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98 Grand Marquis
george49024, 07/27/2013
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I bought the car for $2000 with 86,000 miles on it. Great car. At about 118k the plastic intake got a crack in it causing the engine to quickly over heat and warp the heads. This is a problem with these motors. You can look it up on the net. The same motors are found in the Crown Vics and the 8cy mustangs. I replaced the motor with another one with about 118k on it which I replaced with a after market intake manifold made out of aluminum instead of plastic. It ran until about 136k it was totaled in a 5 car highway accident during a ice storm. I took kidding about it being a "grandpa" car but I loved the car. Would buy again but replace the intake manifold. Best 2 grand ever spent.
Built to last
Tony, 02/24/2010
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Bought this car with 85,000. I use it for commuting back and forth to work, approximately 25 miles each way. I now have 118000 miles on it and I can honestly say it is the most comfortable, best handling and quite car I have ever owned. Mileage is around 22 mpg in mixed traffic. Very adaquate power and have had no mechanical problems beyond normal wear. I know this has the old man stigma but for the price this is the best car you can buy.
A "new" used car
ed, 07/25/2015
updated 04/27/2020
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
Update again: Another 8k miles, no repairs or complaints so far! I may do a coolant flush and fuel filter soon. Idles nicer than a new car I rented. They asked me to update again. Now at 174K daily driven it is still doing fine. I got original Ford brake pads on Ebay for $10 (new old stock from 98!) and the dust issue is solved. Stops great too! Aside from tire rotations and oil changes, no issues! Update: She now has 165K miles. One slight issue was the starter didn't work one morning. After inspection I realized the starter key terminal was corroded, and I replaced with a Motorcraft starter for $100 and 2 hours of work on a tight bolt. Even if a shop did it its not an expensive repair. Still gets 22Mpg and daily driven. Original Tan paint is still in very good condition if it is detailed. Leather drivers seat is starting to show some wear. Neighbor now owns a 2002 GMQ and is very satisfied too! Soon I'll change the coolant and 4 quarts of trans fluid. My only complaint is the wheels seem to attract brake dust, but I was told by the Ford dealer to use only the FORD OEM (not motorcraft) pads to stop dusting. That is what they install on those vehicles for a service. I used Thermoquiet which are great except for the dust. I got this car for $800 with about 135K miles. I put on about 12K issue free miles already, my neighbor has a brand new car in that timeframe, and it spent considerable time in the dealer, including fuel pump issues leaving him stranded. He said when its time to sell a used Panther is in his future. I am handy with cars and replaced some things, maybe more than I had to. I changed all belts and hoses, but honestly the originals were still very good. The intake manifold MUST be inspected and replaced if original. If there is a plastic tube behind the alternator just swap it. It causes everything from misfires to engine failure. It could be a DIY job, plenty of good tutorials. Pull the coil plug closest to the thermostat to check for leaks. Ball Joints wear at high mileage too. Electronics on this car are very reliable. I did a fluid and filter change on the trans, it shifts like new. This car easily has another 100+K miles left, millions of cabs have proven that. Just a matter of holding on to an older car. Handling is a bit boaty(but controlled) but improved somewhat with KYB gas adjust shocks. Mine does not have the sport/handling package, those have dual exhaust, stiffer suspension parts, bushings, etc, air suspension(which isn't expensive to service on these cars) and distinctive wheels. 2.71 gears give it 22mpg combined. I do have lots of nice features like a digital dash, cruise, auto dim mirror and power everything. I installed heated seats. These cars (pre 03) can't have a double din radio unless you replace the duct with an 03+ one. I wanted a newer panther but the price was too good to pass up. I'm very satisfied, and was close to leasing something that would have set me back thousands in this timeframe. Check the frame for major rust too, it likes to rust out under the air conditioner dryer on the passenger side. I put some fluid film there so there won't be an issue.
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Good Old Gal
Wes, 04/05/2002
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Yes, the Mercury Grand Marquis is my grandmothers car....except I bought one too. It is a big boat that floats over the highway. If you want near Lincoln luxury at Ford prices...this is your car.
