Just picked up a 1997. Garged her entire life. 1 owner and all paper work from day 1.

I bought a 2006 P71 with 169k and 405 idle hours last winter. Found it on GovDeals, paid 1600 for it. Same department owned it since new, Southern California, no rust. Paint is tired, but it has all the service records. I feel like I got a pretty good deal.

I bought my 2011 grand marquis in 2012 for 18,000 US with 35,000 km on it. It was a rental car and I bought it from the dealership. Leather seats and the whole works. Back then nobody wanted them. The dealership had five of them on their lot for months. Amazing how things have changed.

I paid $5k for mine in 2022. Mines a 2011 with 145k. I told my wife that the market is going to go insane and it sure did. I’ve been asked if I’m selling it multiple times now. Can’t tell you how glad I am that I scooped mine up before the market went insane on them. I’ve seen these cars being listed as high as $16k. $20k on BAT for the GEM cars with 10k miles. They’re collectors cars now. The body style is a legit classic. They were an iconic part of our countries landscape. You still see them in movies. Absolutely LOVE the Crown Vic.

We bought a 2005 Crown Vic Lx at an estate sale. 37000 miles for $3000. Needed deck lid due to elderly woman backing into garage. Runs great!

I am 60 years of age. Have been a professional driver, from cars to 18 wheelers, hundreds of thousands of miles. The CV, esp. a P71 is the best car ever.

I have a 2007 Lincoln Towncar it rides like a beauty! Unbelievable how the quality of vehicles has gone down since then.

97 town car still runs great.Never sell it just do the maintenance

Just bought a 2000 grand marquis ls w 82k for $2000 in Georgia. Paints a little rough and the bumper is broken but inside is very clean w no rips or stains in the cloth seats. I’m stoked.

In 2016 I bought a 2003 Crown Victoria LX with 88,000 miles for $3200.I put about another $2000 in repairs and maintenance into it shortly after. It now has 191000 miles but has been the best-used car i have ever bought. All it needed was routine maintenance and normal wear parts. I do live in NW PA, the rust is getting to it. still pretty solid, I plan to drive it as long as I can.

Got my 1998 Crown Vic LX for $1000 back in 2020 at 125k miles, nearly at 150K miles soon and she has been going very strong. Had to replace intake manifold, alternator, brakes/rotors, and some steering components throughout those 4 years, well worth it

Just picked up an '03 LS Ultimate, black on black w/ 169k for $2200. Immaculate interior, service records, preventative maintenance, one rusted rock chip but no rot to speak of. You gotta keep eyes peeled and jump on the deals but they're there. Lots of old folks selling who dont know/care about value

My Dad bought a 2005 Grand Marquis GS from his cousin for $1900 in 2018. Then I bought his 68 F-100 from him for the same price.

Bought my first car two weeks ago. 94 Crown Vic P73, 88k miles, beautiful condition, $3,500. The aero body has really started to grow on me.

Usually the plastic intake manifold has to be replaced by about 190 k miles. I have a 2000 Lincoln Town Car. 225 k miles. Everything replaced. Manifold, air shocks, front suspension, etc. Glad to know prices rising. If I ever sell it or trade it. But probably just keep driving it forever. Thanks.

I bought a 2007 Grand Marquis LS 4 years ago. Love the car. It had 80,000 miles.I paid $7000.00. Leather seats.

These pop up on the sides of rural roads every once in a while when I drive my truck. I will start looking at these now.

just buy it from us here in Kuwait. they used to sell it for the public. with great options and reliable for our climate.

Just picked up a 2000 grand marquis ls with 40k for $3800

They're getting expensive. I bought a 2000 gold P71 w/ civilian appearance package with 88K miles for $3200 a year ago. It's a peach. Deals can be found, but they are harder to find. Rust free Alabama car.

