We WON!! $250 Copart 98 Mercury Grand Marquis! Run and Drive?

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[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

When you have a bad battery with a bad alternator you’re going to have a bad time LOL

[@Ebacherville]

truth.

[@abrammanoge]

🤣 reminds me of south park

[@joshuaripley7968]

Yes

[@thomasmadden1658]

Fixed up , resales

[@SteelRhinoXpress]

The panther platform were the best platforms ford ever made.

[@mikecastellon4545]

Best platform ANYBODY ever made

[@_BAD_MERC_]

I love my Lincoln Town Car but FoMoCo lost touch when all their Lincolns all got named "Mmm'kay....something".

[@lphilipps]

Me too! I had a MKX for a rental could never remember the model..2020 back to names 😀😀 Navigator, Corsair etc

[@godawgs88100]

The ignition looks like someone tried to by-pass the passive anti theft system

[@drewbenefield2001]

99,000 yes ! My friend had one of those cars and it had like 330,000 miles when he sold it and it was running fine.

[@SwedishGreyhound]

Those seats look really comfy and has like a old school first class vibe to it, dang I really love these cheap cars videos.

[@shartingfish5761]

I have owned a bunch of big cars, the best one's were the lincolns from the early 70's but the Deville fleetwoods from 95 or the buick road masters were the most comfortable, don't get me wrong this car rides great, but it's not the best..

[@sazzal10]

The alternator wont charge without the cluster working. The battery light is actually part of the charge circuit. need to fix that first!

[@MarcelHVAC]

I think battery light is not part of the cluster because i see an ABS light working too.

[@jeremybrown6894]

100% right. The light bulb is part of the alternator circuit and I bet if he gets the cluster fixed everything we be dandy.

[@mortonfamily8609]

But wouldn't the alternator if actually working, output something just by being turned by the belt and engine?

[@sazzal10]

@@mortonfamily8609 no the alt need the exciter circuit powered with typically runs through the battery light

[@MarcelHVAC]

@@sazzal10 But why shoudl the battery light be part of the cluster? It is just a simple connection from the alternater to ground.

[@swirtcoyote5.054]

Push to start😂

[@bubbajoewillams9260]

That's why you need a truck to use your tow dolly

[@whollymindless]

A Bluetooth ODB2 adapter and torque can get you a temporary dash for peanuts.

[@schon2395]

Love my 97 Vic, these are some of the best cars money can buy! Great buy Randy! Can't wait to see the other Panther you brought home.

[@Specmauto]

shrek reference with the donkeys. this video is now a instant classic.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Loved the cold start video with it. Starting out the year with a bang

[@roachlarry1488]

Man I've used that carfax link at least 5 times since you did the video about it back in the day. Thank you for leaving that link brotha. Its greatly appreciated.

[@chrislemaster2695]

Hey Randy I drove a 1988 Grand Maquis for 7 years from 2008-2015 and a 1987 2 door LS for 2 years as well . These panther platform cars are cheap to fun and parts are interchangeable as well. Excellent gas mileage as well for a V-8 My 88 with the 5.0L 302 was getting 28 highway 20 city 23 mixed.

[@Snipermicke]

remove the terminals and use the booster clamps right on the terminals and they will clamp on them very good and not come lose.

[@paulmckinney6163]

Buy a heavy duty 4 post battery 🤦🏿‍♂️ for picking up the new purchases.

[@stejohno3477]

I second this

[@big_kapp4425]

Welcome to the panther club nothing like a Merc

[@stephenhorbatiuk2811]

Randy, it’s a tank!!! Looks like good content is right around the corner! Cheers

[@midnightgambler3718]

Now you know why I've had 9 Panther Platform (Town Car, Crown Vic, Grand Marquis) from 88 to 2011's, they're great cars for the bux

[@pantherplatformguy5439]

I definitely agree. They are the only cars I've bought for almost 15 years.

[@alejandrob-c2277]

Im 16 with my first panther, a 95 grand marquis. Ive definetely going to collect more in the future

[@midnightgambler3718]

@@alejandrob-c2277 the last ones are 2011's get em while you can!!

[@valariegaston8020]

I LOVE THE GRAND MARQUIS. MY '98 MARQ WAS JUST DONATED LAST MONTH WITH JUST UNDER 300K MILES AND THE ORIGINAL MOTOR DUE TO SUSPENSION ISSUES. BUT IT STILL CRANKED LIKE IT DID THE FIRST DAY THAT I GOT IT. I LOVED THAT CAR AND DO HOPE THAT *HE* GETS SOMEONE THAT WILL APPRECIATE HIM.

[@iuhjhfdskjsdf]

Nice episode Randy! Austin seems like a really nice dude too!

[@ThatAirsoftguy16]

Thank you, I really appreciate your kindness!

[@haydenuk02]

Wow that’s a solid car and those seat look comfy and thanks for the content and can’t wait to see the next one

[@bandaf.2899]

Randy those equine are desert burros. They run wild in Nevada, you buy them to run with cattle, they run off predators like big cats and coyotes. My Dad got two of them now we have like 30, they are the rabbits of the horse world, lol!

