[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”24″ el_class=”used-value-text”]Smaller outside and inside than most rivals, the Villager and equivalent Nissan Quest are more maneuverable. Both trail the competition in refinement and acceleration. Villagers have not held their value as well as Quests, and are therefore cheaper secondhand.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″ el_class=”used-overview-text” title=”Overview”]
Mercury’s front-drive minivan got a major makeover for 1999, including fresh sheetmetal, a bigger engine and a newly standard sliding door on the driver’s side. Villager was available in three models: base, luxury Estate, and Sport. Wheelbase was unchanged, but the body grew by 4.6 inches in length and 1.2 in width, gaining 9.6 cubic feet of interior volume. Sole engine was Nissan’s 3.3-liter V6, delivering 19 more horsepower and 26 more pound-feet of torque than the previous 3.0-liter. A 4-speed automatic was the only transmission. Seating up to seven, all Villagers had two sliding doors, neither of them power-operated. A third-row bench slid on built-in floor tracks. Dual integrated child safety seats were optional with the second-row bench. The revamped interior contained extra storage bins and nets. Estate and Sport models added a two-position rear parcel shelf that could hold up to 30 pounds and adjusted to several heights. Previously standard, antilock brakes dropped to an option. Side airbags were not available.
2000 Villager
A rear-seat video entertainment system became available for 2000, including a VCR, 6.4-inch flip-down LCD screen, and multi-channel audio system. A 3-person second-row bench seat was now a no-charge option on base and sport models, and integrated second-row child seats no longer were available. All models gained rear child-seat anchors. A remote keyless entry/alarm system became standard on all models, and the Estate gained standard leather upholstery.
2001 Villager
Villagers got a restyled grille and front fascia, as well as a revised rear liftgate. Sport and Estate models gained restyled alloy wheels. After a brief run of 2002 models, both the Villager and the related Nissan Quest were scheduled to disappear.
2002 Villager
Villager is unchanged for 2002, except that it now treated option packages as distinct models. It offered Value, Popular, Sport, Sport Plus, Estate, and Estate Premium versions.
Villagers earn about the same ratings in performance and accommodations as their Nissan Quest cousins. Acceleration is reasonably snappy from a standstill, but unimpressive in the 35-55 mph range. Highway passing response borders on inadequate with a full load and the air conditioner working. Engine roar under heavy throttle is significant, though wind and tire noise are on par for this class. So is fuel economy. Relatively compact in size, the Villager (and Quest) offer above-average minivan maneuverability, helped by firm steering with ample feel. Cornering response is crispest with the Estate and Sport, which roll on 16-inch tires. The suspension soaks up bumps decently, but overall ride quality does not match that of longer-wheelbase minivans like the Dodge Grand Caravan and Toyota Sienna. Relatively cozy inside, the Villager has scant clearance between any of the seats. Front seatbacks are narrow, though supportive cushions improve overall comfort. Step-in height is low, but third-row entry/exit is rather tight due to a relatively low roof and narrow passageways. Cargo room is slim with the third seat in its normal position, though the available parcel shelf is handy. The third-row bench does not remove, but can slide forward to free up a large cargo hold, though its release handle is difficult to reach. Second-row seats remove easily. Interior storage includes a removable net between the front seats, double front-door pockets, and numerous bins and beverage holders. Despite targeting upscale buyers, Villager and Quest have an abundance of hard-surfaced interior plastic items inside, along with industrial-look switchgear and unfinished edges.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][mk_content_box icon=”icon-road” heading=”Ratings” el_class=”ratings-box”][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”18″]Model Tested: 2000 Mercury Villager Sport[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”18″ el_class=”review-slideshow-caption”]Ratings values are on a 1-10 scale, with 10 being the best. With the exception of Value, these numbers reflect how the vehicle compares against the universe of vehicles, not just against rivals in its class.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″ el_class=”used-performance-ratings” title=”Performance”][mk_skill_meter title=”Acceleration – 4″ percent=”40″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Fuel Economy – 4″ percent=”40″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Ride Quality – 6″ percent=”60″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Steering/Handling – 4″ percent=”40″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Quietness – 5″ percent=”50″ color=”#0bb697″][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″ title=”Accommodations” el_class=”used-accomodations-ratings”][mk_skill_meter title=”Controls/Materials – 5″ percent=”50″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Room/Comfort Front – 5″ percent=”50″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Room/Comfort Rear – 5″ percent=”50″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Cargo Room – 7″ percent=”70″ color=”#0bb697″][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″ title=”Other” el_class=”used-other-ratings”][mk_skill_meter title=”Value – 5″ percent=”50″ color=”#0bb697″][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″ el_class=”used-ratings-total”]
Doors
Description: The power door locks may activate by themselves due to water getting into the wiring harness in the door, or because there is too much solder on the door switch. (1999-2000)
Vehicle noise
Description: Gear whine between 40-70 mph is from the automatic-transmission shift cable. It must be rerouted and a damper must be installed. (1999-2001)
1999
Description: Taillight socket’s locking tab may have insufficient force to retain bulb.
