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#61 of 3244 To 199K by dmers Mar 23, 2000 (5:05 pm)
I would recommend looking at a used GM/CV. Consumer Reports mag recommended the 95-96, and 98 GM/CV as "Good Used Cars."   That is what I generally do every 4-5 years. I purchase a 1-2 year old w/ some warranty left and keep them for about 4-5 years__120-135K. The factory bugs are generally gone by the previous owner and I have a little peace of mind for a year w/ the remaining warranty. Buy the extended warranty contract on these cars is a waste of money. Normally, I have the expense of belts/hoses/shocks/battery/Brakes/Change Tranny fluid every 35K/Change oil every 2-3K/and that's about it. The ride and mileage for this size car is very good and cost per mile is great!
#62 of 3244 3.55 axel ratio by rjones62 Mar 23, 2000 (7:45 pm)
Yes cebuano, #59, I have been told that you lose about 3 MPG in the city and even more than that on the highway. I like the idea of better handling but do not need the extra get up and go or the loss of MPG. Thanks
#63 of 3244 3.55 axel ratio by rjones62 Mar 23, 2000 (7:46 pm)
Yes cebuano, #59, I have been told that you lose about 3 MPG in the city and even more than that on the highway. I like the idea of better handling but do not need the extra get up and go or the loss of MPG. Thanks
#64 of 3244 RE: Grinding noise when steering by drch Mar 23, 2000 (11:41 pm)
To dukec: If the noise is only present with the steering wheel turned to the stop and is not the p.s. fluid pump, it is probably the steering stops scraping that you are hearing; the steering stops are welded onto the back of the lower control arms - look for a shiny worn spot where the stops are making contact - you should be able to just apply some thick grease to the contact surface of the steering stop and test if the noise goes away.
#65 of 3244 Message for conference host L8_Apex by cebuano Mar 25, 2000 (1:28 am)
To L8_Apex: I don't know how to contact you other than posting a message here. Ever since the "Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis" -part one- topic was archived and this -part two- topic started, this topic no longer appears on the main Sedans Topic List page. New visitors who may be interested in this topic will not know we exist. Kindly add "Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis - 2" to the list. Thank you
#66 of 3244 Instrument Cluster Illumination by golfnut5 Mar 25, 2000 (2:41 am)
Cebuano, I noticed tonight the excessive brightness around the trip odometer. Although this looked a little weird, I was not really annoyed by it. I do not know what could be done now to correct the problem. I would not want my dash taken apart for this small annoyance. Put the first 700 miles on my new GM this week, enjoyed every mile, what a great riding automobile.
#67 of 3244 Grinding Noise/Steering by golfnut5 Mar 25, 2000 (2:48 am)
Dukec, I agree with Drch. I had a 95 GM that made the same noise when turning hard left or right. When I took my GM to the dealer for explanation, I was told the noise was coming from the steering stops. I stopped turning hard left and right. I now have a 2000 GM and do not hear the steering noise.
#68 of 3244 RE: Instrument Cluster Illumination by cebuano Mar 25, 2000 (4:22 am)
Thanks a lot Golfnut5 for the feedback on the trip odometer brightness. I also thought about risk of introducing new problems by having someone open up the cluster. So you're up to 700 miles already. I picked up my CV LX last Friday, a day before you got your GM, and it will probably roll over to 300 miles tomorrow. The mileage is low because I live quite close to work. Next Friday the wife and I will be go on a long drive from here in northern CA down to Las Vegas, then to Phoenix to visit relatives. By the time we return home the following week, the odometer will probably be well over the 2000 mark. It will be a good break-in for the car, and the way this car's been performing, I look forward to a very comfortable cruise down to the southwest and back.
#69 of 3244 Squeaky hood by cerealspiller Mar 25, 2000 (9:56 pm)
My 98 CV has developed a squeak, most noticeable at low speeds, that's definitely related to the fit of the hood. If I raise the hood, no problem. Lubricating all the touch points seems to help some, but not for long. I know, kind of a dumb problem, but wondering if anyone else has seen it. Thanks.
#70 of 3244 Proper tire pressure? by cebuano Mar 27, 2000 (2:28 am)
My owner's manual states that the recommended tire pressure is shown on the door label. But the label on my door does not show the pressure as illustrated in the manual. Can anybody tell me what the proper cold pressure is for the touring tires that come with the hdlg/perf package? Thanks...

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