Faults:

Well, I usually don't go American with cars, but since Japanese car are expensive so far because of their fuel economy, I bought a Ford pig (Mercury Grand Marquis).

I got this car for my 18 birthday and the car is holding up so far. I did a major tune up (fuel filter, air filter, spark plugs and wires etc).

The car some how runs a little rough sometimes, the engine shakes at times and it stalls on me. If somebody can help me and give me any advice on how to make it run smooth, I would appreciate that.

I got the car for $550. The car is a fun to drive and I can't wait to do my first donut with it. I been offroading already and I love it. I know it's not a rally car, and who cares, my general concern is the roughness of the engine at times, so please help me!!

Faults:

Alternator went at 310,000.

Blows oil uses about a quart a week.

Transmission slips a little of the start.

General Comments:

Car does unbelievable brake stands.

Comfortable for long rides.

Great on the Highway.

Gas hog.

Basically you can beat this car all day and it comes back for more!

Faults:

The power-steering pump had to be replaced.

The left rear window motor had to be replaced.

General Comments:

I was offered this car in a deal I couldn't refuse. I was first impressed with its imperturbable ride and the quiet, smooth engine; however, I was concerned that because of its size, it would be not only be a gas hog, but would also have poor handling qualities.

I have since discovered that on the freeway even at speeds of 75 mph (speed of traffic) interspersed with stop-and-go traffic, I get between 22 and 24.5 miles per gallon. Not only that, but the more I drive it, the more I appreciate its ability to maneuver and corner. While it's no muscle car, it's eminently capable of staying with the flow of fast-moving, competitive freeway drivers, if you take my meaning.

If I'm not watching the speedometer, I find I cannot tell the difference between 55 mph and 75 mph merely by listening to the sound of the engine and the wind.

The manual seat cannot be brought to a fully upright position. There are no cup holders. There are no map pockets on the backs of the front seats.

On washboard surfaces, the car delivers a very bumpy ride. On a smooth highway, it's like a canoe on a glassy lake.

The glove compartment is indeed small, and the trunk is indeed large.