My Mercury Grand Marquis was the best car that I have ever owned. I bought it in 1993 brand new and the went several years without any trouble due large in part that I changed the oil every 2500 miles and bought new tires every 40,000. The transmission needed to be replaced at 125,000. Then at 150,000 the ar joint on the front, right side broke not once, but twice in one month. Other than the transmission and the AR joint, my Marquis gave me 200,000 years of service until the electrical system blew. It was then I decided I needed to buy a new car. The paint held up until a couple of years ago Christmas Day when the rain caused the finish to blister. The right rear window in the back quit working about the same time the finish blistered and the seats have held up-no holes and they still electrically function. It is a good car and I was pleased to have owned one.
Forgive me for being anal, but I would like to point out an error or two in your review.
This is supposed to be a review of your new car, a 2001 KIA Sportage, but you only talk about the old car, your Mercury Grand Marquis.
Apart from saying it was a good car and you really liked it, and listing a few repairs, you chose not to bore us with any details, like its fuel consumption, ride quality or any further description of its properties.
"my Marquis gave me 200,000 years of service."
This is indeed a world record and you are to be congratulated on this achievement, as well as staying alive for so long.
I can confirm that this will be submitted on your behalf to The Guinness Book Of World Records.
Even the most enthusiastic KIA supporter would not bet on your new car lasting so long.
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