Used 2011 Lincoln Navigator Base SUV Review
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2011 Navigator 4x4
suv15, McCordsville, IN, 11/11/2011
2011 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
This is our first Lincoln Navigator after owning 3 Ford Expeditions.
Our Navigator is White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat.
The color shows very little dirt.
After putting 200,000 miles on our last 2005 Expedition (and it was still going strong), we upgraded to a Navigator.
With 4500 miles on our new Navigator, we hope this SUV proves as "Ford tough" as previous Expeditions.
We very much … enjoy our Navigator, and have absolutely no buyers remorse.
However being very pleased with three Expeditions (the last being an Expedition Limited), I am not certain the "Lincoln" brand is worth the additional cost.
However, the Lincoln Navigator definitely turns more heads than a Ford Expedition.
Ages like fine wine....expensive fine wine
E Walker, Cleveland, OH, 10/16/2020
2011 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
I still own my 2011 Lincoln Navigator. At 165,000 miles, its aged pretty well. Ebony and chrome exterior and ebony leather interior. I've kept mine very clean and since there aren't a whole lot of them out there, it stands out. It still rides excellent; its quiet, the interior has held up pretty good, and its got enough power to get the job done. I recently took a trip to Chicago with my … family and drive 500 miles to get there. Right now, I'm moving into a new house and there's so much space that I have not had to rent a U-Haul truck yet. Since owning it, I've gotten the windows tinted and upgraded the sound system bypassing the factory amp, adding an equalizer, amplifying the speakers, and added another subwoofer. I also like that its Flex Fuel capable which I've used. You get a bit more performance, but AWFUL gas mileage and the flex fuel doesn't start well in cold weather. It also drives extremely well in rain and snow. You will never get suck using the 4X4
The downside is that repairs on this truck are VERY EXPENSIVE. I had a 3rd party warranty that covered my air suspension and one of my running boards. The other running board failed outside of the warranty and it was $1500 to fix. My remote start malfunctioned and it cost me $1000 to fix. My sunroof needed to be replaced and that was $2500. I replaced the seat module myself for about $50. Now granted, I got all of my work done at the Lincoln Dealership so I know the labor was the main expense, but many smaller shops would not touch it. Also, the infotainment system has not aged well. It does have Bluetooth and the navigation has 2019 maps, but no apple car play or android car play, the interface is very bland, and trying to use the voice commands to program an address for my navigation is cumbersome (the Sync 3 system is much better). Also, while the 12 speaker THX system is nice on paper, the factory sub is weak and the volume turns down over time hence me adding an equalizer, bypassed the factory amp to amplify the speakers, and added an additional subwoofer. Finally, like most vehicles in the Midwest, it is very susceptible to rust, especially under the running boards. While most of the frame is in really good shape, there are signs of rust.
All in all, this truck is amazing! I still get compliments on it when I go out and people think its a new truck. Its comfortable, luxurious, I can haul people and items, and even though once in a while things will break down and break the bank, keeping up with maintenance and repairs will keep your Navigator running for a long time.
Our 2nd Navigator
Tim Scholz, 11/03/2010
2011 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
We love the feel and drive of the car. We had a 2000 Navigator and that is why we purchased the 2011. I really like that the 3rd seat folds down flat for great room to haul stuff. We are having trouble with keeping the driver seat position with the 2 key fobs. Is any one else having this problem>
2011 Lincoln Navigator Limited Edition
dlewis3494, Cleveland, TN, 06/12/2011
2011 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
I really like the vehicle.
It super comfortable to drive.
The one let down I have found is that it only has a single disc CD/DVD player.
I would have thought a
luxuary car would have a 6 disc player.
Quality is some of the best I have seen but some of the SYNC/Navigation system is taking a while to learn.
I have had 4 trucks with the SYNC before this one and this one is different. Some … of this high tech stuff is hard for us older folks to learn, but the comfort is there.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Lincoln Navigator Base SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Upscale passenger cabin
- Pro:smooth ride
- Pro:comfortable seating in all three rows
- Pro:power-folding third-row seat
- Pro:less expensive than competitors.
- Con:Feels underpowered when loaded down
- Con:chrome-heavy styling too flashy for some.
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