 My previous Crown Vic was 1992 with 
175K, engine and transmission still 
good.  But it needed tires and exhaust 
so I traded for 1997 Crown with 65K.  
These vehicles run strong for a long 
time, thousands of police forces can't 
be wrong. Great for long trips, 
comfortable, roomy, good V8 power, and 
gets 26 mpg.  My experience is every 
50K change the spark plugs, plug wires, 
and thermostat, they are easy to get 
to, unlike most V6 engines.  