The Mercury Tracer is one of the few remaining car lines that are still being carried by the Mercury division of Ford Motor Company. The Tracer is a compact car which has a platform based on the Mazda 323. The Mercury Tracer eventually replaced Mercury Lynx, which was derived from European car designs. Its counterpart in the Ford line is the Ford Escort. Introduced in 1987 for the model year 1988, it was Ford Laser’s rebadged version. At that time, the Ford Focus, also a restyled Mazda 323, was already on sale in the Australian and Asian markets.

Estimated Price Range for Used Mercury Tracer: $1,000-$3,000
Estimated MPG for Mercury Tracer: 24 City/34 Hwy
Available Trims: Base, LS, GS
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The Tracer was available in two body styles, the 5-door hatchback, which was assembled in Ford’s plant in Hermosillo, Mexico, and a 3-door hatchback, which is manufactured in Hiroshima, Japan. The first generation Tracer was available in only one engine, a 1.6 L B6 I4 with 82 horsepower. The second generation Tracer (1991 – 1997) had 2 engine options, a 1.9 L CVH I4 at 88 hp and a 1.8 L BP I4 with 127 hp. The 2nd generation Tracer wagon was only available in the base trim, while the Tracer sedan body type has a base and LTS trim. This generation of Tracers was included on Car and Driver magazine’s Ten Best for the year 1991.

The third generation Tracer (1997 – 1999) had different trim levels: Tracer sedan was available in GS and LS trims while the Tracer wagon was available in LS trim. There was only one engine option, the 2.0 L SPI 2000 I4 at 110 hp. In 1999, all Tracer and Escort wagon models were discontinued.

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The Mercury Villager is a result of a joint venture between Mercury’s parent company Ford Motors, and Japanese automaker Nissan Motors. This join venture produced the minivan Villager, as well as another minivan, this time marketed as a Nissan product, Nissan Quest. The public first saw the Villager in Detroit’s North American International Auto Show in 1992. The Quest and Villager are almost similar, sharing the same Nissan engine, with aesthetic differences such as a signature Mercury feature of having a lightbar between the two headlights. Production of the two minivans was done in the Avon Lake, Ohio Ford plant.

The Villager was introduced with three trim choices available the basic GS trim, LS trim, and the Nautica Special Edition, the luxury trim. The Nautica Special Edition model was set in two-toned combinations either blue and white or red and white color scheme. The nautical theme was furthered with designs such as captain’s chairs in the second row and a yellow pinstripe.

Estimated Price Range for Used Mercury Villager: $1,200-$7,000
Estimated MPG for Mercury Villager: 16 City/22 Hwy
Available Trims: Base, LS, GS, Sport
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At the start, sales figures for the Villager were promising, but in the late 1990s, it suffered from competition with newer minivans introduced in the market. The Villager lasted two generations, with the second generation available in base, Sport, and the luxury Estate trims. After 2002, Ford decided to discontinue the line while Nissan continued with the production of a 2004 Nissan Quest. Mercury, meanwhile became busy marketing a minivan that Ford passed on to it, the Freestar, which was renamed the Monterey (not to be confused with another full-sized car branded Mercury Monterey that was available in the 1960s).

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Volkswagen T3, also known as the Vanagon, is the successor of the Microbus. Unlike the Microbus, this vehicle had square corners. The Volkswagen Vanagon T3 was launched in the market in 1980 and continued to be churned out until 1991. It came at the tail end of Volkswagen models with rear-mounted engines. It had comparable length and height dimensions to the Type 2 Volkswagen, but was wider and heftier. The rear door was likewise bigger than that of the T2. In terms of suspension and other mechanical features, the T3 incorporated marked changes over the T2.

Performance of the Vanagon T3, which gained popularity in several countries like Great Britain, Canada, US, and South Africa, improved as engines of super cars were installed in it by some owners. One leading sports car maker even used the VW Type 2 Transporter as platform and accommodated the 3.2-liter engine of its marque when it needed a support vehicle for a major racing event.

Est. Price for Used Volkswagen Vanagon T3: $20,000-$40,000
Est. MPG for Volkswagen Vanagon T3: 16 City/18 Hwy
Available Trims: base, GL
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The Pontiac Tempest was introduced to the market in 1960 for the 1961 model year as a compact car for people who are first time car owners. The car, produced by General Motor’s Pontiac Motor Division shared what was then a new Y platform that is unibody with Buick Skylark and Special, as well as the F-85 and Cutlass lines of the Oldsmobile division The Tempest’s platform was redesigned in 1964 and was then known as the A-body.

The Tempest got discontinued after the model year of 1970. An upscale sub-brand of the Tempest continued being produced. The Tempest was replaced by the T-37 series that still included all body styles of the Tempest. However, the T-37 was also dropped the following year, with only the LeMans left as the Pontiac brand for compact to intermediate cars. The Tempest experienced a bit of a revival in Canada when an L-body Chevrolet Corsica was rebranded as the Pontiac Tempest in 1987, to be replaced four years later by the Pontiac Grand Prix.

Estimated Price Range for Used Pontiac Tempest: $8,000-$11,000
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A popular choice in the large sedan market, the Chrysler 300 Series is a big all-wheel or rear-wheel drive with a seating capacity of five. This Chrysler model caters to car enthusiasts who are looking for a sedan with more personality than an average family sedan. Under the hood is a powerful 5.7-liter V8 engine that performance-savvy consumers would surely appreciate.

The Chrysler 300 Series sports an American style with its double-lens headlights, large fenders, big chrome grille, large wheels, and high beltline. Such a muscular look boosts the vehicle’s presence on the road. The interior design is just as impressive it’s simple yet stylish. There’s a lot of space inside the cabin, giving passengers more freedom of movement during road trips. The dashboard beautifully combines luxury, sporty, and semi-retro themes.

The 300 has received accolades not only for its powerful performance and roomy interior, but also for its numerous safety features and value for money.

Base MSRP for New Chrysler 300: $27,170
Estimated Price Range for Used Chrysler 300: $5,900-$13,250
Estimated MPG for Chrysler 300: 16 City/23 Hwy
Available Trims: Base, LX, Touring
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