These are cars that younger buyers love to hate, but if you accept the size and the softness, the Crown Victoria is a remarkably good car - and an undisputed good value. Fully loaded, the Crown Victoria LX is only a little more expensive than a fully loaded Taurus LX. Yet the Crown Victoria de-livers far more space, comfort and the smooth, effortless power that goes with a V8 engine. There's no getting around the size, but traditional sedan buyers view this as a safety asset, and statistics back them up.
We'd prefer to see ABS provided as a standard feature, as it is on the Caprice. And a better handling package, like that in the Impala SS, might broaden the Crown Victoria's appeal.
Still, this is a thoughtful, competent sedan that can soak up a lot of highway miles.