Help me solve an argument: Does driving a Ford Crown Vic make me an old man?

[judge]

Not an old man, but a very smart man!! Love the Ford RWD models, still have my Merc GM with 88K. Runs like a Swiss watch. Best car Ford ever made. I've seen Lincoln TC with over 400K and still running with no sweat. When they stopped making these cars, they made a huge mistake. (See the new Chevy Patrol cars - RWD, V8, etc.) Ford dropped the ball.

 

[Prof_Fate]

My neighbor has one. Wait, he's 72...
But I drive a minivan so what the hell do I know? LOL

 

[MTS Cop]

Does it have a vinyl top and gold emblems? White walls are a sure sign of old man too. If it has none of that you should be ok.

I bought a Grand Marquis at 26. I have always liked big cars, my first car was a 1983 Cadillac. I also came to appreciate how tough these cars are from beating the snot out of them at work. If these things make me an old man I guess I should start eating dinner at 3:30 and arguing with empty chairs.

 

[mc5aw]

Four grand? That's a steal! With only 67k on the odometer, that car will run forever.

And if you really need to convince the spouse of how great the car is, mail order one of those gadgets that makes the headlights alternately blink. Then drive around the neighborhood at night pulling over your friends.

 

[jeffsmith]

A. There probably is NO "Solving" an Argument with SWMBO
B. The Crown Vic (Panther Platform) is Very Popular well beyond Old Folks

Check out Crownvic.net

 

[captorquewrench]

I don't understand what the argument. Yes, it's an old people's car. If my husband brought one home, I'd shoot him with his own gun. It's bad enough he drives a stupid Taurus.

 

[captorquewrench]

Four grand? That's a steal! With only 67k on the odometer, that car will run forever.

Am I the only one who ever sees incredibly low miles and wonders how long the car sat inoperable for it to stay so low?

 

[Grayfox]

Hmmm........
My other vehicle is a Grand Marquis. But that doesn't necessarily mean...........
Umm, wait a minute.... actually, I am old.
Nevermind.

 

[mr.jbk79]

I've heard that once retired from the road, they make good demo derby candidates with having a full frame.

 

[arjay]

Well,you've heard from two women so far.

 

[Out West]

Around these parts you are either a old man or gang banger. Are you running over sized wheels?

Out
West

 

[DeathGrip]

Am I the only one who ever sees incredibly low miles and wonders how long the car sat inoperable for it to stay so low?

My parents have a Cougar that has low miles. 50k.
Its maybe a '90 with a 5.0. It's been garaged. It's also been neglected. The cooling system is toast and the front end needs some serious work. It's a pretty car but I wouldn't want to take on the age issues.

I drive an '04 GMC and it turned 50k last week. I need to put a few dollars in it to keep it right. I spent the better part of today washing it and plan on waxing it tomorrow.

 

[venomballistics]

short answer .. yup
longer answer .. since kinds think Honda civics are hot rod platforms lately and seem to know not the wonders of V8 bliss and rear wheel drive they have become the car of the more seasoned driver who remembers what honest engineering is to a vehicle (AKA Ancient elders of the endless black ribbon)

 

[Toyman]

Jim, it's not the car that makes you look like and old man it is the open toe sandals with black socks, plaid shorts, flowered shirt and handicap sticker that makes you look old !!

 

[LoadedRound]

If you bought a reliable , servicable car you like for $4K....well I don't know what to say but...Winner.

 

[tops]

I've driven one or two Crown Vic's. Nice cars, fast enough, stable, dependable. What's not to like? As Dave said, they are lots of fun when you flip on the lights and siren, too!

If she keeps giving you grief, show her this:

I was 14-15 we drove by by the Ford dealer one day and they had a 1955-56 (can't remember) pink and white Crown Victoria in the show room and I thought that was the prettiest car I had ever saw. Thanks for the memory. Larry

 

[olcop]

old mans car

Not Hardly!!!! 10,000 police departments can't be all wrong, besides, they aren't making them anymore, sure to become a collector in no time!
olcop

 

[Grayfox]

Am I the only one who ever sees incredibly low miles and wonders how long the car sat inoperable for it to stay so low?

Cap, it all depends on the driver. My Grand Marquis is a 2004 Model and only has 45,000 miles on it. It has never been neglected or inoperable. It was my wife's car. She was disabled and just didn't go out much or go very far when she did.
She actually was the little old lady who only drove it to church on Sundays.

 

[tops]

Am I the only one who ever sees incredibly low miles and wonders how long the car sat inoperable for it to stay so low?

In 2003 I sold a 1983 truck that had 80,000 miles on it. It was always operable but it got 10 mpg so I didn't drive it unless I needed a truck. Larry

 

[captorquewrench]

Cap, it all depends on the driver. My Grand Marquis is a 2004 Model and only has 45,000 miles on it. It has never been neglected or inoperable. It was my wife's car. She was disabled and just didn't go out much or go very far when she did.
She actually was the little old lady who only drove it to church on Sundays.

I know it mostly depends on the driver...but I'm very skeptical by nature to begin with. And the experience is bearing it out--I've seen low miles more often than not (but not always!) mean something was wrong.