2001 Lincoln Continental review from North America
"I hope they restart the Continental line again some year; I'll buy another"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The ride control went out, but I believe it was from a shop not disengaging the switch in the trunk before lifting the car, but I can't prove it.
Replaced inner tie rods at 105,000 miles and also needed a new gas tank filler tube at the same mileage. It was expensive because they had to drop the gas tank to find the problem.
General comments?
I have been very pleased with this vehicle. The ride and comfort have been great.
Overall cost to operate was a bit high due to 92 Octane (high test) gasoline needed, particularly when gas prices were $4.00 per gallon for Super.
The expensive repairs recently are really the only costs I have had, and considering I bought the car for half the new price, I believe the car has been a great investment. Granted, investments hopefully grow and cars depreciate, but my previous vehicle was a "Big" money pit.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 29000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Passat |
| Date of Entry | 11th May, 2009 |