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Nice Car but beware
valkarie, 10/28/2011
1998 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
I bought my 1998 Continental with 100k miles on it. I love the way it handles and the gas mileage is not to bad average 22.9. Premium fuel is expensive. Beware of the suspension. Rattle in the rear end can cost you over 1200 bucks. I had to replace my AC, Charging system, Battery, Tire rod ends wiring harness, all the pulleys and belts about 3k worth of work in 45k miles. It does not hold an alignment well and eats tires. The resale is TERRIBLE. I have 146k on mine now and lucky to get $1700 bucks RETAIl. I had a Grand Marquis before this and I am picking up my Town Car tommorow. I am done putting money in a hole. Although you can buy these cheap beware they can get very expensive.
LOVE MY HOT ROD LINCOLN
Don Spry, 05/07/2010
1998 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in Arizona in summer, 2008. It had 85k on it. It was during the time of rising gas prices at $4/gallon and paid $5000. Having never owned a Lincoln, I thought now was the time to give it a whirl. The car is stunning to look at - with a Southwest Edition update. Folks tell me regularly how beautiful it looks. It is red, cream interior,cream faux convertable top, wrapped in chrome, and has some faux gold trim too. Very fetching. I have now driven the car 35k. Only problem was a minor sensor with the tranny that cost $10. The vehicle average about 20 mpg, which is okay for me. Biggest problem I have with it is the suspension. It bottoms HARD.
Still Going Strong!
bigB, 07/01/2010
1998 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this car when it was ten years old and had 86000 miles on it. I must say I wasn't looking for a Lincoln, but it was sitting next to the car I was looking at, and after checking it out on Edmund's, went back to test drive it. Wow, what a car! 21 mpg in town, and 25 on hwy! Had to have the rear air suspension R&R and went with a retro fit set of springs which the local ford dealer installed after I purchased them online. One of the best cars I've owned.
Nice car for the money
ED, 10/18/2007
1998 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
4 years of ownership and had very little issues with the car. 2 coil on plugs went bad $125 a pop. Front suspension overhaul( tie rods, sway bars) car had a clunk over bumps and never was fixed after 4 trips. I think its a design flaw as many other owners suffer this annoying noise. Alternator and battery at 110k other than that and a few other things the car is solid, especially now you can get one dirt cheap infact cheaper that a similar year Accord or sometimes Civic. Solid motor, guy I sold it to at 110k now has 180k on it without much work. makes me regret selling it. tranny can be iffy on some of these car so make sure if shifts good. Hold off for a 99 model many improvement
Big Dollar Bang for the Buck
M2EnhanceU, 06/13/2008
1998 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I got this car at such a good price that every time I drive it I feel like I stole it! For having over 180,000 miles when I bought it it runs and drives great! The wife ran it into a tall median so I had to get an alignment which required replacing the lower ball joints & inner tie rods as well and new front tires as the wife's "median job" caused the not that old ones to prematurely wear out about 700 miles later. Great engine! The old song "Hot Rod Lincoln" frequently comes to mind. Turn the traction control off and it'll smoke the front tires on dry pavement, really surprises the hot rods at stoplights! All in all a great car, at 10 years old its stayed in great condition. Fun and style!
classy looking cloud
nanci, 02/21/2016
1998 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Lincoln 5 years back. Its a 98. I was in need of a car asap since mine went. I had a Lincoln twice before and a Cadillac twice. I knew i wanted one of those. I dont care about all the technology and bluetooth, fancy stereo etc... of a new car. So that being said a nice car that I could afford CASH, suited me fine. It's all I needed. Clean, well built, roomy, Smooth, stylish, and turns and parks easily. People ask how I can drive such a big car and I say it's as easy to drive as any small car I've driven. I drive to work with my coffee and as I sip it, I can turn on a dime with one hand. Parks into parking spaces easily. I dont feel bumps in the road with it. When I trade vehicles with My husband and use the Expedition I feel the bumps. Bumps I didnt know were there until I use the Expedition. The trunk is very roomy so long distance trips are no problem packing the trunk full. The heat is wonderful. Heats up fast....I have to turn it down in a bit. The air is cold. The one problem I had is the windshield must have been replaced because when I bought it, it had a bang slightly in the fender. I didnt care, wasnt that noticable, but I think they replaced the windshield because when it rains the floor carpeting is wet on passengers side. Cant tell where its comming in at. The shop said must not be a good repair and wasnt sealed good when window was put in. Im thinking thats why it was sold. so when it rains I had to park in the carport or stop at the car wash and vac the floor dry. Recently the tranny light came on three times. said to check it. I did and fluid was good. then one day it came on,, fluid was low. I added it. By night time the light came on again....this time it started bucking slightly. No shop around me wants to mess with it because they say they think its a foreign transmission....and a pain. With 133K I think I am junking it tommorrow. A sad thought. Im sure I can call the Lincoln dealer about a new transmission, but one mechanic said the car is at its life range so I dont want to replace that...then have the motor break. It has served me well. There are other cars out there that have more closer to 30 mpg....at the time gas is important so Im debating do I want to go for class and comfort or gas efficiency. Its very hard to choose.....because my Lincoln is a dream car!!
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Kentucky Ford man, 11/20/2021
1998 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 98 Continental with 150,000 miles on it knowing it had a transmission problem. I had replaced a torque converter I was lucky I could do it myself I had a friend that made torque converters he built a very heavy duty one for my car. Besides that this car had no problems. At 243,000 miles it still had the original alternator water pump shocks AC compressor rear airbags that compressor three of the original coils all the hoses were original and the seven years I owned it I spent no more than 500 out outside maintenance that does not include tires brakes it was a beautiful car and it was a great car
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pile of junk
unhappy owner, 05/13/2010
1998 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought my Continental with 56,000 miles and within a week I had to replace a coil, 200 dollars at the dealer. The next year interior rear view mirror liquid crystal failed. 400 dolars to replace which I did not replace. the third year at 86,000 miles had to rebuild the transmission, 2650 dollars. the follawing years I replaced the alternator, $400 water pump,$400, rackin pinion, $800 powerstreeing pump $800, all the pulles,$300 the electric fan assembly because you can not buy a single fan,$750, back calipers over $600, torsion bars, $ 400 and now the the ball joints and bushings, $800. Never again will I buy a Ford. They have proven to me to be absolute junk. Don't but one. . . .
Great car if your rich
Dr Rocket, 06/23/2010
1998 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Excellent car but repairs are very expensive. Plenty of power but interior gadgets are confusing. Gas mileage is good for a v8. Much better then new lincolns.
1998 Was a Great Continental Year
Sandra Moody, 08/31/2003
1998 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Although the maintenance of the Lincoln Continental is more expensive than some other cars, this car is worth it. It's great to drive, comfortable, and dependable. Regency treats their customers well - even though their prices are on the pricey side. Overall, I can't imagine ever driving anything but a Lincoln.
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