Is My 2001 Grand Marquis Still Worth It?
My 2001 Marquis is no doubt getting old, I love this car and have spend countless hours and $ on it, but as the years go on, the mileage builds up, and prices start to rack up I'm sad to think this... but, is it really worth it?
Has about 116,500 miles
Burns oil slowly (slows it down even more with additives)
Rust in both fenders (in process of replacing)
Front shocks need to be replaced soon (not that big of a deal)
and a bit of rush on each quarter panel, but spreading
Other than those faults, still refuses to break down on me in it's 12 year run. At 116k miles and tacking on about 21 miles a day on weekdays, they add up fast. I have plans for a double-din stereo (I noticed the air duct s*** don't worry) some new speakers/subs, already finished with adding onto the exterior, but then comes the rust and the engine.
I've talked to many people about replacing the quarter panels on a Grand Marquis, some saying "impossible" other saying "can't get more difficult," assuming it is possible, and probably costing thousands of dollars, has anybody seen this or have actually done this? Some confirmation about the "impossible" part would suck, but be appreciated.
The undercarriage looks like any other older vehicle, rust here and there, brown and whatnot, but nothing major to be concerned about that I can see.
I'm not planning on getting a new vehicle for at least a couple years, in fact I'm not even capable of paying for one, but same with the repairs.
So I'll leave it up to you guys...
Is is worth the time and money to just repair and maintain one step at a time?
Or should I drive it til it gives up on me and move on to a new one in a few years?
I'll be checking this regularly when I can, feel free and please ask any questions and I'll be adding on when I think things need adding. My fate in your hands.
Has about 116,500 miles
Burns oil slowly (slows it down even more with additives)
Rust in both fenders (in process of replacing)
Front shocks need to be replaced soon (not that big of a deal)
and a bit of rush on each quarter panel, but spreading
Other than those faults, still refuses to break down on me in it's 12 year run. At 116k miles and tacking on about 21 miles a day on weekdays, they add up fast. I have plans for a double-din stereo (I noticed the air duct s*** don't worry) some new speakers/subs, already finished with adding onto the exterior, but then comes the rust and the engine.
I've talked to many people about replacing the quarter panels on a Grand Marquis, some saying "impossible" other saying "can't get more difficult," assuming it is possible, and probably costing thousands of dollars, has anybody seen this or have actually done this? Some confirmation about the "impossible" part would suck, but be appreciated.
The undercarriage looks like any other older vehicle, rust here and there, brown and whatnot, but nothing major to be concerned about that I can see.
I'm not planning on getting a new vehicle for at least a couple years, in fact I'm not even capable of paying for one, but same with the repairs.
So I'll leave it up to you guys...
Is is worth the time and money to just repair and maintain one step at a time?
Or should I drive it til it gives up on me and move on to a new one in a few years?
I'll be checking this regularly when I can, feel free and please ask any questions and I'll be adding on when I think things need adding. My fate in your hands.
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