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[@acemarvel1564]

Sweet ride their scott

[@thirdworldassassin]

i loved my crown vic 4.6 liter

[@groyper6567]

I got myself a beautiful blue lincoln town car 2007 SL with 80k miles. Bought it off a grandma. She was also the original owner… i stole the car for 7,250$.

[@maxcactus7]

I have a 2004 Lincoln Town Car with 17,000 miles on the clock and a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis with 29,000 miles on the clock. Both amazing machines and super comfortable rides. I bought both these cars based on Scotty's recommendations and paid WAY less than I would for any new car! Thank you so much, Scotty!!

[@steelisthemeal]

That is a definite bargains

[@barnabyjones6995]

Inflation fighting automotive investments.

[@Crazy_Cofran]

I have a 97 town car with 250,000 miles on it still drives like a dream

[@Monster33336]

Those were the most luxurious cars of its time and owned by Limo companies. They just didn't have a huge market reach. They were around 20k less than Mercedes and much better.

[@ecoRfan]

Wow rare to find cars that old with that low of mileage

[@simonascibutavicius3553]

200 bucks is just insane steal

[@jettdavis6866]

Yeah it is

[@icost4671]

Just got to be at the right place at the right time

[@Chefbenjamin87]

That it is!!!! I can't believe I found this

[@crankychris2]

Stole it from a charity...it would be ironic if the owner died in a fuel tank fire that has killed so many cops. Odd that Scotty is unaware of this, he certainly should remember all the lawsuits that were paid by Ford to LEO's in every state.Unlike the Pinto, the Panther fuel tank fix was prohibitively expensive. So, it was never done on any of them.

[@nu50stv27]

I thought my 2006 MGM GS with 53K original miles for $2K was a good deal.

[@anthony-ju6qo]

My 2004 Grand Marquis has 270k on the clock. It's my baby and I love it everyday day. I go back n forth from NJ to FL every 8 months. Zero problems, 100% reliable.

[@erickrivera2072]

And I’m over here with my 2011 Crown Victoria running just as smooth! These engines sure are reliable

[@Momo-zs7nl]

I love my crown victoria

[@XJLIFE2000]

I love my 08 p71 best car iv evere owned

[@Momo-zs7nl]

@@XJLIFE2000 I love my 2011 P7B best car I ever owned

[@Bubba0118]

same bro i love these vics man

[@ThatGuy-wz3or]

I'm 45, the car I learned to drive on and later owned was my father's 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. When I found out they were ending production on these cars I bought a 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis in 2012 with 20K miles on it. It has 220K trouble free miles on it now. It has been the most reliable and cheapest car I have ever owned to maintain. My son will be 16 next year his first car will be that 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis.

[@jeffsmith8197]

That Guy...Same here. My father always bought nice cars. He bought Mercury Grand Marquis for many years, trading them in every 4 years. One exception was a 1983 AMC Eagle Wagon......What a great car! My Father used to joke that every once in a while Detroit would screw up and actually build a great car, lol. That Eagle and those Mercs were great cars.

[@africaRBG]

I just inherited a 1995 grand marquis from my grandpa earlier this year. Only has 163,000 km

[@africaRBG]

I just inherited a 1995 grand marquis from my grandpa earlier this year. Only has 163,000 km

[@danielsmit11]

Yeah we can thank Obama and his cash for clunkers/gas mandates for that. Biggest mistake ford ever made

[@amymandeville8342]

These were always really nice cars. Some folks around here still have theirs from the 80s. Too bad nobody makes good, solid vehicles like this anymore.

[@abe5316]

It all about corporate making money .That all

[@joandorsey2242]

It’s called planned obsolescence

[@amymandeville8342]

@@joandorsey2242 I know that, and I think it was dumb of them.

[@pronewbofficial]

Yup. These days, you'd have to get a heavy duty truck with a gas engine to get something that's built to last.

