2009 Lincoln Navigator Consumer Reviews

Why did I even look at an Escalade?

Written by: halfin1965 on 10/15/2009

Vehicle

2009 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I was ready to purchase an Escalade, but poor treatment at the Cadillac dealer and GMAC's games on the 0% financing caused me to look elsewhere. After Mercedes, Lexus and Audi, Lincoln was my last visit. (I was trading in a 2007 GX470 - nice car, too small) The Navigator is a little uglier in the front than the Escalade and does not have the "auto-start" feature the Cadillac has. Other than those two items the Lincoln is FAR superior. In addition the COOLED front seats eliminate the need for auto start here in HOT Texas. (They also let me have the two tone black insert leather seats -available on the Limited Edition with no concerns of "sweaty back" on hot days. Just a superior vehicle.

Favorite Features

The interior fit and finish is MUCH better than the Caddy and the third row flat fold power seats are great. The retracting running boards allow enough room for my size 13 clodhoopers to get in and out with ease. My 6'3" frame is swallowed up by the seats. But my favorite is the Voice Sync system.

Suggested Improvements

On the Limited, the lower grille is the same color as the body, which is an improvement over the "chrome all over" of the base vehicle. I would suggest lightening up on the chrome and leave it available for those who want the extra "bling".

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Great second Nav

Written by: Nav School Bus on 06/11/2009

Vehicle

2009 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I love my 2009 Navigator and this is a huge improvement over my 2006 Navigator that was a very good car. There are a number of improvements that make this a pleasure to drive. The truck is fully loaded with all options and I think the build quality is superior. I leased my 2006 and when the lease expired I was going to buy because I liked it so much but thye were practically giving away new cars. There is not a thing I would change other than the fuel efficiency. Third row is a true third row and comfortably fits adults.

Favorite Features

Folding side steps, navigation, comfort, interior size, quiet ride.

Suggested Improvements

only thing is fuel efficiency, but hten again it is the same or better than some other large SUV's

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Very Nice SUV!!

Written by: aboammar on 05/10/2009

Vehicle

2009 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Looking at the photos on the net for the 2009 Navigator, I totally disliked it .. it even looked ugly to my eye!! I was 100% sure to go with the Expedition, but after seeing it last night, and test driving it, I changed my mind 100%, and bought it right a way!! The Navigator looks much much better in person than in photos!! I think it is not photogenic :) The only things I dislike about it are: 1- The tail lights looks bad, and dose not match the overall nice look of the car. I am still looking for after-market LED tail light to replace it. 2- Exhaust pipe looks very ugly!! 3- Bad sound system espically in the 2nd and 3rd row seats.

Favorite Features

1- Front look. 2- Quiteness, ride, & comfort. 3- Microsoft Sync. 4- 20-inch alloy wheels 5- Front & Back parking sensors. 6- Power liftgate. 7- Power-folding third-row seats 8- Smart-looking power-folding running boards I would love to see it having power- folding 2nd-row seats.

Suggested Improvements

1- Better-looking tail light. 2- Better sound system with full-range speakers in front, 2nd, and 3rd row. 3- More horsepower. 4- Much bigger rearview-mirror-mounted back-up camera. The current screen is too small, and hard to see. 5- Standred and big music storage, at least 250GB.

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