Low price, rear-wheel-drive performance, standard ABS, room for six, comfortable ride, excellent crash test results.
Cons
Large size makes it difficult to park and maneuver, dated interior styling.
What’s new
No major changes for the Crown Victoria this year.
Edmunds says
One of the last traditional rear-drive, body-on-frame full-size sedans, the Crown Vic is a favorite of taxi cab drivers, police departments and those looking for a lot of room at a reasonable price. However, those with more money to spend on a V8 sedan will prefer the modern, stylish Chrysler 300C.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.77 per gallon for regular unleaded in Arkansas.
2005 Ford Crown Victoria LX Sport 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
I purchased a used 2005 police interceptor from auction. It awesome driving this thing around, everyone slows down; they don't cut into your lane and they show you RESPECT. Dollar for dollar the best vehicle you can own as large size sedan. Work is required to maintain, power windows stopped working at 149K miles. (Had to change spark plugs at 140k) Since those changes everything worked … great! I literally did everything in this car, an excellent beater car. Off roading, donuts, burnouts; I even crashed into a few things and the car was still fine. I sold it because of it's gas consumption. It drinks regular [87] gas like a truck. Insurance was good on this car too.
Overall: I would buy this car again, just for fun. I do recommend!
PROS:
People think your a cop and share the road-
Durable and reliable-
Parts are cheap to fix/repair-
massive truck space- (you could fit 3 full size tires back there)
CONS:
Poor gas mileage-
Larger vehicle (harder to park)
On wet roads it becomes easy to fish tail. (Slips & slides on wet roads with all the power and weight in the rear)
WOULD RECOMMEND!
Buy it!
5 out of 5 stars
ghost261, 10/17/2012
2005 Ford Crown Victoria LX Sport 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
I bought this at about 76k miles, I now have almost 83k. It is all black and leather interior, just about all the extras you can add. I drove this from Austin, Texas to Pennsylvania. It was a 1600 miles trip and the car was fully packed, back seat included. I still got 24-25 mpg. City driving is about 18 but for a V8 and how heavy the car is, not bad at all. I love it and wouldn't sell … it at all. Great power and actually a head turner, probably cause they think I am undercover ;). People do move out of the way on the highway though. I do plan on adding some extras like intake and exhaust etc for even more of a muscle car.
Got me through a rough time
5 out of 5 stars
Anon friend, 04/17/2016
2005 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
I was in a rough situation, many cars i bought were cheap and caused me to loose jobs.
This car i got at 106k and its 165k before i sold it. i did do work though changed water pump but its a great vehicle
Six years, 76000 miles
4.88 out of 5 stars
sk8teacher, 07/14/2011
2005 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Bought new in Sept 2005. Had every option available for the LX, and was over $30k. Got a really great deal and have loved the car. We live 45 miles outside of DC and average 22-23mpg mixed driving, and 26-28mpg highway.
You can ride all day and never get tired. Very smooth ride. Use the cruise control on the highway or you will find yourself going well over the speed limit it is so … smooth and effortless.
It still amazes me how much you can get into the trunk. At 21 cubic feet, it is huge!
If you can find someone willing to part with theirs, buy it. You won't be disappointed.
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