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Requiem For the Last True American Car
ftupka, 01/24/2015
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
39 of 39 people found this review helpful
Grand is the Mercury Grand Marquis' middle name; this car is apologetically the last true American car on the road. While other vehicles rely on technology and styling that fades, the Marquis uses its heft and V8 engine to isolate you from the rest of the world. The quiet and smooth engine in my car has been trouble free even after 12 years. The transmission makes the most of the 224hp with the aid of Mercury's Precisontrac limited slip rear axle. Combine this with the last full frame in a sedan and the soft leather bench seats and you have a car that can easily carry five people (six when necessary) anywhere in solid comfort. Don't waste your time reading "enthusiast" reviews, just buy it!
Best american car made
bigdave40, 01/17/2013
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
29 of 29 people found this review helpful
i used to own a 2000 merury grand marquis , i bought the car with 304,000 miles for $1500. i drove the car for almost 3 years untill my daughter had an accident in it and totalled it with 342,000 miles on it . i felt confident that the car was gonna roll 500,000 miles with ease.it still didnt use any oil or leak it and the transmission shifted like new . so two days ago i traded my junky 2005 dodge magnum sxt for abeautiful 03 mgm ls, 77,000 miles ,leather beautiful garaged kept 2 owner car. i am so happy to be back in the comfort and dependability of mercury. this car is like new . i love the mercury grand marquis ls ,
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2 ton of fun!
drjjjj, 04/23/2013
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
27 of 27 people found this review helpful
Ford F150 engine, drive train and frame with car body! Very reliable, cheap to maintain, upscale in out and 20mpg on regular! 2003+ are the best years-big changes in suspension & steering! Dirt cheap to buy used now and they stopped making them in 2011! May have baby boomer demand coming-sleeper used car?? They make driving relaxed and there is no substitute for a V8, long wheelbase and 4000 lbs of quiet ,mass on a long freeway trip!
Still Outstanding!
Uncle Philly, 08/08/2009
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
This is still one outstanding vehicle. I have owned a Buick, Chevrolet, Dodge, and several Pontiac's, and none of them compare to this vehicle. I have had zero problems with my Mercury. I could never say that with the other makes that I have owned. This car seats six in comfort, very smooth ride, huge trunk, excellent acceleration, very low maintenance, and gas mileage at 20 mpg city, and 26 mpg hwy. If you have a heavy foot you will be closer to 18 city/24 Hwy. They call this a Grandpa mobile....Ha! Why ride in a cramped, horrible riding, dinky mobile, when you can ride in comfort at a low price? Grandpa's is so much smarter than you think, because he had this right!
Gorgeous Car
David, 03/17/2010
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Ultimate 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
I bought my Marquis in September, I have absolutely no regrets about it. The car is beautiful, it looks better than most town cars. Mine is silver with a black cloth roof, and decked out with chrome. I have never been in a more comfortable car, its very quiet and it rides wonderfully with that air suspension. It's a shame that its viewed as an "old person's car," because I am 20 years old,and love the car. It is extremely easy to handle, park, and drive; people who complain about bad parking or bad handling need to go back to driving school. One last thing, it is excellent in the snow, I live up on hills and let me tell you,snow tires and posi traction rear is great!
03 Grand Marquis Ultimate Edition
hjones4841, 03/17/2006
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
This is my fifth Grand Marquis and won't be my last. Reliability is excellent, with one exception - at just over 36,000 miles the right rear wheel bearing started whining. I found out that this was a problem for 03 Crown Vics and Grand Marquis built prior to Jan 03, which mine was. Both rear axle bearings and the spindles were replaced. The car was out of warranty, but since I was a regular customer of the dealer, I got a pro- rated partial warranty payment. Fuel economy tops out at about 25 highway at cruising speed of 75 or so. Best ever fuel economy was on my 99 Grand Marquis on a cool morining, driving 70 mph - 29 MPG! Seats are comfortable,even with my wife's and my back trouble.
