On July 13th, 2005 I wrecked a 2003 Ford Focus SVT with the european package. I had promised my wife (fiance at the time) that she could get the next new vehicle. Well since I wrecked mine, I got her old car (99 Cavalier) and she got this 2005 Mariner. We are proud new owners of this great Ford/Mercury product. It is a great vehicle to drive. The gas mileage could be better but it's not that bad. The Mariner has 4wd, 3.0L V-6 and automatic transmission. We average 22mpg in city driving. We haven't taken it on a long comute so we are not sure what type of highway rating we will get.
As soon as I get a chance I will post more pictures of the interior. As for now the vehicle is stock. I am planning on adding a few minor mods to the exterior but that is still to be determined.