Best of all the price you see is the price you pay. It also has a very heavy and substantial type of feel to it. That is unacceptable now that I have a baby. The driver's door external keypad is a convenient feature, allowing access without needing to carry the keys. The only reason I'm considering trading her in is because I've found a 2006 model with 9,000 miles. It is definitely better on long straight stretches of road because it doesn't corner well and has a horrible turn radius.
The Touring model has leather-surfaced bucket seats and high-intensity discharge headlamps. Exterior Lightweight hydroformed steel sections are used for the front rails of the full-perimeter frame. Sale price may include all rebates that apply. Lustrous, generously designed woodgrain on high-end models helps make the dashboard attractive and distinctive. The Palm Beach package adds various unique interior trim accents and badging, as well as power heated mirrors and side-impact airbags. Show full review Vehicle Overview Mercury's Grand Marquis, Ford's Crown Victoria and Lincoln's Town Car are the only six-passenger rear-wheel-drive sedans sold in the U. The car has a lot of noise though, so you can't hear others speaking.
Sad to see her go!!! There is a lot of space under the hood so it's easy to work on, as opposed to newer cars that have everything piled on top of each other. The replacement parts are usually cheap and stupid easy fixes. Over a five-year period, the Avalon is expected to retain exemplary residual and resale values, slightly better than the Buick Lucerne, and far better than the Ford Five-Hundred and the Touring. The top positive things about this vehicle are the ride, the looks, and the overall durability of the vehicle. Also when you need to pass at highway speeds nothing beats a old school V8 under the hood for acceleration quickly when you're already going 70 miles per hour. For example, the weather stripping on the windows is not good anymore, and the windows rattle. The Grand Marquis' huge trunk is exactly what many golfers love about this car; that and its pillow-soft ride, wide and comfortable seats and easy-to-understand dash layout.
The back doors open wide - to almost 90 degrees. It sounds like a horrible car, but for being older than I am it is impressive that the engine and transmission are in excellent condition, the body is generally in excellent condition, the interior is like new, and the fabric ceiling doesn't sag at all. I like the very smooth ride and spacious interior. For a while there was a hole in the exhaust pipe, which made it impossible to hear anything else. Air Conditioning Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror Leather Steering.
Palm Beach Edition cars feature standard side-impact airbags, satin appliques on the dash and door panels and the Palm Beach logo adorning the dash and embroidered on the cashmere leather seats. Acceleration is sufficiently assertive, but the Avalon feels like a heavy automobile. I feel much safer in the larger heavier car and having 4 doors and seat belts plus room for 6 makes it great for lugging around your friends. Over a five-year period, the Grand Marquis is expected to retain less of its value than the , and. As promised, this four-door sedan looks different enough from the Camry to attract a separate set of customers. The dual air bags as well as solid frame make me feel safe and secured if there ever was an accident.
The car has plenty of power and being rear wheel drive it's much more fun to drive. There is a lot of room under the hood and the components are not piled on t. The Grand Marquis' interior includes revised door and dash panels, high-back seats with dual armrests and seating for six although, in all honesty, five is a more realistic figure. Contact our sales department today to receive more information. Extended Warrantys Available, Not all pre-owned vehicles will have optional equipmnet listed on Autotrader.
The power everything interior is very nice. Overhead, an available convenient console displays outside temperature, time and a compass. According to Ford, every Grand Marquis since 1996 has earned five-star ratings for the driver and front passenger in frontal-impact crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. He obviously had places to be, but he stayed until the police and tow truck came. Odometer is 12735 miles below market average! The Grand Marquis' velvet-smooth V8 provides excellent pulling power in the form of strong low-end torque, making it terrific for easy, effortless driving. As changes in market conditions can affect pricing, be sure to check the latest Fair Purchase Price to see what others in your area are typically paying. Standard 16-inch wheels are installed.
On good roads, the ride is generally smooth. Though basically a clone of the Crown Victoria, the Grand Marquis gets a flashier grille and tail lamp treatment that leans more toward the Lincoln family than Ford's. I will be trading mine in at 87,000 but I'm positive she has another 87,000 in her. The handling package includes a different rear-axle ratio for improved acceleration from a standstill. Rack-and-pinion steering includes speed-dependent variable assistance. A dual-rate brake booster automatically supplies full braking power during a panic stop.