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Mail From: Adam Schwartz <(email redacted)>



On Wed, 4 Jan 1995, JIM HURD wrote:

>
> Hi Everyone,
>
> As I may need to purchase a second vehicle, and I have always liked
> the F/L/M RWDs, I have focused my search on '88-'90 Crown Vickys and
> Grand Marquis, and would not rule out an 86-89 Town Car if the price
> was right. As you can tell, I like the classic look of the previous
> generation.
>
> Do all of these big boxes have the same mechanicals? Are they all 302s,
> or were there some optional engines? Are they all roller cam engines?
> Is there any particular year/options that I should avoid? Are they all
> EEC-IV with SFI?

They all have the 302 EEC-IV SFI Engine except for the Crown Vic. Police
Package which can also be had with a 351 2-Barrel. For 90 these cars
added a new instrument panel and also a drivers side air bag.

>
> Also, does anyone have a brief explanation of the trim levels? Like
> what is the difference between the LS and LX Crown Vickys and the LS
> and GX? Grand Marquis?

There are two trim levels for each car. For the Crown Vic there was a
base and LX trim level with the major difference being upgraded
upholstery. However the LX typically have option packages that can only
be ordered separately on the base. The same is true for the Grand Marquis
with a GS and LS trim. Most of the LX and LS cars are pretty well equipped.


I have seen some of these with dual exhaust and
> a rear sway bar. Is this part of the trim package?

No. Those options are included with a separate towing package or
police package (crown vic only). If your planning on towing, I would
definately get it.

Hope that helps

ADAM
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