1996 Lincoln Mark VIII review from North America
"A high performance and styling steal"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The chromed wheels have started to corrode on the inside. One wheel has developed a pinhole leak through the rim as a result of this corrosion.
The remote release for the fuel door often takes over ten tries before the door pops open.
General comments?
This is one of the best styled automobile, inside and out, to come out of Detroit.
The performance and handling is first rate, right up there with cars like Jaguar.
Unfortunately the headlights are dismal. The low beam lights are practicly worthless.
But the optional JBL sound system is fantastic.
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| Highway star |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | All aluminum 4.6 liter 32-valve Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 94000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 97000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Delta 88 |
| Date of Entry | 12th February, 2003 |