Here’s Why Ford is Stupid for Not Making This Car Anymore (Best Used Car)

[@scottykilmer]

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[@baird5776mullet]

I have an 08 Crown Vic PI with 125 k,had it 3 years and i love it!

[@shemailgoondall9531]

Hey scotty, ive owned 8 of these cars, and i bought 3 of em in the last 2 years. Epa mileage is not as advertized. Highway mpg in nebraska wyoming highway sure 28, otherwise highway is 21, 23 mpg best. Local 13 to 15 mpg. The 1979-1991 grand marquis with 302 (5.0) have less horsepower, and less mpg. My 1989 GM, I get 17 mpg "local highway" could probably get more in kansas highway. My 2000 GM (with 190k miles) and 2008 GM (with 60k miles), highway mileage about the same 15 local and 20/21 highway. The 4.6 v8 and transmission is far more reliable, durable, and longet lasting than 302 (5.0) and AOD transmission, i like both 79 box and 98 aeros theyre workhorse vehicles with plenty of room for DIY mechanic. Spark plugs. Coil packs, belts, alternator, starter , water pump accessible for repair and not too complicated.

[@glennso47]

Beautiful car. Sad they don’t make it anymore.

[@lightningsmokerXx]

@Scott Kilmer Scotty have you seen the new Ford Mustangs.....they have PLASTIC OIL PANS!!!! insanity!

[@mclem4u]

Scotty : It looks like you're having fun!

[@Johnwillbegone]

My daddy was a mechanic for over 50 years this is the car he always recommended. Love ya dad. R I P

[@TheFrenchPug]

Prayers for your dad.

[@Ayoub-fj9zu]

May he rest in peace 🙏

[@lowslo9287]

Daddy? How old are you .

[@emmy4537]

rip

[@mod3rnwarrior34]

RIP May God bless you!

[@NoahStakes]

It was an honor to get my car used in your video scotty, thanks for the honor! (This truly is my car he's using guys)

[@zang9147]

Congratulations!

[@MrChipBryant]

Thank you for sharing it with us. I drove that same type of car for years in law enforcement.

[@ExirahxEximiris]

Your a lucky guy, such a nice specimen of a Marquis you have there.

[@Jaden-up3bg]

Taken very well care of 👏

[@NoahStakes]

@@ExirahxEximiris I get a lot of compliments on it and as an 18 year old I really do want to have something that lasts

[@BBT609]

The worst decision Ford ever made was to discontinue the Crown Vic, Grand Marquis & Town Car. These boat sized, body on frame, unkilled modular V8 will go on till Jesus comes back. With regular maintenance...it will last you a lifetime. As an owner of a 2005 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, these cars are GOLDEN. I chose it over a new car. As of December 2022, I now own a 2011 Crown Victoria LX, the 05 was totaled.

[@Grimwriggler]

''will go on till Jesus comes back'' the way things are looking that won't be too long

[@BmwMe-uh9sy]

New cars ride a lot better just fyi

[@roscoeelcocko1863]

@@BmwMe-uh9sy lol ok....BMW.... LMAO

[@joshualaw375]

Yeah for sure! Hell, I’m a Japanese car guy and I don’t even own a panther platform vehicle, but even I have to admit that those cars are some of the best vehicles out there, even today!

[@cuteface88]

I have a 2011 P7B, ex patrol car with 110k miles and a whopping 8500 idle hours. The thing is a beast. I baby it now cuz I know it had a rough life, but I'm not concerned about it anyway. I know it can take more abuse if necessary.

[@Clamjammer]

Water pump-30 minutes Alternator-10 minutes Spark plugs-30 minutes Ignition coils-15 minutes Oil change -10 minutes Love these boats

[@garywhite9799]

No doubt got to love that easy fix cheap reliable

[@samanthadavenport9513]

How long for rethreading the spark plugs when they pop out?

[@ericrojasvelez8891]

Heater core....1 day....like most cars

[@gelf6303]

@@samanthadavenport9513 If you know what you are doing, It won't take much longer than 20 minutes. The spark plugs on these cars are a breeze. They are literally on top of the engine in plain sight. the 4 spark plugs on the left side you can work on immediately. To get the 4 spark plugs on the right, you need to remove the air intake which itself is very easy and can be done in a minute or so.

[@drstyxquack]

@@gelf6303 he is talking about the popcorn plugs! Not a bad idea to see a professional to get it fixed. Keep the plugs tight and maybe they won't champagne cork outa there.

[@radioguy1620]

Water pump change 20 mins, alternator swap, 15, plugs, 5 min a piece, some of the best reasons ever.

[@vietnamrebel]

100% spot on. I did the water pump in 20 minutes on my 09 Town Car. These were such great cars to work on yourself.

[@vietnamrebel]

@Rvqsx - agreed my friend. My family and I always bought Fords. I hope they return to building these cars that would survive going to hell and back once again, but sadly, now it's about getting you into a new one every 3-5 years. No reason to make them last long anymore.

