2000 Lincoln LS Review
Price Estimate: $342 - $554





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Roominess of a BMW 5-Series at the price of a BMW 3-Series.
Cons
- It still has to overcome Lincoln's image as "your grandfather's car company."
What’s new
From the ground up, this is a completely new sport sedan based on an all-new midsize platform. Lincoln worked with Jaguar to develop this platform, which is also being used for Jaguar's S-Type sedan. It is the first Lincoln in over two decades not classified as a full-size vehicle, and should appeal to buyers looking for something sportier and smaller than the Town Car or Continental.
For sale near Baltimore, MD
4 listings
- $2,995
- 92,685 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 15 City / 22 Hwy MPG
- 4:19 Auto Sales (325 mi away)
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Located in Reynoldsburg, OH
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
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:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1LNHM87A8YY768645
Stock: 768645
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-14-2025 - $4,499
- 118,080 miles
- Odometer issue reported, 2 owners, personal use only
- 15 City / 22 Hwy MPG
- Elite Auto Brokers (359 mi away)
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Located in Lenoir, NC
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1LNHM87A6YY814845
Stock: 814845
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-07-2025
Vehicle overview
Lincoln is on a mission to redefine its image, and the LS model will lead the charge. With a sticker price, overall size and base horsepower nearly identical to Cadillac's Catera, Lincoln hopes to offer more in the areas of performance and passion than GM's Opel-based Caddy.
The first clue to this Lincoln's sporting nature is its optional Getrag five-speed manual transmission, which can be mated to the standard 3.0-liter V6 engine. This base engine makes 210 peak horsepower and 205 foot-pounds of torque. If more go-power is required, an optional 3.9-liter V8, making 252 horsepower and 267 foot-pounds of torque, can be ordered, but not with a manual transmission.
For those who like the idea of shifting, but not necessarily using a clutch, an optional SelectShift 5-speed automatic is available with either engine. The SelectShift automatic is part of the LS Sport Package, which includes 17-inch aluminum wheels, European suspension, body-colored bumpers and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Suspension is another area where Lincoln took the high road when creating the LS. An all-aluminum, four-wheel independent setup means the days of the Lincoln Land Yacht may finally be over. With a 52/48 percent weight distribution (V8) between the front and rear axles, this may be the first "European-inspired" luxury sedan that will truly feel European when attacking twisty roads. There's even an optional Advance Trac yaw control system available for when your driving enthusiasm exceeds your driving ability.
Despite its sporting nature, the LS is still a Lincoln at heart, and standard features like dual automatic temperature control, leather seating, rear armrests with cupholders and an air filtration system speak to those who won't compromise luxury for the sake of performance. A Convenience Package adds further to the LS' posh nature with a memory driver's seat/steering wheel/exterior mirror position, power lumbar support for driver and passenger, a universal garage door opener and moisture-sensitive wipers.
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Maryland
$285/mo for LS V8
LS V8
vs
$170/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
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Fun Car, Stylish, not worth the Repairs
3.63 out of 5 starsnotsoavgcarguy, 10/15/2012
2000 Lincoln LS V8 4dr Sedan
Where to start? I bought this car used back in 2008 with about 70,000 miles on it. I loved it when I bought it - excellent power, quick, superb handling, beautiful car inside and out. Then it started to drain my account.
Once it hit 90,000 miles it started to fall apart. I had to replace the front ball joints, $1,000. Because it's a Jag with a Lincoln brand, you're paying for foreign … parts along with extremely high labor due to its tight fit and weird part locations under the hood. You should know this up front.
Coils and Valve Cover Gaskets ran me about $1,000.
Air bag light was always on though I never bothered to have that checked out.
I babied this car and it just took my money.
Unless you make six figures...DON'T BUY
2.88 out of 5 starsProcks55, 06/18/2010
2000 Lincoln LS V8 4dr Sedan
I bought this when I was in my early twenties before I knew about researching a vehicle, now in my late twenties I know better. I understand vehicles come with some repairs however my list of repairs are ridiculous: Plugs, Coils and Valve cover gaskets replaced on both sides twice, new transmission, new alternator, two bad wheel bearings, bad ball joint, two window regulators (my fault) … and my favorite feature is when it is super cold in our MN winters it doesn't like to start very much. What a joke, some of the things listed could pertain to my driving habits but not all of them. All in all unless you are a millionaire forget about it.
You get what you pay for
3.63 out of 5 starsyoungun123, 01/29/2014
2000 Lincoln LS V8 4dr Sedan
in the end it all comes down to how the car is maintained and taken care of. Mine, a 2000, gen1, maintained, documented since its purchase, two owners ago was good to see when purchasing the vehicle. Typically people only write a review on this website if they are very un satisfied and did not take care of the vehicle. Rarely does a middle of the road person or satisfied person write a … review, ever. so far, 30,000 miles into the purchase of the vehicle (127k when i bought it, 157k now) no issues. Only basic oil changes, trans fluid, etc. If you use premium gas, your coils do not burn up and the engine will be fine. This perticular one has ran on premium since it was purchased.
I hope this review saves you from making the same mistake I did
3.13 out of 5 starsdunndarryn, 11/28/2012
2000 Lincoln LS V8 4dr Sedan
Don't buy this car if you have any kind of budget to live on. My mom bought my LS when it had 60k miles in 2006 and gave it to me in 2011 and I sold it in November 2012. It was beautiful for a while but as the miles stacked up, so did the problems. Between the money we both had to put into that car in repairs to keep it running, we paid for it at least 3 times. They are beautiful cars … but they are problematic and expensive to fix. If you are dead set on getting an LS, get a Gen. 2 (2003-2006) with LOW miles and do your research before making a decision! I can't stress that enough.
2000 LS Highlights
V6
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $270/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 13.7 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
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 RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 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 – 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 RestraintNot Tested
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