Hello all,
I've been on the lookout for a Grand Marq for a long time in my area, and no decent ones ever were being sold... until I found one at some sleazy buy here pay here type of dealership. It's an 06' LS with 85k miles on it, runs great, and was originally a Florida vehicle. I guess what I need to know is, are they asking too much? They were originally asking 10500 for the car (which is ridiculous) but I got them down to 8000. Just to be sure this was a good car, I took it to my mechanic and he checked the thing inside and out, and the only problems he found was minor seepage in the lines for the steering, and the rotors and brakes were shot. Aside from some minor cosmetic damage like a cracked tail light and some paint scrapes, he said it was "the nicest Grand Marquis he's seen in a while". He also raised the car up and showed me the underside, which didn't have a speck of rust on it, which is amazing, because that's kind of unheard of around here for an older car not to have rust. (this was a Florida vehicle after all).
What I need to know is, are they still asking too much for the car for 8 grand? And how costly are these vehicles down the road? I need something that is going to last me for at least another 8 or so years, and not bleed me dry in repair costs. I also would be driving this thing in the winter, so I'm guessing I need snow tires? I drive a GMC Jimmy currently that has 4WD, but I'm sure a rwd is a totally different ballgame. Any Suggestions?
I've been on the lookout for a Grand Marq for a long time in my area, and no decent ones ever were being sold... until I found one at some sleazy buy here pay here type of dealership. It's an 06' LS with 85k miles on it, runs great, and was originally a Florida vehicle. I guess what I need to know is, are they asking too much? They were originally asking 10500 for the car (which is ridiculous) but I got them down to 8000. Just to be sure this was a good car, I took it to my mechanic and he checked the thing inside and out, and the only problems he found was minor seepage in the lines for the steering, and the rotors and brakes were shot. Aside from some minor cosmetic damage like a cracked tail light and some paint scrapes, he said it was "the nicest Grand Marquis he's seen in a while". He also raised the car up and showed me the underside, which didn't have a speck of rust on it, which is amazing, because that's kind of unheard of around here for an older car not to have rust. (this was a Florida vehicle after all).
What I need to know is, are they still asking too much for the car for 8 grand? And how costly are these vehicles down the road? I need something that is going to last me for at least another 8 or so years, and not bleed me dry in repair costs. I also would be driving this thing in the winter, so I'm guessing I need snow tires? I drive a GMC Jimmy currently that has 4WD, but I'm sure a rwd is a totally different ballgame. Any Suggestions?
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