[@roymcgaw7431]

@@joandorsey2242 Sure … every major corporation has an entire division of engineers whose sole purpose is to make sure that anything the company sells is only good for a finite, short period of time. Give your head a shake.

[@daewooparts]

I am a GM guy .......but still love those old school Ford Lincoln Mercury panther body cars .......rock solid good riding automobiles

[@muzerhythm2242]

Have to agree on Grand Marquis...my parents thought it was best idea have their 16 year old daughter drive 78 Grand Marquis 4 door....Yes we called it "The Tank".🤣 My next car to drive to college (From Dallas area to Beaumont or gulf coast) was an 85 Crown Victoria...Great on the highway and could fit EVERYTHING in the trunk...including the dorm fridge.🤣

[@keithnixon299]

My mother in law had a 03 Mercury grand Marquis. Sold it for $3500 with 130000 miles. Ran great. Still does.

[@kskeel1124]

99 grand marquis and a 2007 town car in my stable 😎 great cars and great value I absolutely love panther platform cars...

[@dondon-wg9ft]

I bought a 2000 Grand Marquis with 50,000 miles for $3,000 in perfect shape absolutely best $3,000 I ever spent in my life. Oh yeah 27mpg on the highway!

[@DavidSmith-fr1uz]

Your mileage is about what I got in my trips to the beach. I actually got 28 consistently on the 220 mile trip with some of it going two little towns where I had to slow down to 45 and each having a stoplight. 22MPH on the Highway, as stated by Scotty, isn't correct, at least in my long experience with my 99 GM.

[@gilbertpardo8211]

Had an 85 Grand Marquis. It was mint. White with red velour interior. My wife spun out in the rain and wrecked it. We were then gifted a 2001 Lincoln Continental. Not mint but ran great. She wrecked that one too. I then bought a 2005 Grand Marquis with 76,000 miles on it from the estate of a little old lady, 98 yrs. old, who passed away. The car is perfect. Needless to say, my wife will never be allowed to drive it.

[@daevif]

😂😂

[@jessieharbinjr.6589]

I definitely enjoy my $700 2006 rust free Crown Victoria, and my $2000 Town Car. They run, and run, and run, and run! Plus they are CHEAP to fix!

[@RandomVids519]

Was made in my town woot

[@EricFortuneJr.]

And just imagine what someone originally paid for those when they were new and what people are still paying for new cars now despite the pandemic.

[@nothing9271]

The only problem is gas mileage since gas is getting expensive

[@42luke93]

@@nothing9271 Yeah my grandparents have one and leant it to us. Within 3 days of driving the tank was gone. Florida has these roads that are like highways. That’s the thing.

[@shawnl5634]

I got a 05 p71 love it

[@JukeboxAlley]

Had 6 of em, a couple with ridiculous mileage on them 2 with over 300k, and none of them died, easy to work on mostly, cheap to fix, definitely one of the best cars ever made.

[@madebydade305ify]

6 of them wow

[@AustinRides7264]

Amazing car. My dad had a '97 marquis back in the day. I remember riding in that as a kid and thinking this is smooth!! That platform is bulletproof. Crown Vic, town car, etc. Go Ford!

[@enriquegilmour]

I just got a 98 Grand Marquis with 130000 miles on it. I was looking at newer cars with huge price tags and years of payments and saw this video and thanks to Scotty I am happy with the purchase.

[@sapphire163]

They are popular with senior citizens, and can be found with ultra-low mileage for a great price.

[@jeffreynowak1294]

I remember back from growing up my Dad had a 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis LS as a company car for a little while. It had the retro silver faced instrument cluster with backlit indigo lights, and the optional leather interior. It was all gray inside and out, and I referred to it as a baby Lincoln Town Car. We absolutely loved that car!

[@TheGreg1010]

Drive a Florida 2005 Grand Marquis. 185k miles drive for 5 years, only replaced Radiator! Paint is coming off. Runs forever, rust free!! Best daily driver, its a tank! New paint job and drive another 5 years!

