$450 Copart 98 Mercury Grand Marquis LS is 100% Fixed! $600 ALL IN!

[@midnightgambler3718]

I'd keep that emergency kit you found in the trunk!

[@aliceeaton6888]

Id keep the roadside ekit the maglite (prob. Just needs batteries)and at least check the c.h. air pump. Big$$$$to buy outright j.m.o.(just my opinion.)love your content though sub for life!

[@thomasmadden1658]

1500 to 3000 price

[@Skoda130]

Yeah, was thinking aboutt hat as well. It's a small effort to clean it up a little, and she's good to go.

[@donberry4803]

I have a 1998 Grand Marquis when I bought it back in 2015 it had 83,000 miles now it over 200,000 miles and still runs great with a 4.6 engine

[@blinxishere8412]

@@donberry4803 hey did u touch the trans fluid at all?

[@NoahStakes]

I bought a well taken care of 1999 Grand Marquis as my first car this past summer. I love driving it around and I get a lot of compliments from it.

[@mennoboon8037]

When you throw that emergency case out with stuff thats good, then youre just wasting things that are just fine really. (saw that on the second house also, dont like that just give it away)

[@1chish]

@@SurviventheOnslaught I have a feeling that knowing where Randy came from he knows 'broke' very well and why he will never be broke again.

[@brandonmoeller8282]

Keeps a $2 corkscrew but throws out a $50 Maglite and a brand new roadside kit? Makes perfect sense 🧐

[@osamaiqbal4405]

I had a freakin huge ass smile when I saw the Instrument cluster lit up, Good job Randy! Keep it up.

[@wapd205]

I’m with everyone else keep the jumper cable car kit.

[@getcreative01]

My grandparents had a Mercury land yacht just like that. There was always a box of Kleenex next to the back window. 😆

[@andrewlaw]

And a nice warm blanket I hope? (Just in case)

[@PKDionysus]

5:26 might be one of my favourite KZbin moments ever. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Randy could have been getting a medal from the White House and I doubt he would have exploded in joy as pure as that. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rickygambill723southsideki7]

That mag light and the emergency roadside kit is what I need

[@dynamodbld4814]

Randy, Great job troubleshooting the electrical. You deserve the fruits of your labor. Glad too see you express your happiness. As I have said before, 2020 is going to be a great year. Good luck and God speed!

[@mikec81]

2020 sucked lol

[@jeremywells214]

That brings back memories of a 1990 ford f150 my grandpa had. I was visiting one time and he was showing me his old truck back 15 or 20 years ago. He stood in front if it and the truck started up lol I was like how did you do that after joking around he had a push button outside of his grill. Thanks for bringing back memories of my grandpa.

[@larsmanson9577]

Like I said man here in Houston Texas that car will bring an easy $4000 all day brother.

[@davemonkey0057]

every time randy says "oh my god" take a shot of whiskey , by 18:12 you've probably died ........ that compressor was a rechargeable one , well handy !!!!

[@sberryscake]

that mercury is a gem! i want it so bad. i love me a mercury. i had a 1997 sable. LOVED IT.

[@johnccargill4665]

I've owned 5 Panther platform cars. All of them were reliable and easy to repair.

[@TellurideS13]

CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 ON 200K SUBS

[@nnadozie6190]

Man I put gloves on just to hold my phone watching this!! But the emergency kit, I agree keep it

[@KevinJohnson-fx6wq]

Nice. I remember when I bought my '99 LeSabre and wone guy said an old man's car, but it was so comfortable, especially after replacing struts and springs, with plenty of room and even got 30 MPG on the highway. Too bad it rusted out. Such is life here in NY. I also like my latest '07 Galant. Been very good so far and replaced springs and struts on it as well. Yeah, I know you can't afford to that, but also know you replace what you find important. Thanks for sharing and best of luck.

[@1chish]

That Michelin tools and emergency kit is very much worth keeping Randy. Just a good clean and keep it for whenever you go on a trip.

[@josephesposito70]

Thanks to you I have bought 2 copart cars and soon a third. Love your videos. I bought 3 rx8s

[@danwiegelman3443]

That Michellan tool set is a very good set of tools you should keep them .

[@timothyharrison8953]

I owned a 2000 lincoln town car for almost 10 years. One of the most reliable cars I ever owned. It may be slow, but the panther platform is dead nuts reliable if you take a little bit of care and the trunk is huge! A little cleaning and you should make a mint off that mercury Randy!

[@calebwilson4854]

This car was a steal. I've always been a fan of the Panthers. If I were looking for a car right now, I would jump at that one.

[@lilibethdoherty295]

The ford panther platform will go down as the most underrated car of the last hundred years , solid and reliable as well as comfortable and safe. The quality is far better than Caddilac as well! in 22 years I have only replaced the plastic intake manifold and the heat/ AC blend door actuator and the wiper motor, That is it.

