Super Fitness Health BlogCurrent Mercury Grand Marquis suspension parts are revealed!
The Mercury Grand Marquis is a full-size, six-passenger sedan available in base GS and upscale LS trim levels. The GS gives you A/C, full power accessories and a CD player. The LS model has a few extra features such as leather seating and alloy wheels. The LS also allows access to some options not available on the GS.
Despite its 2-ton curb weight, the Grand Marquis suspension feels reasonably quick off the line thanks to a 4.6-liter V8 engine that delivers 224 hp and 272 pound-feet of torque. A four-speed automatic is the only transmission available. Traction control is standard, but stability control is not available. Inside, the dated design and spotty materials quality are immediately apparent. The vehicle’s strengths are its solid value for the money and the roomy, comfortable accommodations for five or six. This includes a huge 21-cubic-foot trunk that’ll easily swallow a week’s worth of luggage for four adults or a family.
In reviews, we’ve found that the Mercury Grand Marquis airbag delivers a soft, forgiving ride quality. As one might expect, handling is mushy. Ultimately, there’s just no getting around this big sedan’s decades-old design, substantial weight and large dimensions. If you’re looking for a used current-generation Grand Marquis, there haven’t been many significant changes since its debut. One exception was the handling package, which was discontinued for 2008. Only available on the LS, the handling package upped the V8’s output to 239 horses and 287 lb-ft and notably improved handling, as the name would suggest. With the demise of this package, the base engine became the Grand Marquis’ sole power plant.
For the full-size sedan shopper who just wants a big, comfortable V8-equipped sedan and nothing more, the current Mercury Grand Marquis air suspension offers compelling value: Prices start in the mid-$20Ks and fully loaded examples can be had for around $30K. Just keep in mind that it’s affordable for a reason. Premium features like navigation, high-powered audio and Bluetooth are nowhere to be found, and competing large sedans are much more modern in their mechanical makeup and overall design.
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