A few years ago, I bought a 1998 P71 factory white detectives cruiser in mint condition with 80k miles (I still own it) for $1,300. I then bought a 2009 LAPD Metro unit with Kevlar lined doors for $4,000. Can't really find those that easily for any amount now days!

Those Crown Vics are so fun to drive on the fast lane of the freeway. My bud had one in the mid 90's and when we drove on that lane even slower than the flow cars always moved over to the middle lane.

Tut, tut.... open your wallets, remember my neighbor buying a 3 year old PD car with 90K for $175.

March 2024 - purchased a 2011 Grand Marquis for 4500 with 160K miles from Georgia with no rust in Michigan. Just gotta keep looking for good deals.

I'm just glad I bought mine when I did 5 years ago

Bought a 2002 town car 160k miles couple Of months ago. Paid 6k in Idaho but no rust and seems to be in great shape.

I agree totally. I have owned five Panthers over the years, including my current one, a 2007 GM GS with a little over 100 K. I purchased it six years ago this month for $6500 with about 45 K from the original owner. Besides basic maintenance, I ve had to replace the fuel tank and pump after the straps rusted off, causing the tank to drop and drag the ground as well as a starter and alternator. I've had some cosmetic work done as well due to paint peel and minor rust. I plan to hold on to her for now as I know I won't see the likes of another. I'm seeing fewer and fewer of these on the road as time goes on. Eventually, it will be like the Chevy Caprice and Cadillac Brougham. A rare, if ever, sighting outside of an enthusiasts collection, a car show, or the salvage yard!! That's the reality!!

I think the only way to get a cheap one in nice shape, is locally. My nextdoor neighbor sold his moms Grand Marquis, and I got it for 3k, at 99k miles. Its a base model, but very clean. But CVs will command a premium, as to the TCs with higher options, Signatures, Cartiers, etc.

Great video believe it or not I picked up a 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis LS ultimate addition with 108,000 original miles one owner Garrage kept for 6500, I considered that a deal here in Michigan. These cars are getting really High priced now, they are getting 5to6 grand for what I consider hoopties.

May 2024 I bought a silver 2003 crown victoria LX with leather interior, from the original owner. 109,000 miles. I paid 5,500. Car was garaged its whole life, clean grandpa car. So happy I bought it! And I'm in Los Angeles CA.

I just purchased a 2007 P74 with a factory Sunroof . $750 .

Sadly being in the rust belt (mine is 17 years old now, had to patch the rockers last year, needs a gas tank and a flex plate likely now sadly) I'll likely be selling mine here and get a newer camry (plus 7 bucks a gallon here in Canada is a big ouch for dailying a crown vic at this point). But even after I'll always love the old Crown Vics. I bought my P71 5 years ago and since then I've only seen one or two other clean ones in that period here on marketplace so I lucked out for sure. The days of finding plentiful and cheap Crown Vics are done 100% as you said. Even getting one is nearly impossible around here, let alone for a cheap price. Even ones needing repairs are 3500 to 4000 dollar cars nowadays. Mine is still only sitting at 179K kms (112k Mi) & 272hr. Wild how much things have changed in the last 5 years. Even before COVID the prices on these were already starting to increase.

I’ve owned my ‘08 Norsea Blue since 2013. Bought it with 96k and 300 idle hrs. It now has 126k and 416 idle hrs. It sadly has sat a lot, and needs some TLC . I’m getting started on that. My three biggest projects are replacing the driver side fender. It’s retired from New Haven IN.. so it has some cancer. Hard to find a Norsea fender! The AC is hot. Compressor comes on for two seconds and shuts off.. and .. power steering is out. Not sure if it’s the pump or the variable assist sensor. Needless to say I have some work to do. Paid $6000 for it on 2013.

Regards from Poland.Mercury Grand Marquis LS 10' owner.