[@woodsplitter3274]

What I like about Scotty is the way hee valued function over form. Agreed.

[@boogitybear2283]

Scotty gets on my nerves sometimes. Maybe some Fella will make him a future First 48 victim.

[@vacuumlover1]

HEE HEE🕺

[@Paaka]

2001 Lincoln Towncar Cartier Cream Color 90k miles just replaced intake manifold and all the Ball Joints&Tire Rods i love it im 25

[@pudgespracticalposts342]

I bought one for $600 and it ran like a champ for years. I sold it for $900 5 years later after putting an additional 75,000 miles, total odometer was over 250,000 miles!

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

I drove a 2009 Grand Marquis for 10 years.. LOVED IT!!!!!! traded it in for 2019 Lincoln Nautilus.. what a gigantic MISTAKE!!!!!!!

[@2tooful]

Those suvs look cool, has it been in the shop?

[@markal1659]

Im a Marquis owner and a Ford Tech, Id take the Marquis over the Nautilus any day lol

[@truthtellerone3152]

Buying a Lincoln is always a mistake; I am genuinely sorry for your loss.

[@warriormanmaxx8991]

@@2tooful- why do you need to know "has Lincoln been in the shop?"

[@mrnathanaelchen]

It’s a shame Ford discontinued Crown Victoria and V8 expedition. Really, what was going on inside their mind.

[@diablo2punk]

$$$$$$$$$$$

[@rustythebailiff9785]

Sales. No one was buying them. They kept it alive to keep building the Crown Vic for cop cars. When those contracts ended, so did the panther program.

[@airborne63]

@@rustythebailiff9785 the crown vics weren't easy to modify for the electronic stability control that the law now requires for new cars. So, no more Panther platform. sob. The cops stopped using them, because they were no longer being produced. Our local police department bought 500 of them, so that they didn't need to change to the useless new cop cars....for several years.

[@douglasmount188]

True $$$, but also emissions and fuel mileage standards that they could not meet...

[@ilivedowntheroad]

MPG and emission regulations

[@ridgewood.spidey6608]

My father got his 08 Crown Vic and picked it up for $300, transmission had to be rebuilt but hey he’s a mechanic so him and his partner fixed it up! Runs beautiful, drove it for a year and half, and now it’s mine. I love it! Did so many mods and upgrades and can’t but get so many compliments from drivers around on my Vic. I’m blessed to have a my father and him to give me his car as my first 😄

[@kskeel1124]

Bad Grammer

[@pvrpleswxg]

@@kskeel1124grammar

[@tygertyger8597]

I really like my 2000 Crown Vic P71 with the street package. I did have to put new bushings and ball joints but it's an easy job. 👍

[@krypto2241]

Scotty, I'm an older wrench turner myself (40+) years. Lol.. Really enjoying your videos. It's almost like watching myself. Oddly, I just returned from NY with a FREE 2005 Lincoln Town Car, 70K on it now since driving home to Florida. Basically the same as this Merc GR Marq. Great cars. And they cruise at high speeds. ;) I had to replace the Alternator also. LOL. Great videos . I watch for the info and entertainment.

[@adityashah9328]

How'd you get it for free tho?

[@daandriod]

I daily drive a 2000 towncar I bought 7 years ago for 300 bucks. It was a retired Vet who long longer had use of his legs and had been sitting in his driveway in south florida with a widow stuck down for 2 years. All I had to do to get it started was put a new battery in it. It was surreal watching the air suspension blow itself back up. Since then, All I've done outside of basic maintenance is replace a fuel pump and swap out the air suspension bags with a set of monroe struts after a few years since they developed leaks. Collectively this has cost me 500 bucks in repairs and has given me nearly 50k miles and is still going strong.

