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#2400 of 3244 by johnclineii Jan 07, 2005 (4:33 pm)
I am VERY pleased with it. Reliability remains to be proven. I put 173,000 trouble free miles on my Impala LS. We shall see what the Ford Five Hundred does. We know the Panthers (CV/GM) are very reliable vehicles...
#2401 of 3244 Re: Crown Vic vs. Impala [dhski04] by crankshaft Jan 09, 2005 (8:28 am)
Replying to: dhski04 (Jan 02, 2005 7:07 pm) I have always been a ford RWD person with some weight in the trunk.However,I recently bought a FWD and in the snow there is no comparison.If you have a lot of snow,go for a dependable front wheel drive.We have had more deep snow this season,I have been thru snow that would have stopped my GM.
#2402 of 3244 by johnclineii Jan 09, 2005 (5:37 pm)
or better yet, get a FWD Ford that switches to AWD when needed, a la Five Hundred! That's what I did...
#2403 of 3244 hvac control by settsrn Jan 09, 2005 (9:34 pm)
I have 2000 GM.The hvac control makes a high pitch tone sound after its on for a few minutes.When I punch different control buttons[vent/floor etc.]the tone stops for a few seconds ,then comes on again.Does anyone have an idea what the problem is?
#2404 of 3244 hvac control by ron35 Jan 10, 2005 (6:51 am)
I have had the same problem with my 20001 GM. I don't have the paperwork in front of me but I do know that they had to pull the dash and the bill was close to $600 (most of it in labor). Luckily my extended warranty paid almost all of it.   Ron Replies to this message: settsrn (Jan 10, 2005 3:21 pm)
#2405 of 3244 Looking to buy a Crown Vic by alien10 Jan 10, 2005 (9:15 am)
I am considering purchasing an older CV partially based on good reviews here and elsewhere too, maybe something in the 2-3K range. In my area it seems like you can get about a '95 with around 100K for about that money. So for those with experience with these cars what are the issues to watch out for? For example the valve guide seals improved around '95 maybe? Or is it the guides that wear out on the early 4.6L's? Do the trannies hold up OK? Anything else? I understand I am buying an inexpensive vehicle so anything could go bad and there is risk involved. Just trying learn more about the older CV's before I buy one.   Thanks for your help.   Alien10
#2406 of 3244 Re: hvac control [ron35] by settsrn Jan 10, 2005 (3:21 pm)
Replying to: ron35 (Jan 10, 2005 6:51 am) Ron25,thanks for the info.I can at least prepare myself for the hit.
#2407 of 3244 Maybe you experts know... by uga91 Jan 10, 2005 (3:41 pm)
why Ford Motor Co seems to put the Crown Vic behind the proverbial "8 Ball"? Let me explain...my local Mercury dealer quoted me $20,831 after $4500 in rebates ($3500 on the car and $1000 when using Ford Credit) on a 2005 Grand Marquis GS Convenience Package. This car has traction control and power adjustable pedals and stickers for $26,535. My Ford dealer has a 2004 Crown Victoria LX without traction control or adjustable pedals and the best he can do is $19,895 after rebates. The sticker is about $27,700. Now, the Ford is priced $1000 higher and they quoted $1000 lower than the Mercury--so I believe they did all they could do. But, why is the Mercury less expensive? I thought Mercury was "nicer" than Ford. There is no way I can buy a 2004 Crown Vic when for only $1000 more I can get a 2005 Mercury WITH traction control and adjustable pedals. Do any of you know why Ford Motor Co seems to price these vehicles the way they do?
#2408 of 3244 by nvbanker Jan 10, 2005 (5:06 pm)
I'd need to see the stickers to be sure, but there are going to be some other equipment differences between the two. The CV LX is the higher end Ford, and the GM GS Convience is the lower end Mercury, standard equip varies, like the traction control for one, keypad on the door, etc. The model year can make a difference too. Base price may vary from year to year. There are a thousand variables, including certain rebates. I'd get the Mercury myself, but get the one you like the best.
#2409 of 3244 GS vs. LX by jsylvester Jan 10, 2005 (9:08 pm)
I think the Comfort and Convenience package adds some nice features that requires the LX version of the Crown Vic in order to get. I believe one possible difference is the fabric used in the interior, but again, leather can be had in the GM GS, and not in the Crown Vic base. You are correct, the GM does have more standard equipment, and it is marketed as the nonfleet version, so most dealerships have a wider selection.

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