2011 Mercury Grand Marquis Review
This is more of a eulogy that the revision of the models. Born in 1978, the Mercury Grand Marquis, has lived a long and fruitful life, which began at the same time, the land yachts big V8 were the norm rather than the exception. As Joan Rivers, there has been a series of changes appearance, and like most of them elderly, has been the replacement of some of his creaking mechanical. But for better or for worse, the Grand Marquis has maintained an old-school heritage.
This is more of a eulogy that the revision of the models. Born in 1978, the Mercury Grand Marquis, has lived a long and fruitful life, which began at the same time, the land yachts big V8 were the norm rather than the exception. As Joan Rivers, there has been a series of changes appearance, and like most of them elderly, has been the replacement of some of his creaking mechanical. But for better or for worse, the Grand Marquis has maintained an old-school heritage.
In his last years on this good earth, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis received no change and still lives by the mantra "do not make 'em like they used to." In fact, their large size allows three people to adapt quite well to the front and rear, while the trunk is large enough to allow control of many pieces of luggage for the trip to the airport. Anyone who has boarded a taxi Grand Marquis (Ford Crown Victoria or two of the car) can attest. Old-school body-on frame is also a pillar of strength, simplicity and reliability - something that the community of law enforcement of our nation can attest.
Unfortunately, not make 'em like the Grand Marquis for a number of other important reasons. This hand-to-Frame allows the mercury jiggle and shake over bumps like the sumo wrestler during an earthquake. Car handling is heavy and the steering is slow, so you do not have much confidence in the ability of the car to stay under control. Then there's the transmission, the V8 that produces 224 horsepower trivial and hardly a respectable 275 pounds-feet of torque, coupled with outdated four-speed automatic transmission. This is the fuel economy of Mercury (as the body) is rather like a truck. Finally, the cottage would be great, but legroom is limited, although great mark on this car.
Given these attributes to the elderly in a young world, it was difficult to recommend the Grand Marquis for most of the last two decades. It goes to the garage in the sky with the rest of his family Mercury, Mercury Grand Marquis 2011 leaves behind a host of impressive cars, big and modern enough to allow buyers nowadays comfort, space, performance and fuel economy is expected, with a few modern conveniences of the Grand Marquis was never able to offer. These cars are the young boys that the Buick LaCrosse, Chrysler 300, Ford Taurus, Hyundai Genesis and the Toyota Avalon.
Grand Marquis survived his cousin, the Lincoln Town Car. We do not buy it either. Funeral Services will be based near the Hertz rental Ft. Lauderdale.
Unfortunately, not make 'em like the Grand Marquis for a number of other important reasons. This hand-to-Frame allows the mercury jiggle and shake over bumps like the sumo wrestler during an earthquake. Car handling is heavy and the steering is slow, so you do not have much confidence in the ability of the car to stay under control. Then there's the transmission, the V8 that produces 224 horsepower trivial and hardly a respectable 275 pounds-feet of torque, coupled with outdated four-speed automatic transmission. This is the fuel economy of Mercury (as the body) is rather like a truck. Finally, the cottage would be great, but legroom is limited, although great mark on this car.
Given these attributes to the elderly in a young world, it was difficult to recommend the Grand Marquis for most of the last two decades. It goes to the garage in the sky with the rest of his family Mercury, Mercury Grand Marquis 2011 leaves behind a host of impressive cars, big and modern enough to allow buyers nowadays comfort, space, performance and fuel economy is expected, with a few modern conveniences of the Grand Marquis was never able to offer. These cars are the young boys that the Buick LaCrosse, Chrysler 300, Ford Taurus, Hyundai Genesis and the Toyota Avalon.
Grand Marquis survived his cousin, the Lincoln Town Car. We do not buy it either. Funeral Services will be based near the Hertz rental Ft. Lauderdale.
Body styles, trim levels and options
For 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is a full-size sedan with seating for six. Standard equipment includes 17-inch wheels, rear air suspension, automatic headlamps, fog lamps, remote keyless entry, climate control, a 50/50 split front with six-way driver and passenger power options, adjustable pedals electric, leather upholstery, an auto-dimming mirror back, a leather-wrapped tilt steering and a stereo CD player. Options include heated seats, leather steering wheel, wood and a tape recorder.
