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That's right. Picked myself up a 2006 Mercury Milan V6 Premier. It's Dark Blue Pearl with the Light Camel Leather interior. The 6 speed automatic shifts very smoothly and the car handles as well, if not better than the SVT. It's heavier so isn't quite as quick, but a little roomier - especially in the back seats. I'm loving it so far. The SVT is already sold to a guy in Manchester who is an enthusiast and I hope will treat her well.
The car has the 17" 14 spoke wheels (should be fun to clean) and the 3.0 liter Duratec that puts out 221 hp and 205 ft lbs tq. I got the moonroof, the heated seats, and the comfort package that includes a bunch of goodies including fog lamps (that can operate with the parking lights). Overall, a solid product for the price (which I got $2,500 off sticker). I didn't get the audiophile radio ($440?) but the 6 disc factory radio seems sufficient for my needs now that I'm over 40.
Doug
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woot
congrats
can't wait to see it
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Sounds Nice!!!!
The rear suspension on those should be tighter than the Contour and the front suspension has a double ball joint design which is pretty sweet.
It would be nice if the 3.0 put out 250 ponies to keep up with the competition, but overall it is a very nice automobile.
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Thanks. I appreciate the fact it runs on regular unleaded and should get slightly better mileage than the SVT, even with an auto. The SVT averaged about 25. With fuel costs and the amount of driving I do, it was definitely a consideration.
Doug
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- Sony PSP with a Baseball 2k6 and the movie Crash. $100
- 1973 Karmann Ghia Convertible w/ Auto-Stick. Needs Restoration. $1200 OBO
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Originally posted by Cueball:
Thanks. I appreciate the fact it runs on regular unleaded and should get slightly better mileage than the SVT, even with an auto. The SVT averaged about 25. With fuel costs and the amount of driving I do, it was definitely a consideration.
Congratulations! That's what I'm getting approximately with my car now too (and yeah, it likes premium, had a $39 fillup the other day); going back to regular gas for your daily driver must be a wonderful feeling.
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Sorry Baco - no pics yet. I have no digicam. I'd post a pic from the Mercury site, but they have none of the Dark Blue Pearl, which is just a cumilicious color in the sunlight.
Doug
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Congrats, Doug!
The in-laws are looking at the same car in SFrost. Premier addition and all.
Steve
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sweet deal meng
cant wait to see it.
NY State Trooper: So what makes your car so special to have SVT all over it?
Me: Er...It was made by Fords SPECIAL Vehicle Team?
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Originally posted by ElKy:
sweet deal meng
cant wait to see it.
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