1992 Lincoln Continental Executive 3.8 from North America

Summary:

One of the best cars I have ever owned, hands down!!

Faults:

I bought this car for $1500.00 as is. It already had the air shocks removed, and it was replaced by struts and shocks when I bought it. I had to replace a sensor in the tranny, because is would not shift into over drive for about $800.00 including labor, I had a sensor in the motor go bad that made it not start (had something to do with temperature) that was $500.00 including labor, and I had to replace the whole front end pretty much (tie rods, control arms...etc), but I think the dealer I took it too screwed me a little at $1600.00!! I don't think it needed half the stuff they said it did. And normal wear and tear repairs on the car. The A. C don't work, the windows are slow, and the heater motor only blows on high, but I don't care about that stuff.

General Comments:

After all the repairs, the car is great for what I have into the car, I think it is still worth every penny. It rides awesome, it gets pretty decent gas mileage (for the way I drive), it's very compfortable, and for 140 horsepower it pulls its weight pretty darn good!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th October, 2008

15th Jan 2009, 18:22

The heater works fine, I live in western NY, I don't need A.C.

15th Apr 2009, 08:20

Old cars are cheaper to own and run, but you MUST compare apples to apples. Sure he could buy a new Chevy Aveo, and maybe even be money ahead, but compared to a modern car of the same class (Lincoln, Caddy, etc) he is WAY ahead.

31st May 2011, 18:26

We just lucked out and bought an estate 1992 Cont. for ouch 8500.00. It has 34000 km on it and is mint. I would rather pay the money for a real car then 40000.00 for a plastic one. We love it. They don't make them like this anymore.

1992 Lincoln Continental Executive Series 3.8L V6 from North America

Summary:

Overall it is a good looking luxurious car with more amenities than most of the Caddys I've owned

Faults:

I bought the car for $250 after it had been sitting in a yard for 3 years. It needed 2 tires, brakes/rotors, a steel brake line, a rubber trans cooler line, and a battery to get it on the road.

The blinkers/windows/mirrors switches all needed a workout to get them working properly:)

The Cartier trunk switch was bad, replaced it cheap $20.

The VSS went bad. This is common but it was a real problem as it controls the speedometer/odometer, as well as the power steering pressure, the cruise control, the air ride, and the transmission. $20 part, 1 hour install.

The A/C is dead, haven't checked it out yet.

The front windows were slow, sprayed silicone spray in the felt tracks, work like new :)

The ABS light occasionally comes on for no reason.

The clear coat is peeling from the trunk, roof, and hood.

General Comments:

This car rides like a cushioned dream.

I like the auto dimming lights and all of the power and non power accessories.

The car has good power, but the trans is a little soft for my driving style.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd April, 2008

15th Apr 2009, 13:03

Sounds like you are having good luck. I am in the same situation. A friend of mine has a 91 in his backyard, been sitting a few years and he is just going to give it to me to get rid of it. Since I am getting the car for free, I am willing to put some bucks into it to get it up and going again. Glad to hear yours is alive and well!