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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1996 Mark VIII, so we've included reviews for other years of the Mark VIII since its last redesign.
Awesome Car
luvthiscar, 11/26/2010
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
This car is already over 13 years old and still kicks the snot out of 80 percent of the new cars on the road today. Why Lincoln stopped making these Ill never know, this is my 5th one. The people who own these cars NEVER get rid of them. Still looks modern 14 years later. If you get a chance to own one of these you will see to, and never get rid of it.
Buy this sleeping beast
Eric McCarty, 08/08/2007
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this car after owning over 9 Fords and a Lincoln Mark VII. This car has nothing but reliability, comfort, and power. Now has 120,000 miles and nothing but balljoints replaced by me at home. Chip, exhaust, and air system added for over 300 horsies. Will crack 2nd gear in an auto. Ma and Pa have a 1995 Z-28, my car will spank it. Me and the wife and kids take it on vacations with much comfort and little complaining. Awesome air conditioning, awsome MPG up to 28 MPG. Air ride system still original. Car has DVD player with JBL sound, sounds like you are in a theater. All of this for a car that I bought for 2300. Pearl paint not faded. Great power options.
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One very high performance car
One Owner, 11/04/2003
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Mark VIII 1993 to 98 LSC series. Same 1995 model holds stock vehicle land speed record of 183.2 MPH. Maintenance at 65,000 has been limited to battery and tires. Definately a road car with plenty of power and fun on the curves. Best looking in its class. Only one better, type two LSC with the newer body style. Last production year is 1998. Try one you will love it.
My second Mark, these are great cars
mmtphoto, 03/18/2008
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Quick with a 4.6 DOHC all aluminum, and with mods like exhaust work, different rearratio with limited slip, air intake mods this is a low 14 second car, and there is virtually nothing on the road that can roll with it. It handles great expecially for a big car, and is beautiful with lots of style and design innovations. Air ride is nice but not dependable-you have to figure on replacing components every 6 to 8 years. Headlights are a joke, but HID kits on ebay cost $77 and are simple to install, so that problem is history now. Still able to get parts, but the 96 is the most unique and rare, so this'll be an issue one day. I will always have one-great car!
King Mark the VIIIth
Mark VIII, 05/28/2003
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I'm the proud owner of a pre-owned 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC. I've got to say that Ford Motor Company really hit the nail on the head with this vehicle. It drives, looks, accelerates, and handles beautifully. It's a shame that today's fads have forced auto manufacturers to make their once spacious, powerful sports coupes into closets on wheels. If Ford had to reduce the size of the T- bird & replace the Mark VIII with the LS to compete with the imports, they should've at least left one big sporty car. This car is - was - nearly perfect in every way. I fully support a Mark IX built on the same concept - big, fast, sleek, and luxurious.
I love this car!
Sassy, 08/07/2006
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Decent mileage for what it is, 22-24MPG on average. If you like to feel the road and enjoy driving without being in a true 2-seater - this is the car! I've had mine almost 10-years now; just turned 70,000. It's been super reliable - did have to replace a headlight - not cheap! The Toreador Red Clearcoat, chrome wheels, and moon roof make it a real head-turner. She sure doesn't look her age and gets compliments almost daily. I prefer its tight, somewhat stiff ride to the mushy rides of the Town Car and Cadillacs - I feel like I'm in a "grown-up" Corvette (which I drove for a few years). Just wish they still made these cars - can you tell I'm really attached? A joy to drive!
Lincoln sweet heart
Jeff, 01/16/2008
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
My 96 Lincoln stills feels a tight as the day I brought it home. With 90,000 miles it still drives, runs and looks like a new car. Never had any problems. My only complaint is the headlights are a bit dim.
Here it is 2019, & this car still rocks. 5 Stars!!
Steinar Andersen, 05/10/2019
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
So, I was looking for a Lincoln Mark VIII and this one came across my screen via Craigslist. Usually, any cars on CL are suspect... especially when dealing with California or Florida cars.... as they may look nice - but are usually more "worn" & usually are maintenance nightmares (despite having no to little rust. So, lo & behold... I found that one decent person on CL who represented the car exactly like it was. It had been owned by a Pastor's wife and had minimal usage for the past 10 years. The gentleman selling it to me had purchased it to let his parents use it while they visited for the winter (so he wouldn't allow them to rent a car for that long) so he put on new tires & did the entire 100k service. They put on about 2,000 miles in that time, & then they went back home. His wife then put her foot down & said it needed to go (he had many toys/projects). So, after getting the car fax... my son & I flew into San Diego & drove a car rental to his home. The car was everything he said it was, & much more (the only weak link was a cheap JVC stereo, something easily resolvable). We then dropped off the car rental & I drove him back to his house, I registered the car at the DMV for a one way trip... I then took it across the country (driving PCH & hitting some beaches, seeing the Grand Canyon & Sedona, visiting my daughter & grand kids, driving through the beautiful stretch of I-40 & stopping at Route 66 shops along the way) & we got back to Illinois within 3 1/2 days. Literally, the car was perfect the entire time (& it saw its first snow). Since then, the Mark has enthralled many friends by its condition (it is an incredible survivor & example of a 95 Mark VIII). I fully expect to have it for years, it already has seen a Cars & Coffee... and is just a blast to drive. The only update I made to it was adding a XO-Vision NAV bluetooth stereo unit w/ 4.5" screen (combined with the JBL amp - it sounds incredible). Using my Android phone for Pandora, Google Maps, & phone calls using a 3.5 connector or bluetooth, ensures its infotainment is like most new vehicles (I use a LG Fiesta2 which cost $40 & does 85% of what the flagship phones do). My suggestion to anyone out there looking for a "sleeper", if you can find an excellent example... pounce on it & quickly. This car still looks like it is only a couple of years old (it is THAT clean).
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1995 Mark VIII Black Beauty a Jem!
Gordon, 01/02/2008
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car as a winter beater to drive to and from work, but never expected to fall in love with it! I have a number of Ford collector cars and have had pretty much everything American, Japanese, German etc. This car is bullet proof at 160,000 miles and untouched it will blow the doors off just about anything new on the road and give a good run to most anything else out there. It has an electronic power chip and cranks out about 350 horse but easy on gas. 50% black tint on glass, new stereo with original JBL system is excellent. I think I have another classic car on my hands!
Nice Car!
ROCK, 03/04/2006
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The LSC is outstanding. For a 10 year old car with over 100,000 miles on it, the car drives like new. All of the bells and whistles, and there are many, operate perfectly. I still think the body shape is still simply stunning. Plenty of power and great handling for a car of this weight. The LSC model produces an extra 10 horsepower. Because this car was Fords best thing to roll off the assembly line, I predict it will someday be a classic. It is a true personal American muscle car.