Had to do it. Reply #15 – November 03, 2010, 07:48:53 PM The interior looks a lot like our Lincoln's ....I like it a lot, Royce Quote Selected
Had to do it. Reply #16 – November 03, 2010, 09:44:27 PM That's a great car! If I had to guess, ten years from now, you'll have never once regretted the buy. Quote Selected
Had to do it. Reply #17 – November 04, 2010, 07:17:40 AM Quote from: Royce 67/87/97;340418Sadly, single. Upon inspection, the headers seem to each go to their own cat. coverter, then merge (is this called a y-pipe?) into one and go down to the ler and tailpipe. Dual was available in very recent years, but dissappeared some time ago (don't have all my Panther platform details memorized yet - not even close!) I figure since some had it, there should be room to route it if I want to change it later, like after the whole 3 yr./36,000 mile thing. The "H-Pipe" for duals will bolt right on after the cats, then add the dual lers + tails from either a HPP or Police version. Quote Selected
Had to do it. Reply #18 – November 07, 2010, 08:39:09 PM Very nice car, congrats! My Grandfather had a couple the last one was a 92 and when he passed away my parents got it. It rode and drove nice but it felt like it floated down the road. And it was terrable in the snow, no matter what tires it had on it it didn't go. Not that you should have to worry about that. Quote Selected
Had to do it. Reply #19 – November 08, 2010, 02:02:18 AM I thought long and hard about getting a newer grand marquis. I decided not to and got my 88 wagon instead. Love the big old fords. Had a 91 wagon when I was in highschool. I like the frame construction. I really feel that this is why they ride so much better. Quote Selected
Had to do it. Reply #20 – November 08, 2010, 06:30:37 AM Wow I didn't know they were still selling panthers. Gotta be fords longest running platform at this point huh? Quote Selected
Had to do it. Reply #21 – November 08, 2010, 01:46:39 PM Yeah. If Wikipaedia is correct:QuoteDiscontinuationOn June 2, 2010, Ford announced that it would end production of all Mercury vehicles by the end of 2010 as it discontinues the brand after 72 years. The St. Thomas Assembly plant in Ontario, Canada is slated to close the end of 2011. In continuous production for 35 years, the Grand Marquis was the longest-produced Mercury. Among Ford Motor Company models, only the Ford Econoline, Ford Mustang, Ford Thunderbird, Ford F-Series, and Lincoln Continental nameplates have been produced longer. The Panther platform served as the basis for Grand Marquis design for 31 years. Nearly unmatched by other automakers for longevity, the external appearance of the Grand Marquis continued in production largely unchanged for the last 18 years of its production life (the 2010 model still shares a number of body panels with the 1992 version along with the engine).So counting the 2011 model year, it looks like 32 years for the Panther platform, and 36 years for the Grand Marquis nameplate. Quote Selected
Had to do it. Reply #22 – November 08, 2010, 02:11:13 PM I had a 74 and a 99. Both were great! The 74 had a 460.... Not a good engine for a high school kid to stay out of trouble with! Quote Selected
Had to do it. Reply #23 – November 09, 2010, 03:08:27 PM It would been kind of cool if they did a Marauder for the last year the car was in production. Quote Selected
Had to do it. Reply #24 – November 09, 2010, 03:33:11 PM Quote from: RunninWild;341057It would been kind of cool if they did a Marauder for the last year the car was in production.....and if it had the Cobra drivetrain in it for the last year. That would have been bad ass! Quote Selected
Had to do it. Reply #25 – November 09, 2010, 03:34:54 PM I know! I would have loved that. When they were available in '03 & '04 I was wishing for one...but financially was not in the right place. (Not exactly there now, either, but better!) A neighbor just a few house down has a black '04. He's let me drive it. It's sweet. Quote Selected
Had to do it. Reply #26 – November 09, 2010, 04:53:17 PM Quote from: Royce 67/87/97;340338As some of you know, the only cars I've ever driven in my life are Mercury Cougarsare you serious? you're missing out on a lot.. lol Quote Selected
Had to do it. Reply #27 – November 09, 2010, 06:28:09 PM Quote from: turbo_88_XR7;341076are you serious? you're missing out on a lot.. lolI don't think so. I've always driven Fords/Mercury's (and now a Lincoln :D ). I have only had 3 other makes besides theose. 1 GM car, a 1994 Grand Prix GTP and it was a piece of trash. Never again will I own one. 1 '92 Toyota Camry 5 speed which was actually a good car for it's purpose. And My truck, a '96 Dodge Ram, which I still have, but long for an 80's F-150. My point is, if you find a car/car brand you like and has done you right, why look elsewhere? Quote Selected
Had to do it. Reply #28 – November 09, 2010, 06:42:40 PM So true.... I've owned almost 40 cars over the last 25 years or so and better than half have been Ford/Lincoln/Mercury. Very few have had problems of any significance. And that wouldn't prevent me from buying another of the same model. I've had a POS Mazda and a couple of GM's that weren't worth the metal they were made of (95 Regal, 94 Z-34). Those definitely eliminate any chance of ever owning one again for me. I've had some older Buicks that were cool, but FoMoCo will always be my favorite. I could see how someone would be hooked on Cougars.... :D Quote Selected
Had to do it. Reply #29 – November 09, 2010, 08:46:56 PM What kind of power plant does she have? Three valve 4.6? Four or five speed? Nobody has asked the most important questions. Quote Selected
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