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When we were 60 years younger our parents believed that 100,000 miles was the limit for a car. Pontiac used to advertise, "Good for 100,000 miles." But, those were the days of higher engine speeds due to no "Overdrive" and the lubricants were not as efficient then as they are today. With the advent of synthetic oil and other lubricants plus the Overdrive, cars last significantly longer. Your Towncar is very safe to drive anywhere so long as you take the care of it as you would a new car. Next time you are in a dealership, take note of the "new" cars in there for "warranty work" remembering they are practically new. I recommend you change all fluids including the axle, serpentine belt, and hoses if it has been a long time since doing so and continue to enjoy the style of the '97 Towncar.
Body in great shape. Only 44,000 miles
Interior is perfect.
My father is nervous that the car has had 3 owners (all in FLA), but the carfax check reported no issues.
The current owner has driven only 4,00 miles in the past 2 years, but says he loves the car (he cannot drive anymore)
The price? $6500
Not to mention improved metallurgy and manufacturing procedures. I've got a '95 T-Bird with a 4.6L V-8 that's got 221,000 miles on it. It burns oil, but still runs. I've had to do a few little things like replace the water pump (a job I hope I never have to do again) get a leaky rear seal in the transmission fixed, replace the heater core, as well as the usual stuff like brakes, hoses, belts, ect. Not 100% trouble free, but all relatively minor things, and for 221,000 miles, I'm willing to accept a certain amount of "wrong" in my car.
As far as room-a-plenty for storage in the LS - yes, it is a lot smaller than a towncar, but you just learn to take the essentials along, that's all.
Don't know if there's anything else.....
With your Town Car experience, you probably have a lot to contribute to this discussion.
If I may, I'd like to ask you to take the "caps lock" off when you post. All caps make a message difficult to read, and is often interpreted as "shouting" which I am quite sure you did not intend.
Anyway, we are glad to have you here. : )
If I can help you find your way around, please feel free to drop me an email.
Unhappily, due to knee/access problems, I have to give up my 2001 Toyota Highlander. (Great car). I'm looking for a big car that's easy to get in & out of. I have wavered between the Lincoln Town Car & Cadillac DeVille. I cannot afford a new one so will buy a 2001 or 2000. I have read the message boards on both Edmund's Lincoln & Caddy sites and it appears that the TC people are happier with their choice than the Caddy folks. I like the TC's looks better re aesthetics.
I have a chance to get a 2001 Exec. TC with 18,500 original mi from a dealer for $23,500. It has got just about every bell & whistle except a CD player. I intend to run its history through carfax before I buy. I have one worry though - some Lincoln writers have mentioned that a TC is not good in the snow. I live in Mass-
achusetts & this winter was the worst in about 30 years. We had snow about every 3-4 days. Many of the storms were only 3-6 inches but some were a couple of feet. I had thought that a big car like this would get around OK in snow. I don't have a long commute and most driving is local that I do. I am spoiled by 25 years of driving SUVs in the snow. Anybody out there have advice for me re TCs in the snow? If you could let me know fairly soon, I would appreciate it as I don't know how long this TC will be on the lot so I intend to buy soon. Thanks.
If you are trading in your Highlander, the price of the Towncar is not as important as the cash difference between the two. If not trading in, the price seems to be about 2 grand high. Check out Autotrader and E bay for values.
My old skiing knees have been helped by 1000 mg of Glucosamine Sulfate daily for over two years.
LOL. Kinley
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22525 miles
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As for the trade in, I would have to come up with
$5,200. in cash. Unfortunately, although I have only 9850 mi on the Highlander, and it is perfect inside, in the past month, in the same parking lot mind you, I have received 1 fist sized dent on driver's side door and another long scratch on the rear panel opposite side which chipped my right rear tail lamp cover. Both were done by anonymous craven individuals who did not leave their identities. So car has to have body work and discounts the Blue Book price.
The only other thing that felt "weak" about the TC to me during the test drive was the lower lumbar support in the driver's split bench seat. The Toyota bucket seats are wonderful for that. The TC seat, even with the lumbar support turned up, felt a little mushy. Did you find that Crown Vic seats were stronger in lumbar area?
