1999 Ford Crown Victoria P71 Police Interceptor review from North America
"Great Value, Great Car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Gas Gauge doesn't work. (like that when purchased)
Driver's side windshield wiper needed replacement.
Passenger side headlight faded to yellowish tint.
General comments?
I purchased my Crown Vic for $2,300. The only thing wrong with it at the time was the forementioned Gas Gauge, it always reads empty. I talked to a mechanic who told me it would cost about $200 to fix. I go by mileage on the odometer and have never had a problem nor fixed the problem.
Gas mileage isn't great, all around driving I average 18 MPG. I've heard of these vehicles getting 23 MPG, perhaps with a cold air intake.
Top Speed is supposedly 139 MPH. Cruise Control works nicely at 115 MPH (professional driver, closed course.) Highway driving is almost on par with my BMW (2005 325ci.) Handling is also excellent considering the vehicle's size and weight.
Bottom line is that these are excellent vehicles with amazing reliability. I have seen one and heard of others (former police vehicles used as taxis) reaching and exceeding 1 million miles with the original engines. I just purchased a second for $3,000 (2003 103k miles.)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6 SOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 129000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 138000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 12th March, 2008 |