Comments on: Mercury Grand Marquis Review

By: ionosphere

ionosphere — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:00:59 +0000

I’m confused, because the Mercury website shows a 2010 Grand Marquis, but the 2010 Consumer Reports buying guide does not list such a car, as if it does not exist. It’s also funny that the 2010 Grand Marquis, if it exists, has LESS features than my 2008 LS, and at a higher cost, as well as it having less options. For example, the 2010 model does not have a compass/garage door opener, does not have 6 CD changer/premium stereo 8 speaker/subwoofer option, does not have trunk organizer option, etc. and has less color options. What the hell? Ford made the car worse instead of better? Great work Ford! So glad I got mine in 2008, before they made it worse. Had mine almost 2 years now and I absolutely love it. The Ford Taurus is a joke. Costs more than Grand Marquis and is cramped.

By: 559806

559806 — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:01:17 +0000

In November at the Edsel event at the Louisville Assembly Plant the plant manager addressed our group and spoke, among other things, about the new Taurus. I told him I thought Ford is making a big mistake in dropping CV/GM. During our later tour and lunch, many of the Edsel fans told me they feel the same way, and several of them are current CV/GM owners. I told them I planned to go try on a new Taurus before I went home, just to be sure of what I already knew; the interior is way too small for me. I went to a dealership the next morning in Tennessee and sat in the Taurus. My long leg was squeezed between the wheel and the console. I literally can’t drive it.
I believe each of us larger/taller persons should visit a local Ford dealer and show the salespeople that we can’t drive the Taurus; that we will never buy it. I know several of them hate to see the big cars go, and maybe they can help us by getting the dealers to push for continued production.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:27:57 +0000

Whoever said the target market for this car is dying out is an idiot. In fact, the Baby Boomer crowd is a huge demographic. Sounds to me like they just need better marketing. Some people are afraid of driving (and especially trying to park) a big car, but if they’d just give it a try they’d see that their fears are unfounded. The only thing that scares me are reports of gas tank explosions when hit from behind at high speeds. This was a big controversy when I was still working as a cop; there were a few guys around the country that were killed that way while working on the freeway.

By: TycoonTodd

TycoonTodd — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:49:51 +0000

The rumor on the street is that production of the Grand Marquis will end this year. How true that is I’m not sure. But you know how it is. Out with the old and in with the new!!! If they go I would hope they’ll bring em back after over all sales go down and maybe they’ll ad a “Green” touch or maybe some more power!!!!!! Or they’ll bring it back with a different name and then when it still not selling they’ll give its identity back. Like the 500 or other wise know as the Taurus.

By: ionosphere

ionosphere — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:00:12 +0000

I love my 2008 and plan to keep it forever, if it lasts. I am confused regarding Consumer Reports magazine. In it’s new car reviews where it listed every 2010 car, it makes no mention of a 2010 Grand Marquis or a Lincoln Town Car. Mercury’s website shows a 2010 Grand Marquis, yet CU acts like it doesn’t exist. What gives?

By: TycoonTodd

TycoonTodd — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:17:35 +0000

These are the ultimate car. The auto representation of the American Dream. We want Big families, houses,and Pocket Books. These cars get us there and in a hurry if you want it to. You can build em’ H.O. Style, pimp it out, or Old Fogey em’ and yell” ya young whipper snappers!” out the window at the punk passing you in his pimped out H.O. MGM or CV. I am partial to these cars. I learned to drive in MGMs. My sister had a 69′ with the 460 and that thing would cruise and very nice and comfortable. my mom had a 79′ I drove it more out of style than the baby poop yellow it was painted. I now have a 90′ my wife hates it! It needs exterior work but when you pass people on the hwy and you get that look. Theres nothing like it. Ford should read these forums and realize that its not just senior citizens that love these cars. There is a market and especially if they ad Horses and sleek trim and dark colors and chrome rims. I know a whole nation of delinquent suburbanites who would pimp that whip. 09’s sound nice but I won’t own one till there classics probably, and need work!

