1979 Mercury Grand Marquis review from North America
"Reclining chair on wheels"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel lines
Brake lines.
Front suspension.
Cheap chrome and paint.
Leaky windshield.
Timing belt.
Timing chain.
Exhaust.
Radiator.
Gas tank.
Drivers door handle is broken.
Driver seat belt latch is broken.
General comments?
This car was bought new by my mother back in 1979, and has been in the family ever since.
It wasn't taken care of until I got it. I never understood why it was never taken care of when it is easy to work on.
It's very comfortable. I'm finally driving a car made for big and tall people like me. I'm 6'2 and 275 pounds.
When my mom bought the car new, I knew right away it would not hold the paint and chrome for very long, and just as I had expected, the paint has rusted and the chrome has peeled.
However, I really love this car; it has been reasonably reliable, and it feels like sitting on a recliner.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1979 |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 302 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 378000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 448000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F100 |
| Date of Entry | 14th August, 2008 |