On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 5:29 PM, Greg Fiorentino <gf...@dslnorthwest.net> wrote:
> Are you referring to the older Vics as "squares" ('79-'91 are known to Vic
> aficionados as "boxes")? The vintages I own are known as "aeros".
You are correct. For some reason I read that as 85, 87 and was
thinking the old CV bricks. I've never been a huge fan of the Aero
front end. I'm more a fan of the older squares and the newer ones.
Though I'm not sure what you'd call them as far as distinguishing body
style.
> Neither of these were retired interceptors, rather the civilian version.
> Mine is actually the Mercury badged as a Ford (based on model number and
> features).
So swap the grill out and you have the entry level Marquis, then?
> I hit on the CV as a candidate for several reasons:
>
> 1. They were the only US car that had consistently good frequency-of-repair
> ratings from Consumer Reports for that year range.
>
And they are *everywhere* really, so parts are plentiful, eh?
EdB
--
"I'm a Night Elf Mohawk!" - Mr. T.
_______________________________________
http://www.okiebenz.com
For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com
To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/
To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:
http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