[@dominicene3647]

You scored big on that Grand Marquis.That's $2k-$2.5k in Houston all day! I always like seeing you win on these deals. Shout out to Austin! Good people

[@curby01]

Hey I have a 2000 with 215000 miles and they are such great cars. I have the non leather Gs version but a great car non the less and I just bought those exact rims with new tires for 120. Drove from Baltimore to Delaware for such a sweet deal

[@SeriousAboutSalvage]

Id of kept the mag lite, at least try some batteries in it !

[@lamboguy7964]

You should keep that emergency kit!

[@tacptaco1]

I’m rewatching all the Mercury GRand Marquis videos AFAIN (3rd or 4th time); Randy you really don’t know just how much I really wanted to own this car. I “was” so into the Crown Vic’s until I rode in a Grand Marquis in 95/96 and immediately wanted one!!! I wish I could have taken it off your hands a few months ago. I wish I was the neighbor you gave it to for watching your AAR HQ’s.

[@edwardkujawa]

i had a 86 Crown Vic and now a 03 grande marquie is just as good or better than the ford but she blew her transmission 4 grand to fix it but great car person owned before didnt take care of it

[@2003cobramustang]

What a sweet car for that price and everything works!!

[@1gatomon]

Randy you have some Great luck! Its a Fantastic buy for what you paid for.. I love the old big cars... you should have put the flashlight and the kit and the compresser and spot light out and let them dry They were prob all good and work some $$

[@erikrenner]

Send that Emergency Kit to me Randy.

[@gregisdivorced]

Black Dragon Racing should have made the flashlight and emergency kit a giveaway.

[@jeffreydexter1043]

Great video Randy! That's a nice car, totally worth it. :)

[@kevinsantos1590]

Ayeee My man!! 200k subs... On your way to a million.. Congrats again

[@kevinsantos1590]

Been here for a while now can't remember when exactly but def been a while.glad that you're growing on you tube

[@kevinhitchcock7062]

Did you check the alternator after you changed the fuse. There was a chance the fuses controlled the charging circuit and the old alternator was good.

[@statewench2828]

I have been looking at these Grand Marquis for quite awhile Best I've seen is not a nice as yours and they are running $2500 to $3000 easy. What a find! I'm jealous! You needed a really heavy duty pair of gloves and then a gallon of hand sanitizer!

[@jjon4220]

They did all that work bypassing instead of checking fuses smh 🤦🏾‍♂️🤣

[@TheTalonts]

It was bugging me, but they might have done it for another reason - if they lived with roommates that wouldn't stop taking their car, that would sure stop them (until they saw the owner popping the hood to start it). There might be other bizarre reasons too.

[@jimnielsen4076]

Might have been blowing fuses. Youd think someone sharp enough to wire that start button would have known to check its fuses

[@gudlukkay]

@@TheTalonts good possible observation

[@philipthomas6808]

@@jimnielsen4076 The person that previously drove this car was either really poor or really dumb about cars... I think maybe it was an idiot kid or some homeless guy living in this car?

[@ManuelHernandez-ek4nw]

Good deal! Should've just kept that emergency kit 🤔

[@victorforeman2864]

Keep maglight and 1st aid kit

[@Jjay-tw1yy]

I would’ve checked the spot light and compressor before I threw them away. You could’ve cleaned them up

[@midnightgambler3718]

Can you imagine how much work it was to wire and install that push button starter in lieu of checking for fuses??? Jeeeze, some people's kids!

[@koolgamer3432]

Ikr

[@jaysmith5084]

It actually is just grounding the starter solenoid like we did in old cars with a screwdriver but some old school guys still like to have a remote switch to keep from going in and out of the car while working on them .

[@kellyspeppers]

Could be more to the fuse blowing problem. Keep that starter switch just in case.

[@LaMaRaGe0622]

I know right jees

[@midnightgambler3718]

@@KCAATV me too

[@walterdominguez6287]

There was a TV cable splitter and a tyre pressure gauge in the front floor.

[@mbtoocool]

Wow, at the end i couldnt help but admire the blue cloudless sky, it looks wonderful. Its drabby up here in Ohio right now i am jealous....

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

I'm also glad to hear you are concerned about what your neighbors might say (or the HOA). I don't think I'd ever go for living in a neighborhood that had (at least an active) HOA. I probably could park about 10 cars/trucks in my garage, driveway and paved space on the side of my house but we don't wanna be "that guy" with all the vehicles that don't get driven (the proverbial "classic" project car in the drive) or are parked in front of the house. Wishing you much success here in 2020. I think we'd like an update on the "summer place" / AAR HQ too!

[@ThomasJones-sz3sx]

you made a good buy, the body looks great. Clean her up, interior looks great too! You'll make profit on this one!