[@garywhite9799]

@@vietnamrebel definitely to be able to get your hands down there and get two stuff is 8 is awesome

[@nothing9271]

Gas mileage 14 Man that's super easy to maintain

[@ericrojasvelez8891]

Engine work on this cars are easy and quick....only hard job in it(and goes for any car) is the heater core

[@mechengine1498]

Mine is a white 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis GS. It was my grandmother’s car until she could no longer able to drive it. Since I have ownership over the vehicle, this beauty is still alive with 111k miles on it as of today. Before I owned the car, my family had to take turns with it for going on road trips to doctor visits, and my grandmother didn’t care if they borrowed it. The vehicle at the time had 90,315 miles on it when I first started to own it. Now, as of today it has 111,134 miles. My grandmother did tell me if I ever needed a car, I could have hers. Well, here I am today with her vehicle for going on almost 3 years into ownership. I love the vehicle and my grandmother too.

[@marquis9007]

That's dope bro

[@randyrick8019]

same car, year and color that I drive. Mine needs a repaint job, but mechanically its fine.

[@ultimate_cheese4694]

My grandma just bought me a 2004 town car with only 38K miles. A true angel. I'm only 19

[@gc4479]

👍

[@tomorrowcomestoday1621]

What oil weight you use in yours? 5w30? 10w40? 5w20?

[@snail394]

Man this guy really know a lot about cars, he should be a mechanic.

[@thisisnotok2100]

He wont leave his dream job as an engineer

[@paulclancy2404]

Is that his dream job lol

[@spankthemonkey3437]

snail 🤔🤣

[@mikefoehr235]

Works for the mafia

[@ZImpresive]

You got a Single Fact to Back that up?

[@rodneynasir8089]

Nothing like driving one of these across the country

[@elwoodgizmo5382]

The seat electrically goes in about 8 directions, but I could never find a comfortable spot, maybe because I'm fat and not too mobile. I don't know. But it has lasted me from 2005 until now, and that's better than anything else I've ever had except my 2003 Ford Ranger.

[@zhbvenkhoReload]

Simpsons did it

[@zachaddington5264]

All for 4_5 thou also cheap

[@lgstylophone4259]

Ltz suburban is better cross country than a vic

[@bill4786]

More like floating

[@DrCoomer_1]

The Crown Vic, you could drive it through the swamp, you can drive it though a desert, you could drive it through a damn house. These things make a Camry blush with their reliability

[@fudgepuppy9683]

Dr coomer pls diagnose me

[@garywhite9799]

Yes sir that's right

[@nothing9271]

But the Camry has one thing that the Vic won't ever have that is good MPGs

[@nothing9271]

@@tramr3203 I guess you might be right the V8 can take a beating I know your gas quality in the u.s. is much better than from where I am so that regulates your MPGs

[@SKATETOSLAYER]

@@nothing9271 Maybe with the 4 cylinder yeah... had a 2001 3.0L V6 Camry before I got my current 2011 Crown Vic P71 and I don't notice any difference in gas economy with the Vic than I did with the Camry. Crown Vics really aren't bad on gas unless you're doing burnouts and driving like a bat out of hell. Seems to be one of those things people who've never owned or experienced for themselves have regurgitated so much that it's become something they're falsely well known for. Very bizarre. Just about everyone that makes conversation with me about my car will ask if its bad on gas, and the obvious - if it was an actual police car. lol

[@davidsmiley3774]

Scotty, I've have watch your videos since I was 14 years old. You've helped me to gain my knowledge and also assist in getting my ASE masters certification. I look forward to all your new videos. I hope one day you see this so you know your knowledge is being passed on to the younger generation of mechanics

[@mrwilljones3015]

I have a 2010 Grand Marque best vehicle I’ve ever owned

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

I had a 2009 Grand Marquis.. drove it for 10 years.. was truly one of the best cars I ever owned! Traded it in for 2019 Lincoln Nautilus.. a HUNK OF SH*T! There's nothing like the power of a 4.6 liter V-8 engine, which my Mercury had, smooth as silk. This Nautilus has a 2.0T - again.. a PoS! .. oh well.. lesson learned.

[@connorhiggins6528]

Have a similar car and just replaced the original engine belt more out of unease than play and that original belt had 306,000 miles on to. No new car could ever do that

[@theodoremulherin9762]

I agree 2010 great car and so is 2007, probably all of them.wish ford would build them again.

[@corradopalmerini4076]

Its like a caddilac w out the horrors of repairs just a water pump u have take the engine out! This is a great car!

[@benengle59]

Just bought a 2010 Marquis I'm so excited

[@harrytinker2328]

Nice car. Funny how the 90s is now "back in the day".

[@joshualaw375]

Harry Tinker I know right! So crazy...

[@vinceendres]

Makes me feel old 😂😭

[@kieranmatzky181]

Scary to know that it was 30 years ago

[@mrgarrison3516]

I can kinda remember a few thing's from back in the 90's.....but i have a good memory 👍

[@sapphire163]

They have some features that were very advanced when new, but standard equipment now.

