- sedan 151,497
- El Paso, TX
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- autoshopper.com
- sedan 151,497 gasoline blue automatic
2001 lincoln town car review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The last big rear-wheel-drive american luxury car. introductionthe lincoln town car is the last of its kind. A powerful v8 engine drives the rear wheels. Handling is surprisingly good. And this enormous luxury cruiser has enough interior room to satisfy even the most long-legged passengers. 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. 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. 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. interiorgetting in to and out of the town car is easy, and the front and rear passenger compartments are spacious. Big, comfortable leather-covered front bucket seats have power-adjustable lumbar support and two-position memory. Their side bolsters feature a side-impact airbag system. power-adjustable accelerator and brake pedals (standard) help drivers of all sizes get comfortable behind the wheel. lincoln's flagship, the town car interior has nearly every conceivable luxury feature. In addition to the normal fuel and temperature gauges, the speedometer is flanked by two small displays, one a message center, the other a compass. The system displays a digital speedometer. the optional alpine stereo has large controls that are easy to use. 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. There's no navigation system available. a new feature for 2001 is lincoln's complementary maintenance program, which includes free scheduled maintenance for the first 3 years/36,000 miles. driving impressionthe town car we tested felt glued to the road in a way that no old-fashioned, american luxury barge could ever match. One reason is a steering system with expensive components that yields excellent steering precision and feel. The air suspension system has twin-tube shock absorbers, which keeps an even balance between confident handling and a superior ride quality. all this adds up to a very pleasant ride. Handling is predictable in lane-change maneuvers, without any momentary indecisiveness. 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 the cadillac 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 5-series, lexus gs 430, and mercedes-benz e-class. In terms of its technical sophistication, the town car has not kept up with advancements from cadillac, such as the stabilitrak electronic chassis control system. on the plus side, lincoln's transmission is silky smooth, with quick, positive shifts. Traction control can be switched off for powering the car out of snow banks or other special situations. the town car's brakes include big, thick front discs and twin-piston calipers, and are not likely to fade when they get hot. Its anti-lock brake system allows the driver to maintain steering control in panic stops. summarywith its huge cabin and trunk, the lincoln town car is attractive, appealing, and practical. Its powertrain is smooth and refined, and the styling is more sensual and modern than any previous town car. Many drivers prefer traditional rear-wheel-drive american luxury to the hoard of front-wheel drive products on the market. With that in mind, it's in a class by itself. nevertheless, the town car lacks the power and cutting-edge technological advancements of some of its american and japanese competitors. In that light, the lincoln town car seems like a more luxurious version of the very competent mercury grand marquis - with a bigger price tag. model lineupsignature series 41,315); cartier series 43,700). assembled inwixom, michigan. options as testedpremium package 1,595) includes cd changer, power moonroof; dual heated front seats 400). model testedsignature 41,315). Cruise Control✔ Bucket Seats✔ CD Changer✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Navigation System✔ Leather Seats✔ Alloy Wheels
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