[@danielmcqueen1024]

Dude! That's a Great Ant-theft device :) My old 71' LTD I had a start push button cuz the ignition was stripped and just with the key in just spin around!

[@markhoffman5719]

Years ago I had a similar Grand Marquis GS. cloth interior. Wheel covers gone. Beat up. Quick glance you would think detective car. Repo. Paid 1800. Drove it 3-4 months. Sold it for $2200. Back in 2012.

[@ThomasJones-sz3sx]

I'm on Crown Victoria #6.! These Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis platforms were very well made, FOMOCO had a GREAT IDEA!!

[@montyholland3357]

Man I would love to buy that Mercury. The current vehicle I'm driving got tboned in the cab and bed. But it's what I have to use. Better than nothing. Great score Randy 👍. I'm glad we don't have smell-o-vision!!!!

[@STUDIO99MUSIC]

Glad I found this channel! Good energy and great content!

[@workingclassperson2124]

I paid 2200 for my 97 with 137k on it. I’ve put major audio in it over 4K so far. Ya swapn Alts is easy. You can stuff a XSpower d7500 under the hood with minimal modifications. Modern classic!!

[@glennstiller7616]

And that right there is exactly why the fleets loved these. Easy to fix, good on fuel and lots of power. I would think it should bring $2500. I've seen these with 300,000 + miles and still going.

[@2009bigchief]

53 thumbs down wtf think randy u need to do a clean out of negative subscribers .man is trying and this is a class video .love the car man really clean and u got a deal on it randy .love from Ireland buddy

[@kennyellis7961]

That is a hell of a nice car,I would love to have it,really dependable,good ride,and plenty of room.You just can't beat it

[@KeiNovak]

I'm not a tax professional or anything, but one thing you can consider when you transfer the car to your LLC is to do it as a 'capital investment'. It basically adds to an internal account that keeps track of your $$ invested into the LLC. Then later, if your LLC makes money, you can take back the investment as a 'return of capital' (not to be confused with 'return on capital'). This amount returned back is not taxed as it is effectively taking back what you had put in earlier. So, for example, if you have a year where you made too much with your LLC, you can use some of that taxable income to pay back your capital investment, which lowers your taxable income and allows you to take back some of the money you put in as investment.

[@wd4246]

Man I dont why, but I like see you laughing 😂 keep going

[@DaRealYungSwagg]

Hey just a thought i recently got 99 grand marquis The car had been sitting in the field for years because alternator wasn't charging and come to find out the alternator was actually good. It was the dash preventing the alternator from charging The solder points on the back of the digital - crack and usually causes the battery light to come on and also other lights to sporadically come on speedometer resets to zero so just take a look at that as well if you got one of these cars. Respectfully,

[@gregisdivorced]

Congrats on hitting 200k I just noticed it watching this video. Maybe you make a video telling your viewers Thank you for 200k! Good work man.

[@big_kapp4425]

She's beautiful I would keep her. Put you some lite tints aftermarket head unit and leave it alone maybe some shocks looks like she squatting in the rear

[@johnneild6145]

Should of called him western Chapman at the beginning

[@DJDAVEDREAM]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@yellowhousetech]

Glad I’m not the only one that did a second take 😂😂

[@atown7714]

Maybe they had it done cause it got stolen before. It just doesn't make since that it was just a fuse but who knows!!! You the man bro.

[@joescalise4653]

I have a 08 Crown Victoria P71 with 167000 and I love it. Probably the only car Ford got right. Ez to work on and maintain.

[@blinxishere8412]

Never touched the trans other than change the fluid?

[@richardkafka5625]

Awesome Deal!!!! I Love, Love, Love that Mercury! Hell yes it's worth $1500.00. That's a bargain. Unreal you found that. Great video as always. Waiting for the next!

[@dragos2010full1]

a used michelin emergency kit just like the one you found is 23$ on ebay without the tyre compressor so you like throwed 40$ to the trash where it was like perfectly usable and just needed a wipe with a cloth and some sun dry

[@Ridgeroader]

That Grand Marquis is a great deal. Well done

[@johnulrich5572]

Best car buy in a long time. Big American iron is the way to go. $2,500 all day.

[@ezesrebuilds1174]

keep that emergency kit you found in the trunk

[@justinhobart8747]

Damn that's a nice car, I got to say even though I'm a Chevy guy. I bought one one time I miss it. It was like driving two couches down the highway, and if I would have known and paid attention do your videos LOL I have an alternator for that car, only a few thousand miles and just sitting around for a few years, I took it off before mine went to the scrap yard because it was brand new. I'd get another one if I can afford it to broke at the moment to afford anything, except the air I breathe. Brought back the memories with this one Randy! 👍😉 by the way there a great car mine drove excellent got great gas mileage for a big boat had a bad alternator on it when I got it other than that there wasn't hardly any problems, even with a quarter million miles on the odometer. I accidentally killed mine I didn't replace the rear sway bar links, I figured there sway bar links who cares it just helps with handling, well the rear sway bar was pivoting the rear axle and hitting the cover and put a crack in it I lost all my rear end fluid and the rear end went out because I didn't replace sway bar links or wire up the sway bar . 😢

[@stevestoecker2371]

I'd keep the Kit Also....nothing looked rusty.