[@yahmanfreeman9399]

This is my 3rd one. The first one I sold and the second was stolen. The one I have now has a sunroof. I love these cars! They're so easy to work on. They don't roll, they float. Very well built.

[@gelf6303]

One of the reasons why I love scotty's channel so much is his philosophy on cars is similar to mine. I don't care about excess technology, sportiness(though it can be fun to have), or flare but rather a machine that is simple, subdued, and reliable. An old skool car that focuses on actual comfort, sturdiness, and reliability opposed to the "cool factor" which as a fad can quickly wear off.

[@andrewmarchitto8461]

i have a 2010 model and i absolutely LOVE it. It has high milage though around 216,000 but still runs like a dream. Will not trade it until it completely dies.

[@kosycat1]

you could keep that thing running forever if you want. i would i have an 05, only 103000 right now. i wish i had a newer one. 05 is not the best year but at least its one of the newer ones with the upgraded parts

[@joshpeterson7241]

I bought a 1993 Lincoln Town Car Signature Jack Nicklaus Edition for $500! It's not as clean as that grand marquis, but I love it!

[@alpaljl]

Those are cool. I think Hoovie had one a few years back...

[@joshpeterson7241]

@@alpaljl Yes he did! Mine is green instead of white like Hoovie's was though.

[@rays7437]

Those things ride like a dream

[@TheACanning]

Got one too in the garage, it’s slick!

[@Mdudeman13]

When I was 19 I bought a 2000 Lincoln Town Car as my first car, gotta love these old truck-like cars.

[@Pantherforlife]

Upgrade to 3rd generation town cars. I recommend 08-11 models...

[@chuckmcveigh1896]

Owned 3 crown vices and 2 town cars (former chauffeur) I swear by these cars!

[@Pantherforlife]

Your a very smart man.

[@FranksShitBoxCollection]

Owned 3 Crown Vic's, drove plenty of them when I worked security and I just picked up a 2007 Grand Marquis LS with 68K original miles from the original owner. Best perform ever.

[@wysmn]

I’m in my 20s and I have always appreciated older cars. I bought a 2003 Grand Marquis w/ 80k from a grandpa and its been a dream so far. Not going to get me any speeding tickets but its been a reliable, smooth and spacious ride.

[@Magnetron33]

I read a lot about this panther platform and the durability of this car, so a year and a half ago I bought a 2005 GMLS from an older couple. It now has 92,000. Runs like a top no leaks no nothin. Just great reliabilty and comfort. So far, in 50+ years of driving this is one of the best I have ever owned. They are still fairly plentiful. Not a spot of rust, paint in excellent shape A really great car. Thanks Scotty!

[@CsalbertCs]

Greatest car platform in the history of cars.

[@timothyantoine914]

I used to buy every old Cab where I worked and part them out . At times I would get 300 for the frame , now a lot of Hot Rodders are using the 03's and up for the front section of the Panther frame because of the Rack and Pinion steering .

[@garywhite9799]

@@timothyantoine914 yeah that's a great platform to build a street stock race car or something like that they don't make them like that anymore but that's what you would want for the Saturday night Roundy rounds

[@garywhite9799]

@@timothyantoine914 where I live in Florida this guy named Cletus has a KZbin channel where he has turned the DeSoto Speedway in Sarasota into his own little playground and he brought up every one of those cars in our area you beat up on the racetrack and although I hated to see my selection go it was enjoyable to watch them race they are on KZbin the cleetus McFarland Channel and they have fixed that track up and made it something special you can check them out on KZbin you won't regret it it's a lot of fun watching them take 50 of those cars and beating them around a half mile oval

[@Carado5150]

@@garywhite9799 .

[@Jihavoh777]

Mine just passed 350,000 miles this month. If I had known it would of lasted so long I would of taken much better care of it. I’ve not taken care of mine at all 😢🤣🤣

[@sigmawolf6717]

At least your honest!

[@elwoodgizmo5382]

Me too, man.

[@barbaricbarbosa]

You didn’t take care of it and it lasted 350,000!?!? Jeez imagine if you did take care of it

[@lildwell2]

@@barbaricbarbosa Consider this. I still see these being used as taxis and police cars. They drive damn near all day long everyday since the 2000s.

[@ferrantepallas]

@@lildwell2 you said it!

[@Ben-bg2lp]

That old lady's a keeper. I hope I find someone caring like her one day.

[@Housee01]

@Armando Sturzenegger men too

[@mikefox3939]

Chin up bro, you will

[@nostalgiagamesNC]

I love my 2004. It has 254k miles and I still smile when I go gas to the floor. The 275lbs of torque is just enough to put a smile on my face. Leather seats with the couch front seats, couldn't have asked for a better first car.

[@Pianoboy2014]

I bought an '04 with 38k miles last year for $5,500.00. Love it! Having issues with the gadgets. Just found out the headlight module was recalled and Ford sent us a letter saying they'll replace it for free and it has fixed the same issues for other owners. Definitely a great buy!

