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#2494 of 3244 lgsmedi by marsha7 May 26, 2005 (5:50 pm)
Let me get this straight...you are considering buying an 11 year old GM, with almost 100K on it, probably requiring more routine maintenance than the car is worth, and you're worried how much it will SELL for when you sell it with, say 125K to 150K miles, on a car that already depreciated over 80% by 1999???...why not just donate it to one of the charities that take old cars, or just use it as an anchor for your rowboat when you are tired of the car???
#2495 of 3244 94 Grand Marquis by jsylvester May 26, 2005 (7:29 pm)
I bought my 94 Grand Marquis with 107,000 miles (it now has 115,000 miles), and I admit I had to put new tires on the car, and I've just done all 4 sets of brake pads myself. The total for those combined was around $300.   If the plugs and wires are not original, those will need replaced soon. It may start to burn oil from the valve seal stems, but the car will cost very little to maintain; it could run another 100,000 miles before anything major happens.   It all depends on what you paid for it. Any running car that doesn't look like crap is worth $1,000, if the A/C works.
#2496 of 3244 Go for it! by ragdollgirl May 31, 2005 (10:39 am)
My '94 GM LS will be turning 200k miles by tomorrow. I've had it since day one and it's been the best car I've ever had. If that GM seems good to you, buy it! It's probably got tons of good miles left, and then you can worry about what to do with it.
#2497 of 3244 Transmission Woes by imstupid May 31, 2005 (7:45 pm)
Hello all,,Glad I found this forum.I have an issue I cant figure out.MY 1987 Crown Vic has lost its mind and backbone too.I went to pass a car the other day and I didnt get the normal downshift for passing,but thats okay,,I made it around the other car.Worst part was after I parked the car, now when I start it ,it acts like it is in gear or something. Like the wheels want to turn when it is started.I thought it might be something like the older cars with modulator valves,but after buying one for the model car I have,I cant find the dang thing on the transmission anywhere.So,thats one question I have,where is the modulator valve on a 1987 Crown Vic,secondly I also heard someone the kickdown cable bushing may have got worn out or broke and/or something, I got it tied back on with a ziptie..If anyone has an exploded view or diagram please email it to me even a link to where one is will be helpful,,same for the kickdown cable,where the bushing is suppose to be at.Thanks a bunch and thanks even more for having this forum so maybe a stupid man like me can try to fix my own car.
#2498 of 3244 More tranny problems than in past? by bigunit67 Jun 10, 2005 (11:35 am)
One of my best friends works for the highway patrol and has stated that they seem to be having much more trouble with the transmission on later model CV's than what they used a few years ago. Knowing that Ford hasn't done any makeovers of the tranny, I was wondering if "regular" users were noticing that same problem.   Now, I realize that those guys and gals do things none of us would probably want to with our cars, but even given that he states that they're having a lot more 25,000-35,000 mile replacements of the tranny whereas they usually made it to the 50,000 mile mark (when they sell them at auction).   HOPING that Ford will update this car soon (3 valve 4.6 and a few other upgrades) I'd consider myself in the future market for one, but if the tranny's are becoming more suspect that is definitely something to watch out for.   Just curious, what say you all? Replies to this message: turbo301 (Jun 10, 2005 7:33 pm)
#2499 of 3244 Re: More tranny problems than in past? [bigunit67] by turbo301 Jun 10, 2005 (7:33 pm)
Replying to: bigunit67 (Jun 10, 2005 11:35 am) I suppose that I don't have enough experience under my belt to provide much help, but I bought a 2004 Crown Vic (ex rental, and rentals aren't usually treated with much respect) with about 19,000 km on it and everything seems to be working fine. The transmission is smooth, the colour of the fluid is nice and rosy, and power is transferred to the pavement with aplomb. My friend has a 2002 Grand Marquis with a very hard 100,000 km on it, and its transmission is also in good order. Could your cops have gotten a bad batch?
#2500 of 3244 Crown Vic Car Cover by skysba Jun 12, 2005 (8:14 am)
Hi!   Which car cover do you guys recommend? The Ford one runs about $230 which I heard is what good and customized car covers cost.   Thanks for your help. Replies to this message: basils (Jun 13, 2005 5:10 am) turbo301 (Jun 13, 2005 4:19 pm) basils (Jun 13, 2005 7:05 pm) and 3 more...
#2501 of 3244 Re: Crown Vic Car Cover [skysba] by basils Jun 13, 2005 (5:10 am)
Replying to: skysba (Jun 12, 2005 8:14 am) I need some help on ordering an '06 in a couple of months. I found out that they aren't making any real changes to the car until '07 except for the antenna being placed into the back window, and a couple of option changes. One new color being added is Tungsten Clearcoat Metallic. Does anybody know if this is a light or dark grey? Also, my main question,,,,,when you order the handling and performance package for an LX (not sport) model, do you retain the chrome body pieces? Also, is the horsepower increased from 224hp to 239hp when you order this package, or is it just going to improve the handling? I know that they give you dual exhausts with this package so is that what increases the HP output? I ask these questions because the Ford sites are very confusing about it and say that ONLY the LX Sport has the available high output 239hp 4.6 engine. Any help would be appreciated. Replies to this message: turbo301 (Jun 13, 2005 4:19 pm) basils (Jun 13, 2005 7:05 pm) turbo301 (Jun 13, 2005 7:38 pm) and 2 more...
#2502 of 3244 Handling package and such by turbo301 Jun 13, 2005 (4:19 pm)
Replying to: basils (Jun 13, 2005 5:10 am) As far as I know, at least for now, the Crown Vic LX can get the handling package, which indeed includes the dual exhaust which boosts the car's output to 239 hp. They only quote the higher hp for the LX Sport because they want you to believe that you're getting something extra when you fork out for the Sport . I'm still amazed that a factory dual exhaust system can boost hp by more than 10... I've heard that it really doesn't make that big a difference.   I'm quite sure that if you get an LX with the handling package, you retain the chrome accents.   Also, isn't the antenna in the rear window now, too? It looks like my 2004 LX has a rear window antenna. Replies to this message: basils (Jun 13, 2005 7:05 pm) turbo301 (Jun 13, 2005 7:38 pm) basils (Jun 14, 2005 5:20 am) and 1 more...
#2503 of 3244 Re: Handling Package and HP by batista Jun 13, 2005 (4:40 pm)
The Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis is a joke to have only 224-239 HP. It was acceptable until about 2001. The Honda Accord V6 puts out 240 HP (starting in 2002) and from a SOHC 3.0L while the CW/GM requires a 4.6L V8. When is Ford going to update these engines? They need to up the HP to 300 to get respect from their customers. The 2006 Toyota Avalon puts out 280HP from a 3.5L V6 and so does the Infinity engines. Replies to this message: basils (Jun 13, 2005 6:51 pm)

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