12th Oct 2011, 18:58
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and it just so happens that I like many people completely disagree with you.
To say that styling once took a back seat in Detroit, are you kidding?? Look at some of the classic cars from Detroit from the 50's to 70's. I can't imagine anyone finding a Ford Fusion or Toyota Camry attractive or classic in 30 or 40 years.
Cars today are completely void of style, and for the most part, even shape. They aren't even proportional, they all have over stretched wheelbases with big wheels and zero overhangs. Some may like this look, but I find it makes the car look stubby and awkward. I feel that we are in one of the worst periods for the automobile, except for maybe the late 70's to the mid 80's (I think now is worse). The cars are so mild and bland today; there was a time when the automobile was something that could stir emotions; now cars are just another disposable convenience appliance, and they are about as exciting as other home appliances.
12th Oct 2011, 18:42
I really like the Town Car, and what it represented. However, I think the styling of the last generation 1998-2011 was a little too bulbous and rounded looking. I think the updates in 2003 helped, but I still think the Cadillac DTS and Buick Park Avenue were better looking, although a bit smaller.
The Town Car was really over priced and not very competitive. In the last few years, Lincoln discontinued must have options like a sunroof and navigation system, which are common place on luxury cars nowadays. Even though the Town Car was not that much different than the Grand Marquis, it was close to $20,000 more. Ford killed this car by neglecting it and pricing it out of the market. Considering the steep depreciation on these, it would be crazy to pay $50,000 for one when you could get a used one with under 10,000 miles for under $35000.