By: 86er

86er — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:39:17 +0000

D3 isn’t a real Ford, so it’s not surprising.

Plus there has to be some remaining pride left in N. America for what we used to build.

By: doctorv8

doctorv8 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:40:17 +0000

Love these cars! Smooth, roomy, comfy, and bulletproof. All for the price of a Civic! Oh, and the way people move to the right when you come up behind them is quite amazing. ;-)

By: TEXAS-T

TEXAS-T — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:06:17 +0000

I’m glad to see that I’m not crazy. I’ve been telling Ford to do more research and they will find out, that dropping the CV and MGM will be another huge mistake again. My mother in law turned me on to the panther when my concorde died and I drove hers for two weeks and I just had to get my hands on a Grand Marquis. I’ve had this car 5 years now. I usally get a car every 2 years but, I will drive the wheels of this thing. My MGM has the factory dual exhaust and handling package. You just can’t beat it for the money when you consider the ride,power,fuel,and the in laws as well as the kids. My wife didn’t like it due to the Grandpa image till she drove it. Guess what ? We use my car for everything. Keep buying up those Panthers!!!

By: ArBee

ArBee — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:12:21 +0000

I just picked up a 2008 Grand Marquis GS last Thursday. Pristine 29,000 mile car, dark Toreador Red with pale tan leather and all the options. I can tell this is going to be a long, beautiful relationship. Grab ‘em before they’re gone, guys.

By: Sajeev Mehta

Sajeev Mehta — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:34:22 +0000

I’m both shocked and excited to see that this review is still getting comments, over three years later. Me thinks the Taurus, Sable, etc. won’t fare this well once the marketing dollars from FoMoCo run out.

By: ian zian

ian zian — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:59:08 +0000

i’m 28 yrs old and i love my 2008 grand marquis ls. while everyone else is being eco friendly with their fiber glass and aluminum prius,civic,insight, with cars that if you lean on them wrong they dent i’ll stick with my five star crash test rating tank. it’s perfect for a family car and fast enough to get out of the on ramp and on to the highway. minimal dash controls enables me to keep my eyes foward instead of trying to find the radio controls among the numerous other unneeded crap in newer cars. i’m sad to see that mercury will no longer be making these wonderful cars. when i ask the local dealer why he simply replied our target customers(55 and over) are dying out. i told him this is not a grandpa mobile it’s a legacy that has made your company millions. so why not keep it instead of tossing away like yesterdays garbage. i mean it’s not like a pontiac you drive it two years and your up to your knees in repair bills. if it’s not broken don’t fix it and definitly don’t trow it away keep it simple. thats the mercury grand marquis way. after 2009 the money maker of the mercury line will be gone but not forgotten

By: jenkinate

jenkinate — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:54:09 +0000

Happy to say I’ve stepped up to the plate and into an ‘06 LS. Totally impressed with this car and the incredible used car value. I shopped all over LA/San Diego and found a dealer to pay off my Civic Si and I’m happy to be cruising American once again. Best car I’ve ever owned. I’m also not an old guy but smart enough to know value, style and function, and you simply can’t beat a used LS on any of those fronts. This completes the family Trifecta of Ford products — wifey drives the Escape Hybrid (she’s green…whatever…), and my weekend ride is an ‘84 F-250 4×4, 460ci. Saving the planet one car at a time.

Go Mercury.

By: ionosphere

ionosphere — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:33:14 +0000

Good choice Kyberkhaos. Welcome to the panther club.

By: Kyberkhaos

Kyberkhaos — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:53:09 +0000

I was shopping around for my first car, starting around last august. Looking around town, seeing all these imports, disgusted at them. Honda’s, Toyota’s, Nissan’s. I went to a couple car lots, told the guy I wanted a big car, automatic, V6+, 4dr, domestic,under 80k miles, and under 6 grand. The first thing he showed me was a 1992 import coupe, stick, 4 cylinder, and 112k miles. I saw the Grand Marquis (which i ended up buying), fell in love with it. 50k miles, 1999 GS, all for $5550. Thing’s a tank, im going to use this till it croaks.