Cruising in style!
BriGuy, 10/26/2008
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
What a wonderful car. Great power. Smooth ride. Consistently getting 23- 25 mpg in a V8! 103K now and idles like new. One repair in all that time, big one though: transmission. Manufacturer defect once repaired shifted better than ever. This is my most recommended car I have ever owned or reviewed by far!
Love These Cars!
ActionTaxi, 04/13/2010
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Ultimate 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Someone in these reviews made a very good point. He said that cabbies and cops use these cars. I own a taxi cab business. Mercury Grand Marquis are simply reliable, fun to drive, powerful vehicles.
The last great American sedan
JimBeam, 01/05/2009
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
The Grand Marquis isn't a perfect car, but it's close. Driving is effortless. The base V8 provides more than enough power to get you into trouble. The car gently glides over bumps and potholes instead of jarring the passengers like most cars. Handling is surprisingly sharp for such a large car. It has enough room to seat five adults comfortably and an extra seat belt if you have to take six. I have the LS Limited, which is almost as nice as a Town Car for a lot less. Because Ford rarely changes them and the old cop Crown Vics flood the used market, there are plenty of deals available. These cars last forever, so even a used one will probably last longer that most new cars.
Safe, Comfortable, and Reliable
pcastoldi, 04/20/2012
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS Convenience 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love my Grand Marquis and all of the features that it has to offer. Since I purchased this vehicle used, I got an excellent deal on it and with it a decent bundle of features that make this car a real joy to drive around with. I purchased it with over 63,000 miles on it and I now have over 74,000 miles. The seats are very comfortable; the trunk is carnivorous - one of the largest in the North American market; the ride is smooth; and the engine has plenty of power to cruise along the highway or pass any vehicles in your way. Combine this with it's extreme reliability (I have not needed to do anything other than standard maintenance) and you have a winning combination! I love it!
what else would i want?
abi1984, 08/10/2011
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Ultimate 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
i bough the car with 115,000 miles and now it has close to 200,000.. what can i say its my fifth grand marquis,, i love these cars .. never been left on the road.. i would recomended to anyone.. one weak spot r the windows with aint a big deal.. and these new models give trouble with the automatic climate control.. its the most expensibe thing i ever replace on the car.. but other than that what else u want from a car.. wouldnt never change for a cadillac..
Truth in Advertising (not)
chet, 01/20/2003
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS Convenience 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Compared with my 1997 grand marquis which was quite economical (25-26 mpg hwy & 18-19 local) My 2003 gets 22.5 hwy and 15 mpg around town. Very disapointed in the 2003 as I was expecting similar economy on the 2003 since the window sticker claims 19-25 mpg just as it did on the 1997.I blame it on the unnecessary increase in horsepower.Truth in advertising!!???
Grand Marquis
ttully, 04/20/2006
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've been very happy with my Grand Marquis. In fact, it's the first time ever that I purchased the same car twice in a row. I've been driving a Grand Marquis since 1997 now! The ride is excellent. Smooth and great for long trips. Engine is pretty good for a big car. I have the 8 cylinder so of course that helps. Mechanically, nothing has went wrong so far.
underappreciated car
Thorn11acr, 11/15/2005
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is my first "panther platform" car. I'm 60 and have had hundreds of car and pickups. This is by far the most bang for the buck. I switched to Mobile 1 synthetic oil in 5-30w, added dual exhausts with an "X" pipe in the stock placement. Would you believe 28 mpg with the A/C on. I would imagine I can hit 30+ on the highway on cruise at 70mph. A simply great car, it rivals my Mercedes in comfort and handling....and replacement parts are dirt cheap. Even the Russians use this vehicle as their police cars. Rear wheel drive, proven drive train, and for 2003 you get a lot of improvements...Simple, strong, reliable.
