1989 Ford Crown Victoria LX review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water Pump
New Muffler, tailpipe and catalytic converters were cut out.
Poor heater output when it is cold. I don't mean -15 Celsius, but at -30 Celsius.
General comments?
After the tune up I did and your basic service and catalytic converters were removed I was so impressed with the 31 MPG on the highway for this size of care. Why would you go to a Civic? I don't think it is to save money. However, I would buy one 'cause they are easy to drive, but I wouldn't because of 92 cents/Litre. Cost per mile people I believe overlook. "Yeah let's spend $20 000 to save $600 a year on gas." That makes a whole lot of sense.
Smooth ride and I can kick back on the highway in comfort. I think people have forgotten about comfort. Not just Vics, but of how most were built back then.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 Litre Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 148000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 173250 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 21st July, 2005 |