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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.
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.
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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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
Great Car!!
Robert Young, 05/30/2002
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car has been great and is still fun to drive. The power is excellent and the car delivers it and still gets me 27.5 MPG on the freeway. The maintenance cost are high but I have rarely had problems. I have two complaints with the car: First, as with all Ford products I have had, the brakes suck. Second, the headlights on this car are weak but this was corrected with the Xeon headlights on the 97 model.
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.
Lincoln Mark VIII 1995
MWW, 03/15/2003
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great car....Now has 135,000 still going..
Eat Your Heart Out Lexus Buyer
LieNIrons, 07/15/2003
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
This car RULES. I have driven a newer Lexus costing five or six times as much as I paid for my used Lincoln. When I drive by a Lexus I laugh and say "You got cheated!" I have better acceleration, feul economy, seating comfort, handling, stereo system, trunk space, and luxury features. Okay, it doesn't have navigation (but I could add it). Chances are that my "old" Lincoln will still be blasting down the road long after your new Lexus is in the junkyard.
Fun and sporty
christians0987, 09/07/2003
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Mark LSC as a second car for commuting (talked my wife into it) and since than it's the only car I drive. I love the HID headlight and all the features but most of all the power... and lot's of it. After about 4 mo the only thing I had to change was the oil. The engine and the transmission are still very powerfull although it has 125000 miles on it. The car has all the features in working conditions. If you have a chance to buy do not hesitate it's worth it. I know mine was.
just havin fun
dthomp, 07/04/2002
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for 4 months now, this car is excellent on the highway. I learn something new everyday about this car. It looks good, and drives good. Even for this to be a older car, it still have all the luxory features of a brand new car.
What a Luxury Car Should (REALLY) Be
Chris M, 12/18/2006
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Excellent car--looked great, powerful, wonderful seats and interior. The perfect car for highway cruising, handled well for its size too and the air suspension provides a comfortable but not floaty ride. The 32v V8 is one of Ford's best engine designs, smooth and lots of power. The shape still looks contemporary 10 years down the road, and the interior design is the best of any car I've owned. Beautiful and functional. Safe, too, mine was totaled in an accident and I walked away without a scratch. I miss it...would have bought another had I been able to find a low-mileage example. Destined to become a classic, and hopefully I'll have another one by then...
Will RUN Forever?
XLRVIII, 08/18/2004
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 95 model in sept of 2000 with 68k miles on the odometer. I was leary of the supposed "High Mileage" and was prepared to spend a few thousand dollars on repairs, since the car was so close to 100k miles. I "put off" a recommended transmission cooler AND some very much needed transmission upgrades because I thought it'd be a waste of time, since the transmission would surely DIE right about the 100k mile mark. 100k miles passed without so much as a hicuup! Around 175k I had replaced all the air bags at a cost of 650 for parts. Install took a little bit of a saturday afternoon. Currently I have 5000 drag strip passes on the car 297,000 miles
Great Road Car
john Taylor, 03/15/2002
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
145K miles NO PROBLEMS. I drive 200 mi and back to Washington, DC every week. Haven't had a lick of trouble. Orig tired lasted 105K. Breaks at 96K. Orig shocks and water pump. On the interstate I get 27-29 MPG depending on AC usage and traffic. All in all the best car I've ever owned.
Mark VIII
charliebone, 02/19/2004
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This has been a great car. Very low repair costs. Great performance and economy. I'd buy another one if they still made them.
My third Mark 8
Jerry Hannig, 05/18/2019
updated 05/20/2020
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought it. I am second owner. Never smoked in. Original owner died. Several little things to repair. I knew it when I bought it. Parts are no longer in stock and you have to use e-bay to find them. It will not be sold while I am alive. Awesome vehicle. AWESOME VEHICLE. COST $40,000 24 YEARS AGO. AWESOME IN EVERY WAY. THERE WON'T BE A THIRD OWNER UNTIL I PASS.
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Great '95 Lincoln Mk.VIII
Don, 06/05/2002
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This has been a great car! I've had it 4 yrs, now at 118K. Only drawbacks have been the dim headlights and it warps the front disks. Just changed the plugs and wires and it's running like new! All the power you could ask for and great mileage too, averages 22 mpg, gets 28 hwy. I've changed trans. fluid, change oil regularly and hope to drive it for a long time!
