2007 Mercury Grand Marquis LS - The LAST Great American Sedan with a Rear Wheel Drive V8.

2007 grand marquis LS
77K
Original miles

[@certifieddirtyidle1594]

I'm 17 and I love these panther cars. The Marauder and the Grand Marquis are my favorites. All the other teens can enjoy their little sport cars while I sit in the slow lane enjoying the ride. I hope to get one in the future.

[@scottthroop6208]

I have an 07 MGM LS, bone stock. The last place you will want to be is the slow lane with this car! They arent the quickest off the line, but at freeway speeds the acceleration is where these cars really rock! At 70mph the tach is only around 2k rpm, and will still pin you to the seat if you stand on the pedal. My daily commute includes a 4mi long 7% uphill grade on the fwy, and this car acts like its not even there, in overdrive, no downshift, and still plenty of passing power to spare.

[@Goku_Kiyosaki]

Scott Throop seriously??? What about in a Lincoln town car??

[@scottthroop6208]

A Towncar should be similar. The Towncar is longer to make a roomier back seat and im sure just a bit heavier, but has the same drivetrain. Correction on the tach reading I stated above. Its exactly 2K rpm's at 80mph, not 70.

[@Goku_Kiyosaki]

Scott Throop should a 21 year get this type of car ?

[@scottthroop6208]

@@Goku_Kiyosaki Absolutely! They are safe, reliable, cheap, easy to work on , and parts are everywhere. And the Crown Vic and MGM are like chamilions, can go from the grandma car and cop car look to sporty hot rod look with a few hundred bucks with simple direct bolt on wheels. Awesome cars to learn mechanics with, great entry level muscle car that is powerful, yet not overwhelming for younger drivers. Great for takin 5 friends along for a road trip, with tons of room in the HUGE trunk. Best advice, get one, no matter what age you are. They are so affordable now, its a cheap risk that you will most likely be pleased with. Just do some internet research and know what to look for. Remember, police crown vics although awesome, tend to have high miles, and even higher engine hours. They spend most of their lives idling. But, they have regular professional maintenance. Grand Marquis on the other hand, tend to have lower miles, and usually one or 2 owner cars driven by an older person and not pushed to its limits like a service vehicle. Towncars are typically service cars as well, and usually have very high engine hours compared to miles. Around the los Angeles area, you usually see them waiting for their elite passengers idling with the air conditioner going. You really cant go wrong with any of them, but the MGM may be the best bang for the buck because they usually aren't fleet or service cars.

[@GlynRobinson]

I just inherited my grandmothers 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis. It’s the Ultimate Edition. It has 45k. Great video, Sir!!

[@kevinlaw826]

That's awesome, i just bought a 2005 Grand Marquis from my wifes wife's grandparents. I absolutely love this car

[@alessioaznavour5275]

Straight pipe it. Believe me these can keep up with modern cars. Reaches 90mph in seconds. This V8 is no joke.

[@paul6894]

I have a 2008 LS. I bought it brand new. Mine has 165k and runs great. Very reliable and safe, my son drives it now.

[@hybrid32494]

hey man!! thanks for watching, great car, hope it serves him well. Mine is still terrific, nothing to complain about at all.

[@montrailmiller383]

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[@mgmnfld3109]

Good choice, full chassis cars save lives.

[@jalsr.speak2379]

I just bought an 08 Grand Marque LS 2 days ago. $2400, 104,000 miles,2 full size spare tires with rubber. Been a GM guy all my life but i love this car. Runs smooth and shifts good, very clean. I'm 56 and i bought it with my 5 grandkids in mind. 🇺🇸

[@KayakTN]

The box of tissues on the rear shelf is peak Grandma energy. I love my 2003. You can’t beat it for comfort.

[@hybrid32494]

hey dude! YUP, you noticed the tissues! I purposely left them there to create that atmosphere! ahaha. It has worked. BTW I still have this car and it's running strong!.

[@potatohead1423]

Last month, I bid a teary farewell to my 1988 Grand Marquis as it rolled away on the flatbed. It hadn't run in 12 years but I was always "gonna fix it." My 1995 lasted until 2015 when the transmission went out at 270k miles. The 2004 I'm driving now is still mechanically rock solid at 170k, but the body has succumbed to New England road salt. I just picked up a 2007 Palm Beach Edition with an astonishing 26000 miles on it. It has been garaged for most of its life and is SPOTLESS. I should be good for at least another 10 years!!

