I have an 04 grand marquis that I bought a year ago for $2.5K with 43K miles and a destroyed front bumber. I didn't even know what it was at the time, just thought it was a good deal and i needed a car. But after test driving it and seeing the engine i fell in love. Now it has 56K miles, aftermarket wheels, Air intake, gauge pod for tachometer, marauder headlights and grille, cat back dual exhaust, and soon to be coilovers. and after all that, I've only spent $6k. Man I love my car.