[@xavierhart2461]

Is that why my headlights come on with the kea and the switch only runs the Amber's now?

[@Pianoboy2014]

Possibly. Ford will replace it for free.

[@susannay.3437]

I've never seen Scotty so excited. I'm getting excited too. I want one. ☺

[@NoahStakes]

When I asked him if my car here was worth making a video out of he was really interested because I bought it after watching his "cars that go 300,000 miles or more" video. I get a lot of compliments from a lot of teachers at my school since most of them are older for driving around in it lol

[@sigmawolf6717]

I got a 2006 LS with only 69,000 miles ....I am so freaking happy!

[@rkalla]

That's a good find!

[@sigmawolf6717]

I was preying on the elderly....they are gold mines for these cars!!!! No, I don't feel bad, I paid the posted amount

[@sigmawolf6717]

3000 Bro

[@mikecastellon4545]

Mines an 05 w 69 thou

[@NoahStakes]

Be proud of it! I'm proud of mine that's in this video here and I have no plans to soup it up like many have said on here. I take better care of my stuff than my parents do as far as I'm concerned. A maintenance log and everything.

[@jchis9852]

It was garaged all these years. The only time it saw the light of day was when she went to church.

[@paulpuljic5362]

So was my dads ...then my brother got a hold of it ...left it outside to rot...then a tree fell on it...only 110 k on it.

[@jdigitalseven7]

Cars are meant to be driven. When they arent, they dont get lubricated properly and gas can go bad unless you store with ethanol free gas.

[@stgrsa]

@@jdigitalseven7 Yeah but if granny is going to church EVERY sunday, that should do the trick.

[@Watcher3223]

@@jdigitalseven7 I agree. But a low mileage car doesn't necessarily mean that it was never driven regularly.

[@davecrupel2817]

@@paulpuljic5362 oh what a sin :( They deserve long happy lives on the road. Not a frigging tree....

[@cesarmacareno3273]

I just got a 2000 grand marquis 2 days ago.. made the decision because of this videos.. i got it for 2k with 140k miles.. the car is in great shape.. i already took it to the road for 4 hours and man.. i rides like new.. i love it.. thanks for the recommendations scotty

[@nerdytankerman]

I bought one of these pretty much because of this video. It wasn't hard to find one. I just looked around a little bit and found a pretty nice one. I bought a 2004 with 65,500 miles on it in really great condition (a few dings, but big deal) for $5,000. I'm really happy with it. The car is so nice I'm hoping to get 20+ years out of it. Thanks Scotty.

[@MagicSwizzle]

Damn i just paid 8000 for an 04 with 56000. Prices on these have really gone up.

[@bellyfullofmusic]

I am on my maiden voyage… I watched this video about a month ago… found one and bought it with 64k on the odometer!!! Great car so far… knock on the wood grain!!!

[@dangerallen3243]

Hah! Zipcode 46220 in Nov. 2023 with 86k 07' is now priced around 8k. I still have no regrets; I love the car. @@MagicSwizzle

[@elwoodgizmo5382]

Speaking of the trunk, I was told that it is the largest in the auto industry. I believe it. We had two and a half bodies in it, and room to spare for their guns, ammo, and one ho.

[@truman1158]

Elwood Gizmo not too mention the number of Mexicans you can put in that trunk and smuggle across the border!

[@manasseh7]

Thought the park avenues from the early 90's had bigger trunks

[@lvsqcsl]

Not quite. The 2005-07 Five-Hundred and the 2008-09 Taurus has a 21 cu. ft. trunk. The Crown Vic and Marquis have a 20.6 cu. ft. trunk. However, the Vic and Marquis has one cubic foot more total.

[@JTA1961]

The Lincoln has a drain . (easier to wash out the blood)📉😎📈

[@MB-nn3rx]

I've got an old 1995 es300. The trunk is enormous. All my tools, a subwoofer, a folding chair and other miscellaneous junk. Plenty of room still!

[@garrettm7993]

My grandmother had a 1997 grand marquis, my uncle drives it now as his “winter car” and it’s still going strong!

[@mustang4321]

Here is two things I learned when I owned mine. 1.The traction control button is in glove comparment 2. A 75 shot of nos is a essential for good passing power.

[@1985toyotacamry]

Are you serious with that first one?

[@zamorakbrews7228]

@@1985toyotacamry usually they have 2 buttons, one to the left of the steering wheel or in the glove box

[@GhostOfAMachine]

The Silverado High Country I used to have for a short time sure can use 75 shot nitrous just to barely get to highway speed on time

[@angelgjr1999]

Or just get a Mustang GT lol

[@BOSTONandTOWNIESinMA]

I just love the Crown Vic, Town car and the Grand Marquis. Best vehicles ford motor company has made while using the same frame and body

[@suziB1000]

I’m in love with mine 🥰🥰🥰 97 grand marquis owned since I was 18

[@overgrowthplanet7531]

I just bought 1 with 77k and then watched this video ...i guess it was my destiny.

