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fud2468 · 09-07-2009, 04:15 PM

I'm not sure if this is the right thread for this--if not, correct me.
Some time back I got advice here on getting a large car for comfort and safety to be used on long trips. For best FE, GMs with the 3.8 engine, and the Avalon, were recomended.
I would drive the car 5000 miles per year at most. In searching this site, I've looked at posts by bluegoat06, mevinwy, 99couch, Will and McCool, among others, and these have been very helpful.
I'm now thinking of a 2001-2003 Crown Victoria. Reviews by owners claim as much as 30 highway mpg for the base model with 2.73 gears. For me, the size is a safety advantage and while the FE would not be as good as other large cars, I feel the high depreciation and ruggedness make a Crown Vic much cheaper to get in to.
I'm considering a grill block, partial or full belly pan, and possibly rear skirts (though I don't want to change the appearance much).
Unless I've missed it, I haven't seen anything on here about FE mods to a Crown Vic.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks, Ray Mac.

09-07-2009, 04:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
fud2468 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 69 Thanks: 18 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thinking out loud, large cars I'm not sure if this is the right thread for this--if not, correct me. Some time back I got advice here on getting a large car for comfort and safety to be used on long trips. For best FE, GMs with the 3.8 engine, and the Avalon, were recomended. I would drive the car 5000 miles per year at most. In searching this site, I've looked at posts by bluegoat06, mevinwy, 99couch, Will and McCool, among others, and these have been very helpful. I'm now thinking of a 2001-2003 Crown Victoria. Reviews by owners claim as much as 30 highway mpg for the base model with 2.73 gears. For me, the size is a safety advantage and while the FE would not be as good as other large cars, I feel the high depreciation and ruggedness make a Crown Vic much cheaper to get in to. I'm considering a grill block, partial or full belly pan, and possibly rear skirts (though I don't want to change the appearance much). Unless I've missed it, I haven't seen anything on here about FE mods to a Crown Vic. What are your thoughts? Thanks, Ray Mac.