1997 Mercury Grand Marquis

I purchased the car for my daughters first car. I found one in excellent condition with low mileage, and at a fair price (within budget). I wanted her to be safe, and the full size "grandma" car was going to provide a little peace of mind. The car has been averaging 21 mpg, and is as reliable as any vehicle I have owned so far. I am a bit spoiled by my BMW, so I have not rated the quality and craftsmanship or performance as high as some might rate it. You can find these with low mileage fairly easily, and if you need some parts, these cars are available in huge numbers in the salvage yards.

A man with a brain and some tools can keep these cars runing.The junk yards and parts dealers are over flowing with parts at reasonable prices.Comfort,Safety and 25 mpg highway,Looks good to me.Just try to buy from private parties only,NO DEALERS.

I had a 1992 Crown Victoria that I really like but had over 100,000 miles.I wanted to find another 1992-97 Crown Vic or a Grand Marquis with less than 50,000 miles.Found one here on ebay with 3994 Miles! It still smells new.You can put 200,000 miles on them if you take care of it. I think they best in their class for comfort and reliably.My Crown Vic with over 100,000 miles rode better than my mom's low mileage LeSaber.The only drawback starting in 93 or 94 they put plastic intake on the engines. When the car gets over 100,000 miles the intake can crack needing replacement. The 92 crown vic got 27-29 mpg on the highway at 70mph.The Grand Marquis gets 24-25mpg highway at 70. The interior is big and roomy.Back seat,less leg room with the front seats back.

If you are looking for a big car I would buy a 1992 and newer Crown Victoria or Grand Marquis.
I didn't want an ex "cop" car only because the interiors are plain and spartan,front bucket seats,no factory sound system,and poorer gas milage.