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Tip of Texcas, 05/01/2010
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am updating my review from 3 yrs ago. The car is running great, it is still extremely comfortable but the paint is peeling off everywhere; very disappointing. It has already been repaired under warranty once and I will have to take it back to the dealer again for the same reason. It's really sad; such a beautiful car with such lousy workmanship. I hate to admit: I was wrong praising it.
If only the AC was trouble free
Al D., 02/28/2010
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 2008 MGM is my fourth one in fourteen years, except for a 05 Lincon LS (what was I thinking?) the have been my only choice. What can I say, I like the car for all the same reasons aforementioned, but mostly for comfort and reliability. The only exception to this is that I have encountered a AC problem in three of the four I've owned. A 94, 98, 04, 08, and only the 94 was trouble free. But then again it is the only problem. If Merc. could get this right it's a Peach.
Best Ride Over and Over and Over
J & B , 03/27/2008
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The best ride for a lot less money amoung full size vehicles. This is our fourth Grand Marquis and we've gotten up to 30 MPG on trips consistantly. Had only minor problems with any of them. Is a very dependable vehicle and the power pedals really help with our height differences.
Bought and paid for..
Themanindbox, 11/28/2021
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was an old car when it was brand new. The body on frame design rides like pudding, the handling doesn't exist, and the seating is better suited for a livingroom. By today's standards, this is huge on the outside with small, near corolla interior volume. Where this car shines is the interstate, it's quiet, comfortable, and relaxing. This is a vehicle i would love to replace, sadly no one makes anything close. These are solid, reliable, and indestructible, but.. They are also 10+ years old at the newest. You'll likely need to drop 3-5k in updates on anything you buy. Figure 10-15k on a mint one with lots of new parts is well worth it. Just watch out for rust..
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Lov e my Grande Marquis
Tom B. Bodine Sr, 03/01/2020
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I currently own 2 Grande Marquis, a 1998 and a 2008 both of which I bought new. I have had no major problems with either. The 98 has 132,000 miles and the 08 62,000 miles. Both have been properly maintained. I had the front end rebuilt on the 98 and tires and batteries only. I do have electrical problems with the door locks. The 98 had an AC problem that cost over $500 to repair. I use Michelin tires and the ride is great. When I bought the 08, I decided I was not going to let the dealer shaft me. We negotiated the price. I then told them I had a Ford employee discount (my wife's brother), I owned another Ford product and received the Ford loyalty discount and since the 2009s were out I received an end of the year discount. I then surprised them by not having a trade in (they had already looked at my 98 and I did not tell them I was not going to trade it in. I then really surprised them when I said I would write a check for it. I received a chunk off the MSRP. and felt like I won. While they were assembling the paper work I was reading brochures on the coffee table and kind of liked the paint sealing system. They said it would cost $400. But what was attractive was they said I could bring it back each year on the anniversary and they would redo it for $99. I bought it. At the end of the year I brought it back and when I picked it up the total was $299. I loudly complained and the said the had to "detail" the car first. I said detail hell! it sits in the garage most of the time (we drive the 98) and has 4400 miles on it. They said it was company policy. They got me in the end and I will never patronize them again. As a side note I am a member of the local Sheriff Merit Board and to the man, the deputies, who are driving the newer police cars, said they wished they had their Crown Vics back even with the high mileage. I am 84 years old and I intend to keep both GMs and I do not intend to purchase bany more vehicles