- sedan 89,863
- 6,995 overpriced
- Newnan, GA
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- autoshopper.com
- sedan 89,863 black automatic
2000 lincoln town car review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Better than ever, but not a class leader. introductionthis newest generation lincoln town car was designed in california two years ago with rounded lines and a trimmer, less formal look than before. Handling is better than ever. The body is extended six inches at the factory, providing a more luxurious ride and more legroom in the rear cabin. Wider door openings, heated rear seats, a folding armrest with storage bins, rear audio and climate controls, mood lighting and a cigar-sized ashtray make this a luxurious ride for those with chauffeurs. An executive series version will also be produced as a limousine for the livery market. walkaroundthe town car upholds the time-honored american luxury car formula of rear-wheel drive, a v8 engine, smooth ride, seating for six, a huge trunk, and lots of luxury amenities. The current design sports complex reflector headlamps and a pursed-lips grille, as well a chrome license plate surround and big corner-mounted tail lamps. In addition to the potent performance tweaks, this version gets perforated leather seats, and a special black birds-eye woodgrain finish on the instrument panel and doors, and is available in seven colors. interiorgetting in and out of the town car is easy, and the front and rear passenger compartments are spacious, but there's not quite as much legroom as in the previous generation car. Also, the redesigned rear pillar makes the back seat cozier than before. Big, comfortable front bucket seats have power-adjustable lumbar support and two-position memory. Their side bolsters feature a new side-impact airbag system. nearly everything in the interior is new or improved, from the door panels to the instruments to the radio. In addition to the normal fuel and temperature gauges, the speedometer is now flanked by two small displays, one a message center, the other a compass. The system includes a redundant digital speedometer, but no tachometer. A new alpine stereo with larger controls that are easier to use is standard. The steering wheel contains buttons for cruise control and the sound system. One we hate is belt minder, which uses a chime sound and indicator light to reminds occupants to buckle up. This strikes us as the return of 1970s technology. driving impressionthe 2000 town car feels glued to the road in a way that its predecessor could never match. One reason is a redesigned steering system with more expensive components that yield improved steering precision and feel. The air suspension system has new twin-tube shock absorbers. Another more costly improvement is the addition to the rear suspension of a watt link, which connects the axle housing to the frame for improved handling and ride quality. Trailing arms also have been redesigned. all this adds up to a much more pleasant ride. Handling is more predictable in lane-change maneuvers, without the momentary indecisiveness that characterized the old car. There's very little wind and road noise - the result of thicker glass and redesigned rearview mirrors and window pillars - and the engine emits a distant purr. the town car lacks the acceleration of its fastest competitors, however. Its chief domestic opponent is cadillac's new deville with its impressive northstar engine. A number of top-notch european and japanese cars compete in the $40,000 luxury-sedan bracket as well, including the acura 3. 5 rl, bmw 528i, lexus gs 400, and mercedes-benz e-class. On the plus side, lincoln's transmission is greatly improved over the old automatic, with quicker, more positive shifts. The traction control system can be switched off for climbing out of snow banks or other special situations. The town car's brakes have been upgraded with bigger, thicker front discs and twin-piston calipers. With 25 percent more swept area (braking surface), the brakes are much less likely to fade when they get hot. Anti-lock brakes, which allow the driver to maintain steering control in panic stops, are standard. however, in terms of its technical sophistication, the town car has not kept up with the advancements from cadillac. Its powertrain is smooth and refined, and the styling is more sensual and modern than any previous town car. Some of the most cutting-edge technological advancements from its rivals are missing. Bucket Seats✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Tachometer✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Changer✔ Navigation System✔ Leather Seats✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels
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