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Livery car drivers, in my neck of the woods, claim that the Lincoln Town Car's traction is NOT all that in wintry conditions, both on snow or icy streets/roads. At least the few drivers I have asked reply that way. Perhaps their TCs are not equipped with traction control, pre 2004? What I'd really like to do is purchase a 2004 or '05 certified preowned model (the ones
with rack and pinion steering instead of recirculating ball), pimp her out somewhat with a LARGE power sunroof, metallic paint (with plenty of flake), and have a powerful audio system installed with about 500 watts of overall power. The standard power sunroof that certain Town Cars provide is far too small for a machine of its size, I feel. I speak for myself, of course.
That's the plan if I decide to go with a Town Car. They seem to be tank like, in that they take a lickin' and keep on tickin', so to speak!
Peace!
If only Lincoln featured stabilty AND traction control with their TC-
Now you see why I'm leery of going with the TC, eventhough it IS a majestic looking machine, IMHO-
I would have gone with an '03 also.
A Caddy in my future? They're nice and all, but I'm not overly impressed with their exterior designs, meaning all models. Again, I speak for myself.
BummerBummerBummer!!!
Peace!
We are Alpine skiers and have taken it into the high Cascades from Whistler to Bachelor and have never had to hang iron. It is wonderful in snow and ice as long as you drive accordingly. With 130k on it, it's going back to Whistler this Winter. As with any vehicle, it's not the car, it's the driver.
Nothing however rides like a Town Car. My commute to work is 62 miles one way so I'll except their short comings and continue my search for my '03.
Is there a much greater risk of side wall damage at the lower pressure? The tires read 35 psi, maximum pressure so I am assuming that the slightly lower pressure is not going to either shorten tire life or leave me very vulnerable to side wall damage. Am I correct in these assumptions? What pressure do others use on town cars, and what results have you had?
The last Town Car to consider is the 03 due to suspension improvements.
Basically, same old Tired Car.
Perhaps the Town Car costs $10,000 more due to it's slower than Grand Marquis build time resulting in better assembly and craftsmanship. Also, the TC has more luxury features that are standard whereas optional in the Crown Vic/GM.
However, Ford never really said when the move will take place, and given Ford's dire situation, they could change their mind again.
The problem for the Town Car is Ford doesn't want to sink any money into the platform, but they also know any customers who like the car will not switch to another Ford product if they kill the car.
I like the Town Car and Grand Marquis - if they go away, I'll just keep buying them used as long as that is feasible. I will not buy whatever tarted up lesser product Ford cobs together to replace them.
Lincoln's current flagship sedan, the Town Car, will live on after the company's new flagship comes to market.
Although the new flagship, known internally as E386, will arrive in model-year 2009, the Town Car will live on through at least 2010. Supplier sources familiar with the automaker's plans say Lincoln could relegate the Town Car to fleet sales once the new flagship arrives. Lincoln is planning to overhaul its sedan lineup, and recently said it will kill its midrange LS sedan in favor of another vehicle with a similar position in the lineup. The car that will roughly occupy the LS' place in the lineup, known as D385, will arrive in model-year 2008 on Ford's D3 platform, and E386 will use a long-wheelbase version of the architecture. Both new sedans will likely use Ford's new 3.5-liter V6 and perhaps an optional 4.4-liter V8. Although Lincoln will position D385 and E386 similarly to that of the LS and Town Car, the models are said to be quite different from Lincoln's current cars. "It's nothing like an LS," said a Ford spokesman of D385 in a recent phone interview with Inside Line. D385 should go on sale in about two years, and Lincoln will most likely not call it "LS." Suppliers say it will have standard all-wheel drive. E386 should follow about a year later. What this means to you: Fans of the Town Car will be sad to hear it may eventually be available only as a fleet model.
I'm satisfied that my post number 1507 has generated some new interest in this forum and hope other owners will also post in favor of keeping the Town Car. I've got to believe that Ford management occasionally reads this forum and if enough satisfied owners post here it may have a small but significant impact. Ford might consider an ad run by another car company a while back that said if you want to know about this car, ask the person who owns one, my impression is that the vast majority of owners are very satisfied with their Town Cars.
If I have to wait too long for a "new" TC, there won't be any kind of a Ford in my future. :sick:
They are 32 PSI front and 35 PSI rear. He also suggested that the front tires would last longer if set to 35 PSI. I did not think to ask him if there would be in detriment to the car itself running the front tires at 35 rather than the recommended 32 PSI.
the fact that Town Car is rear Wheel drive. If you did look for another luxury car if Town Car is discontinued what car do you think you would look for? I generally hold my cars for three years and this summer will be three years of holding the 2004 Deville. Am not certain I will trade but if I did, do you have any suggestions as to what would compliment my Town Car of the current choices. I have considered a rear wheel Cadillac STS as my replacement.
Fortunately, our 94 Signature with 132K runs very well, now.
Friend, surprised at Northstar calling him asked why and was told according to their GPS he was in Obstruction Pass near Orcas Island, 250 feet from shore.
Somebody was "all wet", but not my friend.
When paying a luxury price for a luxury car, you should get a luxury engine, distinct design, and a warranty that at least matches the Hyundai.
are resolved I developed all the same issues on the way home
meaning NONE RESOLVED! Only good thing about all this is that if they have to tow the DTS to the dealership I will have what has been a totally reliable Town Car to drive while the DTS is being (LOL) repaired. My message to both companies is CADILLAC CLEAN UP YOUR ACT and to Ford Motor
KEEP THE TOWN CAR IN PRODUCTION IN 2008!
...preliminary pre-production of bodyshells for the mark s has begun at Chicago, with 79 shells being made within the last three weeks. Production is not scheduled to begin until March 15, 2008 for an early 2009 model year introduction for the Volvo based mk s.
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the T.C. for its' beauty and comfort, just a real treat on every drive. I also prefer the rear wheel drive to Cadillac DTS
front wheel drive which makes Cadillac DTS a more noisy car. I also find the Town Car handles better even though its' larger and heavier than the DTS. DTS, I think has better insulation in its' doors. All in all, both great cars and I like owning both of them.
and added some changes in colors. So far as I know the last major changes to the Town Car were in 2003 when they made some small but significant changes to the suspension system. Other than that the cars are almost the same. Now that the problems to the DTS have been cleared up I can say that I like both cars. The interior in the Town Car feels more upscale to me, exterior paint on the DTS is in my opinion superior to my Town Car. I like the rear wheel drive
on the Town Car versus front wheel on DTS. The Lincoln transmission is better at braking on steep grades than DTS which does not have nearly the braking power. Annoying feature on the Town Car is a long hesitation in the transmission when you do a hard acceleration on a freeway ramp or two lane passing situation. I like the exterior appearance of the of the Town Car better than DTS but it is very close as they are both gorgeous looking cars, both in gold (DTS - Light Cashmere, Town Car - Light French Silk).
Hope this gives you some idea or perhaps gives you some food for thought. If you have other questions please post a reply and I will try to help you further. I hope someone with a 2007 will see your post as it would be exactly the same model year you are considering.