1997 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC review from North America
"Not a fit for 6 foot, 250 pound me"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brakes still vibrate during stops even with new quality rotors and pads all around. Replaced both HID headlamp bulbs myself for $320 for two bulbs!
General comments?
Seats caused back pain until they were replaced with modified 1976 seats. Steering on LSC requires too much effort. Not enough headroom with sliding sunroof. LSC ride is too bumpy. No rear legroom or headroom for my buddies. Seats too low to the floor. Not good for long road trips. Not "fun" to drive on winding roads or freeway. Steering wheel does not telescope. Big transmission console takes up too much legroom. I should have bought a Gran Prix coupe instead which does fit me. For someone well under 6 feet tall this car could be a blast. It is at home on the freeway at speeds over 80 MPH, gets 17 MPG, clocked 0-60 MPH in 7.9 sec, great CD, super engine, great electrical/computer systems, impossible to spin on dry road.
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| Highway star |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6 InTech V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 58000 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac Eldorado |
| Date of Entry | 5th April, 2003 |