Got It Down To 3 Possible Cars

Go for the Sable LS Premium.

FOG LIGHTS, YOU GOT FOG LIGHTS!!!!!!!!

FOG LIGHTS!!!!!!!!

Did I mention Fog lights?

And not to mention it's a Mercury.... And you have a Mercury, You don't want to move down in the class and get a Ford Do you?

I'm Grabbing the Fire Extinguisher Because here come the FLAMES!!!!

Just Kidding!!

Ok, lets get down to basics:

SEL
Sable LS
SES

Now, lets ask some questions:

1. Engines, they all have the Duratec, stupid question, move on.
2. Seats, whcih have leather and which don't, do you want it?
3. Moonroofs
4. EATC
5. CD changer/player
6 MACH Audio
7. Power seats
8. Side Airbags
9. Traction Control


Answer these and you will know. Also, Moonroofs are a PITA and a greater cost, so finding a factory one is better.

Sorry about the other cars, the search goes on. Personally I would look for hte following:

2000-2001 Sable LSPprem, or Taurus SEL with 40-50K miles.

Look for the Following:

Duratec
MOONROOF (Factory is way better than aftermarket)
ABS
Factory CD Changer
*MACH AUDIO
*EATC
Power Driver Seat

* If you have EATC, you damn well better get the MACH system since you aftermarket choices don't really exist.

Optional:
Wheels (Chromtec)
Power Passerger Seat
Traction Control (Where you live, would be nice)
Side Airbags (Safety & Nice Insurance Discount)
Leather (Up to you)
Autolamps (once you have them, you'll never go back)

This is what I would look for. But again, that's just me.