[@Sanctified_EDC_Gear]

Whenever your having a bad day, just put on a Scotty video and before you know that laugh and Donkey in the background will turn your sorrows into Laughter..... 😂🤣👍

[@mjb0183]

No joke....saw the headline and said “It’s gotta be either a Ford Town car or Grand Marquis”....same of course, but I was right. My friend’s parents had one back in the 80’s and it was indestructible and had a ride like being on a cloud. That thing ran and ran and ran....

[@DavidSmith-fr1uz]

As a long time Grand Marquis owner, I thought the same thing.

[@douglas60040]

Bought my folks a Mercury Grand Marquis years ago and they loved it. Once my mom rolled it and that huge yacht landed back on its wheels. She spilled her coffee,but drove that car a few more years!

[@Galen_G]

Lol lol. That Starbucks costs more than gas! Glad your mom was ok.

[@darthdarthbinkss]

Jeez. Where I'm at this would probably go for $4000-$5000 easy. That's a HUGE steal.

[@dbdnrbdb]

5k? Woow. Even with the chip sh*t shortage and me living in one of the most expensive areas (san Francisco) you can find one for 3k. Where u at?!? 😮

[@boogitybear2283]

I’m sure there was a “catch”. There’s always one.

[@fordmech7913]

1500 dollar clunker 🤣🤣

[@handsomearabian]

Where i live that car would cost you 15 yo 20 k usd .....and if you asking where i live ...i live in syria....the cars cost you 4 times thier price in other countries...so sad

[@07ow]

Insurance gave my pops $5500 for his with 150k when he got rear ended.

[@ronniesealy7931]

Scotty, I so enjoy your Videos. You tell like it is & you’re just a good guy. Keep up the awesome job you’re doing & may God bless you!!!

[@oscardelunawretchedone6829]

That 4.6 L runs like a champ. God bless Scotty. John 3:16/ Matthew Chapter 24/ Revelation 6:15. Maranatha!

[@oreally8605]

Amen

[@Harpo.jr70]

I have a 2003 Grand MARQUIS LS. Got it as a gift from my Father in law 8 years ago before he died. It now has 160,000 miles. Runs great. I fixed things myself. Great videos on U tube. People say hey,it's a old man's car. I say have you looked at me lately , I'm going on 68.

[@Thevacomaticvacuumcorner]

you cant beat the panther body Ford Crownvictoria , Mercury Grand Marquise Lincoln also you just cant kill em lots of parts for em all over the 4,6 V8 are bullet proof no wonder taxi and limo use em all the time

[@davecrupel2817]

Lincoln *Town Car.* The only one of the land yachts that's still made to this day. And it's aged relatively well. The current design still looks good, despite being awefully curvy.

[@theowl2044]

@@davecrupel2817 it’s not made anymore. Production ended in 2011

[@misterbulger]

Just got a 4.6 Mustang GT 2004 5 speed for this very reason. The toughest coolest most fun and affordable car I could find. The odometer doesn't work but I'm not even concerned at all.

[@Thevacomaticvacuumcorner]

@@davecrupel2817 last towncarr 2011

[@bradleymeyer9775]

I have always like them, big, old school, American, V8, real wheel drive car, reliable, comfortable. I like my Camry, Camry’s are good cars overall, but o like their Ford Panther Body cars.

[@BBT609]

2005 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor with 144,000 miles…drives like a dream and almost owned her for 4 years!

[@davidw5380]

I just bought a 2004 with 83k miles it’s in great condition with no mechanical issues.

[@kp_5945]

how much

[@davidw5380]

@@kp_5945 I got it for 1000 at the auction I buy, and sell cars

[@jackmehoff3272]

You can drive that thing for another 200,000 miles no problem.

[@kp_5945]

@@davidw5380 was it regular auction? u need a liscence to get into the auctions right i wanna go to em

[@davidw5380]

@@kp_5945 I usually go to Car-max auctions I have a dealer license, but I’m under someone. I can still go to what ever auction I want.

[@codycraven1465]

As an owner of a 2003 Grand Marquis with 75K miles, this video makes me proud. I love the panther platform. It’s practically indestructible.

