfaces and a choice of real metal or wood trim look especially niceConsumerGuideCargo space is a painMother Proof For those looking for a comfortable, high-quality, and slightly more unique sedan, the 2008 Mercury Milan might be just the car they're seeking. The 2008 Mercury Milan seats five comfortably in a cabin that Edmunds says has "plenty of room for all passengers." Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com expressed appreciation for the space and seating comfort on the Mercury Milan, a sentiment that ConsumerGuide captures by saying that in the Milan, Mercury features "ample leg and head space for six-footers" in the front. Not all reviewers enjoyed the interior seating, however, and Cars.com writes that the front seats "aren't especially firm and provide modest support." ConsumerGuide, in contrast, feels that the 2008 Mercury Milan offers "firm, supportive seats" for front occupants and "adult-adequate headroom with good foot space" in the back. The one drawback is in the rear of the Milan; Mercury's seating in back, Kelley Blue Book says, has a center position that’s “a somewhat hard perch with scant headroom." Occupant comfort is enhanced by the Mercury Milan's "generally hushed ride," according to ConsumerGuide. Cargo space inside the 2008 Mercury Milan is also noteworthy, and Edmunds is surprised to find "an unexpected measure of utility," thanks to the Milan Mercury's "15.8-cubic-foot trunk, split-folding rear seat and fold-down front-passenger seat." Aside from the trunk, ConsumerGuide writes that "cabin storage is good," with Mother Proof adding that "the two-tiered center console is perfect for CDs and smaller items." However, when it comes to rear storage, Mother Proof disagrees with the reviewers at Edmunds, saying that rear "cargo space is a pain," thanks to the lack of "manual trunk release" and the fact that there is no "hand-hold" to use when closing the trunk on the Milan Mercury. Build quality on the 2008 Milan certainly isn't one of the car's major drawbacks. Kelley Blue Book approves of "the use of satin aluminum finishes and high-quality materials" throughout the cabin, and ConsumerGuide loves the "soft-touch surfaces" and "real metal or wood trim" that is offered on the Mercury Milan. ConclusionThe 2008 Mercury Milan is a comfortable, practical, and well-built sedan that lives up to the expectations of its price tag.  2008 MERCURY MILAN STYLING | [8 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "Upscale styling both inside and out" Cars.com: "Leather upholstery is complemented by Satin Metallic or Wales Mahogany wood trim" Mother Proof: "Lacks some definition and character" The 2008 Mercury Milan features ...

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Comments (3 total)

  1. By DAVID SASSO #1, Posted: 8/18/2008

    cad manager

    I have a 2006 Milan premier and I love it. Not one problem in two years and 29,000 miles. I get 22 mpg in town and 29 on the highway. Very comfortable and beautiful car

  2. By Daniel Friel #2, Posted: 12/12/2008

    IF I'm killed !!!!

    I want to tell or hear from anyone who has had a problem with their 2008 Mercury Milan when they accellerated and were not able to stop the vehicle from slowing down.My wife,neice and I were out shopping at a busy mall with a lot of traffic in the area.We were at a stop,she floored the pedal to get out on to the highway in which direction we needed to go.As she reached about 50mph she let off the accellerator and the car would not slow down,she screamed at me that when she was apply the brakes, they were just real hard and would not work.By this time the car was now at 80mph and climbing.The car was wining real bad,and sounded like it couldn't shift into another gear. I finally looked at the up and coming traffic and was about to shift to neutral, the whole time my wife was pressing as hard as she could on the brakes. The car finally slowed down to about 50mph and then shifted into another gear and started acting normal. I've taking the car back to the dealer, which has had it for a week now, and they say that can't find nothing wrong. Can anybody please tell me what to do now,or I will be dead and you can read about me in the newspaper.

  3. By Chester #3, Posted: 1/10/2009

    In response to Daniel

    Daniel, what you're describing sounds like what happens when the floormats get moved around as you drive and cover your pedals. A similar thing happened to me when I was merging on the highway and it suddenly felt like the gas pedal wouldn't budge at all-I was stuck there about to crash and thinking it was my transmission! Does your car have floormats? Seriously, check them or just take them out for good!

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