Just last Thursday I bought a 06 with 86000 miles for $1500 and already put a little over $300 in on it

The last time I saw them going at auction(live & online)for todays prices was around 2000-2012 when cab companies were buying every single one they could get their hands on for top dollar! 2013-2021 was when prices got reasonable and when I bought some nice clean ones for cheap. For a while during that period you could get a decent one for under $2000! The rough & wrecked ones were $400-$850 and the mint lower mileage unmarked/detective cars were $2500-$4000. I bought a blue unmarked detective 2008 SAP identical to the one in your thumbnail from the PA state police live auction for around $2000 out the door in 2021. 125k miles with 199 idle hours! Was listed with the non runners advertised with a transmission issue. Only mechanical problem I found was a sticking shifter you had to jiggle to take it out of park. I drove it around and there is nothing wrong with the car! Assigned to the southern part of the state-aside from slightly rusty rockers it’s pretty solid. 2022 was the last of the cheap CVPI’s for me,online auction from a medium size southern city-seemed like they were selling off the last batch of 30 white CVPI’s. I was after 2 but ended up with 4 due to the listings ending at around the same time & nobody outbid my low proxy bids? All model year 2011 mileage from 85k-108k around 5k idle hours out the door for $5600-around what ONE goes for today! I know I’ll never see them that cheap again.

I have a 2009 CVPI SAP from the NYS MTA in 2017 for 6k, it had 62k miles and 291 hrs. Silver, rug, bench seat, cd player, 3.55’s trunk pack. Today it has 152k 423hrs, thank God I found a factory intake mine is seeping a bit. Going to just keep it going 👍 And no rot either.

I bought a 2008 CVPI with 20k miles and 228 idle hours in August 2023 for $7,100. I’m in Connecticut and the car was in Mass. I almost dropped my phone when I saw the price and bought it the next day. Everything is legit and it is mint! It just hit 28k miles and it rides like it’s brand new. I was lucky the car was garaged and kept in great shape. The previous owner bought it from Chicago Motor Cars in 2017 with 16k miles. It’s my daily driver and I love it.

As part of the younger generation of panther enthusiasts. Prices have gone to extremes. I’m also a 90s Camry enthusiast and you can’t even get a good condition 90s Camry for less than 3,500. In August I’m planning to purchase a panther.

I bought my 04 in 2022 i paid 4,k she had 57,000 miles

I got my 07 with 86k miles and 370 idle hrs for 3k last year off of govdeals, haven't had any issues with it

I agree, and disagree. Most individuals looking at panther platform cars aren’t looking at the mileage or condition for the most part. For a car that hasn’t been manufactured in over 10 years you’re not really going to find stuff in great condition. in the metro Detroit area, for panther stuff, i usually see around 2.5-4k.

just bought an 08 P71 with 150k miles for 2.7k. Not bad for 2024. Just put mustang rims on it and painted it.

It’s not easy to get one for a reasonable price. But I got lucky and picked up an 05 Detective version for a great price last week and out of the 7 I’ve owned it is the nicest. Another at the same auction that was a little newer and nicer went for 3k more.

Bought a 04 Lincoln town car with 60k miles garage kept no rust at all for 7k couple years back i love that car. Bout 10 years ago i had a grand marquis i really liked them to

Bought my police for $3500 police with no issues wanna say 4 or 5 years ago still have it had one issue but it was surprisely cheap to fix I basically wouldn’t call it an issue It had 150000 miles and 3500hours and tbh that actually was a good deal for where I live most police cars are 100000 with 50000 hours and the crank is so burnt out they knock or have no power I will say currently in Texas I’m seeing a mix of pricing I can find a $4500 Vic with ok miles and hours but I didn’t even realize how lucky I got

wow 9250 for that 2011 street edition....i feel lucky then to have paid 5500 for my 05 with 103k miles...and yes I still have it.

I saw the prices constantly going up and thought it was time. I fortunately found a 2009 CPVI with 78,000 miles that was in the San Antonio Auction for 8k in November 2023. I'd say its in 9/10 condition, it does have the clear coat peeling, but other than that, it has been an amazing car. The LAPD still have roughly 500 NEW CVPIs in storage that will eventually be put in service once the older ones phase out. They stock piled them knowing they were stop building them. I'd imagine in 5 years those cars will be in the 20k range in auction.