[@MaverickCompany]

Wow classic and in mint condition. Comfortable ride with some power under the hood. Rear wheel drive too!

[@NoahStakes]

I love driving it, I was surprised myself when I saw it had a digital dash on it when I looked at it. Scotty told me that the older people much prefer the analog old school over the digital but me being the teenager with this car I like it more

[@christopherperez875]

I’ve got a 04 Grand Marquis Ultimate with 126k miles! Beautiful ride, still going strong! I love it! I had an 89 Crown Vic before this! Love the RWD!

[@boondocker7964]

Had an '86, Grand Marquis, drove it 11 years, got a new F150.

[@johnhlavaty1369]

I got a 2003 for free when in-laws quit driving 6 and half years ago just turned 149.000 last Saturday. Put in a remanufactored trans at 137.000 for 2 grand. Love this Grand Marc.

[@johnhlavaty1369]

A old man's car. Lol I'm 66

[@davidprodigy5833]

Scotty, u have always loved the old Crown Vic and Grand Marquis. For good reason.

[@stevewilson7857]

That back seat is now going to have a lot of DNA 👀

[@skyloveup]

Dude😂

[@luismaza2356]

Mine sure does

[@garywhite9799]

Just another perk you can afford to have it detailed and if it's clean and pretty the women don't mind getting naked in it that's for sure I've had my share of DNA and no complaints plenty of room I'm almost 60 and I can lay in the backseat with my head on the pillow and my legs stretched out and sleep comfortably I've done it before on road trips and that is nice you don't realize you need it until you need it and then you're glad you have it

[@michaeljansen3653]

Could not agree with Scotty more. I and my family have owned many of these. I have a 2005 Lincoln Town Car Signature L that I will never let go. I love working on it doing the easy and simple maintenance. My son has my prior auto, now with more than 300K miles. Still runs smoothly and reliably. Congrats, Noah! Happy to hear you will keep it original. It is a classic!

[@julientroube5804]

Normal it's Mercury's luxury cusin

[@noah_hill]

Thank you!

[@MrChipBryant]

That's plenty of car and all anyone would ever need. Thank you Scotty.

[@hecklerkoch2446]

I've got an '06 Grand Marquis with 66K on it. Unbelievable car. Best car for the money hands down!! I bought it from a Funeral Home for 1,500 when the were updating their fleet. If you need an extra car? Look no further.

[@alpaljl]

I bet the funeral home regrets selling it... you scored!

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Wow its 5 litre car right?

[@Sm0kingp0wer9]

235 Horsepower V8 solid dependable car. There is a headlight recall on the 2003 and 2004 version.

[@hecklerkoch2446]

@@fidelcatsro6948 it's a 4.6L

[@hecklerkoch2446]

@@alpaljl they had 10 cars they were getting rid of. It's a large funeral home. I picked the nicest one!!

[@smile6868]

I have 2008, I am taking care of it back and forth between Detroit and NY .. smooth and comfortable

[@generalzod7959]

Just keep an eye out for underbody rust! The road salt they put on the roads in winter is rough stuff.

[@smile6868]

General Zod Thank you General.. usually I wash the car regularly in winter season preventing and salty slug build up or salt sticking to the body and underbody ..

[@smile6868]

Guys, do you know if change trans fluid is necessary after 50f. I called the dealer saying even the filter Idoesnt need be be changed

[@Dragunov302]

I picked up a Black 2009 P71 back in March with only 65,000 miles. Sitting at 72,000 miles and the conventional oil isn’t even dirty yet! (Since I got it) The handling is actually surprisingly good. Rides amazing. Putting a wheel with cruise control buttons in it this weekend

[@millerkiller6496]

My mom has a 96 that was “used and abused”. It has definitely seen better days and can still keep on going. It served its purpose. It has 182,000 miles on it and still packs a punch. You’d have to see it to believe it. It’s not currently driving because the brake lines rotted. I like the 96 model year better because it has all the same things, but it looks different. The taillights have a more linear shape, the emblems are italicized, the seats are more bench like, more chrome, and the dash lights up in this teal turquoise color.

[@AR-jx6wr]

I have an 05 CrownVic and it only has 60,000 miles. I plan on keeping it for a long time.

[@jacobvaccaro945]

me too man. just bought an 05 with 70,000. fuckin love that car

[@clintsmith559]

Take care of it and get another 300 k out of it!

[@antoniopilar6941]

I own an 08 Lx With 177xxx

[@zhbvenkhoReload]

Ford should bring this one back and kill the Fiesta once and for all

[@dakota37777]

The fiestas dead don't worry

[@ORION2180]

I had a 1994 Grand Marquis and a 2002 Mountaineer, thirsty cars, but durable as the day is long. Too bad Mercury was left to die.

[@D4x4Bronc]

5.0 mountaineers from 96-01 are good if u like rangers

[@lowslo9287]

@@D4x4Bronc so is the 4.0 OHV

[@dhmig88]

So a great car, my friend purchased a used 2005 Crown Vic for $1500 with almost 200K miles on it and ran that thing for over 3 years with new issues. Super smooth ride and powerful engine, making a car that lasts with simple old school tech is the way to go.

