Minor rust, but it's a 1986.
Hail damage on the hood, again, it's 22 years old.
Replaced the battery the day I bought it, the previous owner left it sitting for a week in -40 celsius weather, took the battery out of my previous vehicle and haven't touched it since.
Has been leaking oil for a long time, but I converted from 5w20 to 10w30 and this stopped the massive leak by about 50% or more (1 liter every two weeks or so)
Had the front brakes replaced at 300,000 kms, and now this car stops faster than many new vehicles.
Front suspension squeaks.
General upkeep, tires, oil, etc.
I love the car. It goes when you tell it to, it turns with the push or pull of a finger, and has never failed to start for me, regardless of weather (keeping in mind the block heater does not work). The gas mileage is rather terrible, but considering the lack of money I need to put into the car for repairs, it is bearable. The plush seats are more than comfortable enough, and surprisingly, every girl that's sat in it loves it. The motor is starting to get tired at 305,000 kms, but still does the job the way it's meant to. This would be a perfect car to trick out: rebuild the motor, new paint job, etc.
If you want to remedy the terrible fuel mileage, get rid of the catalytic converters and run dual exhaust. This will get ya some extra power and considerably better mileage. Due to the car's age, removal of the converters shouldn't be an issue. I know that the car is exempt from emission laws in California, where laws on emissions are barbaric! I did it to my TC and my highway mileage jumped to around 25mpg and the 302 will roast the drives at will!! After all, 4 cats are a bit much! All of the electronics work on my Cartier, but AOD tranny's aren't the best around. All in all, they're great cars to own and drive. My wife won't drive the car but she loves to take trips in the beast.
I had already taken the cats off, and my best mileage was 16 in town. I didn't get the chance to convert to dual exhaust.
I have recently upgraded to a 1986 Grand Marquis (sounds like a downgrade, but is in much better condition). Within the next few weeks I will be converting to dual exhaust, not sure whether I want to have it straight piped, or if I want some glass packs.
Yeah the ladies love the big cars' comfort, but don't want to be seen driving it ha ha.
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