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Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: BMWDave on August 10, 2005, 01:29:20 PM
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Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: giant_mtb on August 10, 2005, 01:32:29 PM
The front fascia is more upright instead of laid back, and it's a bit different...that's about the only changes I really see off the top of my head.

:praise:  Rockon, Marquis, Rockon.  :rockon:  
Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: TBR on August 10, 2005, 01:37:16 PM
It does look better, but I have to wonder if they are ever go to make one big change, instead of just a lot of gradual ones.
Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: Raghavan on August 10, 2005, 01:39:04 PM
no biggie.
Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: giant_mtb on August 10, 2005, 01:47:56 PM
QuoteIt does look better, but I have to wonder if they are ever go to make one big change, instead of just a lot of gradual ones.
I don't think they really need to...it sells strongly and if they make a large change they might lose some of their customers.
Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: ifcar on August 10, 2005, 02:30:38 PM
QuoteIt does look better, but I have to wonder if they are ever go to make one big change, instead of just a lot of gradual ones.
1999 brought a more-than-gradual update, as did 2003 (except for the Town Car).

Any changes to the platform, powertrain, and/or interior, or is this update just for the grille?
Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: TBR on August 10, 2005, 02:34:25 PM
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QuoteIt does look better, but I have to wonder if they are ever go to make one big change, instead of just a lot of gradual ones.
1999 brought a more-than-gradual update, as did 2003 (except for the Town Car).

Any changes to the platform, powertrain, and/or interior, or is this update just for the grille?
Sure all of the sheetmetal was changed, but the car still looked too much like its predecessor imho.
Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: Raza on August 10, 2005, 04:00:30 PM
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QuoteIt does look better, but I have to wonder if they are ever go to make one big change, instead of just a lot of gradual ones.
1999 brought a more-than-gradual update, as did 2003 (except for the Town Car).

Any changes to the platform, powertrain, and/or interior, or is this update just for the grille?
Interior gets new leather, real wood, and brushed aluminum.  The trans moves from a 4 speed auto to a 5 speed, with an optional 6 speed manual mated to the Mustang Cobra's supercharged V8.  Dynamic traction and stability control, with an off button, a revised sporty suspension, and Torsen limited slip differential.  18" all around, with 285 width rear tires, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s.  DVD satnav is available, as is a 10 speaker Bose system (an 8 speaker Harmon Kardon is standard).  
Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: mazda6er on August 10, 2005, 04:32:08 PM
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QuoteIt does look better, but I have to wonder if they are ever go to make one big change, instead of just a lot of gradual ones.
1999 brought a more-than-gradual update, as did 2003 (except for the Town Car).

Any changes to the platform, powertrain, and/or interior, or is this update just for the grille?
Interior gets new leather, real wood, and brushed aluminum.  The trans moves from a 4 speed auto to a 5 speed, with an optional 6 speed manual mated to the Mustang Cobra's supercharged V8.  Dynamic traction and stability control, with an off button, a revised sporty suspension, and Torsen limited slip differential.  18" all around, with 285 width rear tires, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s.  DVD satnav is available, as is a 10 speaker Bose system (an 8 speaker Harmon Kardon is standard).
Sounds good.
Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: ifcar on August 10, 2005, 05:07:14 PM
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QuoteIt does look better, but I have to wonder if they are ever go to make one big change, instead of just a lot of gradual ones.
1999 brought a more-than-gradual update, as did 2003 (except for the Town Car).

Any changes to the platform, powertrain, and/or interior, or is this update just for the grille?
Interior gets new leather, real wood, and brushed aluminum.  The trans moves from a 4 speed auto to a 5 speed, with an optional 6 speed manual mated to the Mustang Cobra's supercharged V8.  Dynamic traction and stability control, with an off button, a revised sporty suspension, and Torsen limited slip differential.  18" all around, with 285 width rear tires, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s.  DVD satnav is available, as is a 10 speaker Bose system (an 8 speaker Harmon Kardon is standard).
Sounds good.
Sounds inaccurate. A Grand Marquis with a sport suspension and a 6-speed manual?  <_<
Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: BMWDave on August 10, 2005, 05:09:05 PM
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QuoteIt does look better, but I have to wonder if they are ever go to make one big change, instead of just a lot of gradual ones.
1999 brought a more-than-gradual update, as did 2003 (except for the Town Car).