I purchased a 2003 Grand Marquis LS with 47K about 4 years ago for $5500. It now has 120K with very little issues along the way. These Panther cars are rock solid and easy to work on. Was on some of the car sale sites and a similar milage 49K 03-11 GM will cost 12-15K.

Excellent and informative video.

Yea, I've been looking for a town car or something and I can't find one in good shape that isn't 15k

My first Crown Vic was in 2007 and 20 Crown Vics since then. Now I only have one that I'm selling for all of $1000 and yet, they still try to get the price lowered.

I bought mine from Chicago Motor Inc, a 2010 P7B with a listing of $12,700, negotiated it down to $11,000, 51k miles on the clock, 2600 idle hours. Since my mom is paying for it, she doesn't trust anything below 10k, and I always wanted a PI Crown Vic, so the price increase actually helped me in my case?

My dad got our 2009 Ford in 2015 for $4500 with 120,000 miles, 3800 hours and posi rear end, cruise control, in white with all tan cloth seats and tan interior. It sits a lot because it gets worse gas mileage than our other vehicles so it has its rust and cosmetic flaws but it runs like a top and is the most reliable car we own above a s10, accord, and mdx.

I’m commenting before watching but, I love ford panther cars I own 3 myself. I hope the prices increase by a lot soon I know that hurts me because I wanna it more but, the derby guys are destroying these cars left and right. These cars will outlast a lot of brand new cars

Well I imported (Jan/2024) 2011 p71, for 6K on govbids (120k miles, no rust, no mechanical issues, no patrol car). The prices are crazy, but it was my dream car... Saw the blue one that you mentioned, If I remember it was relisted twice.

Recently got a grand marquis with 85k I keep hearing people say it’s reliable but the previous owner wasn’t

Love Crown Vics!!! Great cars

I live in the state of maine and crown vics are far and few between here and i just purchased one as a first vehicle for $4500 its a 1998 lx civilian with leather interior and air ride with 57,000 miles 3rd owner has no rust and i do not know if that was a good deal or not?

I n the past 2 months I have purchased 2 CVPI from govdeals, a white '03 (probably detective vehicle) with 112,000 miles for $2,250 and an '11 (a college fleet vehicle, no patrol miles) with 170,000 mile for $3,380. The '03 has some mild paint issues (what white CVPI does not), needed the rear calipers replaced and 4 tires but otherwise is good as a basic daily driver. 1 rear window does not work (just have not messed with it yet), needed a new center console, replaced headlight housings. Did the full fluid/filter change and have around $3,500 out of pocket including registration. The '11 had some door and window issues with the only out of pocket cost is a new window motor, and aside from maintenance, nothing needed to drive across country. It has the full cloth interior with carpet and front bench seat with arm rests, power drivers, cruise, remote keyless, and even though 170,000 miles, only 633 idle hours. Will be under $4,000 for a very well sorted CVPI. Good deals can still be found, but are getting harder to find, as you said, even the newest model is 13 years old.

I'd love a p71 sap, but finding one in good shape is almost impossible for a great price

As a Toyota driver---YES! Ford Crowns were made to last!

that is one pretty car at the start.

Yea your right your most definitely paying that much for a perfect to good condition panther car but nobody should be paying over 4,000 for a fair to poor shape panther car these cars are plentyful

Yes sir that's true facts 💯

What website did you find these beauty’s on

So, the Panther community is its own worst enemy. Got it.

Bought my 06 P71 in 2016 for $2700 out of FL, 92k miles, Dark Red, Appearance Pkg. I still have it, still runs good at over 200k miles. Only issue is clear coat peeling. I want another one, but I just can't justify $8000 for an older car.

My most recent P71 cost me $350 with no rust.

