1995 Ford Crown Victoria CVPI review from North America
"Ideal for the family man with hot-rod dreams"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Anti-lock brake pump motor died; just a nuisance really. When the dealer quoted me $1200 to fix it I said forget it - the car drives and stops fine without it (The brakes just operate as normal brakes instead of anti-lock brakes).
A few nuisance fluid leaks - requires topping off the oil & coolant when you stop for gas.
Because it was a former police car, the rear door locks, handles and seat belts were missing. I had to spend about $200 to replace the missing parts, took about 2 months for the parts to arrive.
General comments?
Full-size, comfortable car, no pesky center console nor floor shifter to bang your knees on, very roomy, very spacious. The trunk could seat 3 adults (kidding).
Engine performance is identical to that of a 1996 Mustang GT - but you don't pay a Mustang GT's insurance rates. It's a beautiful thing.
23MPG - OUTSTANDING for a high-power V8!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6L SOHC High Output Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 88000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 101000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Sentra |
| Date of Entry | 19th May, 2003 |