2002 Lincoln Continental Review
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
If you are looking for an alternative to a Cadillac DeVille, then this is your car. But move quickly. The Continental is dead after 2002.
Pros
Plenty of useable features and options, attractive styling, powerful V8 engine.
Cons
Large size hurts maneuverability, unsupportive seats, minimal interior storage, lack of refinement.
What's New for 2002
The Continental remains relatively unchanged for 2002, its last year on the market. One new exterior color debuts, and an optional Vehicle Communication System (with portable analog-digital phone) is now offered. Available at no charge are a power moonroof, a six-disc changer and an Alpine audio system.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Super Sedan
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Has been and excellent car. Purchased as a Lincoln corporate vehicle with 20000 miles on the odomenter. Now 80000 miles. 20mpg city and 25 to 28mpg highway at 70mph. 80000 miles with only recent tire replacement and new battery. LS was a poor replacement, should have continued to build and I would have purchased another.
Favorite Features
Large trunk space, heated seats and excellent gas mileage for its size.
Suggested Improvements
None needed. Lack of Lincoln marketing of its potentials and bad reviews by some of the so-called auto experts in the magazines.
High Quality and Value
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Purchae from Ford Executive coming off 2 yr. lease. Front wheel drive with traction control is better than on the Saab 9-5 I owned before. 24 mpg highway, 19-20 mpg in town...not bad for a big V-8. Comfortable in town or on the expressway. Maintained by a local Ford dealer with no surprises. Love the electronic ride control, too. Better than a Caddy at a lower price! Too bad they quit making them.
Favorite Features
Graceful style, power, comfort, good mileage, reliability and price-value.
Suggested Improvements
Start building them again
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Super Satisfaction
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Excellant gas mileage of 25MPG. No maintenance cost in 5 years. Excellent comfortable seats for long trips. Good looking interior and exterior.
Favorite Features
AC and auto seat adjustments, and highway mileage for automobile of this size.
Suggested Improvements
Looked at its replacement and was unsatisfied. Please Mercury, bring back this size automobile.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Satisfied Comsumer
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This Lincoln has been a true pleasure to own and operate. I have owned this car since it was brand new from the Dealer to me. No major problems and no warranty issues at all. I went and had this car serviced as required and it's performance was indeed a pleasure. Just before 100,000 miles I had services preformed and the dealer found items to replace under warranty and all were done at no cost to me, they even provided a loaner while work was done. This car again drives as new and all I had to do was replace the front tires. Rear tires have 100000 miles on them and are still going. Great investment and great car to own, to bad Ford discontinued the platform, it's a great car.
Favorite Features
Comfortable to drive and handles very well in all driving conditions. Controls are very easy to read and use. Styling was ahead of its time,
Suggested Improvements
Continue this brand and restyle for the future. The new platforms are nowhere near the comfort of this car.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
who would have told me?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
As a younger person I would have never thought of a Lincoln but my friend at the dealer insisted I tested this car when I got fed up with my Mercedes and so I did and it was the beginning of a love affair: I love this car. I will drive it as long as I can. I also own a Jaguar and it sits mostly in the garage because this Lincoln is such as sweet ride.....I get 24 miles on the highway!! with a V-8? incredible but true. I had the software upgraded and the mileage is greater than before. I most definitely recommend this car and scold Ford for dropping out of the line in favor of what? the plastic-cheap LS? Fire the CEO!!
Favorite Features
the ride, it's all about the ride. the fact that the cd-changer is inside the armrest is smart after all why have it in the trunk? the leather is lush and high quality not like most cars.
Suggested Improvements
BRING IT BACK!! but no plastic please!!
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