[@fredzag2452]

Trouble is we didn't have people like you and the internet to tell us what's the best cars around.people are still buying bad cars even though they have the internet. HOW hard is it to look see. Thanks, Scotty.

[@rightlanehog3151]

This was the last half decent car Ford/Mercury made. R.I.P. Ford St. Thomas.

[@kodyclarke9696]

Fusion?

[@TateLaPrade]

Mustang's and Fusions? No, more like taurus, expedition, f series, explorer, five hundred (basically a taurus). I don't think mustang's or fusions are built that good. They may be reliable, but they're not built as good as a taurus or explorer.

[@jizzyjake6783]

@@TateLaPrade Don't get an Explorer with the plastic thermostat.

[@ruiman9051]

I get sad every time I drive by where that ford plant was.... it completely gone now. I never worked there, but I knew a few guys that did... sad

[@Daddyme92]

@@kodyclarke9696 fusion suck, those things are so slow its dangerous merging in a lane , let alone the highway

[@daahveed8072]

My in-laws have one in blue! I’ve been trying to convince them to sell it to me but they won’t budge 😂😂

[@Kauffman578]

Be persistent

[@jahimuddin2306]

Give them heart attacks and then take it.

[@winstonleighton1358]

Don't stop until they sell it.

[@lgstylophone4259]

Ur better off buying a tahoe or suburban

[@brucemorris3830]

Funny, that’s how I got my baby blue one who got nicknamed “GrandMa”. That car outlasted my marriage, literally!

[@gunprojects5398]

These actually can get that type of mileage on the highway.... I drove my 2004 Vic almost 90 miles a day for two years to one job, with highway driving being about 75% of the way. I averaged about 23-24 mpg a tank and could get upwards of 320 miles out of a tank easily. The little city driving I did greatly brought down the average of the highway mileage it was getting, but it had to be up there in the 26-28 mpg. They are extremely reliable with just regular maintenance - with the exception of rusting easily around wheel wells and exhaust manifolds, and intake manifolds are prone to cracking and leaking. I had to replace the intake on mine at around 160k miles but part was not expensive and wasn't hard to do.

[@TheFrenchPug]

160k intake replace! Wow! That car wouldn't break enough to keep me busy. Id just have to replace parts for the heck of it. That's why I have a BMW. Reliability for needing repaired :)

[@danstout9401]

James O'Garcia probably a 2.73 or a 3.27, anything steeper wouldn’t do as good on highway mileage.

[@samschossig334]

Long live the panthers

[@TheFrenchPug]

@Saint Fifty One I have 140k miles and my car looks brand new and runs like a bat out of hell. I do all of my own work.

[@TheFrenchPug]

@Saint Fifty One Hahahaha. Well, I never keep a car that long!

[@samuelwilliams3044]

I love my 2005 grand marquis. So comfortable and smooth, gets great mileage, tons of trunk space. Never had any issues with the vehicle other than the LCM. Regular maintenance. It’s at 156,000 k going strong

[@lilibethdoherty295]

That is the most underrated car of the century, in perfect condition a winner for sure!

[@glenbenton4855]

Just recently bought 4.6 2V modular V8 Mustang 98 GT, I love the classic exhaust note. Five speed of course

[@nenezaze3252]

Man he got a great deal, nice ride for another 20 years, that's like two years old..

[@pitbullchamp3459]

As of October 2021. I found a 2003 grand marquis with 43,457 miles for $5,500.

[@deathmetalmachine]

The only thing I've got a problem with is they came with plastic intakes so after a hundred fifty thousand miles the intake would explode so you can get aftermarket performance parts because of the same motor as a fox body mustang Ford 4.6 motor so if you replace the intake with aluminum intake you be all good

[@rays7437]

The coolant crossover passage that "exploded" was plastic early on. There was a recall to replace them with the updated manifold. Most people ignored the recall and waited until it expired before wanting to do anything about it. But you are right. An all aluminum intake manifold is best.

[@EdwardM104]

@@rays7437 Mine with the updated manifold still had the manifold leak. The dealer couldn't get a new one anymore (this was for a 96 so before the PI heads) so we had to try aftermarket options and junked the car after the second $250 manifold failed to seal properly. Also had an 06 which was supposed to no have the timing chain problems of the 00-04 engines but around 100K miles developed severe chain rattle so we offloaded that car too. IMO, as someone who has owned plenty of other cars, there's not a ton special about these, they weren't especially comfortable (older American cars had better seats and most any luxury car rides better except performance-oriented stuff) or powerful (that and the transmission sucks even with the J-mod because it has such wide ratios), reliability was maybe better than average but it's no Lexus. Both of ours were meticulously maintained using only Ford parts when possible and always had something wrong. I think the Crown Vics, especially the P71s would be better due to more power from the getgo (in the P71) and manual climate control, the automatic climate control was always failing on both of ours.

