2000 Lincoln Town Car Review
2000 Lincoln Town Car Review
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Pros
- Roomy, good ride and handling balance when equipped with Touring Sedan option.
Cons
- Funky front end, lack of horsepower, awkward-to-use trunk.
What’s new
The Town Car receives additional safety features, including an emergency trunk release, child seat-anchor brackets and Lincoln's Belt Minder system. A new storage armrest has been placed on the front-passenger door-trim panel. One new exterior color has been added: Autumn Red Clearcoat Metallic.
Edmunds says
A Lincoln Town Car at Lincoln Town Car prices. Buy a Grand Marquis with all the trimmings instead.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2000 Lincoln Town Car Executive 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded in Mississippi.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Mississippi
$203/mo for Town Car Executive
Town Car Executive
vs
$195/mo
Avg. Large Car
Vehicle overview
Lincolns have always been big, comfortable cruisers designed to coddle drivers and passengers in silent, swift comfort. In 1998, the Town Car was updated with new exterior styling, a new interior, traction control, and an improved rear suspension. Overall, the new style is clean, with a profile that is chiseled and strong. The only discordant element is the strange headlamp design that appears as though penned by an action comic-book artist.
Three trim levels of the Town Car are available: the base Executive, midline Signature, and top-of-the-heap Cartier. The Executive comes loaded with luxury: leather seating, power-adjusted front seats with power recliners and automatic climate control are all included in the entry-level Town Car (why Lincoln spoiled this classic name with that "Executive" tag is beyond us). Safety features abound as well, with antilock brakes, traction control and front side-impact airbags among the standard fare. Stepping up to the Signature adds a few perks such as power lumbar supports in front, a powerful Alpine stereo system, and steering wheel-mounted controls for the stereo and climate-control systems. The Cartier gilds the lily with higher-grade leather, heated seats, chrome wheels and, of course, a Cartier clock.
The 2000 Town Car continues this tradition with a 4.6-liter V8 that makes 205 horsepower and 280 foot-pounds of torque. The Cartier and Signature Touring Sedan Town Car models are equipped with a dual exhaust system and deliver 220 horsepower and 290 foot-pounds of torque at 3,500 rpm. While not exactly a performance car, the Town Car will get you up to speed with little effort and even less drama.
The changes for 2000 consist of the same safety changes that Ford has implemented across most of its model line. The emergency trunk release allows people who are trapped in the trunk to release the hatch. The child seat-anchor brackets in the back seat provide parents and caregivers an improved method to buckle in their child safety seats more securely. The system secures child safety seats using tethers that attach to the anchor brackets, in addition to traditional safety belts. The Belt Minder system consists of a chime and an indicator light to remind drivers and passengers to buckle up.
The Town Car hasn't had any domestic competition since the rear-drive Fleetwood and Buick Roadmaster were canceled in 1996. Strangely enough, the 2000 Town Car might find competition from within the Ford camp. While it's smaller, the new Lincoln LS offers a considerably more refined and sporting character.
Consumer reviews
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5 star(74%)
4 star(16%)
3 star(7%)
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1 star(3%)
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4.75 out of 5 stars
My Dream Car
raven35, 04/04/2012
2000 Lincoln Town Car Executive 4dr Sedan
This is my first Town Car and believe me, it wont be the last. I wish I had driven one sooner. It rides like you are driving on clouds. It acts as if bumps and pot holes were not even on the road. The interior is all leather and the seats are very comfortable. There is a large amount of cabin space and I was surprised at the leg room in the rear passenger compartment. I am 6'3" and have … plenty of leg room in the back. The V8 engine is very strong with a lot of torque. This car gets moving in a hurry. I am also surprised at how quite the ride it. At 65 mph, there is very little road or wind noise.
5 out of 5 stars
Hidden Gem
Mike E., 10/10/2015
2000 Lincoln Town Car Signature 4dr Sedan
Here in the Pacific Northwest people pay a premium price for worn iut Subarus and trucks. This 2000 Lincoln Town Car with 79,000 miles on it set me back $4,000. A Subaru Outback with 160,000 miles will cost you $5,500. I'm a 40 year old guy and people might say that I bought a grandpa car. Well maybe so, but it's by far the best car that I have owned. It is fast, quiet, has a great sound … system, the comfort level is almost extreme. Make sure you don't fall asleep when driving the Town Car. If you can find one of these gems and don't mind the snide comments buy one. Ford nailed it with this car and because there is no nitche market for these (not many people looking to buy used Lincolns) the prices, at least in Washington state, are great.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Best for the money- by far
Tom Anderson, 12/03/2010
2000 Lincoln Town Car Signature 4dr Sedan
I have owned it for 10 years, and have 274,000 miles on it. Just came back from 2500 mile trip, 80 mph and 25 mpg, sailed along like it always does. Snobs can drive other things, this is the best for a car load of toys and presents and smart driving. I don't care what the others think, they're wrong. This is a tough, solid car. Had one before totaled, t-boned by squad car, and i … didn't even get a scratch. Want to live and live good? Get a towncar.
5 out of 5 stars
One Great Automobile
Dr.Christopher Hahn, Phd, 05/09/2016
2000 Lincoln Town Car Signature 4dr Sedan
I bought my Town Car new in 2000 and it now has 154K in miles. Still rides and drives like new. Still looks new. It is my second town car and if they built today, I would buy again without question. Love the ride and people who see it and ride in it love it. By far one of the very best American cars made.
2000 Town Car Highlights
Executive
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $203/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 20.6 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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