Mark 8
Julian, 08/24/2010
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is a great car! I've only had it a few months, but I'm pretty happy with it! I have been looking at the Mark 8 since I was in my 20's, and had the chance to get one (now that I'm 35!). It wasn't really my first choice when I started car shopping, but more like my 4th or 5th, you know, because today they are becoming harder to find with age. (My goal in mind was to find a full size auto with 2 doors and a V-8!) Once I found one, in a very popular color, red, I was really impressed! Lincoln has out done itself again with this model! Being the previous owner of a 2 door Mark 6, I can see that the 8 is light years ahead! It's too bad that this model is out of production today.
Great car
hegemon, 03/13/2003
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is a great bang for the buck used. There is no other purchase that will give you as much car as this one.
Smooth
Tim B, 01/15/2004
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love this car! It's a used luxury bargain. I 've had it over a year with only regular maintence required with 60K miles on it now. It's sleek and fast. The seats are very comfortable "like butter" my friends say. I just took a trip from San Diego CA to Laughlin NV and it was a breeze. No fatigue what-so-ever. Decent gas mileage 25 mpg on the trip (mountains) I've seen 27 mpg, with a low of 14 mpg strickly around town....not bad for what it is. The ride's not as mushy as a Town Car, a little firm for a luxury car. The back seat is a little tight when a 6'2" friend was back there.
great economy for 3oo hp
Ron Thexton, 07/11/2006
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
this car consistently get's 26-28 miles per gallon, that is at 70 mph and ac running. We average over 400 miles a tank on 18 gallons. Great power for passing on 2 lane roads, we currently have 88k on this automobile and i have no intention of getting rid of it.
The red rooster
JOE-BUZZ , 11/27/2005
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The best part of this car is it's acceleration...Like a rocket. The worst part is the headlights...I would be better off with two flashlights it's also a little tight in the driver's seat and the passengers seat but i'm 6'2" and need the height and width.
so far so good
dish, 03/16/2010
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
i haven't had this car very long, only 2 weeks, but i'm definitely enjoying it so far. :)
Comfort with performance and economy.
Ron Thexton, 09/25/2006
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great all around car, much fewer problems with this model than with previous cad eldorado's.
best stealth racer buy
rv guy, 01/15/2003
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a fun automobile! You'll think this was the smartest purchase of an automobile you've ever made. I liked the performance of my old 5.0 Mustang, but this car out performs it and won't beat you up on a long trip.
Endgame
Paul M Holmes, 08/28/2016
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
That it's a Hassel to fix yourself if your older it's alot of motor in not alot of space
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Mark VIII
jayello, 03/25/2002
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Overall, this is an outstanding car. It by far dominates other cars in its class. Its depreciated very rapidly, which is good for the buyers, but bad for us sellers. The performance of this car is outstanding. Where else can you find a luxory coupe that will keep pace with a Camaro Z28, and run just a car length behind the Mustang Cobra?! Interior wise, it stacks up right along side all the others. Equipped with a message center computer, traction control, 6 way power seats, 8 way if you count the power reclineing seats, and an integrated phone. For a car that started out at $40,000+ this is a great buy.
Great '95 Lincoln Mk.VIII
don, 06/05/2002
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This has been a great car! I've had it 4 yrs, now at 118K. Only drawbacks have been the dim headlights and it warps the front disks. Just changed the plugs and wires and it's running like new! All the power you could ask for and great mileage too, averages 22 mpg, gets 28 hwy. I've changed trans. fluid, change oil regularly and hope to drive it for a long time!
A driver's car
Mr. R., 07/05/2003
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Quite simply, the Mark VIII has no equal. Even though the last one rolled off the assembly line in 1998, no car (before or since) can compare. It is a luxurious, powerful, understated, and timeless work of automotive art. Try any rear-wheel drive luxury coupe, and then go for a drive in the Mark. If the power doesn't sell you, then the handling will. If the handling doesn't interest you, then the myriad creature- comforts certainly will. And fuel economy? Try 17(city)/27(highway)!! Thanks to the passage of time and the miracles of depreciation, so much can be had for so little. Find one, drive one, and buy one. Miles of smiles are guaranteed.
