Overview & Reviews
The Mercury Grand Marquis sails into 2008 with only minor changes to the options list. A new rear air suspension is available, while last year's Handling Package that increased power and improved handling has been eliminated.
- Low price, spacious interior with six-passenger capacity, comfy ride, torque-rich V8, good crash test scores.
- Ancient design and underpinnings, sloppy ride and handling, outpaced by newer competitors in almost every way.
User Reviews:
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Extremely Satisfied in Montgomery AL - 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
By John Kline - September 21 - 12:40 amI had a Crown Vic with 200K miles and never spent a dime except on regular maintenance, tires and brakes, so I bought the Grand Marquis LS and get 27 miles per gallon on the road at 65-75 mph. Rides great. Wonderful buy for the money. Accelerates very well, handles well and sits very comfortable Tried the Sable, but easily made the choice. Certainly a wonderful car; could not be more pleased, I like its design, even if it is more than a decade old. I am a young 68 years old who works out two hours a day, works a 12 hour day and enjoys life. This is a car for a person with the maturity and self confidence to handle it--a person who can afford to pay more, but chooses not to.
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GREAT GRAND MARQUIS - 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
By LS 4dr sedan - May 17 - 6:40 amAt present, I have a 2002 Mercury grand marquis with 168,000 miles on it. Im getting a 2008 Mercury marquis. The marquis is safe, priced right, comfortable to ride in, handles the road very well. A few years back, I hit an ice slick and collided with a delivery truck--the solid constriction of the grand marquis-saved my life!
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Legal Car Theft - 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
By Patrick McCarthy - February 16 - 10:10 amAn American icon. V8 with outstanding mileage and comfort. Quiet and good handling. On the way home from the dealer, it was getting over 26 mpg! Should get 30+ mpg with a K/N+Flowmaster+Mobil One. American V8 performance! I feel like my Father in the 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s always big Mercs. MSRP $26190 + dealer added deep tint glass. GS w/Drivers Conf.Grp. We stole our Norsea Blue one for under $17900! Compared to other cars. So much for so little! Highest 5 star safty! Thousands less than noisy tiny small 4cyl cars at 26 mpg? Gorgeous, classy, safe. Drive one, steal one, we did, its legal! Thanks Dad, Im proud this Mercury reminds me of you. Miss you!......Your Son
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Really nice car - 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
By Robert - January 26 - 10:00 amMost driving is around town. A very comfortable city ride over railroad tracks and street bumps and the many turns made at intersections.
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Best Full Size Sedan in America. - 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
By Austin - October 19 - 6:10 amThe Grand Marquis represents an incredible value. I looked at the Avalon, Maxima and Camry and none of them even came close on value. The Grand Marquis has a reputation for reliability and low maintenance costs for thousands less than the imports. This is the most comfortable car that I have owned. Gas mileage is very good for a full size vehicle (23.5 City & 30 Highway). It has top safety ratings in all categories. Do yourself a favor and test drive one of these before you decide to buy an import.
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2008 Mercury Grand Marquis LS - 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
By Tom Stipp - April 26 - 10:03 pmHaving owned and driven many late model cars, my 2008 Grand Marquis is one of the very best.Fuel mileage in the upper 20s hwy, extremely comfortable and roomy, excellent reliability, award winning safety record many years in a row. The so called experts would have you believe the body style is outdated and recommends buying one of the newer more up to date not so safe and not very comfortable boxie vehicles on the market they say is more stylish. Had you rather be in a not so safe stylish one or one that has won safety records years in a row if involved in a serious crash which could happen to anyone at anytime? I will stick to my Merc, its a great car.
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Another great Marquis - 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
By JBB - March 2 - 5:10 amThis is my 5th Marquis. Its a 2004 purchased with 21,000 miles for a measly $14,500. Car needed some work to start, about 1,500 with some rear axle problems. I was surprised. After driving these things for 16 years its the largest repair bill ever. Well crafted, old style RWD, nice looking lots of room good handling a real highway car. You cant find a better machine without selling the farm. They rearly break down. Could be one of the best cars in the world for this price.
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Great Car - 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
By jim5660 - November 14 - 11:28 pmMost of the reviews on the car are positive. However,if you read the Edmunds review, it sounds like this car belongs in the 19th century. What is the purpose of a car? To get one from point A to point B safely, comfortably, and reasonably economically. The Grand Marquis does all of this very well. I get 27 MPG on the highway and average 23 around town. I drive it conservatively. Im tired of Edmunds and others running down these cars in favor of more sporty handling vehicles that corner better. What the heck do you need that for? As for interior space, the claim that the Sable is just as big is just not true. The Sable is 6" narrower. Maybe the experts need to reassess a cars purpose.
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A Reliable Car - 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
By Paul P - September 26 - 10:13 amOur 2008 Grand Marquis has been both a fun and reliable vehicle. Around town gas mileage is not a good as our 1997 Crown Victoria - Crown Vic was in the 16-17 mpg range, and the Grand Marquis is in the 14-15 range. While a major consumer magazine calls it an old and stodgy vehicle, it suits us just fine. Were very pleased with it.
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Best Ride Over and Over and Over - 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
By J & B - February 14 - 3:50 pmThe best ride for a lot less money amoung full size vehicles. This is our fourth Grand Marquis and weve gotten up to 30 MPG on trips consistantly. Had only minor problems with any of them. Is a very dependable vehicle and the power pedals really help with our height differences.
