Posted by dhermesc on August 18, 2008 at 11:10:03 from (24.248.193.103):
In Reply to: ot posted by ken in texas on August 18, 2008 at 10:42:07:
City driving in a Crown Vic will get lousy mileage - 15 is probably about as good as it gets. Highway mileage depends on the rear gearing. I had a similar car with 2.73 gears and got 26-28 MPG highway no matter how fast I drove it, if I back it down to 55 it would almost get 30 MPG. There are three sets of gear for the rear - if you have 3.55 gearing then it drops off quite a bit at higher speeds - cruising 75 may be as low 21-22MPG.
On the 1998s you have to be aware of the intake manifold problems. The original manifold on a 1998 is all plastic and IT WILL BREAK - its just a matter of time and it costs about $600-$800 to replace. If it hasn't been replaced you just as will build it into the purchase price. The replacement units are plastic and metal will last a life time. Other than sensors and the intake manifold the 4.6 in those cars runs forever. The transmission is pretty solid too as long as you keep the fluid changed at recommended invervals (40k if I remember correctly).
With only 50K on it $4000-$4800 would be a good price as long as its paint and interior are good. If those are "rough" it could easily be half that price (or less). Those cars take a huge hit on depreciation the first year (lose about 1/3 their value) but tend to hold it pretty well if the car is kept in good condition and miles don't get too high.
In terms of reliability the Crown Vic/Gran Marquis/Town Car are one of the best on the road. There's a reason taxi companies buy the old police cruisers and run them up to 250K- 350K miles.
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