I replaced tires and brakes.
Ignition coil burnt out at 52,000 miles ($41)
Noticed transmission "shudder" at 45,000 miles. I Had transmission shop put in Mercon V with a fluid additive.
Rear axle seal leaking, but I haven't fixed it.
This car is built like a tank.
The "smallish" V8 likes to be revved for optimum power. Thus, initial acceleration from a stop is sluggish. However, passing power on the highway is unbelievable. This thing is a freeway missle.
This car handles like a heavy sports car and can take curves aggressively and at high speeds.
Seats are unbelievably comfortable.
Car is very quiet on the inside with nary any rattles or squeaks.
Uses a little more gas than I would like in traffic. I attribute this to the slightly higher gearing of the police version of the car. (I'm getting 15mpg city and 21mpg highway).
Road bumps are transmitted to the cabin more than you'd think the 4000lb body should allow.
The rear seat is disappointingly small.
People always ask me why I drive "an old man's car" (hehe, little do they know about the wolf in sheep's clothing).
This car is the ultimate road trip car.
When I compare this car to my friend's BMW 325is, it beats it in every "performance" category. It is more comfortable, smoother, quieter, faster, and handles better. Enough said.
Yes, the Crown's an awesome car! Try www.crownvic.net
I think you'll like it.
Den.
Is this car available in 5 spd?
A Crown Victoria with a 5-speed, hehheheh... oh wait a minute, you're serious?
I have a 1998 Crown Vic LX with the handling/performance package and absolutely love the car! It just turned 100k miles so I changed the spark plugs, fuel and air filters. I was told that both rear axle seals were leaking and found this website based on a search on the topic. I echo the others' comments in that most people have no idea what these cars have to offer! I've considered other cars, but have yet to find one with all of the features this car has - air suspension, automatic everything, keyless entry, and so on.
I would like to add to my review: To anybody that is considering buying one of these cars, I highly recommend buying a OBDII code reader (approx 150 at autozone). I've had three "coil packs" burn out in the last 10,000 miles. There is one coil pack for every cylinder and they are very finicky (I now keep a spare in the trunk just in case). The code reader will tell which spark plug is misfiring. Coil packs can be found for as little as $27, and can be changed in 5 minutes, so this is not a big deal... The car is running great, but beware that the P71 versions have very little trade in value. Now... I only wish that they came with manual transmission...
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