[@carlenger9707]

2011 Grand Marquis that looks just like this and basically the same mileage. Had it since January and have had zero issues!

[@DavidSmith-fr1uz]

You have the 3800. Legendary engines.

[@carlenger9707]

@@DavidSmith-fr1uz Uh... 3800 V6? That's a buick engine. Mine had the 4600 V8.

[@bcbp14]

I bought my towncar for 500 and put 100,000 miles on her. Brakes once and oil changes that's it.

[@07ow]

Yeah I remember the breaks lasted 100k miles on my dad's Grand Marquis.

[@kevinvojta692]

The Best was the Plymouth Valiant's with the 225 slant Six's. I sold mine ( 1964 V-200 Signet sedan ) with, 328,000 Miles. And still running strong. I paid $15.00 for it in 1978.

[@woxyroxme]

I know a guy who bought a 1973 Dart Swinger for $1000 in 1984, he still has it and it’s got 385,000 miles on it. The old MOPARs A-body cars with the slant 6 were the best and most reliable American cars ever made.

[@deadghoul9883]

I bought my Grand Marquis several months ago for $3,500 at 160k miles, previous owner was an old lady who took very good care of it, everything works perfectly. Honestly I'll probably keep it forever

[@generalzod7959]

Just keep an eye on the underbody/frame and keep it rust free and it can go pretty much forever. Sure, parts will wear out over time but, those can be replaced for cheap compared to most cars.

[@Thommadura]

You will probably have to replace the Ball Joints which from the factory do not have grease fittings. (IF they do they were replaced already). Once they start making noise - do not hesitate. I would replace the Shock Absorbers as well. They are probably bad by now

[@generalzod7959]

@@Thommadura yeh, I had to replace those.

[@hotrodray6802]

Ditto.👍👍😎

[@nathanramstorf1033]

My grandpa had many Crown Vic/Marquis/Ltd until he passed last Oct. 25 mpg isn't impossible. Last one he bought, said he'd keep replacing engine/tranny until he died. He was a whisperer.

[@potatohead1423]

I've had 1988, 1995, 2004 Grand Marquis. All retired due to New England road salt damage. Engines and transmissions still strong. My current 2007 is a Southern car experiencing its first New England winter, no rust at all. Should last me at least 10 years.

[@keithhults8986]

One of my best oldest buddies has a 2002 Crown Vic with maybe 60K miles on it. He is an excellent mechanic, decorated with several certifications and he taught. He was going to broadcast a youTube channel just like you Scotty Kilmer. But his PKD got in the way. He loves watching you! I can't wait to tell my buddy what Scotty Kilmer said about his car.

[@danieldesimonedanny1827]

For 29 years I worked for a Cab/car service company & my boss bought all the crown Vicks and grand Marquis used or old cop cars. In the NYC area. They went 400+ thousand miles with minimum service. Problems, the famous intake manifold, fuel pumps,rear axle bearings. Once in a while the oil filter housing gasket that leaked. Did lots of ball joints.

[@JoseGomez-oz5ec]

Sad, a car that good will never be made again by Ford

[@lordowl3533]

Ford has seriously gone downhill lately. I'll never own any Ford made after 2008 again.

[@warrenwinslow4266]

I would agree this was the last good Ford vehicle. The only other modern car I would consider would be a v8 cougar or a panther body. My 83 mark vi is going strong.

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

@@warrenwinslow4266 i have a hard time finding cars less than 15 years old that i would buy... but hey what i want is v8 rwd and seat in the back. what would be perfect for me is the crow vics... or even better the cougar/tbird after they put indepedent suspension in the back of the mustang and it became an overprice POS i wouldnt want one. the 2005-2014 is the last real mustang in my opinion. ford should just come back with the old style lineup pony cars/compact/midsize/fullzise all available in different trims with 6 and v8 and all rwd...all low tech and way cheaper. everyone and his cousin would want one id be happy to buy a brand new old style 2 doors fairlane to fullfill my midsize need. they'll never do it because they make the cash with the govt and not with customers ... so if you want a regular car buy a pick up they say...even those are going downhill

[@imanjones3807]

Scotty has so much energy and passion...he is such an inspiration!