[@ohhhwolfy2536]

These full-size cars - which all have a split bench seat - are very comfortable for older people or people who have back problems. No automaker today makes a full-size car with a split-bench seat. No one. They sure are missing out on a big segment of the auto market!

[@hybrid32494]

I totally agree with ya, even most modern luxury cars have pretty rough seats. Especially the unnecessarily sporty common 3 and 5 series BMW cars. Back in early 2000 they actually used to be nice, not it's just so rough riding.

[@mgmnfld3109]

The Panther platform cars were the last with a full steel chassis independent from the body. Every other car had "unibody" construction. A frame integrated into the body of the car. Get your facts straight.

[@michaelshannonjjj]

Very nice and reliable vehicle. I've had 2 Cadillac Eldorados and they really have the smoothest ride. The 2007 grand marquis palm beach edition LS has the same ride as the Eldorado. Very impressed. My third mercury grand marquis. Young or old this car appeals to both age groups.

[@hybrid32494]

hey buddy, thanks for watching!!!. I still love this car, each time I do a one wheel burnout at under 2K RPM it makes me even happier, ahahaha. The easy burnout are totally worth it, and the best thing is the tires for this car are cheap too. Does the palm beach edition have the rear air suspension? I don't think so, does it??

[@TheTerminator310]

Just bought a 2007 LS Premium with 58,700 miles in August, last year. These cars drive amazing and contrary to popular belief, have damn good power when you need it.

[@hybrid32494]

hey my dude! Thanks for watching! That is a nice low mileage car bro, congrats! I totally agree with you, it's got adequate power for a few nice burnouts and runs super smooth. IN fact I can get around 31 MPG at a 70 MPH highway cruising speed. Incredible. BTW I daily a Prius, im serious, this is my second car.

[@Daletheestallion]

That traction control switch is the best!

[@hybrid32494]

lol, right. I love it.

[@themadscientest]

My grandfather has a super clean one he uses as his highway cruiser, he got it from a mechanic and has kept it really nice. Only thing it needs is a Borla dual exhaust and possibly a little pinstriping to be a total cruise night car.

[@hybrid32494]

hey my dude! That car sounds dope! The one I have is in pretty average to bad shape, especially because of peeling paint. But muchanically it's ideal and you can't kill it lol! BTW I still own this car, and no problems..

[@jerroldallen232]

Got a 05 just did the intake, all new coils and plugs plus did the upper control arms. This car is so smooth and turns super quick now, love these cars getting a marauder next

[@hybrid32494]

hey man, thanks for watching!! These are terrific, im mostly into fuel economy and cost. And surprisingly this car gets a steady 30 MPG at 75 MPH, incredible for steady highway driving. The marauder is a beast!!, I wish they made them longer than the short run they had.

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

hybrid32494 they do not get 30mpg u idiot they get 25mpg on tbe highway

[@skippythetubrat]

Panthers are great. I have an 03 Town Car. All the benefits of the panther platform and more features to boot.

[@TboneTenEighties]

Got a 2003 GS last year..rides like a dream. Has some power when you hit it on the highway. Comfortable as a mofo. Drives like a smaller car. All around i enjoy driving it.

[@wc4584]

I got me a 2004, love it got it for 3k with only 64 thousand miles on it. Everything is perfect on it.

[@potatohead1423]

I have a 2004 too. Got it for $3500 with 78k, now has 170k. Still runs like new, but the body has rusted out in many spots and that's enough to fail inspection in my state. I could fix it, but I got a really good deal on a 2007, so I'll just sell it to some kid handy with Bondo.

[@czaz1985]

I’m picking up a 2000 GS with 74,000 miles can’t wait I’m thinking to restore it to original glory.. This is the last of the great sedans

[@hybrid32494]

congrats!! I've still got mine, I love it. Not one thing has broken so far. Ive only replaced the belt and tensioner when I purchased it. Most comfy ride ever, and it gets 30 MPG at 70 MPH speeds.

[@dennisleporte2327]

I just bought a black on black 2007 Mercury. I'm hoping to have many yrs of enjoyment.

[@imserious2187]

Just picked up an 07 myself, it’s been twelve yes since I last owned one until now

[@javaman2883]

My 2003 just reached 100k miles. On it's 4th fuel pump, but no other repairs been needed.

