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#881 of 3244 by Hacksaw Apr 26, 2001 (12:55 pm)
You should do fine with the 93 Vic. I think $5200 is a little much to pay, especially if it's not an LX model. I'd be looking around the $4750 mark, and nothing higher than $5000 even if it's in excellent condition.   Check the service records if they have them. You should get the tranny fluid changed right after you buy the car, unless they have a receipt for a recent change. Make sure there's not excessive smoke coming from the tailpipe. Get regular maintenance (use 5W30 oil) and you'll be alright.
#882 of 3244 Hacksaw... by evilmgr Apr 26, 2001 (2:10 pm)
It is a LX model. I don't know what is up with prices here but this is the only one like it that I have seen under $6000! I have been looking for awhile and the only ones under $6000 all have over 100,000 miles or are PI cars which I don't really want.   I am sure I will be able to get him down to $5000 though. I am going to look at it tonight in detail and talk to the guy. I have read probably about 500 of the posts under this topic so I will be sure to check out all the things people have recommended, including the smoke from the tailpipe.   Thanks for the help everyone and I will let you know how it all goes when I get back from checking it out
#883 of 3244 I am going to buy the car... by evilmgr Apr 27, 2001 (5:39 am)
I went and test drove it and talked to the guy and it is in great condition. It looks brand new except for a scuff on the driver side mirror which the must of got pulling into the garage. The only serious "problem" is that I can't stop speeding I have to learn to go easy on the gas in that car!   The guys 60 year old wife is the only one who ever drove it and she got the oil changed and the tires rotated every 3000 miles at their local Sinclair station.   I started talking to him about the price and was about to ask him to drop it a little but then on his own he said that he thinks a fair price would be $5000.   Then, possibly the biggest coincidence of all, I mentioned I would be attending the UofM in the fall for computer science. He said that the software design company that he works for hires interns from the UofM to help with the computers and network and he said if I wanted to do that next fall I should just let him know and he will hook me up with a job!
#884 of 3244 evlmgr - Go For It by tpken Apr 27, 2001 (6:45 am)
I've bought two used Grand Marquis (a 88 bought in '93 and a 90 in '97) in a row now that have been used for my daily 100 mile round trip commute. Also - family road trips and 1000 mile biz trips and I've typically added 100K to them over 4 years. You can expect typical maintenance issues - replacements as items age as well as wear out on a car that is already 8 model years old - I've averaged 2-3K for repairs and replacement parts for each vehicle over 4 years including tires, exhaust, radiator, sensors, etc. You need to know that the 93 model year is the last for the old style freon A/C and if your compressor goes south - forget about replacing it - too costly to convert to new type on a car that old. Also - freon is expensive and hard to come by these days. These vehicles are a great used value and you should do well with the choice. Best wishes Ken
#885 of 3244 evilmjr: Good on Yuh! And employment too!!!! by kinley Apr 27, 2001 (11:18 am)
#886 of 3244 2001 Grand Marquis--What should I do? by deand1 Apr 29, 2001 (7:35 pm)
I am thinking of leasing a 2001 Grand Marquis LS. What's the pros and cons? Any problems? I hear back seat leg room is tight. What is their prettist "light" exterior color? Thanks.
#887 of 3244 deand1: by kinley Apr 29, 2001 (8:52 pm)
Go to www.mercuryvehicles.com and you will find your answers. Even the colors.
#888 of 3244 2001 Engine Imbalance-Vibration by slinger31 May 01, 2001 (4:55 am)
Dayton2            Results from 4/19/01 Dispute Settlement Board. Ford will BUY BACK and refund the total purchase price including sales tax and fees. A deduction for mileage will be made back to the first time in service department for this problem. My advice is to attend the DSB hearing if at all possible. My hearing involved a 600 mile round trip which I'm sure was to discourage my making an apperance. If you rely on only your application statements I'm sure you will lose. Good Luck.
#889 of 3244 What transmission fluid.... by evilmgr May 02, 2001 (5:42 am)
I just got my 93 Crown Victoria LX and want to get the transmission fluid changed. What kind of fluid do I get put in though? There is a Valvoline Instant Oil Change near me and they offer a Dexron III/Mercon ATF but they do not have a Mercon V fluid.   What do I need?
#890 of 3244 transmission fluid by sergeis May 02, 2001 (7:55 am)
I don't know how to change trans. fluid, but friend of mine got into trouble with that - for few weeks his car could randomly stop "catching" gear, i.e. you shift to drive and nothing hapens, like you are still in neutral. I think it was air inside AT. Just be sure you know what you are doing.

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