I CANT LET MY BABY GO
KELL BELL, 09/18/2015
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LSE 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love my 2003 Grand Marquis I bought is at 99,000 (12/2012) and now it’s at 216,000 (9/2015). This car goes form FLINT, MI TO PONTIAC, MI 5 days a week (410 miles just driving to work ) and I party on the weekend driving from PONTIAC MI to DETROIT MI 3X A MONTHS (180 miles of partying the big city ). I have had to replace my axle seals twice once in 2012 and then in 2015. I had to replace my intake gasket in 2014. I got my first tune up 2015 and the shop said I still didn’t need to tune it up but i just did it because it’s beens over 100,000 since I bought the car. This car is a beast I have had a total of 11 cars in my life but this car is the best. I’m going to drive my car until 2016 then buy another car but I’m keeping my 2003 Grand Marquis. I CANT LET MY BABY GO
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Honest real world opinion
Thom, 03/05/2010
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
My driving and ownership experience. Hmm. Well all said and done, second too none. The MGM is by far the best car I have ever owned, inside and out. I've given this car the highest ratings all around including fuel economy. I find though my research most larger cars as well as mini-vans or other family sized vehicles average around 20-25 mpg. I average about 25 mpg (26.7) to be precise with my Grand Marquis. Now factor the size and weight and power of the car and compare that on a scale to ANY small car or large car. You will find the MGM is the green or most fuel efficient car on the road. Outside of fuel economy, I rate the reliability five stars. MGM has a proven record and still holds it.
Hard to be Objective
Waggly Toast, 05/15/2010
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
It's hard to be objective when the car is perfect. We've had it for a year and we've never had a single problem with the vehicle. We purchased it from my Grandmother and she never had a single issue either. We towed a 3K lb. trailer from AL to UT and it handled the trip with ease. No problems whatsoever. Gas mileage for the trip was around 15 mpg. I was amazed. The car rides smooth and is very quiet. Three car seats fit in the back with plenty of room and we can seat three adults up front. We have enjoyed owning such a reliable vehicle. We put about 15K miles/year on the vehicle. We would recommend it to everyone.
Oldie but a goodie!!!!
Brian, 01/07/2010
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
134,000 miles and counting! I have not lost a drop of oil or have a spot of rust! And they said American cars are no good. Ha! I average 23 mpg 80/20 highway/city. Still as smooth as the day I bought it and by the way for those who are curious about repair costs...it literally is the cheapest parts of any car made in the last 10 yrs. So its a low cost commuter too. The wheels will have to fall off before I let it go!
2003 GS Grand Marque
bdemedio, 07/11/2006
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Superb vehicle. A Lincoln Town car for half price. Incredible power. 17 city is an underestimate- I get 20. I get 30 on the highway even with lights (rte 13 in Delmarva). No problems at all to date. Still smells new. 24 bucks a year upkeep and much lower than average insurance. The toyota avalon is JUNK compared to this. Some of them are already rusting. I'll play chicken with any of you avalon drivers anyday- you won't live and I'll walk away without a scratch. Anyone with children owes it to them to have this great machine because of its safety, durability, power, and mileage. Why do you think its the preferred car for cops and cabbies? It's the best car made in the world for the price.
GREAT VALUE
oldmarine5, 05/29/2013
updated 06/01/2020
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Ultimate 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Purchased new and garaged in Florida. Driven mostly around town. Averages 20 MPG. Bought to carry six people and does so comfortably. Most dependable car I have ever owned. Has extra chrome plus gold package and looks like new car. I also own Infinity M35X, Hyundai Genesis and Chrysler Pacifica. I particularly enjoy driving the Mercury which elicits smiles from my family.
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Still a big car-Heavy Duty-Safe
Ethel Alma Dickerson, 12/05/2002
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Ultimate 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We have driven Grand Marquis for over 25-years. We have never had any problems out of the cars. We usually put 150-200,000-miles on them with out any problem. .We also had a bad wreck in the 95 and we were not hurt We got hit by a 1998 Honda Civic. We love the cars and they are safe and the best driving cars on the road under $30,000.