[@DEVILTAZ35]

I'll probably sleep all the time at that age. I do now anyway lol

[@pookysdad4884]

I love the Panther platform. I've had 3 of the 80s Vics, and a 94 Grand Marquis. I was a cabbie and Town Car driver for years. They are rugged and comfy.

[@dfly27485]

I’ve been driving my 06 crown Victoria for 8 years. Bought it when I was still in the marines. She’s a little beat up looking now, and I’ve been hit a few times by other people. My family always makes fun saying “oh, when are you going to get a new car?” This car in the last 8 years how outlasted everything other car of anyone in my family,… and they were all newer cars will less miles

[@russellstrom8234]

Back in the 70s the marquess was a really super luxury ride

[@blackbird_actual]

Love the old panther platform cars. The first car I ever daily drove was my grandmother's 2000 Lincoln Town Car that she let me use after she could no longer drive. Great car, only real complaint was that you had to - as Scotty says - aim it in the general direction you wanted to go instead of having tight, responsive steering. Would love to get a blacked out CVPI with push bar one day - cool looking cars.

[@Christopher-et7bc]

I have a 97 and it handles great. I can throw it around corners and I live up in the mountains.

[@silicon212]

The 2003+ chassis redesign addressed this exact issue. My '05 P71 can slalom pretty well. Honestly it's not going to slalom like a Corvette, it's heavy and still has some body roll, but it's definitely very good in the handling department. It doesn't wallow in the corners the way the older ones did.

[@Kuessemir]

Mine just turned 100,000 miles. It's mint and sounds like new, cruises like a magic carpet, gets 28 mpg at 70 on flat ground, and hikes up her skirt and sprints when I put my foot down. It's so easy to work on too.

[@elinorrector6239]

That's fantastic Info--you are such a blessing, thank you!! have a wonderful day.

[@nt16340]

Those cars have stood the test of Time. Ive seen these and Crown Vics, Lincolns with over 300k still driving

[@sapphire163]

If you have a newer car you want to keep looking nice, something like this is nice to have. Drive the cheap car to places like the grocery store where it will get door dings, keep the miles down on your new car. Also, if your insurance company has a multi-car discount, it might not cost much to insure the extra vehicle.

[@haydar378]

New cars are like marrying beautiful women both needs a lot of money to maintain them

[@DavidSmith-fr1uz]

I have my 99 GM as an extra vehicle and it only cost $80.00 a year more.

[@winsur4281]

I have owed several of these and 1 Crown Vic, too. Often got 27 MPG on the Highway. Safe and comfortable in a way modern cars can only dream of.

[@wileymonair]

I have a 2003 Grand Marquis and I tow my 30' travel trailer with it. I have F150 front suspension on the rear and rear explorer struts on the front. Sway controller, brake controller, trans shift kit, and a towing tune. These cars are absolutely perfect. I still get 20-22 mpg as well!

[@ronmcdowell4794]

I've had many cars in my life but my 2002 grand marquis is the best. I just love it.

[@fredsimmons6188]

I love my 07 Crown Vic. Now I have my Mom's 97 Town Car. I had to put front brakes, shocks all around, and sway bar end links. She didn't drive any more and it just gathered dust in the garage. Panthers are great cars.

[@ninevoltmodz4687]

I drove one for my senior year of hs, it was my grandfathers town car. He owned it for 20 years, I had to get rid of it though due to excessive rot in the rear. It ran great, drove great and just felt great to drive.

[@tammysiltanen884]

I just bought the same car....2006.... with 100k. Owned by a 96 year old woman. The interior looks new. I love it! A 2 ton car.... I'm a little nervous about winter driving with RWD....hoping the traction control keeps me. It's like taking a trip on your living room couch.

