1985 Mercury Grand Marquis LS review from North America
"The car is well made, and I walked away from a head on collision unharmed"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I bought the car the driver side wiper arm was broken. This was a five minute repair with a new OEM part. I also changed all of the fluids when I bought the car for maintenance. No other problems occurred with the car. I made one 500 mile road trip and had no problems. The automatic climate control worked well, as did the cruise control.
I felt that this car would be reliable as I had all service records from the previous owner showing it was well maintained. The paint and interior were in remarkable condition considering the mileage. It was garaged.
Unfortunately I was involved in a head on collision only a week after buying the car and it was totalled.
General comments?
I walked away unharmed from a 35 MPH head on collision with a 1972 LTD. I was wearing my seat belt. I strongly feel that this vehicle is well designed for comfort, and I have first hand experience that it will protect you in an accident. If you want a safe and comfortable car, buy a Grand Marquis.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1997 |
| Engine and transmission | 302 C.I. V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 163000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 163500 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Truck |
| Date of Entry | 9th February, 2002 |