[@markcopland3641]

I have one of those Michelin road emergency mits very handy, got a great breaker bar.

[@Coolness59]

Please keep the Maglite and Tool Kit!! 😀

[@danielmcqueen1024]

So I take it... Your becoming a ' Panther Fan' :) These cars are easy to work on and very reliable! Oh! any Bodies found in the trunk:)

[@Gantzz321]

only need hood struts now

[@philipthomas6808]

Exactly; they sell really good ones for 20.00 on Amazon...

[@garysimonson9593]

$2500 minimum after the interior's detailed and the engine bay gets a bath.

[@lonnieairsman9215]

The maglite as a lifetime warranty Why would you throw it away

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

Should've saved that black case that was in the trunk, Liked the video, Have a Good day Randy

[@kevindoxey]

LOVE!!!! the Grand Marquis!!!!!! Sell it for $3000.00 Minimum! You cannot beat these panther platform cars!!!!!

[@helo1bob1]

You should save the emergency black box and spotlight. Dry out and include it with the car. Will help sell the car

[@Cripp777]

You need to be wearing gloves when handling all that!

[@roxburndi]

That's a nice car but that trunk needs to be taken apart and cleaned. The door jams and trunk weatherstripping still have mold on them too.

[@piwbenzyna]

I've almost barfed when he found womens piss-cone!

[@wlwal1]

I Really Love my 2010 Grand Marquis!!

[@gregb7761]

i have an 09 great cars

[@alb12345672]

Mine has 181K miles. just broken in. 98 is a very good year.

[@tomp3981]

Power wash under the hood .makes a world of difference in resale and peace of mind. Those are damm nice cars if they don't have the air bags 👍🤘

[@santoscardona1]

Great buy on that Mercury Randy. Enjoy your channel

[@MatthewJorgensen1968]

You could have a intermittent short that keeps blowing the fuse, thus the extra starter button... Keep the E-Kit

[@kalebsmith8823]

The car cleaned up nicely

[@junkyardjimusa1195]

Precision trac is the limited slip rear end called trac-lok by Ford. You got a smoking deal car is worth atleast $4000 car should also have dual exhaust and firmer suspension . Great buy. Pull the whole carpet out and see how it looks under there...might wanna address that.. they tend to rust in the trunk especially if wet

[@MobWithGuns]

Told ya it was the alternator. Owned 3 p71 platforms. For the trunk you might want to remove the carpet liner , and purple power soak and pressure wash and let dry in the sun.

[@MrRazorYTB]

7:30 Come out and Play from The Offspring

[@infinity3jif]

how the hell does it say 6 days ago on your comment?

[@capricetony]

To be on the safe side, change the fuel filter, right side rear, 20 bucks well worth it.

[@volvowagon70]

Did you test the alternator, because I doubt it’s bad.

[@steveharleyfan]

I would have switched it with the one on the Crown Vic police ca to test it out...

[@1chish]

Yes he did. In the clip he says it was putting out 10 volts and he shows the new one is putting out 14.7.

[@saletodor1]

Randy send me that Michelin set don't trow away its good just put it on sun

[@PontiacKid2]

It's had the intake updated as well. They original one was all plastic and the front coolant passage would crack. Another bonus. :) That intake is worth the $250 lol

[@markrape2181]

Nice Grand Marquis!!! You lucked out!

[@thomasc4753]

I love the Mercury! If I was close by you I’d definitely be willing to pay $1,500 for it. It’s worth that at least.

[@edwardkujawa]

thats what i paid formine Mecerury 4.6ltr engine1500.00 butit needed body work id do itin spring but tranny gaveout reall ticked me off loved the car 21years old rode like a dream wowo

[@jonsmith1259]

Imagine how many repair shops would have replaced the fuse, but had a final bill for a cluster, reprogram cluster. 4 hours labor to replace cluster. $900 total, maybe? Just to replace a fuse! I like the buttons on the outside of the Drivers Door, never an issue if the keys get locked in the car!

[@jerryhadley1414]

All these walk around ate great. If I want to see a rebuild I'll watch goonsquad. I don't see how u can possibly do all u do. Watch aost everyday. Merry christmas

[@Yachtwhisperer]

Interesting to see what that can will bring at a local public auction.

[@bri9435]

Auto auction rebuilds finally making some dough

[@davidjumper8739]

Love the grand marquis I have a 03 and the thing don't miss a beat. I just wish it had a posi rear end