1986 Lincoln Continental LX review from North America
"Luxury with lemon effects"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
First it needed new ball joints.
The exhaust has had lots of defects.
The head gasket went twice, within 5000 miles.
Needed new struts.
New steering column, the key would come out at any position, usually leaving the battery.
General comments?
Nice looking, nice riding, and very roomy. The engine was very sluggish. Gas mileage was not very good, like most big cars. Took bumpy roads nicely.
My next car will probably be another dodge. After this a Ford car will not even be considered.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 148000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 156000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Intrepid |
| Date of Entry | 23rd November, 2005 |