2005 Mercury Grand Marquis Review

Name: 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis Review
Brand: Mercury
Price: 1042 USD
Rating: 4.4 (58 reviews)

2004 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium 4dr Sedan

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Pros

Spacious interior, comfortable ride, good crash test scores.

Cons

Large size makes it difficult to park and maneuver, some low-grade interior materials.

What’s new

Minor changes this year include a new instrument panel applique, a revised steering wheel design and new wheel choices. A new LSE model includes a dual exhaust, sportier axle ratio, unique wheels and leather bucket seats with a floor console (and floor shifter).

Edmunds says

A perennial best-seller among older folks who appreciate its large size and reasonable price, the Grand Marquis offers a Lincoln Town Car experience for under $30,000.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$228/mo

$219/mo

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Consumer reviews

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4.4

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Probably good for another 200,000 miles

Chris, 02/01/2010

2005 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Ultimate 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

What more could I ask for? I don't want all the techno crap and I don't want to bump my elbow every other minute, which I seem to do in smaller cars. Granted, the cupholder is only just usable and the car could use a bit more storage in the front seat area. But you know what-I like every other aspect of this car just fine. I like its heft without being too hefty and I like how it …

2005 Grand Marquis ultimate edition

PAUL COUGHLIN, 11/17/2005

2005 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Ultimate 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

After two trips to dealer for oil chg/filt. I have had no issues re: Quality or driveability. Vehicle is a pleasure to drive on hwy and secondary roads. It is responsive and as dependable as i expected it to be. I have experienced better than 20 mpg in local town traffic and expect high 20s on highway. It gives a ride that is incredibly smooth and quiet, but firm on curves etc. All …

Reliable if not exciting

Keith, 02/26/2010

2005 Mercury Grand Marquis GS Convenience 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

We have had eight Grand Marquis since the mid-eighties. I can honestly say that they have served us well with most of them getting 120000 before trading. Our current 2005 has 140000 with minimal problems, electrical control module and catylic converter. We get 22 mpg on two lane roads and up to 27 on long trips.This is not a flashy car but it is comfortable and reliable.

GS Convenience with 2 tone package

GS Convenience , 11/18/2005

2005 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

I've now owned this car for 5 months and love it. It is a very quiet, comfortable car and rides like a Town Car. My 2 tone package came with nice extras such as a hood ornament, brushed aluminum scuff plates that say Grand Marquis, the Mercury emblem debossed in the two toned leather seatbacks and body color door handles. The car seems rock solid and has decent fuel mileage for the …

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2005 Grand Marquis Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$24,585
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	19 MPG
Cost to Drive	$228/month
Seating	6 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	20.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover5 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Poor
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Marginal

2005 Mercury Grand Marquis Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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Probably good for another 200,000 miles

2005 Grand Marquis ultimate edition

Reliable if not exciting

GS Convenience with 2 tone package

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

Most helpful consumer reviews

Probably good for another 200,000 miles

2005 Grand Marquis ultimate edition

Reliable if not exciting

GS Convenience with 2 tone package

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}