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1997 Mercury Mountaineer Base Sport Utility 4-door 5.0l on 2040-cars

Year:1997 Mileage:123175
Location:

Orlando, Florida, United States

Orlando, Florida, United States
Advertising:

'97 Mercury Mountaineer, good condition for a reliable, strong vehicle with:

- Engine/transmission in excellent condition
- semi-new Bridgestone Dueler H/T tires
- clean interior
- working air condition with powerful burst of cold air (a necessity in Florida!)
- trailer hitch installed with wiring
- comfortable leather seating in good condition
- non-smoking car with no disgusting residue or smell
- removable leather cover for trunk space installed and designed specifically for model
- shares many of the exact same parts as the Ford Explorer making any replacement items easy to find and affordable
- do not own a dog so the car is free from any stray animal hair and smell

The car is quite powerful, runs great, and features lots of space with good window visibility and installed deflectors. Tinted windows for comfortable rides even in very bright days. Very good for both local stops and long, road trips. Makes for a great outdoor vehicle but it is also big enough to handle families, pets, and very large grocery runs! 

The car is in above average shape for its age but it does have some minor scratches and wear-and-tear. Additionally, it does need a new radio, the front, right passenger side window no longer works, the O2 sensor needs replacing, and there's a coolant leak but it's not a serious repair; otherwise the car is in good shape. 

I have owned the car for two years with no major issues, no accidents, and it has been well maintained. The original owner was a retiree from the Department of Defense who kept the car in excellent condition until he passed away and it was sold to me. It has served me very well and am only selling the vehicle due to the acceptance of a travel job cross-country which negates any present necessity for me to own a vehicle.

Local pickup only and am requesting that it is picked up by June 4th at the latest due to my job schedule. If you have any questions, my number is 407-545-2056 or you can email me.  If you'd like to see and test the vehicle out, please call me and we can schedule a time.

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