The out-of-province inspection was very expensive, and the parts were slightly hard to get.
The lights on the car burnt out all at once. It took a bit of effort to replace them, but they were easy to access.
The car had many highway kilometers, so I'm not too surprised by the lights that burnt out.
The tire pressure sensor is reading too low.
A spring broke up front.
This car rides like a bed, has plenty of luxury features.
The heated seats work well, as do the heated mirrors.
The electrochromatic mirrors are somewhat slow to respond.
The automatic temperature control works fairly well, but isn't better than the sliders on the Custom trim level.
The sound system works well, as does the compass.
The seats are comfortable, and adjust well, in a lot of directions.
The windows work well, unlike many of the other cars reviewed here.
The self-leveling rear air shocks are surprising at stops, because after a while they bump the car upwards at the rear.
The key fob is a bit touchy, but the trunk-release feature was handy.
The wheels are easy to clean.
The car gets okay mileage in town, 9-16 mpg (34-13L/100km) for such a big boat. But on the highway, the mileage is incredible: 28-36 mpg (12-5L/100km).
It's a great long-distance tourer or commuter, with plenty of trunk space and passenger room.
Just an update. 5000km later. No window problems. I like the cassette/CD/radio. It gets good reception. In-town fuel economy isn't much better than a larger car, like a Grand Marquis or a Caprice or even a truck (V6).
I think the key to keeping these windows working is to use them every once in a while. There are a lot of people who have stated that their window failed after being used only a handful of times, I think that is the problem. I hate to drive with my windows down and raely have passengers, however I still once in a while operate all of my power windows just to keep the motor working.
Update again. I had my first window failure today. I think I can hear the other rear going. The car is holding up fine otherwise, now 10k km & three months into my ownership. 750-850km to a tank is only bad when you have to fill up. The car has now done two worry-free trips to BC from AB, the last trip loaded down with stuff. I nearly ripped the rear mudflaps off on some bumps.
Update again, now at 295,000km. Two windows down, I don't know how many to go. I think I have the cheapest window regulator repair costs: $65 per regulator, now done twice. It's really a half-hour repair, depending on how long it takes you to wiggle the assembly out of the door.
Other comments: random check-engine light hasn't affected driveability. This car corners reluctantly, and stops like a badly-braked refrigerator on castors.
I like my mileage. I can see an average of 30 mpg just driving normally.
300,000km: Just replaced the driver's front wheel bearing to the tune of $526. Ouch. It's nice to hear the hushed rush of pavement underneath the car again, but getting this car fixed costs. Do it yourself if at all possible.
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