1998 Lincoln Continental Reviews

I had to change my alternator at 125k miles, rack and pinion around 130k miles, and battery recently around 148k miles.

Other than that, no other major problems.

This is the best car I have ever owned, hands down. I bought the car with 120k miles, and had it for 2 and a half years, and got about 150k miles on it now.

Handles great with the adjustable handling and air ride suspension.

No major problems; this car is very fast, smooth drive and looks great.

Wonderful car. A luxury car for a great price. I would recommend this car to anyone.

My "Check Transmission" light keeps coming on after I have driven it for a while. I have had the transmission rebuilt last year (2005) and now when it goes into first gear it jerks. Some people say it is the motor mounts, but I think it is something else. Has anyone had this problem?

Overall it has been a great car. I love how it drives. Everyone I talk with think it is a 2000 model or newer, when I tell them it is a 98 they are surprised.

Just normal maintenance items so far...

New brake pads - turned the rotors; replaced transmission fluid, power steering fluid, fuel filter, and did a coolant flush.

Prior to my purchase, the previous owner had the power steering pump replaced at the dealership, and new tires at 60k miles.

I've seen numerous postings from people who have racked up 100-200k+ miles on 98 Continentals without major problems!

WOW, what a great car! I was looking for a used car replacement for my failing Taurus, and wanted to spend under $10k. Bought this '98 Continental for $8k, and couldn't be happier. It has tremendous power and smoothness, plus full power features including moonroof, CD-changer, and heated seats. You have to be very careful driving it, because it handles so well at high speeds that you wind up breaking the speed limits without even realizing it.

The best part is, the '98 Continentals look identical to the '02 models, so people can't tell you are driving a 5-year old car! It seems almost too good to be true to find so much value for $8k, but Lincolns are notorious for their steep depreciation.

Bottom line, buying a late '90's Continental is the used car bargain of the decade!

Cracked headlight.

Replaced the trunk deck due to cracking fibreglass.

Replaced the engine belt idler.

Repaired/replaced the cup holders.

Rattle in the dash.

4.6 develops 260 horse, but really only noticeable above 60km.

Prior to that it feels that the computer limits the power and really begins to surge about 40km/hr. Excellent passing power.

Very comfortable and gets good fuel economy for a car this size.

Quiet at highway speeds and the engine has a nice growl when throttling up.

At 55,000 miles the steering had a low vibration in it, I took it to the dealer and they said I used the wrong power steering fluid and it was corrected by adding the correct fluid.

Much more reliable than 1997 MB-S600.

Great reliable car with very high tech features.