Used 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis for sale 

The Mercury Grand Marquis goes out as a single trim and only equipping the most basic set of features. There is no drama with respect to explicit options as there are none available. Meanwhile, some standard amenities on the sedan include 17-inch wheels, rear air suspension, automatic headlights, fog lamps, keyless entry, automatic climate control, a 50/50 split front bench with six-way driver and passenger power adjustability, power-adjustable pedals, leather upholstery, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a tilting leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a CD player stereo. Options include heated seats, a leather-wood steering wheel, and a cassette player. 

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Unfortunately, there is nothing special about this deal that we could recommend. So, the Grand Marquis will have to be bought in its most raw form. Of course, some aftermarket customizations, if you trust them, are possible, but they may not alter the amount of heft and infirmity that the sedan holds.

One of the strongholds of this vehicle is its powertrain. Hidden under the hood is one of the biggest engines ever equipped on a mass-production sedan. The rear-wheel-drive 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is powered by a 4.6-liter V8 good for only 224 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque. A four-speed automatic is standard. Going from zero to 60 mph requires about 8.5 seconds, which is on par with many four-cylinder-powered sedans. That's a big improvement over 1978, but pretty disappointing today given this car's meager power.

Despite a vigorous V8, the power delivered is extremely mediocre as compared to its more modern V6 rivals. It is the Toyota Avalon that manages to churn the maximum power in this lot. Meanwhile, the heavy engine on the host comes with the advantage of an immense amount of torque that none another competitor can match.

An economy with this kind of engine is better not discussed. Firstly, the engine is quite dated and there have been absolutely no efforts to make it better by the year. Secondly, the 4.6L combustion chambers are very large to expect any thrifty or vigilant use of fuel. Still, we can respect the efforts made by the EPA to calculate its economy. According to them, fuel economy is 16 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. This brings it down to 19 MPG combined, which is not that bad if you look at the first two considerations.

Obviously, the figures stated by Mercury are not even close. The highest level of refinement is again shown by the Toyota Avalon with a combined economy of 24 MPG. Meanwhile, the Buick LaCrosse comes out with a 23 MOG record. It is the 19-gallon fuel tank that helps the Grand Marquis put some extra miles on the odometer.

The Grand Marquis' general interior design hasn't really been changed since...goodness, we can't even remember. The original George Bush may have been president. Major controls reside in the center of the dash and can be difficult to reach, though they're incredibly easy to decipher and a testament to simpler technological times. 

Of course, that also means you go without the sort of modern conveniences Ford has become known for, like navigation, Sirius Travel Link, and Sync, which you can use to control your iPod and cell phone using voice controls. We have a sneaking suspicion, though, that most Grand Marquis buyers won't care.

The cabin is quite wide, but backseat legroom is no more impressive than cars that are smaller on the outside. Nevertheless, the Grand Marquis is one of the few remaining cars capable of seating three people in the front seat, which means you can stuff six people inside. Their luggage will be able to come along as well, because the trunk measures 20.6 cubic feet, making it the largest of any car (though the Ford Taurus' trunk is but 0.4 cubic feet smaller). Some of the interior features in the 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis are:

• Cruise Control
• Leather Steering Wheel
• Single Zone Front Climate Control
• Speed-Proportional Power Steering
• Retained Accessory Power

2011 Mercury Grand Marquis Infotainment System:

Two words we have got to describe the infotainment on this vehicle - old and handful. Don’t be surprised if you are asked to keep hold of your cassettes by Mercury’s sales guys, because that’s what they offer with the Grand Marquis today - a cassette player. To break your silence, the cassette player is optional with the CD stereo. 

However, it is the most basic version of the tech which was found in cars in the late 1990s. Furthermore, only 4 door speakers circumnavigate the sound in and around the cabin. That is something Ford should work on, but wait, Mercury is going down this year. So, no suggestions needed. 

• Adjustable Speed-Sensitive Volume Control
• Element Antenna
• AM/FM Stereo
• CD Player
• 4 Total Speakers

As part of the redesign, Lincoln-Mercury stylists were tasked with giving the Grand Marquis a more contemporary look, bringing it in line with other Mercury-division vehicles. While largely evolutionary, a number of changes modernized the exterior. In the fourth generation, the trunk and taillight trim was simplified with more contemporary badging. In the front, to improve cooling, a larger grille introduced the Grand Marquis to the Mercury waterfall-style grille trim. Grand Marquis LS Limited Editions were equipped with a hood ornament, seen for the first time. 

There is absolutely no harm in admitting the superiority of the Marquis sedan in terms of dimensions. Meant to house 6 people and a large piece of utilitarian trunk, the sedan comes as the longest in its segment, with a wheelbase of 115 inches. Following is the enormous track width saw in the production cars of the modern age. Some of the exterior features in the 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis are:

• 17" Aluminum 18-Spoke Polished Wheels
• All Season Tires
• Cornering Lights
• Front Fog/Driving Lights

Standard safety equipment includes antilock disc brakes, traction control, and front-seat side airbags. Neither stability control nor side curtain airbags are offered. Nonetheless, the Grand Marquis has fared well in crash tests by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, scoring a perfect five stars for both frontal and side impacts. 

However, while the big Mercury earned the top rating of "Good" in frontal-offset crash testing conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, it garnered a "Marginal" rating -- second-worst on a scale of four -- in side-impact crash testing.

• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 6-Airbags
• Post-Collision Safety System
• Tire Pressure Monitoring
• Traction Control

The Mercury Grand Marquis is witnessing its final year of sales. It is an emotional patch since the vehicle has been around for almost half-a-decade and has entertained a lot of lavish and luxurious demands throughout. However, what technology has always taught us is that change in any form is mandatory. Irrespective of that, your existence will soon be marked as futile. That is exactly what happened with the Grand Marquis. Today, despite its delayed exit from the market, the sedan still has a few strong points, one of which is good enough to make you take it home.