1999 Lincoln Continental Review
Price Estimate: $209 - $339
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- High tech options and increased safety for a competitive price.
Cons
- Even with the restyled exterior in 1998, this car is still pretty boxy and boring to anyone who doesn't remember WWII.
What’s new
Lincoln's luxury liner gets added safety in 1999 with the addition of standard side airbags for the driver and front passenger. There's also five new exterior colors, upgraded interior trim options, two new wheel designs and an improved audio system. Otherwise the Lincoln remains unchanged after its major rework in 1998.
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7 listings
- $3,499fair price$282 above market
- 180,652 miles
- No accidents, 5 owners, personal use only
- 15 City / 23 Hwy MPG
- TNT Auto & RV Sales (1,183 mi away)
- Leather Seat
- Heated seats
- Keyless Entry
- Steering Wheel Mount...
- Passenger Multi-Adju...
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Located in Tacoma, WA
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (15 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1LNHM97V4XY703220
Stock: 7038
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-13-2024 - $4,975fair price$325 above market
- 107,610 miles
- 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use only
- 15 City / 23 Hwy MPG
- Tillamook Motor (1,265 mi away)
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Located in Tillamook, OR
4.6L, V8, LTHR
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (15 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1LNHM97V7XY684100
Stock: C12X
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-16-2024
Vehicle overview
It's not easy to find a rear-drive, luxury car built in America, and Lincoln's Continental is no exception. Making the jump to front-wheel drive in 1988, the Continental has been with Lincoln since 1940 but is fully modernized and features a potent 275 horsepower, 4.6-liter V8. This engine also makes 275 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,750 rpm and utilizes a new cylinder head for better engine breathing and 15 more horsepower than last year's model. Gas mileage remains in the acceptable range with a 17/24 mpg rating for city/highway driving.
A fully independent suspension and gas pressurized shocks come standard on all Continentals, but a check on the Driver's Control Package option adds three-way adjustable, semi-active suspension for plush, normal or firm ride control. There's also an Alpine Audio System option group for audiophiles, a Luxury Appearance Package with upgraded interior and exterior trim pieces, and a Personal Security Package with Michelin "Zero Pressure" tires and a programmable garage door opener. For the ultimate in secure travel, a RESCU Package is available with Lincoln's Remote Emergency Satellite Cellular Unit to call for assistance and transmit the vehicle's location within 100 feet via a Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) network.
The Continental's exterior remains unchanged for the '99 model year. The wide front grille is retained as are the dual exhaust outlets and the swoopy hood line. This gives the Lincoln a .32 coefficient of drag which, as luxury sedans go, is fairly slippery. If you really want to set yourself apart from last year's model, the optional six-spoke chrome wheels can add to the Continental's classic look.
With a price tag that easily tops $40,000 after adding an option or two, the Lincoln Continental faces some pretty tough competition from at home (Cadillac) and abroad (Lexus, BMW).
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$214/mo for Continental Base
Continental Base
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$200/mo
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3.63 out of 5 starsspeedboy3000, 08/30/2012
1999 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan
This is my third car, and a hand-me-down from my father. I have been driving it for 3 years now. I hated it when I first got it, as a big, boat like sedan was not fitting for the outdoors man in me. However, it's slowly grown on me. 175,00 miles on it currently, second transmission was replaced at 105,000. The air ride suspension went out on it and replaced with struts. The engine is … strong and reliable. The 4 speed transmission was a horrible implementation. It's a beast in the snow, never failed up the ski mountain, and I have nicknamed it "The Snow Boat". Overall, compared to similar age and mileage cars I have seen, this has been, and I swallow my pride to say, superb.
My HOT ROD LINCOLN!
4 out of 5 starsT.C. Smith, 08/14/2016
1999 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan
EGR Valve at 100,000 to150,000 mi. needs to be replaced and, clean it's port of Carbon buildup. No plug wires but, coil packs and injectors con get expensive. Awesome ride, if you have a bad back as I do it's perfect. Maintained it'll go to 350,000 mi. easy. Oh yeah! Replace back air suspension w/spring conversion kit ( springs ) they will last the life of the car. Cheaper than fixing … multi part expensive air system.
Best Lincoln I have owned, but not FUN !!
4 out of 5 starsomarfidel, 10/21/2014
1999 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan
I have owned Lincolns, cadys, buicks, an impala, a Taurus, a Ford LTD, and have driven at length a camry solara and a Cady fleetwood Brougham from the early 80s, and a Cady coup devile from 78.
RIDE-- This car has the best ride for a long haul of any recent modern car i have been in.
I prefer the 78 and 80s cadys for their spongy soft rides !!
I have a lot of body aches and … pains and so if you have lots of injuries i recommend this car.
Germans like hard stiff rides.
For the money, under 3000 us dollars i purchased this car in september 2013 with 71,000 miles.
It has no problems and is serene.
2 good continentals
4.63 out of 5 starsPaul, 03/07/2010
1999 Lincoln Continental 4dr Sedan
I bought 2 used continentals. Bought the 1998 model 7 years ago with 50,000 miles, now has 114,000 miles. Only had to replace a coil pack, spark plugs, & spark plug boots. 25 mpg highway, 17 mpg city, awesome car. I bought the 1999 model 3 years ago with 108,000 miles. The original owner towed a big boat, I expect he used overdrive while towing, transmission had to be rebuilt at 125,000 … miles and rear sway bar bushings had to be replaced. Replaced several coil packs, spark plug boots, and the rear view mirror because the compass failed.
1999 Continental Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $214/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 18.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
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 – OriginalAcceptable
- 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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