[@danielsmit11]

Had a 93 Ford crown Vic and mercury marquis and an 01 mercury marquis all of them 8 cylinder and got 28 to 30 mile a gallon highway. Best cars Ford ever made.

[@AllAboutThatGunPowder]

I owned a chevy, nissan, iffinity, and Hyundai in my life. I used to dish on ford as a kid and made fun of it. Found a 2008 mercury grand marques at a dealership. Got it and i love it. I plan to own this car the rest of my life and im 21 years old.

[@foxsparrow8973]

I would love to see a list of the best 10 American cars from Scotty!

[@sincerelylavender6147]

Yes...please Mr. Scotty!!!!

[@SlikLizrd]

A lot depends on what qualifies as an "American Car", since many foreign manufacturers have U.S. manufacturing plants, and many of our so-called "American Cars" are actually made in Canada.

[@foxsparrow8973]

@@SlikLizrd I had a feeling I would get that response. I mean of course US based corporations, GM, Ford, Chrysler and Tesla.

[@SlikLizrd]

@@foxsparrow8973 Ah, but there's the rub -- Chrysler is now controlled by FIAT, of Italy. The times, they are a-changin' !

[@roadglide1142]

I’m a retired cop 👮‍♀️. I started driving the box edition on duty in 1988. These cars are extremely durable! I only blew up a 4.6 engine once . It was 5 degrees out this morning & I had to go help a fellow officer in distress. Car sat all night and was cold 🥶. I started that Vic up and in seconds I was going 100 MPH to help out my buddy with a bad guy several miles away. The engine smelled like melted metal when I finally got to him. A week later the engine blew up! Only engine I ever blew up! 4.6 tough as nails !

[@ZImpresive]

Imagine, We Could of Had a Heavy Duty Sedan with an Aluminium Body and a 5.0

[@clackonwallstreet]

The first generation of the grand marquis had the 5.0 in it

[@michaelchan8915]

I think he means the 5.0L Coyote V8, NOT to be confused with the 5.0L (302) pushrod Windsor V8s of years ago.

[@davidestrada7337]

I AGREE a modern full size with a coyote 5.0 would be something else. the engine is so awesome i ended up getting a 2019 mustang gt

[@johnwayne7476]

JAG

[@ES350gitgapped]

And at modern Taurus price point.. that would be swell. Instead, we're going to drive our slow, wandering Panthers into the dirt.

[@diego750il]

Just purchased a 97 with 82k and it runs great! Previous owner kept record of every service for 20 years, so I’m glad I could get my hands on one of those. Best of both worlds with this one and an MX-5 for great fun.

[@jonathantanasi2557]

I got a 2011 Grand Marquis from a family member, bought it for $3k. It has 150k miles and it’s pretty good. It’s my first car, I’m 16 and just got my permit. I plan to be like an old person and keep it as long as possible. Maybe decades! Not sure. Those things last forever and I really maintain it well by myself.

[@AleksandrKisslove]

Bring back the old days🔥

[@Mike-jb5mv]

4.6 modular motor, one of the best. 2v of course. The 281ci and 302ci are good company.

[@LastChanceAutoRepairs]

Your killing it Scotty!

[@ericheld4382]

Only issue with the 1998-2001 panther car is the plastic intake manifold, I currently drive a 88 Ltd crown victoria.

[@dumbdumb1241]

TOTALLY !!! There is nothing like the Crown Vic/Grand Marquis and The Town Car. They R a tuna boat but last absolutely forever and R easy to fix.

[@clackonwallstreet]

I swear by that car! Absolutely love it, mine currently has 253k an still running strong 💪. Fords 4.6L is bulletproof period

[@MatthewHaislip]

Just bought a 2004 with 90,000 miles for $4, 000! I am thrilled!! What a comfortable ride!!!

[@thaddmidd3359]

What condition ?

[@MatthewHaislip]

@@thaddmidd3359 Pretty good condition! Have put around 7K miles on it and it’s going and going. :)

[@vijaygautam1406]

All the three sister cars built on the Panther platform - Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car were extremely sturdy, reliable, high performance and beautiful. Ford should not have stopped their production.

[@JustinCredible2452]

I love these cars. I own a 2004 Grand Marquis GS. I bought the car in 2015 and it only had 33,000 miles on it. 5 years later I currently sit at 106,769 miles. Now I think it’s time for some engine upgrades. Any recommendations anyone?

[@Tiagotaf]

Beautiful car, excellent purchase! It really surprised me the working space in the engine, that is really nice!

[@jeffreydevoti8528]

Electric radiator fans free up space.

[@infinity3jif]

i love these things, I've had 4 and never had a engine or transmission to fail and i'm the type of person who knows how to use a car racking up thousands and thousands of miles a year

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

3:59 t o r q u e, yum!