1999
Description: Fuel-tank retention strap (two per minivan) on some vehicles can break at spot welds, causing underbody rattle; if welds fail, there may be fuel leakage and/or separation of fuel tank from vehicle.
1999-00
Description: One or more of the five bolts that mount the rack-and-pinion steering gear may have been incorrectly tightened; could result in steering looseness and noise or vibration. Eventually, bolts could fracture or fall out.
2001
Description: Plastic trim cover around base of front seatbelt buckle may become trapped, eventually allowing bolt to loosen.
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2000 Mercury Villager
Pricing Effective: 01/24/2000
Model Pricing
Retail Price
Dealer Price
Destination
Base 4-door van
$ 22,510
$ 20,314
$ 630
Sport 4-door van
25,510
22,954
630
Estate 4-door van
27,210
24,450
630
Price Note:
Standard Equipment
Base : 3.3-liter V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, dual front airbags, interior air filter, front air conditioning, power steering, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, 7-passenger seating (front bucket seats, 2-passenger second row bench seat, 3-passenger third row folding bench seat), center console, cupholders, dual sliding rear doors, power mirrors, power front windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/cassette, tachometer, variable intermittent wipers, illuminated visor mirrors, rear defogger, intermittent rear wiper/washer, floormats, theft-deterrent system, roof rack, cornering lights, 215/70R15 tires, wheel covers
Sport adds: front and rear air conditioning, power driver seat, second row bucket seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, rear radio controls, power rear quarter windows, overhead console w/conversation mirror, adjustable rear parcel shelf, map lights, rear reading lights, privacy glass, flip-open liftgate, two-tone paint, handling suspension, 225/60R16 tires, alloy wheels
Estate adds: leather upholstery, memory driver seat and mirrors, power passenger seat, Premium sound system, heated power mirrors, universal garage door opener, Travelnote digital memo recorder, automatic headlights
Optional Equipment
Option Note:
Major Packages
Option
Avail.
Retail
Dealer
Convenience Group
Base
$995
$846
Rear air conditioning w/rear controls, interior air filter, rear audio controls, overhead console, power rear windows, 6-way power driver seat, map lights, rear reading lights, additional courtesy lights, flip-open liftgate, privacy glass.
Rear Seat Entertainment System
1295
1101
Videocassette player, headphones, remote control, video game outlet, rear passenger controls, headphones.
Trailer Tow Prep Group
250
213
Trailer tow module and jumper harness, heavy-duty battery, full-size spare tire.
Safety
Option
Avail.
Retail
Dealer
Antilock brakes
590
502
Comfort & Convenience Features
Option
Avail.
Retail
Dealer
Rear air conditioning
Base
495
421
Automatic climate control
Sport, Estate
245
208
Power sunroof
Sport, Estate
775
659
NA w/7-passenger seating w/middle bench seat.
Electronic instrument cluster
Estate
295
251
Digital speedometer, digital odometer and dual trip odometers, outside temperature indicator, trip computer. Requires automatic air conditioning and Supersound AM/FM/cassette/CD player.
Premium AM/FM/cassette
Base
310
263
Supersound AM/FM/cassette/CD player
Sport, Estate
865
735
Includes 6-disc CD changer. Requires Electronic instrument cluster and automatic climate control.
Base : 3.3-liter V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, dual front airbags, front air conditioning, power steering, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, 7-passenger seating (front bucket seats, 2-passenger second row bench seat, 3-passenger third row folding bench seat), center console, cupholders, dual sliding rear doors, power mirrors, power front windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/cassette, digital clock, tachometer, variable intermittent wipers, illuminated visor mirrors, rear defogger, intermittent rear wiper/washer, floormats, theft-deterrent system, roof rack, cornering lights, 215/70R15 tires, wheel covers
Sport adds: rear air conditioning, interior air filter, 6-way power driver seat, second-row bucket seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, rear radio controls, rear headphone jacks, power rear quarter windows, overhead console w/conversation mirror, universal garage door opener, Travelnote digital memo recorder, adjustable rear parcel shelf, map lights, privacy glass, fog lights, flip-open liftgate, two-tone paint, handling suspension, 225/60R16 tires, alloy wheels
Estate adds: leather upholstery, memory driver seat and mirrors, 4-way power passenger seat, Premium sound system, heated power mirrors, automatic headlights
Optional Equipment
Option Note:
Major Packages
Option
Avail.
