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Thread: NEW '05 Crown Vic LX Sport...some subtle changes

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    NEW '05 Crown Vic LX Sport...some subtle changes

    A new '05 just arrived today...I've put some pics in the Gallery of some subtle changes noticed for '05 like: new headlamp assembly, new exterior auto radio antennae, new steering wheel, different side mirrors (flat black), etc.

    Check out the $30K+ sticker, as well....

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    I can't tell from the pic what's different about the headlamp assembly(looks the same to me.) I knew about the new steering wheel and the antenna (dumb idea BTW ruins the sleek line of the car.)

    I do know that '06 was the year slated for the "refreshening" of the body.
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    The fixed antenna was meant for the GM only (people probably complained about having no place to put the "mouse ears" ball or AM radio reception w/the fabric top on). I have the 2005 brochure. I don't see anything different with the headlight buckets. The "skullcaps" have been flat black since the 2nd 1/2 of 2003. The steering wheel is like the one in the 2004 Taurus. One day they'll show up here where I work.

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    Does it use the MM tail lights?

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    The antenne looks...offical!
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    I'll be having one of those antennas. I've been looking for a replacement for the crappy one in the rear window.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RoyLPita
    ... I don't see anything different with the headlight buckets.
    TAF - Agree with RoyLPita; look the same a the 1998-2004. What are you picking-up on that I'm missing


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    Not wild about the antenna placement or the flat black mirror housings, but other than that I'd take one if I didn't have a Marauder.
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    Ahhh...much better.
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    2005 CV LX Sport

    Quote Originally Posted by gdmjoe
    TAF - Agree with RoyLPita; look the same a the 1998-2004. What are you picking-up on that I'm missing
    I don't see it either. The ride height looks high on this one too. I don't care for the flat black mirrors either. These are form the CVPI parts bin to save a few $$$$..

    Are these signal mirrors?

    So one can get a 2005 LX sport but no longer a Marauder?

    Don

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    Sorry guys...I'm not the CV expert...the sales guy Carl (whom you may be able to see his dapper self in the pics) came up while I was taking pics of the car and said "The headlamp assemblies have changed as well..." so I took the pics.

    My bad if that's bad info....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Amsoil_Dealer
    I don't see it either. The ride height looks high on this one too. I don't care for the flat black mirrors either. These are form the CVPI parts bin to save a few $$$$..

    Are these signal mirrors?

    So one can get a 2005 LX sport but no longer a Marauder?

    Don
    Well... it might be that all new 2005's are coming out with the headlight lens cover misaligned with the side-marker/turn signal lens leaving a nasty gap between it and the bumper moulding.
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    Poor Alignment

    Quote Originally Posted by Agent M79
    Well... it might be that all new 2005's are coming out with the headlight lens cover misaligned with the side-marker/turn signal lens leaving a nasty gap between it and the bumper moulding.
    LOL...I noticed that too. That is pretty weak.

    Don

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    Todd doing a squat

    Man, the paint on this car is better than on my MM. You can see Todd doing a funny squat and Carl's bemused onlooking.




    The tail lights sure look cheesy red compared to our MM's. Also, $31,600? Yikes! I notice an option is "laminated security glass" and it ain't cheap. Wha, is this to prevent somebody breaking in, wtf?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Donny Carlson
    ... Yikes! I notice an option is "laminated security glass" and it ain't cheap. Wha, is this to prevent somebody breaking in, wtf?
    That option came-out in 2004.

    Crown Victoria year changes reference.

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