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Last of the Dinosaurs
Chris Hawkins, 08/03/2015
updated 02/12/2024
2006 Lincoln Town Car Designer Series 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
89 of 89 people found this review helpful
Last of the dinosaurs because large RWD, body-on-frame luxury American cars are extinct. Plus, mine is Black Cherry, which is almost purple. I had never paid attention to Town Cars before, but when a friend bought a 2001 Cartier in mint condition I looked a lot closer. I was so pleased with what I discovered that I immediately sought to get one of my own. After a lot of research I determined that 2006-2007 is the sweet spot for these cars. Any earlier issues had been resolved since production began in 1998, and by 2006 they were essentially perfected and had all the upgrades. I also discovered the Designer Series, which was only made from 2006-2007. It is the only model in all the years through 2011 that had a unique upgraded interior - more lush than the Signature Limited, Ultimate, or Cartier models. The shirred leather with contrast piping and adjustable rear headrests stand out. All but three options were standard on the Designer Series and the car I found has all three: Moonroof, HID headlights, and Navigation. It has been such a pleasure to own. The entire driving experience of the car brings to mind the description Rolls Royce once used for the operation of its cars: Ball of silk. All the controls and its progress down the road have a quality "ball bearing in oil" smoothness to them. The ride is taut, smooth, and tightly controlled and the sound levels are astonishingly low. Best of all, it feels like a REAL car, not one of these little toy FWD things masquerading as luxury automobiles. It has the genuine luxury of a level of silence, space and smoothness that has been largely lost in today's downsized cruisers. Everyone who rides in it is immediately impressed with these qualities. I also bought the car because I know they are essentially bullet-proof, and easy and inexpensive to repair should something happen. Even the air springs in the rear suspension (my one concern) are engineered to be swapped out with common hand tolls in less than an hour, and parts for it are cheap and plentiful. I hope to keep this car for many years - there is really nothing on the market to replace it with, except another one. I have had little concern with problems or repairs with the car since I bought it three years ago. The only significant repair needed was to replace the alternator, August 2016: After two years ownership I am happy to report my initial impressions of this car remain intact. The car continues to be a joy to own and drive. It has also been 100% reliable, requiring only regularly scheduled maintenance. I did have an issue with the THX/Navigation radio - more specifically the 6-CD player. It jammed with a full load of CDs. I discovered that is a common issue with this radio unit - every one for sale on Ebay has a dead CD player. However, my radio recently had an "immaculate repair". After several months of a whirring sound for 5 sec. whenever the unit was turned on, it apparently un-jammed itself and the CD player is now operating like new. (The regular radio and navigation function was never affected by the jammed CD.) Also, after two years of hand washing the car, I remain amazed by the impeccable factory paint job. I have seen brand new Mercedes and Lexuses (Lexi?) with inexcusable orange peel in their paint jobs - this 10 year old Lincoln puts them to shame. It has a mirror-like paint finish worthy of a high dollar show car. August 2017: Not to be boring, but nothing new to report. The Lincoln Town Car is still performing beautifully and has needed no repairs. I was driving a Rolls Royce Silver Spur this weekend and a 2006 Bentley Arnage Red Label a few weekends back. While driving both, I was noting to myself that they are no Town Car as far as smoothness, silence, and silkiness of operation is concerned. The Lincoln is far more pleasant to drive. Aug. 2018. Still love this car. A significant repair recently: replacement of the intake manifold. Earlier Ford 4.6 V8's had a plastic intake that was prone to fail, It was updated with metal water passages around 2003 . Despite the improved version on my car, it failed at 124K miles. The part was $180 and I was able to replace it myself. Good as new again! August 2019. The Lincoln still looks and drives like new. It still surprises when I come back to it after driving other cars for It's smoothness and silence of operation. February 2020. Nothing to report - still going strong and dependably. Still love the car and hope it continues to run forever - which most of them seen to do! Aug. 2020. The rear air springs began to leak. They are beautifully engineered in their simplicity - they basically unhook with a cotter pin and a twist releases the air line fitting. I did the replacement myself. I used Arnott springs, $97 each on Amazon. Also, a squeaky radiator fan was replaced as a precaution with summer coming. Aug. 2021. All is well - no issues. Feb. 2022. In July, Drove from Georgia to new home in Colorado. Loaded down car was a bit breathless climbing to 11,000 ft, but performed perfectly otherwise the entire trip. Town Cars are a rare sight on the SUV and truck dominated roads in CO, so my pristine Black Cherry example really stands out wherever I go - and looks so tiny parked next to all those SUV's. No mechanical repairs to report, just an oil change in November. Aug. 2022. No issues to report beyond an oil change. Performs beautifully in the 100+ degree summer weather - A/C blows cold and engine temp never varies, even in slow traffic. Only mechanical note to report is that I added a throttle body spacer which seems to give stronger low end response, if not an extra horsepower or two. Feb. 2024. Continues to be rock solid, reliable, and low maintenance at 146K miles. Only oil changes and a replacement set of Michelins have been needed. Still looks and drives like new.