Best Bang for Your Buck
yv, 03/27/2008
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Have owned this car for 3yrs bought it used with 39K has 75k miles now and it has just been super! No mechanical problems at all. Rides excellent handles excellent. Had it recently in snow and ice with no problems. I'm looking to purchase a newer Grand Marquis within the next year. Gas mileage is 27hwy and 19 city. City could be better but compared to the size and room its a bargain. SUV with same seating area get much less. I love the RWD it is so stable no hydro plaining on rainy roads. I hope Ford Motor doesn't quit making this excellent car!
2nd marquis LS limited
tbones, 02/04/2006
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
rented a marquis in 99 in seatlle and fell in love - bought a new 2000 in nov 2001. current is 03man, these vehicles are the best thing on the road - maybe a LTcar might do better??? - i am disabled and carry a scooter lift w/auto air lifts, all told about 300 lbs on a 2 inch tow - both gave me so much comfort and ease of being able to get around n the pleasure of driving - i feel like its power is more then enough - i drive at 70-80 on trips n have hit 90 enroute to las vegas - this car just cruises! its just a smooth - mpg arent the best, but most cars dont carry what i do - even with the lift, scooter, baggage etc, ride is smooth n performance is great - i love my marquis..
Best car I ever owned!
D.S., 10/30/2006
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
This is the best car I ever owned. Went from a '90 Towncar to this. Great ride, handles like a sports car. Will pass anything with ease. Mileage is 23 mpg. The LX with all the bells and whistles would be nice too. One down side is it is smaller inside than a TC but everything short of a van is. If you are looking at one to buy I would jump at it. Great safety, dual air bags. Handles like a sport car, rides like a luxo coupe. Good mileage, lots of space. Looks fantastic. If you want a more sporty ride get the Marauder. But I can not fault this car. Just did a trip with it and the cruise stays within 3 mph of where you set it going up and down hills.
Classic luxury with sport performance
JSheehan, 05/21/2008
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Merc for a couple of months now it is my second Grand Marquis. I've got the state trooper package so it handles amazingly (the air ride which is standard isn't bad either) The 4.6 puts out close to 300 for hp and torque (modest estimate) at it's power band it's probably well over that. You can red line it forever without over heating it. Super easy to install a super charger and HP chip which put's it over 500 HP and torque. Very nice interior/exterior. Avg 25MPG stock I get an AVG of 32 with the supercharger in it. Handling is comparable to large Lexus and Mercedes.
04 grand marquis
roger cozart, 11/16/2004
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Just purchased this car and love it. Traded in 04 Cadillac Deville with many problems. Mercury is a superior car. Handling is great and the car is really responsive and fun to drive. I hated the wallowing clumsy Cadillac. Lots of compliments on the appearance.
give me the old grand marquis'
bernie moon, 06/14/2005
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Traded a 95 Marquis with 98k problem free, quiet, comfortable miles. New grand marquis after 1 month needed a new air conditioner compressor. Wiper motor and blades are incredibly noisy,wind noise is worse as Ford went to thinner glass all around in 97, seats have much less support,and I am getting more squeaks with dry seals in the steering linkages. Considering how Ford has used the same platform for years they are profiting handily from cheaping up the car.
Very Satisfied Customer
tmarie, 12/26/2003
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I previously owned an Oldsmobile, Cutluss Supreme. I loved my little car and it gave me lots of miles, well over 100,000.00 however; it was time to retire her. In looking for a car, I had not considered a Grand Marquis until I, by chance drove one. The luxury, handling ability and extreme comfort sold me. I absolutely love my car. I feel very safe and the ride is so smooth. My father has always owned cadilacs, my car is every bit as smooth and comfortable a ride as his car. I can't say enough good things about this car that I by chance came to own.
