I have been driving Crown Vics and Grand Marquis for over 30 years. Most reliable cars ever made. I currently have a 2006 with 387,000 miles on it, still has the original engine and transmission. Unfortunately, it is (was) white, and about half the white paint has peeled off. I've been driving it for 11 years, with almost no problems. About 10 months ago, I found a like new, one owner, 2007 model with 36,000 miles on it. I am a recently retired mechanic, and I gave it a good going over. The only thing I found wrong was it needed new wipers. They had just put new tires and brake pads on it. The bottom was as clean as the top. It literally looked brand new, inside and out. And the seller had a stack of maintenance receipts for it. I paid $10,000 cash for it, no taxes, no fees of any kind. I'm going to drive the 2006 until the engine fails, then keep it for a parts car for the 2007. I've taken a few highway trips in the 2007, but have avoided putting stop and go miles on it. I routinely get 30+ mpg on the highway at 65 mph with the cruise control on. It has a range of over 400 miles. I worked for a city fleet services department for 37 years. That's where I learned how reliable these cars are, and how easy to work on they are. I have all the tools necessary to work on them, and I know them inside and out, top to bottom.
Glad you got another Gem with low miles what's missing on this particular model is the steering wheel controls for the radio and climate controls for fan speed and also the temperature controls
Oh, my favorite car to rent whenever I could! This vehicle is what Detroit's big three ALWAYS did well: comfortable long-distance durable vehicles. Between GM''s Caprice platform and Ford's Panther platform, every police car and taxi for a while was one or the other. Rear-wheel drive meant these vehicles could handle serious police incidents better than front-wheel drive vehicles could (being nose-heavy). Today this particular style is carried by the Dodge Charger, which is built along these lines. Ironic, isn't it? Chrysler's last "big" sedan was the Dodge St. Regis/Plymouth Fury/Chrysler Newport, which were discontinued in 1981, surrendering to Ford & GM. Now both of those manufacturers have abandoned that market, leaving Chrysler to swoop in with a great design.
The Charger is no more. It was never a real alternative to the Panther cars. Way too much TRASH technology, unibody construction, and a very harsh ride. The Chrysler 300 was more comparable, but even it is a unibody car, nowhere near as tough and long lasting as the Panther cars. And it is now gone as well.
I have been driving Crown Vics and Grand Marquis for over 30 years. Most reliable cars ever made. I currently have a 2006 with 387,000 miles on it, still has the original engine and transmission. Unfortunately, it is (was) white, and about half the white paint has peeled off. I've been driving it for 11 years, with almost no problems. About 10 months ago, I found a like new, one owner, 2007 model with 36,000 miles on it. I am a recently retired mechanic, and I gave it a good going over. The only thing I found wrong was it needed new wipers. They had just put new tires and brake pads on it. The bottom was as clean as the top. It literally looked brand new, inside and out. And the seller had a stack of maintenance receipts for it. I paid $10,000 cash for it, no taxes, no fees of any kind. I'm going to drive the 2006 until the engine fails, then keep it for a parts car for the 2007. I've taken a few highway trips in the 2007, but have avoided putting stop and go miles on it. I routinely get 30+ mpg on the highway at 65 mph with the cruise control on. It has a range of over 400 miles. I worked for a city fleet services department for 37 years. That's where I learned how reliable these cars are, and how easy to work on they are. I have all the tools necessary to work on them, and I know them inside and out, top to bottom.
Nice wheels! 👍
Glad you got another Gem with low miles what's missing on this particular model is the steering wheel controls for the radio and climate controls for fan speed and also the temperature controls
Hello, what is the price for this car?
28k miles, wow
Oh, my favorite car to rent whenever I could! This vehicle is what Detroit's big three ALWAYS did well: comfortable long-distance durable vehicles. Between GM''s Caprice platform and Ford's Panther platform, every police car and taxi for a while was one or the other. Rear-wheel drive meant these vehicles could handle serious police incidents better than front-wheel drive vehicles could (being nose-heavy). Today this particular style is carried by the Dodge Charger, which is built along these lines. Ironic, isn't it? Chrysler's last "big" sedan was the Dodge St. Regis/Plymouth Fury/Chrysler Newport, which were discontinued in 1981, surrendering to Ford & GM. Now both of those manufacturers have abandoned that market, leaving Chrysler to swoop in with a great design.
The Charger is no more. It was never a real alternative to the Panther cars. Way too much TRASH technology, unibody construction, and a very harsh ride. The Chrysler 300 was more comparable, but even it is a unibody car, nowhere near as tough and long lasting as the Panther cars. And it is now gone as well.
What I like about these cars is that they are mostly a breeze to fix.
Price?
so how much...$
It's been sold for a while, sorry!
hate the front end of the 03-05 models but its still a great car