The Lowdown: 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
By Jack Bregman
Introduction
The 2005 Grand Marquis is manufactured in CANADA for Mercury. It is Mercury's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $29,640 USD in 2005.
Grand Marquis Dimensions
The 2005 Grand Marquis has standard length of 212.00 inches and a width of 78.20 inches. The Grand Marquis rides 56.80 inches off the ground, with a clearance of inches. Front headroom is 39.30 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Grand Marquis a radius of 40.00 inches. It uses 225/60R16 tires with a wheelbase of 114.70 inches.
Drivetrain
The Grand Marquis comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The Grand Marquis's generous 4.6L V8 OHC 16V engine has been measured to get 18 miles/gallon city driving with a 19.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Grand Marquis retails for $29,640 USD with a invoice price of $27,191 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $750 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance. Grand Marquis optional equipment may include Front Side Airbag, First Aid Kit, Remote Ignition, Cassette Player, CD Changer.
Exterior color choices include Arizona Beige Metallic, Black, Dark Blue Pearl Metallic, Dark Toreador Red Metallic, Gold Ash Metallic, Light Ice Blue Metallic, Light Tundra Metallic, Light Tundra Metallic/Gold Ash Metallic, Silver Birch Metallic, Vibrant White, Vibrant White/Arizona Beige Metallic, Vibrant White/Silver Birch with interior choices of Dark Charcoal Cloth Interior, Dark Charcoal Leather Interior, Light Flint Cloth Interior, Light Flint Leather Interior, Medium Parchment Cloth Interior, Medium Parchment Leather Interior. The Grand Marquis seats 6 people with 42.00 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The regular warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 36 month/36,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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