Good Car
aryg, 07/06/2003
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We purchased the car with 18000 miles on it. We now have more than 80000 miles. Several cross country trips in comfort, and a pleasure to drive. Only one complaint. The rotors on the brakes continue to chatter and require machine turning. A real design weekness of Ford. As much as we like this car we will not consider any Ford product curently on the market.
Spliced Genetic Code
Mr Bombastic, 07/19/2002
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
First off, OK, a little off there on the performance numbers my friend! Stock Marks are about mid 15's quarter mile & high 6's in the 0-60. Still very fast though, enough to take on most cars on the road, though the gearing could be a tad more agressive/quicker. I am absolutely addicted to the interior layout. The driver- oriented "cockpit" with everything within reach of my fingertips has completely spolied me for just about any other car.
1995 Lincoln Mk VIII kudos
trankj, 04/10/2004
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Lincoln Mk VIII is the end of a glorious line by Ford/Lincoln. Sadly, tastes change and the line was discontinued in 1958. Its a loss to the automobiling public. My Mark VIII (175,000 miles)is now a classic. Its new engine (50,000 miles ago- and not the fault of the car!) makes it ready for many thousands more of miles of pleasureable driving. To own a Lincoln is class! To own a Mark, is the top of the line!
Best Car Ever
Blackhawk, 07/04/2007
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car as a daily driver but knew it was probably one of the nicest cars ever built by any company. The styling, performance and quality of this vehicle is way beyond anything built before or since. I am sure this is a classic car in the making. The Cobra engine has 4 cam shafts, 32 valves, and port fuel injection makes it untouchable. I would buy another one if they still made them but you can't kill this bulletproof engine as long as you maintain it.
True classic
V, 03/12/2007
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've enjoyed this vehicle to the limits. 220,000 miles and still very strong. Trans rebuilt at 150,000 along with some air suspension/electrical repairs. Rust is beginning to take over however i just wont part with it until its done!
1995 Mark VIII
accobra, 04/24/2003
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle with 30K miles on it 5 1/2 years ago. Now it has 140K miles. Overall, it has been a good car, but reliability leaves a lot to be desired. The transmission has been completely rebuilt twice and is still not acting right. The rear axle was rebuilt, and brake jobs are common every 25K miles. The fuel pump died. Now the air suspension system is leaking (cost to repair $2500). Electrical demons abound (heater blower stopped, door ajar light stays on, speakers on right side stopped working). My wife and even my mechanic are begging me to sell it, but I can't bring myself to do it. Despite all the flaws, I really love the car.
future design.
Robert Cartier, 04/06/2002
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
reliable, excellant safety features comfortable to drive, great design.
love this car
bucko 5, 01/10/2006
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This vechile drives like a dream. Very smooth and powerfull. Highway mileage is excellent. High twentys p.g.
mark 8
jjooeell, 05/18/2002
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
great car to drive///////
Linc Mark VIII Review
Mike H., 02/26/2006
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is one of the faster, most comfortable, reliable luxury sports I have ever driven. Too bad the Mark VIII was discontinued.
MARK VIII's ARE GREAT
joykwebb, 04/11/2002
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Hassle free vehicle with great power and a luxury ride. Why did FORD stop making these cars?
markviii
smith@excite.com, 07/29/2002
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
great car fun to drive
sweet ride
tequilamaster, 03/06/2002
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Awesome performance, excellent ride, one of a kind.
My Mark
Theo, 05/12/2003
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It has been one of the greatest cars I've ever owned. Absolute joy to drive. Beautiful design, the interior cockpit surrounding is awesome. I love its acceleration and control. I try to keep my miles under 9,000 per year so I can drive it for years. Got a hunch it will be a collectable. Owned other Lincolns before, one towncar, one continental. This Lincoln is no comparison to the others. It's in a class by itself. It has been maintenance free for the most part. The sound system is awesome. No complaints other than like me, its getting older.
Love my Mark
William Andrew, 04/01/2002
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It is a great auto! I was sad the day they discontinued the Mark VIII.
Finally... a car I love
gypsea, 01/02/2003
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Totally stylin' and reliable!
Wish they still made them
mercer, 07/06/2002
1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love this car, if they were still building them I would buy one today.