[@chuckybaby1973]

So sorry to hear about your grandmother. She was smart to buy a Grand Marquis. Looks like all it needs is a paint job, if you take care of it, it will last you many years.

[@michaeld_68]

Have 07 GS and love it !!!

[@hybrid32494]

Hey man, thanks for watching!! I love mine too

[@jojorobino5312]

I do own the 08 Ford crown vic lx. Its like the grand marquis in a lot of ways and the "luxury" edition of the crown vic which doesn't make it as basic as the police interceptor.

[@hybrid32494]

hey my fellow Panther Chassis Brother! The 08 Crown Vic LX is super nice, I'd love to own one fo them myself if I ever get the chance. But yes, the P71 is super basic, it would honestly PISS me off to drive a car that basic, gotta get the MERC or the Crown VIC LX bro!!. you already know it.

[@stephaniehammonds]

NICE CAR MAN MY DADDY HAS ONE HIS CAR I CHAMPAGNE COLOR Rides Very Comfortable & Roomy For Long Out Of Town Trips COOL CAR MAN!!

[@hybrid32494]

hey! thanks so much! I love this car for what it is, a big comfy American V8. I'm not a pretentious dude, infact my daily driver is a 2007 Prius, also the best car in the world, I mean it!.

[@stephaniehammonds]

@@hybrid32494 You're So Welcome Dude! You Have A CLASSIC & A TREASURE!!

[@davidmolina6489]

Just bought an 06 MGM 1 owner 93500 miles drives strong and feels new ...tinted the windows on it that's it!

[@tyleremanuel5026]

Got a 2000 grand marquis and a 2011 crown vic, the crown vic getting a little less MPG is and understatement. I average 14-15 in the crown victoria and 20-22 in the grand marquis even with it being almost 10 YEARS OLDER.

[@hybrid32494]

hey my panther platform buddy!! Your crown vic must be a non-civilian version right? They were fleet only after 2008 i think. And your MGM is a civilian model with a really low final drive ratio like mine. Thats where the MPG is, the final drive gear ratios. Mine gets about 32 at a steady 70 MPH, and 30 at 75 MPH.

[@tyleremanuel5026]

@@hybrid32494 Yes its a police interceptor, and honestly i do alot of around town driving mixed with highway I would assume I get about the same in the mgm if i were to do 70 on the highway. Just here in south carolina we drive a little fast lol. I will be a panther platform fan until I die have been hooked since i bought my first crown victoria.

[@stoptaxingme]

Looking to buy one soon! Love these things!!!

[@hybrid32494]

GOOD LUCK, love this car. Surprisingly very fuel efficient at highway speeds. I get about 32 MPG at 70 MPH with premium fuel. And 29 mpg at same cycle with regular fuel. City driving is about 18-20 MPG best case.

[@kennywoods2705]

This just popped in my recommended. I got an 04 with 41k miles just last year

[@hybrid32494]

hey man! Glad you watched this video, I love this car!! Wow, 41K, super low mileage on yours. At this point I've owned this car for nearly 3 years now, and nothing at all had pissed me off yet, or broken.

[@Reisskraft]

I had a 96 crown Vic. I put close to 300k miles on it and ended up selling it for 600 bucks. It still ran like new.

[@hybrid32494]

hey man! Yup, these cars can go for a long time, mine is still kicking ASS on the road to this day. On highways I can average around 31 MPG also, can you believe that?? Crazy good economy at highway speeds.

[@Mr.Preston3991]

Bro I literally just got a 03 grand marquis lol! Just sold my 04 lincoln ls to my friend haha!

[@hybrid32494]

lol, we in the same car club, ahahah. I still got my LS V8 and grand marquis. Love them both. Never though I'd like the grand marquis as much until I drove it at highway speeds and got over 30 MPG repeatedly, and did a good few slow speed burnouts.

[@Mr.Preston3991]

@@hybrid32494 mine has a lot of problems, but the ride is so smooth! I'm in love lol!

[@mgmnfld3109]

The Ultimate Edition is the top trim level for the Grand Marquis. Ask me how I know. Furthermore, there's a factory trunk tub with dividers which is ultra rare, only in Ultimate Editions. Plus moon roof, 6 CD in dash, factory chrome wheels.

