Used Lincoln Continental for Sale

I have always been a fan of the big body cars. The Lincoln Continental fully embodies exactly what it means to be big and luxurious with its 3.8L V6, air ride suspension, leather interior, wood grain trim and all digital gauges. The particular model I own also has a all black ragtop. The first thing you notice about the Lincoln Continental when you approach it is its size, its a huge car, weighing approximately 3500lbs. While it is part of Ford's luxury line, you will immediately notice that it is missing one important feature, or 4 to be exact. The original wheels are very underwhelming. They are advertised as "alloy" wheels, are not aesthetically pleasing, and they are only 15 inches. Driving the vehicle is a wonderful experience. The handling is incredibly soft, the leather seats are very comfortable, and digital gauges are very easy to read and provide some additional info not traditionally seen with analog gauges. The estimate MPG and total miles left in the gas tank are nice features. You will immediately notice, due to the size of the vehicle, that this car does have a wide turning radius and some extra care must be taken when parking in or pulling out of parking spaces. While the engine is not as large as its Grand Marquis and Crown Victoria counterparts its still has decent pickup but make no mistake about it this car is not about getting to your destination quickly as much as it is about getting to your destination in style. This car seats six full size adults comfortably, so hauling passengers on long road trips is actually pleasant. The amount of cargo space in the trunk is also very nice, having no issue accommodating multiple suit cases. All doors, locks and seat adjustments are power and while this is to be expected in a luxury car it is a nice adjustment coming from the old and crank windows. At the end of the day, despite its lackluster wheels and engine power that can leave you wanting more, this vehicle has been wonderful to own and drive, both in the city and on long trips.

I absolutely loved this car. It was chocolate brown with brown interior. Everything was just "better" than any car I had ever owned. I bought it in California, drove it to New York and then back to Chicago. It just seemed to fly along the freeway. I kept it in drive most of the time. I have had other cars that had the drive feature, but they did not seem as reliable and consistent as the Continental. I actually named my car Ramone because it seemed to have its own personality. The upkeep was amazingly easy and cost no more than any of the less expensive cars I had previously owned. The electric windows worked perfectly in the heat of the desert when we drove through it, and in the 10 below zero Chicago winter. I also noticed immediately that the dials were better lit and a little larger and easier to read during night driving. That was really a plus for me, since I do a lot of driving after dark. Also, the engine was very soft and quiet - according to my mother it sounded more like a panther purring than a "mechanical" thing. Also, the way the driver's seat could be adjusted was outstanding (I don't know about the other seats because NO ONE but me ever drove Ramone).

The Lincoln Continental is a very luxurious car on the inside with power all around. Also adding to the bonus on luxury is the sun/moon roof. It being my first luxury all power vehicle I was thrilled with it. It was quite roomy on the inside. The back seat alone could fit 4 average sized people. Some of the luxury amenities that were concentrated mainly on the front 2 passengers were also afforded to the back passengers also. Such as the air conditioning adjustments for the back passengers. Rear seat which was like a bench design was just as plush as the front two bucket type seats with a separating console for front passengers. Leg room was beyond plenty. The Continental also had an adjustable shock system for a stiffer ride or adjust to more of a boat in the water feel. The trunk space was immense considering all the space that was available in the cab of the vehicle. It being a somewhat twice the size of a compact vehicle makes you feel secure in the event an accident should occur. The components that make up the Lincoln, mainly the bigger ones such as frame work and axles are above the durability that one would imagine. However, its the smaller components, such as the dashboard material. Being the plastics did not last well when the sun was beating down on them on a 95 degree day. So the glues started to give away. The body of the Continental was very durable though. One big downside is with all of the Lincoln's luxury electrical add-ons such as power windows and intermittent windshield wiper motor started to have problems. Now I must also say that those issues really started to compromise the enjoy-ability after about 12 years. Which considering the time from new to used was well expected. The really bad part of the downfall for the Lincoln Continental 1997 was the price of parts to fix the big problems as they occurred. Power window motors plus the labor to fix is astronomical as well as replacing the tires. The mileage was nowhere near favorable. As I recall the mileage was about 16 miles to the gallon. So the 8 cylinder was quite a gas guzzler especially when manufactures manual requires that high test fuel be used to help the 8 cylinder run properly. As for speed and handling I found that the Lincoln handled comfortably considering its size.