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As the audio begins, the listener is introduced to the distinct sound of a car - a 2001 Grand Marquis, in particular. The symphony of mechanical noises starts abruptly as the key is turned in the ignition, engaging the starter motor. The starter motor emits a raw, powerful hum as it spins, working hard to get the engine fired up. The engine catches, and a deep, throaty rumble fills the audio space. This is the unique sound of the Grand Marquis' engine idling - a steady, rhythmic thrum that speaks of power restrained. Beneath it, one can hear the occasional subtle clicks and whirrs of the vehicle's other systems - the faint hum of the alternator, the soft hiss of the cooling system at work. The audio captures the essence of the car - its power, its reliability, its smooth operation. Listening to it, one can almost feel the vibrations of the idling engine through the car's frame,