2005 Lincoln Town Car Review
2005 Lincoln Town Car Review
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Pros
- Roomy interior, quiet cabin, throaty V8 engine, huge trunk, availability of a long-wheelbase model.
Cons
- Interior looks ancient compared to equivalently priced European and Japanese luxury sedans, poor resale value.
What’s new
Lincoln juggles the Town Car's trim levels again this year; the base car is now the Signature, and the Signature Limited represents the loaded version. A Signature L fills the long-wheelbase slot for 2005. (Another long-wheelbase Town Car, the Executive L, is available but it is restricted to commercial fleet sales only.) The navigation radio option now includes a THX-certified audio system and satellite radio compatibility. Additionally, a new two-spoke steering wheel debuts this year.
Edmunds says
If you want a big American luxury car for a reasonable price, the Town Car is the only game in town, but equivalently priced European and Japanese luxury sedans are better in almost every respect.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Lincoln Town Car Signature 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A) 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 $3.46 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$226/mo for Town Car Signature
Town Car Signature
vs
$214/mo
Avg. Large Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2005 Lincoln Town Car.
5 star(68%)
4 star(28%)
3 star(0%)
2 star(4%)
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4.25 out of 5 stars
The Antithesis of my BMW... in a good way!
1speedbike, 08/11/2014
2005 Lincoln Town Car Signature 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
I currently own a modified turbo BMW but I wanted a classy, comfortable and reliable car that I can just drive without attracting (the wrong) attention. The TC delivers because it's just the opposite of my BMW. Relaxed (not lazy) large V8 vs high strung turbo 6. Soft comfy suspension vs stiff "feel every bump" coil-overs. Easy to work on, cheap parts vs convoluted (genius though it may … be) design with expensive parts. While my 2-door BMW is truly a great sports car, and I love everything about it, sometimes I just want to CHILL OUT while driving. The trunk easily swallows a mini-fridge and more, and RWD is always a win for me. 160K w only minor issues. I love both cars for different reasons
5 out of 5 stars
great great car
mel, 03/24/2017
2005 Lincoln Town Car Signature L 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
i bought this town car 10months ago with77,000 miles for $6000 i now have 87,000 miles on it i love this car on a 500 mile trip its like getting out of a lazyboy chair between oil changes no oil consumed perfect gas mileage city 18 hwy 24 best car i have ever owned this is a perfect riding,driving and handling car and awesome trunk space
UPDATE 9/28/2017 still own this lincoln now i have … 99,000 miles on it and still love this car one minor repair wheel bearing went bad still a awesome car
still own this great car now 110,000 mile replaced brake pads and rotors and tires love this car
9/29/2019 still own lincoln 129,000 still running perfect no repairs since last update i still love this car
4.88 out of 5 stars
love my lincoln
bee, 05/03/2010
2005 Lincoln Town Car Signature 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
have owned a lot of vehicles in my time but the lincoln is the only car that makes you smile on long trips and you know you are going to get there in reliability without having to stop by the bank for fuel money, buy used mine had 25,000 miles on it was just broke in good have 75,000 on it now still just like new
4.63 out of 5 stars
My 12th Lincoln
stgcret, 06/25/2007
2005 Lincoln Town Car Signature L 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
This vehicle is very easy to get in and out of. The Signature Limited is the ticket. I am only missing the moonroof, which I don't really care about anyway. If you have to be in traffic, you will love the comfort and the dual a/c. I had 2 1997's (last year of old body style) and really had my reservations when the 98's came out, but the 2005 was pretty much redone. I agree that it needs … more horsepower, maybe a 5.4 or turbo 4.6 somewhere in the range of 300 HP. The 238 HP is lacking when you got to get around a slower vehicle. The Towncar has always has been a great roadtrip vehicle. It could use less plastic in the interior...and it does use 87 octane gas.
2005 Town Car Highlights
Signature
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $42,055 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $226/month |
Seating | 6 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 21.0 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Town Car include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover5 / 5Dynamic 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 – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintMarginal
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