Short story, then to my point/ question.
So my buddy's '96 Grand Marq was destroyed a couple weeks ago in a late-night drunk driver vs. parked Mercury type accident. Today, he bought himself a lovely '97 Town Car Cartier and I got to drive it.
I never particularly cared for the style wheel in the '96, but I did like it marginally more than the brick wheel in my '91. However, I loved the feel of the "new" style wheel in the Townie, and am scouring eBay for a deal on a used red one, to no avail. I also preferred the wheel in my mom's temporary 1989 over the brick airbag wheel.
To my point!
The airbag system in my car is most likely not functional, since the light has been blinking long enough that the previous owner put electrical tape over the lamp. Is there any reason (as far as insurance is concerned) to worry about replacing the wheel with an airbag equipped one? There are no safety or emissions inspections in Michigan.
If I were to put a wheel from a Townie or something like the same (want a red one if I'm gonna bother), would it fit the column without too much finagling?
Also, as a conclusion to another one of my signature rambling posts that usually don't go too far, I have to say I was honestly impressed by the Cartier, and luxury cars don't usually do anything for me. (The fact the wagon has ruined all other cars for me notwithstanding.)
So my buddy's '96 Grand Marq was destroyed a couple weeks ago in a late-night drunk driver vs. parked Mercury type accident. Today, he bought himself a lovely '97 Town Car Cartier and I got to drive it.
I never particularly cared for the style wheel in the '96, but I did like it marginally more than the brick wheel in my '91. However, I loved the feel of the "new" style wheel in the Townie, and am scouring eBay for a deal on a used red one, to no avail. I also preferred the wheel in my mom's temporary 1989 over the brick airbag wheel.
To my point!
The airbag system in my car is most likely not functional, since the light has been blinking long enough that the previous owner put electrical tape over the lamp. Is there any reason (as far as insurance is concerned) to worry about replacing the wheel with an airbag equipped one? There are no safety or emissions inspections in Michigan.
If I were to put a wheel from a Townie or something like the same (want a red one if I'm gonna bother), would it fit the column without too much finagling?
Also, as a conclusion to another one of my signature rambling posts that usually don't go too far, I have to say I was honestly impressed by the Cartier, and luxury cars don't usually do anything for me. (The fact the wagon has ruined all other cars for me notwithstanding.)
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