By 
Rex Roy, Editor
Experts from TheCarConnection.com offices have driven and evaluated various versions of the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer, including those powered by V-6 and V-8 engines. To help provide a well-rounded presentation on the Mountaineer, TheCarConnection.com's editors have reviewed the ...
By Rex Roy, Editor
2008 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars and Driver: "Explorer styling looks perhaps too familiar" Cars.com: "Satin aluminum is used in abundance across the exterior" Mother Proof: "elicits big wows everywhere we go" Though the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer may be just a very nice Ford Explorer , that’s not a bad thing as the Explorer is among the best of the mid-size truck-based SUVs . According to sources from around the Web—and in the opinion of TheCarConnection.com’s editors--the Mountaineer’s exterior styling is clean and uncluttered, with the chrome grille looking right at home. Some reviewers, however, the one writing at Car and Driver, find that the Mercury Mountaineer "styling looks perhaps too familiar," which is not surprising; according to Automotive.com, the Mercury Mountaineer 2008 "shares much of its exterior design with the Ford Explorer ...
What Edmunds.com says Due to higher gas prices and new competition from crossover SUVs, truck-based midsize SUVs like the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer are losing the popularity they enjoyed in... Read full review
The 2008 Mountaineer, Mercury's version of the Ford Explorer, carries over from 2007 with only a few new options - a voice-activated Sync communication system and a capless fuel-filter... Read full review
Vehicle OverviewThe Mercury Mountaineer is closely related to the Ford Explorer but has more luxury content. It competes against other upscale full-size SUVs, such as the Buick Enclave and... Read full review
"We always liked Mercury & Ford traded our 2005 Freestyle ( never got use to the CVT transmission but nice ride)... for a pre-owned loaded 2006 Mercury Mountaineer, Really great deal, car... Read full review
We love the room, the ride, the v8 power, the appearance, and we know from the past that we will love the AWD. The MPG is acceptable for an AWD mid-size SUV. We test drove the vehicle on a... Read full review
"I purchased this vehicle based on a best in class consumer report rating. I was looking for a 3 row v8 suv with bells and whistles to keep me comfortable but safe. I have found the vehicle... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mercury Mountaineer: RWD 4dr V6 | $26,800 / $23,934 | City: 14 Hwy: 20 |
| 2008 Mercury Mountaineer: RWD 4dr V6 Premier | $29,305 / $26,138 | City: 14 Hwy: 20 |
| 2008 Mercury Mountaineer: RWD 4dr V8 Premier | $30,615 / $27,291 | City: 13 Hwy: 20 |
| 2008 Mercury Mountaineer: AWD 4dr V6 | $29,125 / $25,980 | City: 13 Hwy: 19 |
| 2008 Mercury Mountaineer: AWD 4dr V6 Premier | $31,625 / $28,180 | City: 13 Hwy: 19 |
| 2008 Mercury Mountaineer: AWD 4dr V8 Premier | $32,935 / $29,333 | City: 13 Hwy: 19 |
Experts from TheCarConnection.com offices have driven and evaluated various versions of the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer, including those powered by V-6 and V-8 ... Read full bottom line
2008 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars and Driver: "Explorer styling looks perhaps too familiar" Cars.com: "Satin aluminum is used in abundance ... Read full review
MSRP: $26,800 - $32,935
"We always liked Mercury & Ford traded our 2005 Freestyle ( never got use to the CVT transmission but nice ride)... for a pre-owned loaded 2006 Mercury... Read more
We love the room, the ride, the v8 power, the appearance, and we know from the past that we will love the AWD. The MPG is acceptable for an AWD mid-size SUV... Read more
"I purchased this vehicle based on a best in class consumer report rating. I was looking for a 3 row v8 suv with bells and whistles to keep me comfortable but... Read more
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