1999 Lincoln Continental review from North America
"A bargain luxury rocket sled"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission - This engine is so powerful that the torque of consistently hard acceleration can actually "bend" parts of the transmission. I was under an extended warranty and it was replaced with no problem.
Front seat construction - I think some really fat guy had the car before me because the driver's seat is pretty broken down. I didn't notice it when I bought it, so I may have contributed to the current condition. In fact, it's degraded to the point that the lumbar support hits about mid-back. I think I could find an upholstery place to fix it for cheap.
General comments?
Well kept secret. Can be bought cheap. Rocket fast acceleration, pimp-daddy luxury interior, above-average handling and electronically governed at 127mph. Perfect for a highway commuter with a CB and a great radar detector.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 275 HP Intec V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 58000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 129800 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Windstar |
| Date of Entry | 18th August, 2004 |