Originally Posted by MVR 155 (Post 1598371075)

Seen a number of GM's with different style Mustang wheels that looked quite tasteful.

I purchased a 2005 Mercury GM with 13,000 Miles on it for $6,000
The tires were made in 2004 and cracking.... They will be replaced
I was looking at Rims and thinking of replacing with larger 18 inch rims but can't seem to find the perfect looking set that goes with this style of car.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.....
Car rides like its floating on a cloud.

I don't want to go larger than 18 and ghetto it out..... But something mild that matches the style of the car.
Thanks for any suggestions .......

Originally Posted by Dave1 (Post 1598375927)

Stock Marauder wheels look great on any Marque.....


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Originally Posted by jd (Post 1598479457)

:iagree: or find wheels with similar specs.

I remember there is an issue with the intake with those. Either the plastic part of the intake breaks or the gaskets crack...either or. :cheers: Research is recommended.

Thanks for the info about the intake..... The sites I went to about this year and model never mentioned problems with the intake.
I will post pictures of new wheels after install..... The wheels I ordered are black with a thin red lip. New slotted and drilled brake rotors with red calipers. Car is performance white. Just had the entire car ceramic coated. That shit is awesome.
Installed a in dash new touch screen stereo system with blue tooth hands free and reverse camera system.
Its like driving a brand new lazy boy down the freeway.:rock:

Originally Posted by The_Dude (Post 1598506006)

I've heard about this issue too. The plastic manifold can crack. I don't think it's really that big of a deal. Ford came out with an updated manifold which fixes the problem.

Thanks....... I'll take her in to Ford dealer to see if I can have them install the new intake.
Its a 2005 GM Ultimate Edition...... I'm wondering if Ford still has new part.
When I first got it..... the shift indicator was not working.
Went to the Ford dealer and they claimed they couldn't fix it because the gauges were Digital and they only had replacement part for analog.
When I was having the new touch screen stereo system installed..... the guy installing the system had the dash removed so we could see behind the dash..... I asked him if he could find the problem. He found a screw had come undone back there.
He reattached the screw and indicator works like a champ..... I tipped him $100.00. Made my day.:rock:

Originally Posted by The_Dude (Post 1598506741)

Most parts shouldn't be a problem since Ford made Crown Vics up until 2011. I think you got a heck of a deal on a reliable and comfortable daily driver. I picked up a 2003 Maruader with 50k on it a couple of years ago. It's my dd. I love the thing.

Originally Posted by The_Dude (Post 1598506006)

I've heard about this issue too. The plastic manifold can crack. I don't think it's really that big of a deal. Ford came out with an updated manifold which fixes the problem.

Originally Posted by BlackHellcat (Post 1598541630)

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I had a 99 GM as a beater a few years ago. I should have kept it. Perfect winter beater.