[@ninohernes]

Things I love to hear Scotty say: "It's got the big, ol' dependable V8 engine" "Starts right up" "Runs like a clock" "Shifts like a dream"

[@ronaldkennedy3520]

I've got a 99 crown victoria it's got 350.742 miles and I drive it all most every day I love min

[@williamirwin7107]

When I was in high school, one thing that I always looked forward to, was when my uncle Bill would get a new Town Car every 2 years. He’s let me take them for a spin. Naturally, they become my dream car. I was fortunate to pick up an 08’ Signature Limited, a few months ago, with 56k on the clock. I have driven just about every kind of car imaginable, but my Lincoln is the one car that I always feel like I’m experiencing for the first time, every time I start it.

[@garymckee4342]

Hi Scotty from Toronto (close to York University). I’m an old fart retired from the Ford St. Thomas Assembly plant where every Grand Marquis and Crown Vic was built. Last one was in Oct 2011 and look at all the Vics still in police service everywhere. Weren’t perfect but built like tanks. One of Ford’s many silly decisions. Keep the great videos coming Scotty.

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

I had a 2009 Grand Marquis.. drove it for 10 years.. was truly one of the best cars I ever owned! Traded it in for 2019 Lincoln Nautilus.. a HUNK OF SH*T! There's nothing like the power of a 4.6 liter V-8 engine, which my Mercury had, smooth as silk - the whole car was solid like a tank! This Nautilus has a 2.0T - again.. a PoS! .. oh well.. lesson learned.

[@kathybowen3725]

When Scotty gets behind the wheel of this boat, I expect him to say THE PLANE ! THE PLANE ! Your good friend Vinny in good old Fla.

[@Kristina2]

Darn that kid is lucky to get this car, it's basically new. I really really hope this kid knows what he got and appreciates it... and doesn't run it into the ground. Man, I'd buy that car in a heartbeat.

[@SnoopEastwood]

Love my 2004 Crown Victoria 115k miles right now my favorite car I have ever owned

[@jamessandifer3405]

Just got a 2005 from my brother 281k. Still looking good, only major thing done was a A/C system rebuild. Steering and suspension really tight. No leaks anywhere. Love it.

[@laurieannrodriguez4551]

Golly If you can, find one like that for me, we take a little old lady to church on Sunday!!! WOW, I was second!!

[@jlr194]

One of my favorite cars in the world, especially the Marader

[@dorkyrouge3372]

Wow I want that car....is nice...love the cars made in the 90s....

[@basimalshaalan3805]

These things are really solid and well built car, they are really popular here in Saudi Arabia and demand is still high on them

[@jessejonez5923]

My towncar is pushing almost 6 hundred thousand miles now love it

[@IlKairos]

Fantastic, hope we all with our Panthers can reach that level of seniority. Blue MGM (06) owner much love to the last American legends

[@leeroymcevoy5362]

Loving my 2011 Crown Victoria with the 4.6L .. Runs like a New One ..

[@guniseran]

They used to build them US and Canada with locally made parts, now it is all made in China or Mexico

[@Slenderman63323]

And those Chinese and Mexican workers are severely underpaid and overworked. Back in the day, car manufacturers treated their employees better. Even Scotty says: "If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys".

[@nenezaze3252]

You get what you paid...

[@timothyantoine914]

Covid -19 has a lot of people thinking about trade with China . Bring production back to North America and make these cars again .

[@brianlee4629]

Chevy makes trucks in Mexico, same with Toyota's Tacoma (as of now on, and forever.)

[@amerahmed5886]

This is one of the best car here in KSA since 99 tell the last model of crown vectoria . They are almost maintenance free. Super strong engine n gearbox with very cold AC. Cheap spare parts n easy to maintain.

[@robertlanning433]

I own a 2001 Gran Marquis and it looks almost as good as this one. I have 90,000 miles on it and I just replaced the air shocks on it after 19 years. The air conditioning still works perfect AND I HAVE NEVER ONCE RECHARGED IT. I always refer to it as a poor man's Lincoln. Our family bought it new and I absolutely love it. Written in March 2020.

[@oldman3454]

Scotty I have to say that these GMs were the best used cars ever. The first owners were older people that took pride in their car and were fanatics with proper maintenance. I would keep my eyes open for one that was about 5 years old and buy it for half of original price, then put on another 100,000 miles with very little cost! Never ever stopped for a speeding ticket.

[@joeydamiani86]

I've had an 02 grand marq since 2014 it's been my best car still driving all these kids around with 260k.

[@jacobrael9872]

Love my 2011 crown vic it's my first car

[@krider7296]

The Panther platform is one of the best sedans ever made period. I cannot think of any car today which is as robust as this series. The LS sport and Marauder are good options for those of us who want more performance and they handle way better.

[@jimw7527]

I have the exact same care even the color. I call it the “Golden Goose”!

[@laurieharper1526]

Beautiful old car. If gas prices weren't so staggering here in the UK, I'd love an older American land yacht. Btw, re. the question about light coloured sludge on the oil filler cap, if the thermostat has failed and is stuck open, the engine will not get up to operating temperature. That can cause condensation, too. Happened to me once.