Engines and performance
Rear-wheel-drive 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is powered by a 4.6-liter V8 engine is only 224 hp and 275 Nm of torque. Four-speed automatic is standard. Goes from zero to 60 mph in about 8.5 seconds, which is the best number of four-cylinder powered sedans. Fuel economy is 16 mpg city/24 mpg highway and 19 combined. It 'a big improvement in 1978, but quite a disappointment today, this car has low power.
Security
Safety equipment includes standard anti-lock disc brakes, traction control and front seat side airbags. Neither traction control or side curtain airbags are offered half. Despite this, the Grand Marquis has done well in crash tests, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, scoring a perfect five stars in both frontal and side impact. While the big Mercury gained the highest score of "good" in front-offset crash conducted by the Insurance Institute for Road Safety, is collected, "marginal" rating - the second worst on a scale of four - in a side impact crash tests.
For 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is a full-size sedan with seating for six. Standard equipment includes 17-inch wheels, rear air suspension, automatic headlamps, fog lamps, remote keyless entry, climate control, a 50/50 split front with six-way driver and passenger power options, adjustable pedals electric, leather upholstery, an auto-dimming mirror back, a leather-wrapped tilt steering and a stereo CD player. Options include heated seats, leather steering wheel, wood and a tape recorder.
Engines and performance
Rear-wheel-drive 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is powered by a 4.6-liter V8 engine is only 224 hp and 275 Nm of torque. Four-speed automatic is standard. Goes from zero to 60 mph in about 8.5 seconds, which is the best number of four-cylinder powered sedans. Fuel economy is 16 mpg city/24 mpg highway and 19 combined. It 'a big improvement in 1978, but quite a disappointment today, this car has low power.
Security
Safety equipment includes standard anti-lock disc brakes, traction control and front seat side airbags. Neither traction control or side curtain airbags are offered half. Despite this, the Grand Marquis has done well in crash tests, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, scoring a perfect five stars in both frontal and side impact. While the big Mercury gained the highest score of "good" in front-offset crash conducted by the Insurance Institute for Road Safety, is collected, "marginal" rating - the second worst on a scale of four - in a side impact crash tests.
Interior Design and Special Features
The general layout Grand Marquis "has not really changed since ... goodness, we can not even remember. The original George Bush might have been the president. Lives more control in the middle of the dashboard and can be difficult to achieve, even if it is incredibly easy to decipher and a tribute to a simpler time technology. Naturally also means that you will without these modern conveniences Ford has become known for, such as navigation, Sirius Travel Link and Sync, which you can use to manage your iPod and cell phone using voice commands. We have a vague feeling, but most buyers are indifferent Grand Marquis.
The cabin is big enough, but the back seat leg room is more impressive cars that are smaller than the outside. However, the Grand Marquis is one of the few remaining cars are able to accommodate three people in the front seat, which means that you can stuff six people inside. Luggage can also get involved, because the trunk measures 20.6 cubic feet, which is the largest of any car (even though the Ford Taurus trunk ', but less than 0.4 cubic meters).
Driving Impressions
Driving the 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is like a trip back in time, but without the pleasure of seeing their parents as teenagers. While his rival in size sedans typically provide handling and decent pilot control of prodigious size Grand Marquis ", a stay comfortable and zero effort steering combine to simulate the experience of flying the Goodyear blimp. The V8 offers a good match, but not much later.
Price $ 29,935
The general layout Grand Marquis "has not really changed since ... goodness, we can not even remember. The original George Bush might have been the president. Lives more control in the middle of the dashboard and can be difficult to achieve, even if it is incredibly easy to decipher and a tribute to a simpler time technology. Naturally also means that you will without these modern conveniences Ford has become known for, such as navigation, Sirius Travel Link and Sync, which you can use to manage your iPod and cell phone using voice commands. We have a vague feeling, but most buyers are indifferent Grand Marquis.
The cabin is big enough, but the back seat leg room is more impressive cars that are smaller than the outside. However, the Grand Marquis is one of the few remaining cars are able to accommodate three people in the front seat, which means that you can stuff six people inside. Luggage can also get involved, because the trunk measures 20.6 cubic feet, which is the largest of any car (even though the Ford Taurus trunk ', but less than 0.4 cubic meters).
Driving Impressions
Driving the 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is like a trip back in time, but without the pleasure of seeing their parents as teenagers. While his rival in size sedans typically provide handling and decent pilot control of prodigious size Grand Marquis ", a stay comfortable and zero effort steering combine to simulate the experience of flying the Goodyear blimp. The V8 offers a good match, but not much later.
Price $ 29,935