After the hard work, a smooth ride home
AJ, 10/18/2008
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought a second-hand car after graduation for office commuting. I grew up playing with Matchbox cars and I never imagined I would be driving a rear wheel drive large American sedan one day. Nearly three years and 28,000 miles later, I am still in love with my car. Aside from regular maintenance and a few niggles (door rattle), it has not cost me anything to maintain. I fill it, shut it, and forget it. My friends and relatives were apprehensive when I chose it over a fuel efficient Japanese car, but now all of them enjoy riding in it. The car is very reliable. It is also fun to drive. Considering its size, it maintains traction in high-speed turns and it is nimble while parking
Love "Da" Power
Power Punch, 04/29/2009
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I"ve had my Marquis for a month now. I travel everyday from Miami to Ft. Lauderdale up I 95, I don't suffer from back aches anymore. I use to drive a Kia Sportage. Thought I was saving Gas money, with the G-Marquis I have not notice any difference in spending.I consume the same 1/2 of 1/4 tank, same as with the Kia. Love the power and sense of safety. What a car, if I change it, it will be for a recent model. No more tojo's for me American all the way.
chaddoman's 98 is a definite winner
chaddoman, 03/06/2006
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought 3 yrs. ago from a good neighbor. New Michelins (white-walled) improved handling significantly from 'average/lacking' to 'very good'. Gas mileage exactly 27 mpg at 75 mph (pleasantly surprising). (I use Mobil- 1 synthetic oil.)Ranges 13 to 16 in town - a little disappointing. Replaced (slight-leaking) right rear axle seal at 48,000 miles during brake change. Otherwise extremely reliable. Very quiet at highway speeds. Very good braking. We'll be buying a new/newer one soon. Also own much less- reliable and highly-expensive (operational and repair), dealer- gouging Infinity Q45. Sure, it's more exciting to drive, BUT, BUT, BUT..! (We'll soon be selling the 'Q' to buy another Marquis-LS.)
Momma Luvs her Marquis
stgcret, 07/11/2009
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Drove by the dealership (closed). Real nice Gulf Coast Edition, Red Toredor with Gray Leather. Looked brand new inside/out. Have owned 14 Lincolns but this one my wife really liked, so I bought it for $5400. Hard to say anything bad about an 11 year old car that still shines like new in/out. Had all books/records and owned by a 78 yo Lady. Looks like it never left a garage. Drives very close to a Lincoln Towncar.
Gulf Coast Edition
stgcret, 08/30/2009
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Historically, I have been a Lincoln TC man, but this Grand Marquis was so nice...! It looked like any car only a year or two new. 99% of the buttons in the interior looked as though they had never been pushed. Yes a 78 year old lady had owned it since new and had always garaged it and never smoked in. I bought it for my wife and she loves it (it's red, LOL). Had to restuff the driver seat cushion & put shocks around. In another 1500 mi,Castrol Syntec Oil will get put in. Great for 11 years old. No odd noises, doesn't smoke or rattle & everything works. Have all books and records also,and something you never seem to get...2 keys and 2 remotes. Might install a oem cd player. Nice
realibility
cuz., 05/26/2019
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
i have a 1998 grand marquis ls and have 214,000 miles on it . have had to put one water pump three sets of brake shoes and some front end replacement parts.on the road , up in mountains , driving about 70 mph. i get a steady 30 mpg. in town about 23. my wife ran it hot because of the water pump and now i have a blown head gasket . can et a motor that fits with 45,000 miles on it so will just change out the motor, forgot , had to repair ac. . best car i have ever owned and rides great. also have 2003 grand marquis and i got it used and has been nothing but a lemon. have put four rear axles in it , bunches of little things but cost lots . i plan on keeping it . love my marquis best car for the mo ney i think
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My 98 Merc. Marquis
Paul Neuman, 01/02/2008
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is an all white car very comfortable to drive and ride in. No collision history with the exception of a wrinkled left edge of the bumper which caught on the edge of the garage door while exiting. The bumper was replaced. The car has 101,000 miles on the odometer. It is on its second set of tires which are about ready to be replaced and probably will need new brakes within the next 5000 miles. Out side of these two items the car is in excellent condition. The interior is blue fabric. The car does not require additional oil between changes.