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

Excellent placement of the switch , great way to insure that you check oil before starting. Anti theft too.

[@osamaiqbal4405]

Hey randy, nice purchase even tho I havent seen the video yet :D //edit: Dont worry I've seen every second of the video and enjoyed the heck out of it, keep it up randy. See you In the next video 😊

[@richardkafka5625]

Huge win Randy! That Panther platform with the v-8 may be the best Ford ever made. And since I already know the outcome of the dash and ignition, that just makes it even better!!! Wish I could find these kind of deals here. Keep up the good work brother!

[@lindanelson8400]

We had two Mercury Grand Marquis. A 2000 & 2007. Both were rock solid, and sooooo comfortable.

[@jeffreydexter1043]

I watched the whole video already! Great video, great buy, keep it up!

[@waynegouin939]

Hi Randy. Great buy! Should be easy fix. Thanks, for another great video!

[@ianturner6954]

Another excellent adventure Randy what a great old bus she is!! Keep up the good work my son !!

[@NoahStakes]

I'm an 18 year old driving around in a Mercury Grand Marquis 1999 with 54K miles. I'm very happy with it, they're solid.

[@mh488]

For the cost of 2 tires, the mercury is a good deal. It broke down next to a donkey, omg that made me laugh.

[@bigkev10101]

Cool buy. Keep the great videos coming.

[@Alexsuper_4009]

Love your videos randy keep it up!

[@keelaihassan]

This is a camel in the desert. I love grand marquis. These are the best and well appreciated cars in the middle east for about 2 decades. I had one and a sable. I loved both from the mercury

[@JuniorFan08]

Love these cars, especially the first gear whine and the shift into second. Friend in Florida has a '97 with just under 190K on it and it runs like new.

[@chrish5018]

The hidden start Grand Marquis! I remember that one!

[@babispetsas]

Looks great Randy! I think its a great purchase and an easy fix!

[@real_apmoney]

Your interior is perfect

[@gregstephens2754]

Love your channel Randy! Great buy!

[@brittniewolfe2680]

I bet the cluster will work when you put a new alternator in

[@zacharyjones1492]

Awesome. I always loved these!

[@Smackalakin]

Just to let you know, When I leave my tv on at home youtube starts playing your videos like continuously lol 😂

[@samuelanderson1415]

Those are great cars I had a 96 one and a 01 town car with 300k plus ran like top now I have 03 town car don’t underestimate these cars

[@2003cobramustang]

I also forgot about these cars! Great find!

[@micahhill4786]

Oh it just die, no it didn’t it’s just taking a nap right now😂😂😂.

[@johnguerard1355]

I have that same tool kit. It works out awesome

[@HandsomeMoose]

Wow! "Push to start" button and the Mercury version of the SAAB night panel. 😁

[@tyler7169]

Excellent buy, Randy! These are great cars, coming from a Grand Marquis onwner!

[@bwolper]

Great stuff, Randy!

[@XKOPKAR]

Panther platform FTW! I had 3 Crown Vics and they are great cars! Comfortable and reliable. Good luck with the project!

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

I was going to say what the gauge is it going on and off what is it a Ford that identifies as a Chevy

[@pantherplatformguy5439]

Love that you are picking up some panther pls Randy. Awesome content!!

[@mariaggammon3967]

I have always loved them grandpa cruisers they ride really nice!

[@playboihunty4431]

These videos just get better

[@waynegouin939]

Hi again Randy. Number one reason i like these cars, SAFETY!

[@rfcarlson1]

Great purchase! The best car I ever owned was a Grand Marquis. Comfortable, reliable, rear wheel drive -- great commute car. In my opinion this platform was the last good sedan Ford made.

[@lucyenglish8215]

Randy , I love your channel & I love the car xx

[@nathanielgould5284]

Love the mercury man / great win.

[@grovermayersjr8025]

I and my late father between us bought five Panther Platform Grand Marquis. Every one of them rock solid, don't wanna die, type cars!! I inherited his last car on a 2005 Grand Marquis LS in great condition, probably outlive me!!

[@vinniemadrox]

Keep up the great work, brotha

[@tonywilliamson2435]

Great buy Randy!

[@bren70ssss94]

Austin is a cool helpful guy , you definitely should get one of those tool kits .

[@ThatAirsoftguy16]

Thank you! And I work at Harbor Freight as my day job so I should be able to get Randy an even better deal!

[@mybox5261]

You stated at beginning. Could use the back sheet for the cop car.

[@Sandman_1913]

Hell of a find, Randy! I might be a bit jealous.

[@dennislancet]

We rented a Grand Marquis LS upon landing at Orlando airport Florida in 2009 to use during our two week holiday, loved it, a great car to drive & so comfortable, Plenty of GO if l floored it. Felt like a VIP driving in to Disney !!! Sad to return it & fly home to the UK.

[@Toguro-oy3ld]

I think the Stevie Wonder blind drive when you pick up a new vehicle is some of your best content. This Mercury with no dash is awesome.