One Fine Automobile
T.H. Wells, 08/12/2005
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Grand Marquis LSE - It's more fun than a regular LS. With dual exhaust, floor shift & 3.27 gears, it's a pleasure to drive and gets excellent gas mileage - 24 plus on the road. I've owned it 8½ months now, have put over 24000 miles on it, and can't find any fault with it. I absolutely recommend this car.
Quote on worth of Grand Marquis
Thomas Zimarino, 05/01/2006
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is wonderful on trips due to its comfort. It has leather interior which gives it a very plush feeling. We are most appreciative of the large trunk for luggage. City driving however is hard on gas mileage.
Bad plastic in 2003 grand marque
roberts17, 08/28/2003
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this for my wife' 30th anniversary. out of 4 ac vents only 3 worked. Took it to Belk ford in oxford. Part ordered. Took it back next day they replaced part but on way home when I turn engine off the ac control area sound like an old vcr rewinding. Took it back to Belk dealership and they said something about a vacum hose operation. I said I would drive it a few days but intend to return it to be repaired. It made no noise before they worked on it. None of the test drives that I made made that noise.
BAD TRANSMISSION
BERNIE FOSTER, 05/30/2003
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS Convenience 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I TRADED MY PERFECT 2001 MARQUIS IN ON A 2003 MARQUIS. IN THREE MONTHS THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES FOR A TOTAL OF 35 DAYS FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. IT IS IN THERE NOW & WAITING FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION TO ARIVE FROM THE FACTORY. I HAVE GOTTEN ONLY LIP SERVICE & VERY POOR SERVICE OTHERWISE.
my merc
elbee, 12/13/2004
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is a stealth car. It does everything well, and nobody notices it. Most of my friends drive sports cars, or SUVs. I just shake my head and wonder how they could not want one of these. I get an honest 22 to 24 mpg in absolute comfort.
grand marquis
ss513t, 10/23/2004
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
a stiffer suspension would be nice.biggest gripe is the long hood and would like another 3-4 inches legroom for the back seat.
Grand Marquis
Dwight Squires, 05/01/2002
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
my third Crown Vic. Very reliable. Great highway car. Very durable. I use it for business, often drive 500 miles in a day.
solid car
genecz, 11/14/2002
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
reliable vehicle Holds road securely. Lots of room. Great trunk capacity. Nice comfort features
mercury granmaquis ls ultimate
e.l.sanders , 06/11/2005
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
i've owned a 1987/1998/granmarquis- these is by far the best g/m ever!-i get 26-28 on highway with 5 people- around town drops to 14.5-17--not bad 4 4,000 pound car.handling is big improvement-can go around h/way exit curves&speed up, no need for brakes like older g/marquis.ride&comfort r 1st class-ac&heat r perfect&fast auto temp works great-reg gas a big plus!
My Third Grand Marquis
Dannydog, 05/06/2003
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Ultimate 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my third Grand Marquis,I've had a 1994, a 1999 and now a 2003. I am also a law enforcement officer and have driven the Ford Crown Victoria. They have all proven to be safe, reliable and a comfortable ride. Those cars I used during work took a real beating with going over curbs, hours of idling with the air conditioner or heater runnning and having mileage well into the 100,000's. They always continued to run well and comfortable not to mention the safety factor. (I also was an ambulance technician for over six years.)This is why starting in my early forties I started to buy the Grand Marquis and intend to continue to.
LSE more fun!