A great car to take to work
Jon, 11/18/2010
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car to take to work (90 miles a day), to tow with, and to lug family and friends in. Also to stop putting so many miles on my baby, my Mustang. As far as performance, I'm used to the power of my GT, though the power is nothing like my Mustang, it's very powerful for what it is. A full sized sedan. I have only one problem with the car, and that's the interior. Only two cup holders (The car can seat 6 people). Also the front arm wrests should have storage, along with the back arm wrests (If the car had rear arm wrests). Oh, and the car needs a posi so both rear wheels spin. As far as mileage, I get 25-28 hwy, 20-23 city. It burns no oil with 105,000 miles on it.
1998 Grand Marquis
Jeff, 03/25/2006
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this car for my wife with 87k. It is very nice to drive. Smooth and quiet. The best combined MPG to date is 21.72 . Since then I changed out the single exhaust to duals using Walker Quiet Flow mufflers and a Walker H- pipe. Doing this cut almost .6 sec off the quarter mile time. Don't know on the MPG's yet. I can't run the fuel out.LOL.
Best affordable used car!
Jim, 05/12/2017
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this car for $500 cause the body looked like crap. Live in Ohio. It's going to rust. Had it for 10 months and put 30,000 miles on it. Minimal problems. replaced the intake manifold. Most owners will. Biggest drawback on my opinion. This car Handel's pretty good for a boat of a car despite the fact that it has the turning radius of a national park, but it has some of the best steering of it's time The car is really comfortable. Not as roomy as I thought but it's roomy enough. The two drawbacks of the interior are the radio controls are pretty far away and the lack of storage. I bought an aftermarket console which solved the problem.controls on dash are simple but work. Repairing the car is pretty simplistic. There is a decent amount of space in the engine compartment. Parts are also cheap. Engine and transmission run strong. Engine lack power a little bit. But you don't buy a Grand Marquis to race. Replacing this car with a 99 in alot better shape and I hope to have that one for a long time.
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cg20_20, 06/02/2002
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I wouldn't even consider buying another type car. This is the "poorman's" Towncar, yet it delivers equal comfort and quietness with additional handling capabilities.
The
swampfoxx, 07/17/2002
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought the car because of price, and although I did not expect it, never thought of myself as a Grand Marquis person, this is an impressive vehicle. Mine is a LS Gold Limited Edition 1998, with special suspension and all the luxury goodies. It averages 25 plus mpg on the highway with automatic a/c on. Fastest cool down in 100 degree weather then automatic temp control. Acceleration makes you think your "are" in a police pursuit vehicle. Although still prefer a smaller vehicle for "fun", you can't beat the Grand Marquis for cross-country travel.
The Last of the Tanks
Jazzer77, 09/15/2002
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is not your "Grandfathers" Mercury anymore. Rear Wheel drive, V-8 power, this is the last true "American Car." From the ride to the engine, I love everything about my car. It has the comfort of driving a sofa, and I can keep up to a Mustang with ease. You want a great value? This car is for you.
loved it so much i bought a new 2003
setun2, 08/20/2003
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this car has been a jewel. we have driven it for 5 years and it is paid for so i bought my wife a new 2003 in may of 2003.
Super Cruiser
TimRoss, 12/17/2003
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I work about 90 miles out of town and commute twice or more per week. The driving is mostly freeway / highway and speeds average 75 mph. This is the most comfortable car I have ever owned! I have had Jaguars, Lincolns, Volvo and other foreign makes. I will most likely replace this with another as close as I can find. Good fuel economy too!
BEST AMERICAN car you can buy!