I may go "try on" a Caddy this weekend just to satisfy my uncle who swears by them to me. Thank God for Edmund's. I was going to look at a Buick Park Ave Ultra until I read the postings there. Dozens have recounted their vibration problems with its front end. No wonder I was able to find several new 2001s w/0 miles for sale sitting on a few lots at pretty cheap prices.
Thanks for the glucosamine suggestion but it hasn't helped me. The best thing I could do for
myself is lose a 100 lbs. Probably then wouldn't have to give up Highlander but don't think I could do it quickly enough to satify access problems.
Thanks again for taking the time to give advice.
Bea
Well, I did what my uncle recommended & just test drove a Caddy. It was 2001 DeVille DTS with every possible bell & whistle with 29,000
mi, silver. It was a lease car just turned in.
The minute I tried to enter & exit this car,
I knew if I liked the drive it would be the one for me. For my particular physical proportions,
I found it to be the single most comfortable car
I've ever sat in. I liked the way you can automatically move the wheels & seat for easy
in & out. I found the bucket seats to have magnificent lumbar support and the way you can
configure the wheel and the seat to the pedals
was terrific.
The ride was quiet & IMO the steering was more responsive & had easier turning arc in curves and easier turning radius than TC.
Less "boatlike". So I decided to take the plunge.
Will spend more than I hoped for but felt it is worth it. Got it for trade in plus $10,000 cash.
They gave me above Blue Book for the Highlander
esp. with the 2 body probs.
Again, I want to thank those of you who helped with advice. I will now start to monitor the
Caddy boards when I get it.
Now, about Town Cars and fog. It seems one of our drivers, tooling along a winding country road in a pea soup fog came upon a group of frantically waving people at roadside. When he stopped, he found they were all drivers of itty-bitty cars made from tissue paper and mucilage, and so were unable to penetrate the fog without badly damaging their front ends. They pleaded with him to allow them to follow in his wake, so they could get to hearth and home. What could he do? Graciously, he agreed, and they all revved up their tiny little engines and fell in behind, rejoicing in their good fortune. The Lincoln effortlessy parted the fog, and the little guys struggled mightily to keep up. Alas, the line of roller skate cars was too long, and the one at the end was engulfed and crushed, amid pitiful squeals from the tin body panels. This immediately led to a free-for-all race among the survivors to get closer to the TC and ensure salvation, but in their panic, one or two got too far outside the Lincolns wake and they too were heard shreiking their last wails as the fog got them. The Lincoln, of course was none the worse for wear, and the driver and passenger were blissfully unaware of the carnage behind them.
In some climates, it isn't noticed, but it's 111 degrees here right now, and very inadequate if the car's been parked in the sun. You never cool it down with no air moving.
The head liner is pinned up and the A/C died last year but every thing else works and looks perfect. (Only rust is behind rear wheed but I maintain it.)
This to me says a lot about Fords. Here I have a 23 year old car with 105,000 miles that look new inside and out.
Still rides like sitting on your livinge room couch and has a short turning radius. She about 13 MPG too. No matter how fast one drives. (Doesn't like alcohol in her gas.)
(I have a few cars see profile.)
Roger
My mechanic is trying to steer me away from this idea saying that they are prone to mechanical problems which could prove to be expensive when out of warranty.
I have a tendency to keep my cars for quite some time and his comments are of some concern to me.
Any input for you experience T.C. owners would be greatly appreciated.
The car that I am looking at is a 2001, leased by a nieghbour who looks after anything he owns with a passion so I feel confident that the car has not been abused
We also drive our cars for at least 10 years. We drove an 82 Signature for 12 years and 125,000 and we are driving a 94 with 105,000 which runs and sounds like the day we bought it. Changing ALL lubricants at recommended intervals helps. Our cars use Mobil 1, synthetic oil in the crankcase. The only major expense on our 94 has been a real axle, spline, bearings at 97,000, but this was due to not checking the fluid soon enough. If you liked the Olds, you will appreciate the Towncar due to it's rear wheel drive and air suspension. If our 94 had to be replaced, I'd buy an 03 in a heartbeat.