Hi guys... just bought a new 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 2x4. Felt compelled to register here and say hello to all of you fellow hybrid owners

Welcome to the jungle. I am pretty much a newbie as well. I can tell you this, you WILL learn more about your vehicle here than anywhere else. period.

So give us the skinny, ie, color, trim, ect.

Thanks for the welcome, Jerry. I got a black clearcoat 2 wheel drive Mercury Mariner with the primier(?) option which has leather, upgraded stereo, nav system, reverse sensors, and also the moonroof + sirius package. that's the only one the dealer had!

in my 5 days with it, i have been really, really pleased with the handling, power and overall performance. gives me 31mpg on my 20-mile oneway commute to work on over a state route with it's share of traffic lights.

i have been following this site for more than a month now... and comments here played a part in my decision to get the hybrid myself. specifically the ford/mariner hybrid, as i had test driven the toyota camry and honda civic hybrids but was utterly disappointed by the performance. the MMH was love at first drive!

Welcome to our little club!!

Alex Strand- Realtor (Dallas Area)
ERA North Point
(972)984-0204
www.come2dallas.com

Hello, and welcome to GH!

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The FAQ is great. Very useful.

I am in Atlanta, GA. Love the MMH, and don't miss my previous car's V8. I think the fun factor is higher here Until now I had always owned Japanese cars, with a brief exposure to Ford many years ago. I think I wanted a Ford ever since, just never worked out right. When Escape came out, I knew I liked it... and of course, after I saw and test-drove the 08 MMH, there was no question. Phew!

While I am still on my first tank, the mpgs have been inching up to almost 32 so far. I am excited!

Hi All I just bought the `08 Mariner and am glad I did. I also heard about a Government incentive to get rid of gas guzzlers for Green Machines. Is there anyone that might know more about this?

Canada is implimenting a program that gives rebates in incriments based on the vehicles fuel economy (Ex. get a 30 MPG vehicle, get $1000, buy a 35 MPG vehicle, get $1500, buy a 40 MPG vehicle, get $2000) while at the same time adding penalties in the same vein. (Ex. Get a 20 MPG vehicle, pay an extra $1000, get a 15 MPG vehicle, pay an extra $1500, get a 10 MPG vehicle, pay an extra $2000) The number I'm using aren't their number, just to provide an example. Their Feebate idea is moving forward, though I don't recall offhand when it'll take effect.

California is adopting a similar idea, though if it'll be shot down before it makes it has yet to be seen.

Is that what you had heard about?

First 4WD Hypermiler

Have you read the FEH FAQ?

Live in Michigan? Let it be known in Michigan Roll Call

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