2005 Mercury Grand Marquis Review
Price Estimate: $841 - $1,273





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
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.
For sale near West Lafayette, IN
41 listings
- 115,599 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 16 City / 23 Hwy MPG
- Jeff Perry Chevrolet (157 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Auto Climate Control
- Rear Bench Seats
- Audio and cruise con...
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Located in Rochelle, IL
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (16 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2MEFM75W85X601328
Stock: P1025
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-03-2025- $10,444fair price$968 above market
- 54,947 miles
- No accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
- 16 City / 23 Hwy MPG
- 44 Auto Mart (190 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Rear Bench Seats
- Audio and cruise con...
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Located in Elizabethtown, KY
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (16 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2MEFM74W55X629704
Stock: 27758B
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-03-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Indiana
$211/mo for Grand Marquis GS
Grand Marquis GS
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$206/mo
Avg. Large Car
Mercury Grand Marquis Owner Reviews
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Probably good for another 200,000 miles
4.75 out of 5 starsChris, 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 … moves. The rack and pinion steering is precise and the air suspension is great without totally isolating you from road feel. Leather, air ride, quality construction and a good stereo. For what I paid for a virtually new car with only 22K miles, I could never get a better deal.
2005 Grand Marquis ultimate edition
4.75 out of 5 starsPAUL 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 … systems satisfactory so far.
Reliable if not exciting
3.88 out of 5 starsKeith, 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
4.38 out of 5 starsGS 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 … all city driving I do (19- 20mpg). It handles like a much smaller car but has the big car ride without being floaty or wallowy. It is also quite a bargain for a full size car with a V8 engine. I'd recommend it to those of any age. I'm not a grandpa even though the car might be considered a "grandpa car".
2005 Grand Marquis Highlights
GS
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $24,585 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $211/month |
Seating | 6 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 20.6 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover5 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalPoor
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintMarginal
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