[@crownhic6827]

I just got a 99 crown Victoria for a dollar from a family member. . Runs good.

[@alb12345672]

98 and 99 are great years! They have the older Box steering like a truck. I think today an F250 and up share the same setup :lol:

[@crownhic6827]

@@alb12345672 good to know. The steering is very light. It takes a minute to get used to it.

[@SL-vi4tk]

It's amazing the quality of many cars built from the mid 90s to the mid 2000s. As great a 10 year period as ever.

[@andregonsalvez9244]

Great video Scotty ! I used to own a 01 Grand Marquis which was bullet proof and gave me many years of reliable service .

[@billfbrasky373]

In Winnipeg (🇨🇦) those crown Victorias cost min $2000 and sometimes without the safety and no safety no drivey,love those cars.

[@jg0943]

I love these cars. They drive awesome. The front end is a great swap for an f100 build

[@sloomher]

I have a 2004 Mercury Marauder, been loving it since I got it, its a great daily driver

[@dankolbenschlag2188]

Just picked up a 96 in near mint condition and I'm loving it Really enjoy your videos

[@pab702]

I remember when Buick made great cars too. American quality in car manufacturing died when they discontinued the Panther platform.

[@ethancouillard6988]

My first car was an 05 crown Vic, an amazing vehicle! Ended up rolling it on black ice (New England Winters 🤷🏻‍♂️). Definitely want to grab another one for cheap.

[@wichaelmeston1492]

The 94 Celica begs to differ

[@commanscorner]

I have an 06 Town Car. Thing rides like a dream and has been incredibly reliable. Panther platform cars are hard to beat except in gas mileage

[@nickelnoserestos2598]

Agreed! I'm inheriting my Dad's '92 Lincoln Town Car.. will be picking it up soon.. so anxious to get my mits on it and make it perfect!

[@granthenderson2146]

The ride on these cars is great. Great cars.

[@diegomariscal8]

I knew it would be this car. 1999 Crown vic and still strong 💪🏻

[@anthoneymarquez3904]

Much love from MA Gotta love the snow and salt from the winter!!!!

[@FromDream2RealityNow]

I miss my 95' Lincoln town car! That thing was a beast!

[@jamesforrest6505]

I got a 1974 Chrysler Newport for $100 back in 1996 and all it needed was a new muffler.

[@pookysdad4884]

I got a 74 Newport in trade for a 64 Dodge truck that barely ran. I bought the truck at a towing auction for 25 bucks. Around 2003.

[@cherylcampbell7495]

I drove a maroon with maroon interior. We had a Mercury/Lincoln dealership in the 80’s in New Mexico. Nice ride back then.

[@grassroot011]

That Permatex stuff does the job, Had three bolts out of five holding the water pump on on a '70 Buick Skylark. Having to replace it five times it's no wonder. They were 1/4 " bolts and to much trouble trying to drill out and re-tap. So Used the Permatex and that held for many a year. Amazing for sure.

[@laurieannerodriguez5946]

For sure Scotty thank you for your video!

[@packman3220]

I love the old Crown Victorias. Easily one of the best cars ever made

[@CaptainCJ97]

Just hit 153000 miles ( two years of ownership)on my Mercury Grand Marquis LS Ultimate Edition. It's my first car and honestly I'm not trading it for anything only problem I had was the blend door actuator going out. It's not the fastest car but boy it sounds good. Also mine comes with heated seats

[@shicoff1398]

Great car and now no more Merc's! ---

[@MG-sj1em]

I had a 2005 Grand Marquis LSE (really rare) it had bucket seats big very comfy and a center console , V8 with the sport package. White with gray leather interior. Really loved that car ran like champ, never had a problem. Wish I still had it.

