1978 Mercury Marquis review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water Pump. (I replaced myself). A/C compressor. Hideaway lights vacuum belly. Carburetor.
General comments?
I got this car from my Dad in 1995. He ordered it from Ford in 78. When he gave it to me it had 68,890 miles on it and I've put a few on since then. I recently bought another car for my wife, inherited her Escort Wagon for work, and was going to sell it. But I can't. Even though I think the carburetor is junk, it is big, powerful, and so comfortable. It is a real pleasure to drive. I can't say enough about the looks of this thing. It's 19' long, black and trimmed with chrome. It's an example of 1970's excess. I loved it as a kid and I still love it now.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 460 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 69000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 158000 miles |
| Previous car | Lincoln Mark VIII |
| Date of Entry | 19th December, 2003 |