19th Mar 2009, 20:11
If you want a good laugh, go visit in Florida to see the land of the dinosaurs. Tons of retired old people and lots of them are driving around in Grand Marquis. My parents have one too. When I visit, I enjoy driving it. I can't really say what it is. They just handle nice, even though I know there are lots of better cars out there now.
19th Mar 2009, 17:27
Ford doesn't "still make them", which is a shame because they were some of the most solid, reliable vehicles ever built. Our local police agencies sell these cars to the public when they reach 200,000 miles, and most people who buy them are very pleased to get them.
Many older people prefer driving larger cars such as the Crown Vic because of the comfort and much greater safety of larger, heavier cars. Many of our older friends have bought new Crown Vics and driven them for many years. They are virtually trouble-free, though a bit heavy on fuel.
I suppose now the older car buyer looking for a solid and safe heavy rear drive sedan will be out of luck.