John , 09/23/2005
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this car in Jan, Wanted a Crown Vic. but couldn't find any.. No-one was selling them.. Settled for this.. basically the same car.. More Luxury than I Needed. but that's just another plus to this car.. Got it with 39,000 miles on it. had it for almost 10 months. and now have 54,000 on it.. I've own Foreign Honda's, volkswagons, Mitshubshi's. Nothing compares to this car.. its just built to LAST. i can tell. I beat on this car. and it takes anything i can give it.. And the Gas mileage isnt bad either for a 3800 pound car.. 21.5 mpg on average! If you're thinking about one. BUY IT! dont hesitate. there aren't many of them left! enjoy them while you still can..
great car
Rick Sowder, 01/18/2006
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought the car just to have an extra car around for family transportation emergencys with over 100k miles, it has become our extended family's favorite vehicle,great car,great value.
Super Car
Mikester, 04/17/2004
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love this Car! I installed a K&N Performance air filter, adds dramatic low end acceleration and helps gas mileage. Very well built car Made in America!
Merc Marc
Elnino, 08/29/2004
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Headlamp lens were coroded inside lens,both front lamps. Dealer replaced, N/C. aLSO left rear door window was faulty, would go down using drivers door wdw.operation,but would not go back up. Dealer replaced door switch.N/C. Vehicle does not drive as smooth as I thought it should. Although I had a complete inspection of car by an independent mechanic, checked out 100% satisfactory. In town mileage 18.6 mpg.
Great Car
tp, 09/09/2004
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the most comfortable, dependable car we've ever owned.
I Love My Grand Marquis
Happy Owner, 11/15/2005
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have always owned American cars, so I can not compare the quality and value of this car to a foreign one. Having said that, I can't imagine any other car offering the quality and value this car has. I have put 67,000 miles on my car in just under 4 years (it now has 135,000) and it runs just as strong as a new one. I have only used premium fuel in my car and consistently average 25 miles per gallon in combined driving. I am very happy with my car.
Bill's Baby
williamedward, 04/15/2003
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the most reliable American car I have ever owned and I'am 60 years old. My Grand Marquis is a very quiet comfortible car. Ilove this car and when I buy another car you can be sure it will be another Grand Marquis.
Tom's Car
tomtom, 04/11/2007
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I like driving the car. It's a smooth ride but packs enough power to make a jump off the line. I'm not saying it's a racing car, but for a passanger car it's a nice car overall. I put a 1000W system in it. i got 2 12" p1 subs and a 8" bazooka tube. This is with 4 new speakers and a Sony faceplate. If you're buying this car, you really shouldn't have many improvements in mind. This is a smooth car and great for drives anywhere. I put in a system becuase it's what I love and I'm looking to put on 20" rims if it'll hold them and chrome most of it out.
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MercuryFan, 05/27/2007
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought the car used in 2002 with 75,000 miles. I have since put on almost 100,000 miles with no problems. The engine/transmission on these cars is bulletproof. This is my third Grand Marquis. The two previous cars were an '85 and a '92. Both of them reached 200,000 miles with no engine or transmission problems. I would definitely buy another one.
Happy owner
Willard, 07/02/2007
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Have experienced almost eight years of trouble free operation. Vehicle now has 75000 miles. Fuel mileage for our routine shopping is 20+.
1998 Grand Marquis
bovic1, 02/06/2003
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This automobile is extremely comfortable and rides like any luxury car. It has never been in the repair shop, everything still works perfectly as it did when it was brand new. Recently, with a solid month of below freezing weather, this car started up a the first try every time. Extremely well built.
Bought mine new -now have 145,000 miles
tim, 04/29/2008
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Mine has been a great vehicle. The original Eagle GT tires were very rough ride when they got some miles on them . Went to Goodyear assurance tires and improved the ride tremendously. The early depreciation has been made up by the longevity. Also, change transmission fluid and clean fuel system if yours becomes sluggish.
Great car
Jessie Webb, 08/14/2022
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I like how spacious it is
I’m in love with this girl
Mark, 12/03/2022
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
She rides nice. No issues that are out of line for a car built 29+ yrs ago. Need to replace the blend air actuator a $50 part I’m going to try to fix myself and a window repair that can be repaired with a $8 part and some elbow grease. It’s the best riding car I’ve ever owned. That counting the car I bought brand new off the lot. If eventually this breaks down, I will immediately purchase another one if I can find one. Best first car and last car you’ll ever need.
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