2005 Mercury Grand Marquis Consumer Reviews

Excellent Buy

Written by: J Armenta on 05/16/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Have driven this for over 42000 miles and this vehicle has given me pure satisfaction. Although it could have a bit more power, it still delivers on average of 23 mpg. Not bad for its size. Got 27 mpg on the last trip to Michigan, very comfortable to travel in as well.

Favorite Features

Large trunk, was able to fit all luggage. Spacious, comfortable interior with excellent visablity, standard CD player. Solid stability on the road. Rack & Pinion steering. Standard ABS. Full frame and rear wheel drive. Overall excellent build quaility.

Suggested Improvements

More powerful V8 seems a bit underpowered. More refined interior, getting a bit outdated compared to similar vehicles in same class.

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Highly Pleased

Written by: CHIGS on 05/03/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

The Grand Marquis is a great experience. It has great acceleration and will pass anything on the highway while riding in luxury. I bought it because my wife, son and myself drive to our vacations and there is plenty room for luggage, a cooler in the trunk. My son sits in the back seat with his portable DVD player, toys, pillows and blankets with plenty of room to spare. last year we got 25 mpg on the highway with the car loaded.

Favorite Features

Safety, trunk space, acceleration, standard options, cabin space, fuel economy

Suggested Improvements

Heated seats

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Great Car for the price.

Written by: Broadus on 04/26/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I've owned many cars. The Mecury Grand Marquis is a great car for the price. Although not a car for everyone, for long distance driving it's comfort, speed and handling suits me.

Favorite Features

Comfort, speed, handling, looks

Suggested Improvements

The audio looks cheap.

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Terrible Ride

Written by: carb711 on 04/09/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I bought this car new, after having test driven one and renting one for a week. They were fine. Mechanically this car is great. However, the ride quality has been slowly deteriorating ever since day one. The amount of wind noise makes normal conversation difficult. Rear passengers almost need a kidney belt due to the stiff ride. The dealership says both problems are normal. How do they justify that it keeps getting worse then. I had beaters in college that rode better. I've owned one in the past and also own a Mercury Cougar. Neither had these problems. Going out shopping this week for a Toyota and I'm sure I'll get poor trade in value.

Favorite Features

Roomy interior. Huge trunk

Suggested Improvements

Reduce wind noise, soften suspension

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Solid, Reliable

Written by: barber on 11/20/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

A lot of car for the money, this replaced my 1993 Cad SDV. I find it quieter and quicker. This car is for people looking for substance over flash. It's a great car for people in my age group (50+). Very comfortable and roomy for four adults with abundant trunk room for their luggage. The only negative is the door over the gas cap - it doesn't lock, nor is there a locking gas cap available for the new design.

Favorite Features

Gas mileage is very nice for a car in this class and the comfort of the seats is superior over most cars in this class.

Suggested Improvements

Only improvement I can think of is to design a locking gas cap or go back to a latching fuel filler door.

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A real disapointment

Written by: Log01 on 09/15/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

I have one good thing to say about the car it does get pretty good gas mileage, I get 19 in town and 28 on the Highway. Other than that it's a real disapointment. Road noise is excessive. The interior is cheap, the passengers seat rattles, it sounds line the window aren't all rolled up. We won't even go into the ash tray/cup holder pain in the shorts. The passengers in the back see can't see around the head rests, not confortable on long trips, poor real leg room. If you open the trunk lid in the rain the water off the trunk lid drips into the truck. The car is lacks power for a v8. I don't like the car and would like to trade it, but with only 8 thousand miles on it it has lost $20K value

Favorite Features

Gas Milage is good.

Suggested Improvements

The service advisor at the dealership already know about all the things that are wrong with this car, they just can fix any of them. Shame on Ford for letting these design defects continue year after year. Don't be fooled buy a Hyundi or Kia and save your money and get a better car. Resale is $0.

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Comfort

Written by: Otis H. Smith on 03/22/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

Ive owned many different types of cars in my 74 years. The Mercury has rear wheel drive, which I prefer over any front drive. I drive cross country a lot and I need the large trunk. The V8 engine is strong and smooth and gets decent mileage (18 - 25). Handling is very good for such a large car. Turning radius is a bit high (40 ft or so) which occasionaly complicates parking lot maneuvers a bit. Ride is very comfortable but the car is not "wallowy" and handles curves very well. ( I owned an Infinity G35 before - the Mercury doesn't handle as well but I don't need a race car. Couldn't drive like that anyway.) I'm very satisfied with this car. I'm not decrepit but I don't need a BMW.

Favorite Features

Comfort is the favorite feature, trunk space comes next, V8 performance and good handling is next. Safety is a prime consideration . Size and full complement of air bags helps here. Overall build quality is excellant

Suggested Improvements

Front seat storage space is too limited . Would like to have a center armrest with storage like the Lincoln Town Car. Most everything else matches the Town Car, why not this??

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Never again!

Written by: Sozo on 03/06/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

Our new 93LS would put this 05 to shame. I thought they'd make the car better, not worse. Too much wind noise (mirrors & windshield) and a noisy low speed fan. The engine, transmission and exhaust noise is a total disappointment. The dealer said they now use thinner windows. But besides the overall cheap feel of the car we ended up with steel wheels that are “out of round”. Yep, shaped like an egg with the vibration and road noise to go with them. I spent my life in the tire business and know tires and wheels. The dealer replaced one wheel but it looks like it will take an act of Congress to get the rest taken care of. With 7,000 miles we’re stuck. My wife's Corolla is a much better car.

Favorite Features

Exterior looks and interior room.

Suggested Improvements

Match the quality of Toyota. I hear Mercury might close their doors. Good idea.

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miserable owner

Written by: dave on 01/13/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

This vehicle is 7 months old and I have problems with radiator, all four tires cracked and need replacing, glur trim is coming off of the side of the car. I took out special warranty policy which has not been totally honored by the local dealer. 2 dealers refuse to honor Ford warranty.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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Mercury's best sedan for over 30 years

Written by: Laura on 12/21/2005

Vehicle

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

Review

The Mercury Grand Marquis LS Ultimate is absolutely great i love it it has a great feel of the road and a smooth quiet ride and that STRONG POWERFUL 4.6L V8 gets you where you need to go fast and smooth and i love that roomy interior with dual power seats and traction control and adjustable foot pedals comfortable seats are great for long trips and i like the rear map lights and i am so glad that it is just about as nice as a Lincoln Towncar for under $35,000 so i would say this car is a Best Buy

Favorite Features

Strong Powerful V8 Smooth quiet ride Beautiful Wood Accents Auto Headlamps fluffy leather seats 5 star safety rateings in all sections great handleing over head console both front seats dual power huge trunk and keyless entry and everything else i love the whole car

Suggested Improvements

Make Hood Ornament a standard feature and give it puddle lamps like the cheaper Mercury Sable

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