1989 Lincoln Continental Signature Series review from North America
"A car to make a poor man even poorer"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air Ride Suspension was costly to repair.
Head gasket blew at 100,000 miles.
Leather seats cracked very badly.
General comments?
Warning from my brother the mechanic: "This car seems to be in great condition, but dig deep when things start to break!"
I should have heeded his warning. The shocks alone were over $500 each, and the $700 head gasket repair estimate gave me a heart attack.
This is a great riding car, almost made you fall asleep on long trips, but heaven forbid anything go wrong with it! The repair bills are out of this world!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.9 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 93000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 102000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Impala |
| Date of Entry | 22nd June, 2002 |