[@jimrosson5697]

I have a presidential Edition

[@stickshiftdriver1832]

The trunk space is not that big. I had a 2005 impala and was able to fit a mountain bike in the back with the front tire off. I fitted the whole bike in the rear with the back seat folded down. I can't do that with my 04 Marquis. The trunk space is only good for luggage which is unfortunate especially for a car of this size.

[@patrickstar1439]

How is it on the snow covered roads up there? Looking at one,but that’s my main concern.

[@hybrid32494]

hey dude! I don't daily drive this car, therefore snow isn't a major issue for me, I daily a Prius (LOL YES< I KNOW). Anyway, it's just like any RWD car, no better or worse than any German RWD, you know.

[@potatohead1423]

Put about 400lbs of sandbags in the trunk and all is good. If you do get stuck on ice, you can always throw down some of the sand.

[@Arsenal4lifee]

I got me a 2008 LS Silver exterior with all black interior. 116K for $3500 from a 91 year old veteran. Keep in mind price on this cars is going higher so if you like smooth,comfortable and reliable full size sedan get yours now later you will regret it. Example-I saw a 2009 Grand marques priced at $11,000 with 90K at Ford dealership.

[@willythegman5509]

My car is a incredible piece of work my Great Grandfather drive it to the grocery store and back yes the Mileage in the year 2023 I kid you not is only 43,000 miles it still has a new car smell inside of it

[@jrios030284]

I have my mercury Grand Marquis 1995 I feel good , I feel good 🎵🎼🎵🎼🎵🎵🎼

[@KDMFrost]

I got the 04 model with a nice set of str 18x9 wheels. she looks sexy as fnck one of the best cars ever made im never selling it.

[@hybrid32494]

totally agree, I love mine too. I never though these were as good before owning one. plus at highway speeds of about 70 MPH mine can get around 32 MPG, amazing.

[@birdman316]

koool i had to check out yours too... i got a 2002 model on 3/16/20.....rides like a dream!

[@donkeykongslacker]

get a 2004 under 80k miles go dual exsuast (loud azz muffler) and drive it hard

[@FricelesteMaquinas]

How much for Marquis? Just to know price

[@rickydavis5541]

I have a 06 Grand Marquis white too lol

[@christopherhale5445]

Not really getting a upgraded motor.....just the ECU is programed more aggressively and you get a posi rear ....and duel exhaust and heavy duty cooling/ suspension parts.......but again it's the same motor.....as any other panther ....

[@stickshiftdriver1832]

The trunk space is not that big. I had a 2005 impala and was able to fit a mountain bike in the back with the front tire off. I fitted the whole bike in the rear with the back seat folded down. I can't do that with my 04 Marquis. The trunk space is only good for luggage which is unfortunate especially for a car of this size.

[@andy_182]

I want one with the tan dash!! So hard to find

[@chrislongoria5134]

2004 love it

[@hybrid32494]

whats up my fellow Mercury Grand Marquis supporter!! Love these cars!! BTW, I get around 31 MPG at highway speeds with this car at 70 MPH. Totally nice!!

[@thomasburr9244]

I have a crown Vic LX sport (jus like Marauder center shift) mustang wheels flow masters. And I have a 99 and 04 LX Vic with leather Love panthers

[@hybrid32494]

whats up bro!! right on! Panthers 4 ever! I agree. The center shift ones are the best, you lucky!! Anyway, my other car is a 2004 Lincoln LS V8, way more problems with that then a basic panther!!

[@thomasburr9244]

@@hybrid32494 yea I am not a fan of the town car there classy not sorry enough. I have a 99 and 04 LX Vic too nice leather no center shift but still slick. My LX sport I prefer way more then a murader there over priced a bumper is like 1500 lol I love my sport

[@antownemercer7552]

Do you still have this car? If so how has the reliabilty been thus far?

[@joelopez7459]

It's a freakin yacht

[@hybrid32494]

hey buddy!!!, thanks for watching, LOVE THIS CAR. Best purchase ever. On my recent highway run averaging around 70-75 MPH this car got 32 MPG with premium fuel. With regular I noticed 29 MPG at same loads and speed.