[@thomasallen3818]

I inherited my mom’s 2006, Mercury Grand Marquis LE that only had 23,086, miles on it. If I was a car dealer I would advertise it as only driven on Sunday by a little old lady. It’s in mint condition, and after me driving pickups for the past 50 years, it’s the best driving car I’ve ever had. And it runs like a scalded assed ape. Never thought I’d be driving a little old lady’s car, but damn.

[@timnohl8315]

randy in fuse block on the top is the fuse fore the gages my croun vic was the same good jod my friend

[@lphilipps]

Thanx for getting out of Germany! Ford Girl enjoying you mixing it up...love the durability of the Panthers..many a granny will buy them (not this one..but that's just me) 😁

[@MikeM215PA]

I had a 96 Mercury Grand Marquis and she just floated down the highway I did plugs wires and new tires and she was Soooo Reliable!!

[@crazyandroiddude96]

I hope you can fix the ignition and the gauge cluster. I love those old Mercury’s

[@bigrich1381]

180,000 miles is my guess. Have some kind of contest for the closest guess of miles. Maybe name recognition in another video. 😀

[@bigrich1381]

Konstantin D. Didn’t get a good look at them. Throw a number out there, then.

[@christinacasillas2673]

It was on his Instagram so yeah the mileage u said is right on point

[@robertrowlin9854]

Those mercury marquis are great cars Randy

[@ArrowoodsHobbyShop-Ebay]

Glad they are different body's,car is clean for it's age. Fix it and don't over think it

[@jimrosson1987]

I got a 2007 I bought from one of my neighbor's you couldn't drive anymore presidential Edition with 46,000 miles on it

[@chumeno7149]

Love this cars they are really good vehicles and easy to fix.

[@fredstroh4308]

Good looking car. Seems it going to be a great buy.

[@pinball541]

Randy, it was a granny car. I say it has 65K Miles, when the family inherited it & the grandson started to personalize it. That's my guess! Hello from Phoenix Arizonas

[@godawgs88100]

Wow you got lucky with that blend door

[@josephnovella3589]

Great score... Looks like it will be a easy flipper.

[@H4K4N]

You could use phone apps to see your speed :)

[@jeremyb456]

Man randy good score I am sure you will fix the issues with this car and make a good return on this one. Love your channel keep up the good work. My guess is that it has 115 thousand miles

[@clintonmichaels9259]

Glad to see you carrying a great jump pack and not the old heavy out dated one.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

The outdated one as you call it will start and diesel truck 12/24 volt you put in front of it. It will also start more than double the cars the GB will. Each had a purpose in my garage and each has its time to shine.

[@tomd-k830]

Great Video! Love the Panther platform, wish we would´ve gotten it in germany. BTW do you have the Passat still around?

[@lawrencejackson4001]

Instrument panel lights has a switch on the side that you roll to turn tights on and off.

[@antoniof7479]

Nice score! After the repair, I would change the grille and give a good polish on the headlamp and the body. A decent looking car for a family who needs a cheap car. 👍

[@TheTrusoul88]

My cluster lights went out on my grand marquis when my alt gave out.

[@legomaniac601]

That doesnt surpise me with it being a large power draw and not having an alt, it probably went into battery conservation mode for driving to the near shop

[@rizqallah7557]

Follow her instagram he posts updates on cars there including this one. I won’t spoil it but the issue was solved. :)

[@rover213]

i had to do the same to my car the good part is i don`t need to pop the hood to start the car, but the issue i had (still have actually) was the ignition switch wen key goes into start position, so i routed a cable inside the dash and now its a push to start car...

[@waynegouin939]

Hi. Ignition switch replacement is fairly easy.

[@dietrichholdings660]

its the gear selector arm on the column. wires get pinched and cause a short. done it many many times

[@sammoroccan2785]

dont forget your fans in morocco we love wht you do we love cars

[@baitse7676]

Quite the adventure, Randy

[@aleksandrnathanevans]

My ford truck activated the alternator through wiring in the cluster harness, yours might be good since the cluster isn’t working in the marquis

[@kenmcmillen7212]

Heres what i think, you cant go wrong with these cars especially at that price. I own one and daily drive it trouble free. 162k been to west Virginia twice last year. They are easy to work on when they do have problems and parts are highly available and affordable. These panther platform cars are my favorites.

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

Great Deal on this car, we ended up wiring in a push starter button on our car due to the theft lock becoming activated

[@dlivengood59]

I had a 70 Chevelle that had a broken wire that was a beast to run down but it wouldn't let the alternator charge

[@johngoodwyn8246]

Randy can you break down the fee's for copart in your area seem's high compared to other's who buy from in other states ?

[@paulmullins4439]

Great video

[@jburnes41]

i have a grand marquis and a townncar and i love them

[@msbae]

My grandparents had a 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis almost exactly like this one. It got destroyed in the Katrina flood. That was a genuine shame since that car was so smooth and graceful in its acceleration and handling abilities.