Chris Raaths, 09/15/2005
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my 4th Crown Vic/Marquis. Engine had more power than before. This one has the LSE package, similar to HPP package, but buckets and a floor shifter, like the Crown Vic Sport. Handles much better than previous models. Fuel economy about the same, with more power. Seats are comfortable. Sound system is good. Fuel economy is do-do around town (as these cars have always been so-so) about 18 mpg. On the highway, 26 mpg. Better choice comfort and MPG wise than my old Tahoe.
suspension
big harry, 05/09/2002
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
good vdhicle solid
Great Vehicle
rjsindy, 02/09/2004
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I traded in my 1995 Grand Marquis which had 120000 miles on it and never gave one bit of trouble. The new car has been excellent. I travel a lot with my job 30-60000 miles/yr. This is a car that is built to take that type of driving. The cost of maintenance is negligible, after having owned a few Swedish and German cars it has been a very welcome experience. The car has 32000 miles on it and has never been back in the shop except for normal maintenance. This is not the most exciting vehicle in the world, but its very safe, comfortable and durable.
creacher comforts lacking.
insurance man, 03/02/2004
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great ride especially on highway, front passenger and driver comfort excellent,poor front arm rests, they should have storage compartments for cds, and stuff, cup holder not eaey to get to. Rear passenger room lacking for such a large car. huge trunk, but placement of spare tire takes up too much space.
great car
Bob C, 02/08/2003
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LSE 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very nice car with plenty of room and great ride. Engine slightly noise but with plenty of power, but price to pay with less than desirable mileage.
I'd buy another Grand Marquis in a heartbeat
60-YearMechanic, 07/10/2021
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I, a 60 year mechanic, got 330,000 miles, then sold it. Very easy to maintain because of of the room under the hood (rear wheel drive) . Lots of extras came standard with this car, compared to the competition. Maybe Ford will bring it back?
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2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Limited
Matt, 03/13/2008
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Beautiful car, comfortable, powerful, reliable. This is my second Grand Marquis ('94). The best used vehicle you can buy period. Good choice for a new vehicle too, but they depreciate fast. Bought it with 30,000 now at 72,000. Only problem: A/C only blows out of defrost.
Nice car but ride could be improved
Edward Briggs, 07/17/2003
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS Convenience 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Air Conditioner worked great. 8 way power seat and back lumbar kept me from getting fatigued on I-95 Plenty of power from 4.6 liter V-8 allowed us to merge safely. Plenty of trunk space for our luggage. Smooth ride on Interstate but a little herky jerky on secondary roads. Plenty of cabin room for us to stretch out 4 speed auto tranny shifted great. I like the outside buttons on the driver's door, in case you lock your keys inside. Spare tire is steel full size rim, and you can use it when you rotate wheels. Remote control from key ring is convienient to lock and unlock trunk lid and doors. Headlights give ample candle power at night driving.
great salesman car
Jim, 03/31/2006
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
i feel that this car was built for all sales people. great trunk space and great ride
Ultimate - Not really!
Ham, 02/05/2004
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Ultimate new in March of 2003. When I picked it up, the fuel gage didn't work right and it took until August to repair this - 3 different times. Then, the instrument panel "flashes" and that has been worked on 6-times now! Still flashes! And, had a sound like I was dragging a tin can. Turns out that the starter wasn't completely disengaging and the starter and flywheel had to be replaced! All this and not a year old and only 7400 miles! What next? I am not a happy camper!
BY A PODES
R PODESTAR, 03/01/2003
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Ultimate 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I TRADED IN MY 1996 GRAND MARQUIS,IT HAD A GREAT RIDE AND VERY QUITE. BIG MISTAKE, MY NEW 2003 GRAND MARQUIS ULTIMATE IS VERY NOISY AND THE RIDE IS VERY BAD,EVERY BUMP AND CRACK IN THE ROAD IS FELT. (JIGGLY). THE GAS MILAGE IS NOT WHAT THEY TOLD ME. LUCKY TO GET 21MPG ON HIGHWAY.NO ROOM IN THE FRONT SEATS TO STORE ANYTHING.VERY DISAPOINTED.
leaking air
MrBees, 12/14/2003
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I hate driving this car because of the wind noise around the front windows. Having it checked here and in NC I'm told it's the design of the mirrors. Surely with the number sold, they don't put up with the noise, it's distracting.