1997 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC review from North America
"Probably the nicest looking and driving car I have had in a long time, but has had repair issues"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver's door handle 53000.
Neon tail light 53000.
Front brake rotors 54000.
Lower control arms, ball joints and rear control arm bushings 61000.
Alternator replaced 61000.
Needs power steering pump (leaks onto exhaust mainfold & smells) 62000.
Door ajar lights came on 59000 (fixed with WD-40 sprayed into the door latch)
HID headlight went out 61000 $400.00 to replace both with new bulbs.
Sometimes leaks water onto the passenger floorboard.
Doors sometimes freeze shut (need to wipe the door rubbers with silicone)
General comments?
I really love this car, but it has cost me plenty of money to this point. I have just chalked it up to it being less than a new car payment so far. I feel like I couldn't get a car this nice for the money I have spent on it up to now. It turns heads wherever I go in ti. Gets 21.5 MPG overall and that's good for a car this big. Motor runs really smooth, and is really powerful, probably the best part of the car besides the interior. Looks new even with 62000 miles on it. Now, if I can just quit spending money on it for a while, but I imagine I will have air suspension problems with it like everyone else does, it has a noisy air pump.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 53000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 62000 miles |
| Previous car | Lincoln '94 Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 27th December, 2007 |