For less than $30,000, you can buy a car that has all the elements of a luxury sedan, yet gets 9.4 L/100 km on the highway while transporting you in the spirit of sports practicality.
The Mercury Milan with a V6 Duratec engine is a five-passenger vehicle harboring a six-speed automatic transmission with a number of endearing qualities. Sirius satellite radio and power moonroof are optional, but there is a wondrous offering of standard features.
The Milan is loaded with a passel of convenient storage spaces. There is a two-tier compartment between the two front seats that offers a great deal of storage space as well as compartments in both doors. The glove box is deep, and is complimented by a larger, flat, space, just above the radio and air vents, close to the windshield. Four cup holders offer more than adequate places for your beverages.
The trunk is vast and seems to stretch from Devil's Gorge to the Nebraska prairie. Old Mother Hubbard could place her entire cupboard along with the neighboring kids of the Lady in the Shoe and still have room for luggage. With just a click of your keypad, the trunk opens conveniently without fail.
Side airbags with curtains, side impact protection system, and dual front air bags lessen your concerns for safety. The tire pressure monitoring system and perimeter antitheft system add another level of comfort. The government safety ratings give Milan five stars in front-seat rating for side-impact and another five stars in rollover protection.
The Milan provides auto-electronic temperature control, Am/Fm radio with in-dash 6-disc CD player that reads MP3 files, and 6 speakers that offer a keen music venue. Fog lamps, halogen auto lamp headlamps, and heated power mirrors with select approach lamps make your nighttime driving much friendlier.
The Milan's 17-inch 14-spoke machined aluminum wheels, twin chrome-tipped exhaust, and satin aluminum grille add up to a vehicle of style and a higher level of safety.
The Milan comes with a 3 year50,000 km warranty and a 5 year/100,000 km powertrain warranty.
The leather seats and the smell that comes with a new car complete the driver's sense of accomplishment. The quiet ride, great legroom and head room give your travel a heightened degree of purpose.
Economy, luxury, safety, and functionality are the four descriptive words that make Mercury Milan a good car to own.
Durhl Caussey writes a car column read around the world. He may be contacted at this paper or dcaussey@sbcglobal.net .
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