1989 Lincoln Mark VII LSC review from North America
"A car you can buy for the right price with the potential for a vicious bite"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I replaced the front air-bag suspension components at 100,000 miles.
Both electric window motors have been replaced.
The mufflers went bad at 95,000 miles, so I replaced the exhaust with a cross-over X-pipe going into a straight pipe exhaust out of the back.
General comments?
Since the Lincoln Mark VII comes with a good power plant, the 302 5.0L V8, it is easy to increase horsepower with modifications.
I installed a Holley SysteMAX engine package that took my engine from a stock 225 horse power, to an awesome 355 horse power rating!
As long as the suspension in your Lincoln holds out, your ride will be silky smooth. I've ridden in a lot of cars, and I believe that only Lincoln can provide that smooth of a ride.
The Mark VII handles cornering very well, considering it is a heavy car.
The stock 225 hp can propel the car very well, especially at high speeds. I wanted an original car to take to the drag strip. People don't believe that I am in a Lincoln running in the low to mid thirteens in the quarter-mile.
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| A cool ride |
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| This car is a treat for the senses, it never disappoints and always brings a smile to your face! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 302 5.0L V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 86000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 102000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 25th August, 2002 |