Used 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis Consumer Reviews
absulutly great car
I would definetly buy another one,, this has been a great car,, I have over 175000 miles on it and it runs great, it is using a little oil now though, but after 175000 miles, i think it should use a little, this is a comfortable car to drive, definetly one of ford/mercurys better cars that i have owned, the only problem with it is that the clear coat on the car has started pealing, but its been such a good car that i can look past the pealing clearcoat,
Am i the only one that got screwed?
the marquis i had has 200,000 miles. after the first 80k or so, things started going bad. the transmission was been changed twice, gearbox once, and some steering thing a while back. the antenna doesnt work anymore either, and it seems to constantly haveproblems. its not like the oil was never changed in time or anything, maintainance is one of my concerns.
OK for a Grandpa Car
Although I bought this car as a stop gap measure (as my other car blew its trans). I have been ok with this one so far. I have a bad spine due to injury, and the ride of this car is very good for both short and long hauls. I am involved in my sons (youth) fraternal oganization and frequently my car serves a bus for teens and early twenties. Even on three hour rides to events, no complaints and everybody has room.
Overall a Superb Car
I purchased my 1992 Mercury Grans Marquis LS in August of 2002 the car had 87000 miles when I purchased it. This car is the best car I have ever owned. It is very reliable and the comfort, smoothness is surpassed by any other make. I had a 1983 Cadillac and the Marquis is no where in handling and performance compared to the caddy. If I intend to purchase another Mercury Marquis it will definately be a brand new one. I cannot tell you how pleased I am with this car.
Older not better
This has been a good car until very recently. Until about 150k only minor problems, rear window motors broke, but all in all still running strong, now in the last 3 months pass window and lock broke, ac is out, radio is out, y pipe as rotted away, brakes have warped, check engine lite on, but I replaced the vac hoses, plugs and wires, I also seem to have a slow leak on one wheel with every tire I put on it, the car still starts and gets me where i have to go, but if you own one sell before you get to 150k to avoid all of these issues, if I could get $500 for it, it would be gone!