Retail
Dealer
Convenience Group
Base
$995
$846
Power rear windows, 6-way power driver seat, overhead console, map lights, rear reading lights, additional courtesy lights, flip-open liftgate, privacy glass. Requires rear air conditioning.
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Sport, Estate
1295
1101
Videocassette player, headphones, remote control, video game outlet, rear passenger controls, headphones. Requires Supersound AM/FM/cassette/CD player or Entertainment Premium AM/FM/cassette. NA w/power sunroof.
Trailer Tow Prep Group
250
213
Trailer tow module and jumper harness, heavy-duty battery, full-size spare tire.
Safety
Option
Avail.
Retail
Dealer
Antilock brakes
590
502
Comfort & Convenience Features
Option
Avail.
Retail
Dealer
Rear air conditioning
Base
495
421
Includes interior air filter, rear radio controls.
Automatic climate control
Estate
245
208
Power sunroof
Sport, Estate
775
659
Electronic instrument cluster
Estate
295
251
Digital speedometer, digital odometer and dual trip odometers, outside temperature indicator, trip computer. Requires automatic air conditioning.
586 Premium AM/FM/cassette
Base, Sport
310
263
Includes rear radio controls and headphone jacks. NA w/Rear Seat Entertainment System.
58M Entertainment Premium AM/FM/cassette
Sport, Estate
310
263
Includes upgraded sound system. Requires Rear Seat Entertainment System.
58K Supersound AM/FM/cassette/CD player
Sport, Estate
865
735
Includes 6-disc CD changer, upgraded sound system and more powerful headphone system.
Value : 3.3-liter V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, dual front airbags, front air conditioning, power steering, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, 7-passenger seating (front bucket seats, 2-passenger second-row bench seat, 3-passenger third-row folding bench seat), center console, cupholders, dual sliding rear doors, power mirrors, power front windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/cassette, digital clock, tachometer, variable-intermittent wipers, illuminated visor mirrors, rear defogger, intermittent rear wiper/washer, floormats, theft-deterrent system, roof rack, cornering lights, 215/70R15 tires, wheel covers
Popular adds: antilock brakes, rear air conditioning w/rear controls, 6-way power driver seat w/lumbar adjustment, rear radio controls, power rear quarter windows, overhead console w/conversation mirror, map lights, flip-open liftgate, rear privacy glass
Sport adds: second-row bucket seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, universal garage door opener, adjustable rear parcel shelf, fog lights, handling suspension, 225/60R16 tires, alloy wheels, (Deletes antilock brakes)
Sport Plus adds: antilock brakes, 6-disc CD changer
Estate adds: leather upholstery, memory driver seat and mirrors, 4-way power passenger seat, Premium sound system, rear headphones, heated power mirrors, automatic headlights
Estate Premium adds: automatic climate control, electronic instruments, trip computer, outside-temperature indicator, Supersound AM/FM/cassette/CD player w/6-disc CD changer
Optional Equipment
Option Note:
Major Packages
Option
Avail.
Retail
Dealer
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Sport Plus, Estate Premium
$1295
$1101
Videocassette player, remote control, video-game outlet, rear passenger controls, headphones. Deletes rear radio controls. Sport Plus requires Supersound AM/FM/cassette/CD player. NA w/power sunroof.
Trailer Tow Prep Group
Sport Plus, Estate Premium
250
213
Trailer-tow module and jumper harness, heavy-duty battery, full-size spare tire.
Safety
Option
Avail.
Retail
Dealer
Antilock brakes
Value, Sport
590
502
Comfort & Convenience Features
Option
Avail.
Retail
Dealer
Rear air conditioning
Value
495
421
Includes interior air filter, rear radio controls.
Automatic climate control
Estate
245
208
Power sunroof
Sport Plus, Estate, Estate Premium
775
659
Electronic instrument cluster
Estate
295
251
Digital speedometer, digital odometer and dual trip odometers, outside-temperature indicator, trip computer.
586 Premium AM/FM/cassette
Sport, Sport Plus
310
263
Includes rear radio controls and headphone jacks.
58K Supersound AM/FM/cassette/CD player
Sport, Sport Plus, Estate
865
735
Includes 6-disc CD changer, upgraded sound system.
6-disc CD changer
Sport
370
314
Leather upholstery
Sport, Sport Plus
795
676
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Option
Avail.
Retail
Dealer
Alloy wheels
Popular
495
421
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