1995 Lincoln Town Car Reviews

1995 Lincoln Town Car from North America

Year of manufacture1995
First year of ownership2010
Most recent year of ownership2012
Engine and transmission Automatic
Performance marks 10 / 10
Reliability marks 10 / 10
Comfort marks 10 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 6 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
9.0 / 10
Distance when acquired140000 kilometres
Most recent distance198500 kilometres

Summary:

Reliable, beautiful, and more comfortable than the couch in my living room!

Faults:

The heater didn't work for me last winter. Luckily in the region it was a mild, warm winter. We found out that it was a vacuum somewhere that was broken, as the heater core and the rest of the car worked fine, and the fans were blowing.

EGR valve is faulty at 180,000 kms, but the part is cheap online, and if you can do it yourself, it's a cheap fix.

The clear coat on the roof and trunk is coming off in patchy spots, due to prolonged sun exposure.

General Comments:

This is my dad's car, and he has lent it to me for 1.5 years, and it has been absolutely my favourite car that I've ever driven. The clear coat spots have gotten worse since I've had it, and when I give it back to him, I want to repaint it as a thank you.

The seats in this car are more comfortable than the couch in my living room! The interior is still in perfect shape.

No rust, and this thing is 17 years old and has been winter driven for at least 3 years.

It's big, but since the engine is powerful, gas mileage is not as awful as you might expect, though it does cost $80 to fill the tank. A full tank lasts me about a week, and I drive a half hour to and from school, 3 days a week + regular driving to work, friends, etc.

Overall, I love this car and I never want to stop driving it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th October, 2012

17th Oct 2012, 23:58

"No rust, and this thing is 17 years old and has been winter driven for at least 3 years."

Undercoating is a must, if you plan on spending money for a repaint in the future.

1995 Lincoln Town Car Signature V8 from North America

Model year1995
Year of manufacture1995
First year of ownership2006
Most recent year of ownership2010
Engine and transmission V8 Automatic
Performance marks 8 / 10
Reliability marks 8 / 10
Comfort marks 10 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 4 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
7.5 / 10
Distance when acquired120000 miles
Most recent distance145000 miles
Previous carVolvo 850

Summary:

Even at 15 years old, this car makes me feel, viscerally, like I own the town

Faults:

Required new rear brake pads.

Currently deal with intermittent electric problems.

Needs a new AC compressor.

General Comments:

I would have never believed I would voluntarily drive a Lincoln Town Car.

I developed a "sitting discomfort" and sought a car that ran smoothly on rough roads.

I bought my Town Car to help overcome my problem, and fell in love in the process.

I was dismayed by the clumsiness of my Town Car on the windy country roads where I live. Getting rid of the stock tires and replacing them with high performance comfort tires from Tire Rack completely changed the dynamics of the car.

It continued to ride softly, but its handling was vastly improved.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th October, 2010

1995 Lincoln Town Car Signature series 4.6 liter V8 from North America

Year of manufacture1995
First year of ownership2008
Most recent year of ownership2010
Engine and transmission 4.6 liter V8 Automatic
Performance marks 10 / 10
Reliability marks 10 / 10
Comfort marks 10 / 10
Dealer Service marks 10 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 10 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
10.0 / 10
Distance when acquired150000 miles
Most recent distance200000 miles
Previous carLincoln Town Car

Summary:

Best ride I've ever had or seen

Faults:

I have had a oil filter housing gasket fail. It was cheaper than $100 bucks to fix, and is normal and should be expected in a car that age.

I have also had the coolant hose under the intake manifold bust, but that is also normal for a car that age. That was a little pricey; $2 for the hose and 400 bucks labor. And that's the only problems I ever had with this car, and I drive it a lot.

I take care of it and maintain it meticulously. I use synthetic oil and Lucas oil additive. The oil change typically will last 6 months, but I change it anyway at 4 to 5 months.

I would depend on that car to save my life. It is the best mode of transportation around. I will recommend that car to anyone.

General Comments:

I get decent gas mileage for a V8. It can run on regular unleaded, but I use supreme because I'm particular.

It has a lot of power.

It is very dependable; on a scale from one to a ten, I'd give it a ten.

It is very comfortable. I converted my air suspension to shocks with a kit I bought at O'Reillys Auto Parts.

It is the best car I have ever owned. I am a car collector, and this car has made me a Ford / Lincoln collector.

Handling is great. It has a twenty gallon fuel supply in the rear of the car. I just wish it was twenty five gallons. It is a wonderful car for long trips.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 7th August, 2010

8th Sep 2010, 20:11

Premium gas in a vehicle designed for regular gas adds nothing to performance or engine maintenance.

See: http://www.cartalk.com/content/premium-vs-regular

25th Dec 2012, 21:44

Yes, I agree "particular" has nothing to do with it. Waste of money. The premium gas can actually hinder optimum performance if the engine is not designed for it. My 1995 Lincoln Signature gets 10 liters/100 km on regular fuel.

Average review marks: 8.5 / 10, based on 22 reviews