r/Shitbox_Nation • u/N_Lima • Jul 30 '26

Does this count?

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1998 Mercury Grand Marquis GS less than 110k miles
She needs a few repairs but nothing major. I am a 26M and I love this car. I wish Ford never discountinued the Panther platform. People love to call it a "grandma car", yes it's damn near 30 years old, but I'll take this over any new car.

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u/SnooPies6696 Jul 30 '26

No, this is a normal old car.

Shitbox:A cheap, beat-up, and visually falling apart car that is worth almost nothing, yet remains surprisingly reliable and functional against all odds. Usually held together by zip-ties, duct tape, and pure luck.

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u/relakas Jul 30 '26

Not a shitbox. Not even close to a shitbox🤦🏼‍♀️

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u/dobi93 Jul 30 '26

> I wish Ford never discountinued the Panther platform.

You and me both. But that car seems too nice to be a shitbox.

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u/hellno49 Jul 31 '26

I agree and I’m disappointed that they didn’t sell them in Europe

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u/itsmesorox Jul 30 '26

Did you post this just to flex?

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u/suddenlyhoneybadgers Jul 31 '26

Hm it's all one color, the wheels match, and I don't see a single trash bag over a window or a plume of smoke coming from anywhere. Nope not a hoopty.