[@sportsgaming2169]

I really love my 03! Just by one today 3,500$ 80k miles ,she’s an 8/10 and im gonna keep it for a loong time🙏

[@harveymushman8209]

The only cars I use in 100 lap enduro racing! There’re so tough I can finish the race and drive it onto my trailer, paint it another colour and use it for next months race !!!

[@theylied1776]

Scotty, here's yet another Quick Oil Change horror story. I have never had a problem with one of these quick change places until last week. I noticed that I had a small oil leak? Then within a week, it became a large oil leak. So I looked under the car and realized that the generic white oil filter had a gash in the upper backside, which was spraying oil while the car was running. I took it back to the Quick oil change place and they tried to deny they put a defective oil filter on my car. But they changed the oil again, and I provided a Mobile 1 oil filter. Needless to say that I will go back to changing my own oil.

[@Camoflaugepencil]

Pretty sure a young tech tried to take your old one off and got frustrated and forgot to get back to it. Seems like he tried to spin it off with a screw driver and it wouldn’t budge so he left it

[@johnclemans7802]

Stick with only Motorcraft air, fuel and oil filters, you can't go wrong.

[@stuartbear922]

I went back to changing my own oil. I've had 2 cars this year where the lube place over filled my car with too much oil.

[@eilenekellogg7017]

Those quick mechanic places hire for cheap labor, most of the time workers have no training as mechanics.

[@johnclemans7802]

@@Camoflaugepencil That's why when changing your oil, prime the filter with oil. Make sure the old gasket is off where the oil filter goes on. Clean the mating surface where the new filter goes on. Most important, put a little oil on the new rubber gasket before installing the new filter. Don't over tighten the filter! Start the vehicle and check for leaks. Remember too, where disposable rubber gloves to keep your hands clean, so your skin has less chance of absorbing the old oil or any other chemicals and getting into your body.

[@wyntyr_7096]

LOVE IT! Family car is 2005 GS trim running at 108k milage...bought it new in '05...got the employee discount they were giving everyone, $5k cash back, and we took in a trade...got a great price! Paid cash so no car payment this entire time. Too bad no more of these...last model was 2010 i think.

[@christophharriso653]

I worked for a guy long ago that had a 2003 Mercury Maruader and that was one awesome car!

[@rslover65]

I've had two panther cars, an 08 town car and currently a 08 Crown Victoria. I average 25 mpg all around with the crown Victoria, the Lincoln was just a little less.

[@denispetros1737]

Scotty’s laugh is just irreplaceable. It’s Godly.

[@thetman0068]

I just bought a ‘97 Crown Vic out of New York. Drove it 2200 miles home! Did have to change the alternator in a hotel parking lot but hey, it’s a 24 year old car! And it was a piece of cake to fix! I am constantly amazed as how cheap maintenance is! 127k miles and I’m looking to make it to 500k!

[@ronhughley6510]

It's Scotty like something I swear he promotes the hell out of it rock on dude love the content keep making videos

[@jbm0866]

Can't say I disagree, my grandfathers 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is still running strong and he has no plans to get a more modern car. I used to make fun of it, but it truly is an F-150 in car form, (trunk is massive) and the pillow soft ride cant be found in any newer design. He even says he can get 25 mpg on highway trips which isnt bad for such a big heavy car with a V8. Even so, all the money he's saved on repairs/monthly car payment all these years can buy many many tanks of gas.

[@JuanGarcia-yk9fg]

Who else loves the laughing horse memes everytime Scotty laughs? 😁🐴 I wish every mechanic was as knowledgeable, thorough and honest as Scotty. Love your videos sir.

[@davidcookmfs6950]

I have one of these. Love it. Drives really smooth and has really aggressive AC.

[@carlfreiermuth5424]

I have two Crown Victoria's. Love them. One is a police interceptor. Panther Platform cars are by far my favorite aside from 60's and 70's cars. Vintage cars are cool but the Crown Vics and Grand Marquis' are just cost effective and practical. Plus so comfortable and enjoyable.