May 2005 COTM: 2005 Mercury Montego

The Car of the Month for May 2005 belongs to David & Waynette Ray from Athens, Texas. They bought their car from Brinson Ford Lincoln Mercury in Athens. They are known as nettysmontego in the forums.

To view all the photos of their Montego, check out their photo gallery.

From David & Waynette:

Car Trim Level:

2005 Mercury Montego Limited

Modifications:

FLM wheel locks have been installed.

Planned Modifications:

None at this time, but always curious to see what is available.

What other Fords do you own or have owned?

• 2001 Ford F-150 XLT Ext. cab P/U, 2WD, 98,000 miles (still own)
• 1999 Mercury Sable GS, 198,000 miles (still own)
• 1951 Ford F-3 P/U Needs a flathead V8 and restored. Overall a rock solid truck for being 54 years old. Many new parts ready to go in it.(still own)
• 1998 Mercury Sable GS
• 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX
• 1988 Ford Ranger XLT Ext. cab P/U, 4WD
• 1978 Ford Thunderbird
• 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible, 390 4V, factory 4-speed, (my first car, purchased for $150.00 in 1975)

Other Comments

All cars have been well maintained and serviced by Ford Lincoln Mercury dealers. Oil changes are always at 3,000 mile intervals, no excuses. My wife drives the Montego Premier (Exterior color is \"light french silk\" with pebble leather interior) to and from work, which is a 150 mile roundtrip to Dallas and back daily. It is driven on a combination of bumpy paved rural roads, interstate highways and stop and go Dallas traffic. It has all options except for the AWD. Purchase price was: $28,146 less TTL. We compared the Montego to the Ford 500, Mercury Grand Marquis and Buick LaCrosse. We will not even consider a foreign nameplated car at all!