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Rugged, Dependable, Smooth, Quiet...
0rnery, 08/21/2014
updated 08/24/2022
2006 Lincoln Town Car Designer Series 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
31 of 31 people found this review helpful
Why is the panther platform the 1st choice for patrol cars, taxi and livery service? For the very same reason it's MY 1st choice! Built like a bull, quiet as a mouse and smooth as a... panther. I repair my own cars as much as possible, and these cars break down the least of any, and when they do, they're cheap and easy to fix. Not to mention the inherent safety of a full size, body on frame vehicle. Just took delivery of a 2006 Designer and it's no different than my previous Town Cars and Grand Marquis' in comfort and roominess. This platform has been tweaked to perfection as far as drive-ability. Update 2019/02/22 The Town Car reviewed above, is a garage queen. I use it about 500 miles per year. I still LOVE it. So much so, I purchased another for a daily driver a couple years ago. Don't bother with a Grand Marquis, unless your really trying to save a couple bucks. For about the same price you can get a Town Car that's just as reliable, with more rear legroom. Both of mine have the sunroof. I'll never buy another vehicle without. Update 2021/02/22: Shortly after my last review, I had an "A/C Heater Blend Door Actuator" go bad on the garage queen. Replacing it involved pulling the entire dash out. Whew, not a job for the faint of heart! But, I did it. Took an afternoon, and I replaced all four actuators, which are about $25.00 each. Other than that, both my Town Cars have been trouble free... Knock wood! Just add gas and change the oil regularly. I will purchase no other type of car for as long as I live. IMO, they are the best bang for the buck. Update 2021/08/22: Daily driver needed A/C drier and hoses replaced. Parts were easy to obtain, cheap and easily installed. Garage queen made a trip from near Cleveland to Boston. Drama free, smooth, quiet ride and about 27MPG both ways. She's getting close to 55K miles now... Update 2022-08-22: Nothing to say. All systems go. This is the ONLY car for me from here on out.
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My 2006 designer series town car
DR POOL, 10/15/2005
2006 Lincoln Town Car Designer Series 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
I have been driving lincoln since 1972. My 2003 and 2006 are without a doubt the best 2 lincolns i have ever had. I added the navigation system to the 2006 and after figuring out how to use it, i read the book 4 times, it is a miraculous accessory. There is no doubt in my mind that the Lincoln town car is the finest riding automobile in the industry. It performs well, although it needs a 5 speed transmission instead of the 4 speed, but when it shifts into second, it really moves. The gas mileage is fantastic for such a big car and uses 87 octane gasoline. In this day and age, the 87 octane saves you a lot of money. Orchids to lincoln for manufacturing a great automobile.
Towncar - American luxury at its best
TomnMaryland, 07/07/2006
2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
I've owned many vehicles in my 25+ years of driving. BMW 5-series, other imports, domestics....My wife literally LOVES her car. Now, I do too! The overall combination - roomy interior, gas mileage, easy to drive - makes Towncar an awesome choice. Get one for yourself, you'll agree.
My 06 t/c
jessem12801, 11/20/2010
2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
I bought a 99 a couple of years ago and didn't like it at all. Not as comfortable as the Lincoln t/c's of the 90's vintage. Then I bought an 05. A little better comfort wise but still worse then the 90's versions. Now I have my 06 sig. Ltd. Comfort is slightly better then the 05 or maybe I'm just used to the seats by now. I like the adjustable pedals and cd changer and the Lincoln town car ride! Nothing else like it. I know the reliability of these cars is second to none since I drove limo's for 20+ years in NYC in these and they never broke! 300,000 miles easy and no issues! I still prefer the old body style though. Just a more elegant looking car all around. Ford has one of the most reliable cars ever
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