[@I8ITSK8N]

Yea, A land yacht lol

[@michaelbarrick7454]

Does anyone know the specific engine name for this car bedside a modular 4.6l v8 I have one and love mine to death but I want a little more power but I'm having trouble finding parts because this car does not have allot of after market support unless this engine is the exact same as the crown Vic civilian model if so I should be able to use mustang parts right?

[@hybrid32494]

hey man!! this is the same thing as the crown vic.

[@philipthomas6808]

Yes, any of the parts for a 2V-4.6L Mustang will bolt on these Panther cars.

[@tribecop]

I wonder if there was a recall on this paint. Looks like a factory issue.

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! It does not look like it, I'm pissed about it too. There have been many mentions about this in various forums online, but it looks like we are on our own. I don't really care, the primer is good, and the body isn't rusting. But I am missing lots of paint, lol.

[@nomusicrc]

Why does the thumbnail look like it’s underwater

[@hybrid32494]

Lol. This was just a bad thumbnail because its a frame from a transition in the video. I should mske a new one sooner or later tho.

[@nomusicrc]

@@hybrid32494 sooner

[@hybrid32494]

@@nomusicrc take another look at the thumbnail now, I also changed the video title to be more descriptive.

[@nomusicrc]

@@hybrid32494 perfect

[@shanemarcotte2062]

I watched half of the video. Did he mention that this engine has a PLASTIC intake manifold? POS cost me a nice wad of cash...................A PLASTIC intake manifold...............

[@MarcTavX]

This guy is am idiot. He likes the engine computer and the engine wobble... loll what a shhmuk

[@potatohead1423]

The plastic intake sucks, but it's not that hard to swap yourself for under $200. I had to do it at 140k.

[@GrandmaKeith]

The p71 is not an upgraded motor

[@hybrid32494]

Hey buddy, the P 71 model has a different airbox and a different exhaust. It is true. The overall motor is the same but you cannot say it is identical. it’s still makes more power in the regular civilian model, maybe I miss spoke it is possible, but there are still differences in the P 71 engine.

[@pavlentey]

Is it for sale?

[@hybrid32494]

depending on the offer, LOL. Capitalism, you know/.

[@pavlentey]

We can work it out.

[@jasonjoncas5998]

Panther platform forever the last of the bullet proof chassis hell look at the frame of a 2009 gussets at frame corners and a cross member in front of the rad this thing is overkill.I picked up one in 2013 for my dad to replace his 04 Town car that was T boned. Had to replace the starter last weekend the car is still bone dry no oil leaks. Yea Ford dumped the design was getting old but ask anyone in law enforcement do the prefer the new and improved or the old and tried?

[@jamesscherbenske9354]

I had a 73

[@flawlessbutdysfunctional7787]

Lincoln town car reminds me of airports the grand marquis is better

[@STEVOD313]

Looks like 5-0! Lol

[@hybrid32494]

hahaha, The body style is, yes. But this is the mercury version, which is the civilian model. Same engine tho, overall as the police versions.

[@j.t.cooper2963]

I'll stick with my P-71 Crown Vic. I don't really care for the Grandma Marquis.

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! I surely do love the P-71, very cool car. But I wasn't looking for an ex-cop car that is super stripped and basic on the inside. This merc is a cruiser, gets about 31 MPH at highway speeds, and is a comfy car with plenty of options on the inside.

[@j.t.cooper2963]

@@hybrid32494 I've got cruise, stereo?CD player, power windows, power seats with power lumbar, tilt wheel, AC, Premium Ford Bullitt wheels. It also has carpet instead of a vinyl mat. If I want more luxury than that I can always drive either my 94 or 95 LSC Mark VIII. My Crown Vic will do 26 on the highway and the Mark VIII's will do a solid 29 on the highway. All good enough for me.

[@potatohead1423]

I'd rather have a car that used to be driven by a grandma, then a cop.

[@KGamer2015]

This car is very cheap in middle east 600 dollars only

[@hybrid32494]

hey man!! you're probably right, I only paid about 2000 for this one and it had very low miles.

[@KGamer2015]

@@hybrid32494 good maybe in US 2000 is normal but in middle east is very cheap

[@stickshiftdriver1832]

The trunk space is not that big. I had a 2005 impala and was able to fit a mountain bike in the back with the front tire off. I fitted the whole bike in the rear with the back seat folded down. I can't do that with my 04 Marquis. The trunk space is only good for luggage which is unfortunate especially for a car of this size.