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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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