Overview & Reviews
Minor changes this year include a new instrument panel applique, a revised steering wheel design and new wheel choices. A new LSE model includes a dual exhaust, sportier axle ratio, unique wheels and leather bucket seats with a floor console (and floor shifter).
- Spacious interior, comfortable ride, good crash test scores.
- Large size makes it difficult to park and maneuver, some low-grade interior materials.
User Reviews:
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I love comfort - 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
By barbtex - April 19 - 8:10 amAlways drove Crown vics, but bought a merc because moneywise it was a better value. Love the ride, Ease of driving, fuel mileage is good for big car. I like the rear wheel handling, was never happy with front wheel drive.
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Dons Grand Marquis - 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
By 2005 Mercury Grand M - April 3 - 11:33 pmThis vehicle was purchased to replace a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. The Ford had 54000 miles on it when I replaced it. It was a good car, but, it was time to get a new one. This Mercury seems to be smoother, snappier and more economical than the Ford. I use these cars for primarily trips over the highway at high speeds for long distances. This is # 4 vehicle in my family and the one I prefer driving myself. Im 68 years old and take many long trips out of state.
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Mostly Satisfied Owner - 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
By kurt gaus - September 7 - 11:30 amA nice large, comfortable, well styled sedan without a lot of high tech junk added on to confuse you while driving. It feels solid, secure, stable, and is a pleasure to drive on longer trips. Easy entry and egress for those with medical problems. Trunk is huge and deep, but the liftover height is too high. The spare tire is far back and hard to reach. Mileage is much better than I expected for this size and weight vehicle. Car starts and runs flawlessly in all kinds of weather. I also test drove a Lincoln Town Car and could not discern any difference, except in the substantially higher price fot the Town Car. See "Suggested Improvements" section for minor complaints and suggestions.
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We love this car - 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
By slosbelm - June 17 - 6:33 amWe find the exhaust makes somewhat of a rumbling noise more so than our previous 2000 vehicle. We experience less outside noise than the previous car. The ride is quite smooth although rough roads have a little bumpiness to the ride but certainly within acceptable limits. The compass over the rear view mirror has saved many tempers and the garage door opener is very handy. The leather seats are very nice but take a little getting used to. We would reccommend this vehicle especially for distance driving.
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Mercury Review - 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
By Don Henderson - January 26 - 4:53 pmBest value in auto purchase in many years! Excellent dealer contact and customer satisfaction goals. Large trunk takes bigger packages with no problem. Very comfortable on Interstate highways and long trips. Dash features easy to read and understand. Good access to all controls.
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Not Your Grandpas Car! - 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
By Wing Commander - July 3 - 4:56 pmAfter putting over 17,000 miles on the odometer in less than six months, I can honestly say that our Mercury Grand Marquis has performed flawlessly. The fuel consumption is excellent for an automobile of this magnitude and has been checked against a GPS for accuracy at extended speeds of 55 to 100 mph.The fact that it is rear wheel drive and fairly evenly balanced attributes to its beautiful handling characteristics. Probably one of the reasons that most highway patrol cars are of the same vintage. Anything less shouldnt even be considered when buying a new car if you keep safety, comfort, and dollar value in mind.
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Full size luxury, handling, performance. - 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
By Don - July 22 - 5:23 pmGrand Marquis LSE, more rare than originally thought. Ever see a grandpa car with buckets, floor shift, dual exhaust, front & rear stabilizer bars, six shocks, 3:27 selectable positraction or standard rear wheel drive, power assit rack & pinion steering, 4 wheel ABS with power assist disc brakes, 25mpg that looks good, fun to drive, 5 star crash safety ratings, leather, power, cheap full coverage insurance and will seat five adults and room for luggage galore in the trunk. This vehicle was bought new, now has over 50,000 miles on it and Ive had great reliability from it. No regrets, only wish Mercury would bring them back again.
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An American Classic - 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
By Nils Klykken - November 23 - 4:50 pmOverall rating: Excellent! Great value. Stylish exterior design. The leather seats make the cabin a distinctly comfortable place to enjoy the view. A very quiet ride. The optional air suspension permits the driver to feel the road without having to experience any of its pitfalls. The Lincoln/Mercury dealership network is consumer driven and recognizes the value of customer satisfaction.
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Comfort - 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
By Otis H. Smith - October 11 - 9:33 pmIve owned many different types of cars in my 74 years. The Mercury has rear wheel drive, which I prefer over any front drive. I drive cross country a lot and I need the large trunk. The V8 engine is strong and smooth and gets decent mileage (18 - 25). Handling is very good for such a large car. Turning radius is a bit high (40 ft or so) which occasionaly complicates parking lot maneuvers a bit. Ride is very comfortable but the car is not "wallowy" and handles curves very well. ( I owned an Infinity G35 before - the Mercury doesnt handle as well but I dont need a race car. Couldnt drive like that anyway.) Im very satisfied with this car. Im not decrepit but I dont need a BMW.
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Excellent Buy - 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
By J Armenta - May 5 - 9:53 amHave driven this for over 42000 miles and this vehicle has given me pure satisfaction. Although it could have a bit more power, it still delivers on average of 23 mpg. Not bad for its size. Got 27 mpg on the last trip to Michigan, very comfortable to travel in as well.