Since Ford was dumb enough to cancel these why won’t they let some other smarter company buy all of the tooling and open a factory in a “business friendly” state? These cars won’t last forever and there is still a demand for them if they were still being made. SC might even be a good state to open the factory. Florence? Sumter? Orangeburg? Just a few places that could benefit from it economically. The only robust alternative to these now is a Toyota Camry. The Avalon is now gone and that was also a big mistake on Toyota’s part. The Camry is way too expensive but nothing else will be as reliable. A panther was close though.

These will run for ever with little maintenance. Best car Ford ever made in my opinion.

My 2005 Grand Marquis I wouldn't sell it not even for $10.000

Does anyone know a reputable company that does full vehicle restoration on these cars? I want to update my Grand Marquis with modern amenities.

I have a 2003 marauder 79k miles perfect condition cream puff and it was 18k

paid 2500 for 06 cvpi retired Florida Highway Patrol ..... check engine code P0452 evap bullcrap and ive damn near spent 600 or more still trying to figure out the fault to no prevail and its just suckin my wallet dry i love the car but i have to pass echeck and its unbearable issue to troubleshoot

ebay has tons of them for a few thousand. Lincoln Town Cars are even cheaper, and they're just Crown Vics with nicer interiors.

I got a 2011 P7B with 108k miles for $4200, no mechanical problems at all

It not totally impossible to buy one at a good price. Just keep your ears open. This year I purchased a 2004 Grand Marquis in great shape 94,000 miles one owner for $1,000..

is this crown fore sale ?

the reason is that new cars are just really bad, these old fords with a 4.6 will last a long time and if they do need a repair, parts are cheap and easy to find, and are very nice to drive

As usual, whenever I get into what was once considered garbage, it skyrockets in value. As soon as I got into military surplus rifles, they took started going bananas and now I get to see all your fudd "I got mine when you could buy a whole crate of them for $99" posts

Deanna souders Rensselaer in souders llc lol u find a 2012 white four door ill pay ya Rensselaer in

2004 is the best year because is the last year with the CNG powered crown vic

I want to see you get an '98 LSC

South Carolina , is overpriced .

2004 crown Vic in 2024

even worse, these cars will always bust the plastic Intake Manifold. Ford used to make replacement models made of aluminum. they stopped in 2019 though and now the parts cost 500-700$ and used to be 200 brand new. these cars will eventually be useless if you cant find a replacement manifold.

lol fb marketplace bro omg u funny!!!

Considering the fact that a much newer and cleaner dodge charger goes for a few grand more, buying a crown vic at its current price makes no sense. People with little self-respect and deep pockets hopping on a bandwagon is what causes prices for vehicles shown on a few popular youtube videos to go out of control. Its what happened to the Crown Vic, Miata, 90's JDM cars in general, and a few other cars. The end result is marketplaces being flooded with molested examples of said vehicles and their delusional owners thinking they are worth double what they originally purchased them for. Most of those vehicles have alternatives to them that are much cheaper. Personally, I think its a bubble that will burst when people realize that they are ultimately purchasing a 20-25 year old ford for $10K or if a huge financial recession comes and people no longer have $10K to spend on them. TL:DR, You can find other V8 sedans that are better value. The crown vic's pricing is currently in a bubble and you probably should not purchase them at its current price.

This is the least consequential video KZfaq recommended to me this year. Very few humans choose to drive Crown Vics. They just don't.

There getting hight because there is not that mini in good running condition with no transmission and engine problems out there but the people who have them will sale them for over 10,000 because they know people wont them but i still have my 06 and i had ppl ask me to sale it i had a offer of 10,500 but i cant i love my car

Dude you are really overhyping a taxi/beat up cop car. This is coming from a car dealer, crown vics are good cars sure but nothing crazy in terms of price. 5K is the minimum for a good car nowadays, cant remember the last time I sold a car under 5k.

fearmongering much?