I'm currently shopping the market for a used car and I want it to be a Grand Marquis and so far I've seen some pretty nice ones but they're not in my budget range. Anyway, I've found a 2001 Grand Marquis LS on Craigslist for $3,500 with 95,000 miles on it. They guy selling it said he'd drop $500 cause it idles rough on cold mornings when first started. Does this sound like a good deal? I would obviously have my mechanic look at it first before buying it but just wanted to know if buying this car with 95,000 miles on it and a rough idle on cold mornings is worth it? Thanks for any help.

 

I can offer you this info; I purchased a 2001 Grand Marquis a few months ago, the body was in excellent condition, the interior was in excellent condition and mechanically seemed to be in excellent condition. I paid $3800.00 for this car and since have installed new spark plugs, changed the oil and filter, did brakes all around, replaced left upper ball joint, replaced all 4 tires (not really needed but wanted new). So I have invested about another $1500.00 into this car and do not regret one cent I spent. This is a great car, big, roomy, rides better than a new Mercedes. Oh and it has 165,000 miles on it. The motor runs perfectly, quiet and strong. So my advice is if this car is clean and solid and have a mechanic determine that the rough idle problem is minor and can be resolved you won't be disappointed with this car at that price.

 

Thanks for the reply you convinced me. That's all I wanted to know from someone who owns that year grand marquis.