Great cars.

Sure my highschool friends all want coupes, but you can’t fit 7 people on a friday night in a coupe. You can easy get 7 in an MGM, then 3 people in the trunk. 4 if they are uncomfortable!

American Ingenuity at its best.

By: jdj32433

jdj32433 — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:45:50 +0000

I just got a 2008 LS in Norsea Blue with the 9 spoke chrome rims and love it. I wish I had bought one of these a long time ago. I am 43 and have driven many cars from 60’s models to the present and I really appreciate Mercury for keeping these wonderful autos in production.

By: ionosphere

ionosphere — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:35:51 +0000

I’ve had my 2008 a year now and I love it. Wish I had gotten big Detroit iron years ago. Suv’s, crossovers, blah. You all can keep those ugly beasts. I do want to be seen in mine. Not embarrassed at all and I’m not an old codger.

By: 559806

559806 — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:46:18 +0000

My 2003 Grand Marquis LSE is my 5th Panther and is the best of them all. It now has over 157K miles (115K of them on the same set of Michelin X radials), it uses no oil, and runs like a new car. 300K here I come.

By: plunk10

plunk10 — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:18:22 +0000

^^joelaterdayz, you passed my house on the way to D.C.

I know someone who just purchased a 2008 Grand Marquis GS off of a dealer lot. Furthermore, a couple of 2009s were in stock. I don’t believe they are making the GS for 2009, and he didn’t want electronic HVAC controls that would break down the road. For the record, he already has 2 older crown vics with 312K and 379K miles respectively.

By: joelaterdayz

joelaterdayz — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:42:02 +0000

I had the privilege of driving one of these two weeks ago while my folks were visiting. My father drove his ‘07 Grand Marquis LS from Pensacola, FL to my place in Souther MD. He averaged 25 mpg for the entire trip. He let me drive it from D.C. to my house, which took us down the Suitland Pkwy and MD Rt. 4, about 60 miles. The seats on this thing are like a Lazy Boy and extended all the way out to the back of my knee. She’s a real highway cruiser; just accelerate to 60mph, turn on the cruise control, sit back and enjoy the ride. With the dozen stop lights between D.C. and my place tossed in, traveling over 60 miles at 60mph we managed 28 mpg. Not too shabby. I’m seriously considering getting one. Used ’05’s with under 30k miles can now be had for under $10k. Sign me up.

By: ionosphere

ionosphere — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:44:17 +0000

I’ve had my new Merc for a few weeks now. Sure love the legroom and big trunk. I still think it’s a much nicer car than others that cost as much or a little more, like Honda Accord.

By: ionosphere

ionosphere — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:33:36 +0000

I’m not paying MSRP. Wife’s company is a Ford Partner and get the X-plan price, which is about the dealer invoice. Plus there’s a $5,500 rebate plus an extra $1,000 rebate if financed through Ford Credit.

One thing that bugs me on the order form is something called LDMA of $700. This isn’t mentioned on webnsites like Edmonds when I checked.

From reading online, looks like this is some type of fee for advertising that can’t be avoided?

By: 86er

86er — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:05:48 +0000

Congratulations bstoney10 and ionosphere on your purchases. Large car lovers shouldn’t have to make excuses for why they love the big iron.

I have a 92 CV myself and thoroughly enjoy this vehicle, and I’m far from an old geezer!

By: theronr

theronr — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:55:45 +0000

If you ordered it does that mean you are paying full price? I hope not because you should get several thousand below msrp on these.

Renting a GM is what introduced me to large cars. I ended up buying a Charger recently. Love it.

By: ionosphere

ionosphere — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 23:35:28 +0000

I’ve ordered a 2008 LS. Can’t wait…..but I’ll have to. Dealer says wait is 8-12 weeks.

I recently went to the car show and I think cars much more expensive aren’t nearly as nice as Grand Marquis.

Consumer Reports says the seat is uncomfortable. Well, I think the BMW, etc. seats are uncomfortable!!!