Any changes to the platform, powertrain, and/or interior, or is this update just for the grille?
Interior gets new leather, real wood, and brushed aluminum.  The trans moves from a 4 speed auto to a 5 speed, with an optional 6 speed manual mated to the Mustang Cobra's supercharged V8.  Dynamic traction and stability control, with an off button, a revised sporty suspension, and Torsen limited slip differential.  18" all around, with 285 width rear tires, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s.  DVD satnav is available, as is a 10 speaker Bose system (an 8 speaker Harmon Kardon is standard).
Sounds good.
Sounds inaccurate. A Grand Marquis with a sport suspension and a 6-speed manual?  <_<
I think its Raza making something up again, there is no way that is true :lol:  
Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: mazda6er on August 10, 2005, 05:13:34 PM
Wow, I must not have read that thourougly at all. "sounds good". I'm such a retard.  :P
Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: BMWDave on August 10, 2005, 05:14:44 PM
QuoteWow, I must no have read that thourougly at all. "sounds good". I'm such a retard.  :P
Of course it sounds great, its just not true :lol:  :D  
Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: Raza on August 10, 2005, 05:30:52 PM
It does sound authentic, though, doesn't it?
Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: mazda6er on August 10, 2005, 05:33:40 PM
QuoteIt does sound authentic, though, doesn't it?
Authentic enough for a glance by me to be fooled. I was wondering about the 6-speed and the limited slip diff, but I figured hey, there is the "Marauder".
Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: Raza on August 10, 2005, 05:35:47 PM
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QuoteIt does sound authentic, though, doesn't it?
Authentic enough for a glance by me to be fooled. I was wondering about the 6-speed and the limited slip diff, but I figured hey, there is the "Marauder".
Yeah, well.  It's my dream for the Marauder.  It would have been a great car with that stuff, instead it was just a flop that did 0-60 in over 7 seconds.
Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: ifcar on August 10, 2005, 05:48:45 PM
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QuoteIt does sound authentic, though, doesn't it?
Authentic enough for a glance by me to be fooled. I was wondering about the 6-speed and the limited slip diff, but I figured hey, there is the "Marauder".
There was the Marauder, you mean.
Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: Raza on August 10, 2005, 06:38:28 PM
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QuoteIt does sound authentic, though, doesn't it?
Authentic enough for a glance by me to be fooled. I was wondering about the 6-speed and the limited slip diff, but I figured hey, there is the "Marauder".
There was the Marauder, you mean.
Did it get the official ax?  Maybe the used prices will be decent, make it a cool daily driver.
Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: BMWDave on August 10, 2005, 06:55:51 PM
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QuoteIt does sound authentic, though, doesn't it?
Authentic enough for a glance by me to be fooled. I was wondering about the 6-speed and the limited slip diff, but I figured hey, there is the "Marauder".
There was the Marauder, you mean.
Did it get the official ax?  Maybe the used prices will be decent, make it a cool daily driver.
It did get axed, I believe.
Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: ifcar on August 10, 2005, 06:59:43 PM
I don't think it even made it into 2005 MY.  
Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: Raza on August 10, 2005, 07:03:11 PM
QuoteI don't think it even made it into 2005 MY.
They had them on the lots at my local dealer.  Leftover '04s this long?
Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: ifcar on August 10, 2005, 07:10:09 PM
That appears to be the case. I'm seeing no indication that the Marauder made it past 04.
Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: Raza on August 10, 2005, 07:11:05 PM
QuoteThat appears to be the case. I'm seeing no indication that the Marauder made it past 04.
Another good idea that came out wrong.  And so many bad ideas become successful.
Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: Raghavan on August 10, 2005, 07:13:24 PM
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QuoteThat appears to be the case. I'm seeing no indication that the Marauder made it past 04.
Another good idea that came out wrong.  And so many bad ideas become successful.
like FWD. :(  
Title: 2006 Grand Marquis unveiled
Post by: Raza on August 10, 2005, 07:25:00 PM
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QuoteThat appears to be the case. I'm seeing no indication that the Marauder made it past 04.
Another good idea that came out wrong.  And so many bad ideas become successful.
like FWD. :(
FWD has its place.  It's cheaper, less complicated, and appropriate for smaller chassis.  Not everything has to be RWD.
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