Used 2009 Lincoln Town Car Consumer Reviews
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Lincoln Land Yacht
Big, roomy, smooth as silk. Don't expect sporty handling. Handling is fine for a luxury land yacht. It's like riding on a spacious cloud. Parking in a crowded city can be sporty. For a big car, the mileage isn't bad.
Awesome 2009 Lincoln Town Car
My new Dark Cherry 2009 Lincoln Town Car is an awesome car. The ride, handling, comfort, luxury appointments and roominess are all as great as I expected. And the quality and fit and finish of this car are equal to and better than Cadillac, Lexus, BMW, Mercedes, Infiniti and Acura. I also had nitrogen put in the tires and am getting 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway with this elegant and stately cruiser. I am very happy with my 2009 Town Car and highly recommend it to everyone. It is definitely not an "old man's car" as I have often heard others say.
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elegant
like sitting on your couch on a trip, while seating twice the people a vw rabbit . bet the rabbit does'nt get twice the milage unparalled reliability of any automobile i've ever owned. will not switch even if they quit making it.
Older design that still works!
This is Lincoln number nineteen for me and no, I'm not 100 years old! I have driven this car for up to 14 hours at a time with absolutely no fatigue while obtaining 27+ mpg. I've tried it in other cars (namely, my wife's Jaguar, the BMW that preceded it, and a Cadillac I purchased once in a moment of temporary insanity) and I'll take the Lincoln anytime. Sure, other cars have lots of fancy technology. Would be great if it worked, which has not been my experience. Like I said, I've had 19 Lincolns and have never been stranded by a single one of them, nor even had a major repair for that matter. I'm 52 years old and hope they keep building them for as long as I live!
Love it
This is the most comfortable care on the road in my opinion. My millage in excellent on the road up to 25 and 26 which is outstanding for a car of its size. No foreign car can even remotely compare to this car in ride and drive in my opinion. And as for the look and style that is all a matter of opinion. Personally I think it blows every thing else on the road away and makes them look like a cheap imitation of what is suppose to be a luxury car. A great vehicle!
SAFETY FIRST!!!
We have owned Lincoln Town Cars for over 40 years. Never have experienced a disablement nor failure of any type. Yes, there are lots of more "modern" passenger car - all are built like drink cans - Unitized bodies that have minimal side-crash safety. The TOWN CAR and it's two less expensive siblings are constructed as BODY-On-FRAME. This important safty construction (the frame is outboard (under the doors) is also utilized by Rolls Royce and Bently! See all the Ford Crown Victorias used as Polce Cars and Taxies - Safety is a major reason!
Brief losses of power - resolved
In response to review Written by: Vance on 09/03/2009, I also experienced this same situation with my Town Car. After four trips to the dealer over a three month span, and several different attempted solutions, the fix was to replace the fuel pump / fuel float device. This change solved the performance problems, smoothed out the ride and improved gas mileage. To their credit, Lincoln never stopped trying to solve the problem and made me a happy customer and proud owner of this fine vehicle.
2008 Town Car Limited Signature
one will not find a better car. There is a reason why the Town Car does not disappoint, in comfort or performance! Lincoln delivered when it produced the Town Car. The Town Car remains in a class of excellence, and it remains there alone. Nothing on the market compares to the quality and excellency of the Lincoln Town Car. A true classic.
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Great value for the money
Anyone that knows anything about cars will agree there is no safer car on the road. I love the spacious interior and quality. This car rides smooth. I think the editor here is off base. If you are in the market for a sports car don't buy this car, however if you want comfort and ride and quality, this is the car for you. I have owned and driven numerous luxury cars, and this one for the money is the best, Thank you Linclon!
Edmunds shortfall
Edmunds, has in the past been less than positive about this car. Without going into detail: the car has very adequate performance, gas mileage is equal to or surpasses many of the cars Edmunds refers to. My wife has an Infiniti Q45 and the Lincoln gets better fuel economy and I believe a more pleasant ride. I am glad to note that Edmunds is less critical of this car recently but one must be aware that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I base these comments on owning 2 Fords, 3 Mercurys and 3 Lincolns. AND they are all American made, mostly. Sorry to see the Towncar go by the wayside. Sorrowfully I cannot determine my replacement. I have driven all the new models Lincoln offers, blah!
Its like driving a water bed
It is very comfy, it's sharp looking,i feel like a million bucks owning and driving this car, ( its better then sex ). I have now owned the towncar for two years and I feel the same way about it.
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Finest car on the road
I bought this beautiful, safe and luxurious vehicle because we had owned a previous Lincoln. Because my husband is handicapped I immediately had U Haul install the strong underbody lift for his motorized wheelchair. We traveled in comfort to MN and Utah but his condition deteriorated and he can no longer use the wheelchair, therefore I hope it will be a solution to someone else who has a patient in need of this superior ride for their loved one.
Pure luxury automobile
Unparalleled transportation
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outstanding
Rides like no other. Owned Mercedes and Lexus and neither compare with the smooth ride of the Lincoln. Power is adequate interior is super comfortable.
GORGEOUS CAR! Sold undeservedly short by Edmunds
Driven the gorgeous, All American “land yachts” my entire life...and have been a Town Car loyalist for years. Plush, comfortable, and church quiet even at high speeds. The styling of the last generation of Town Cars may not have been quite the equivalent of the Continentals of yore...but you will still feel the grandeur of what a classic luxury sedan is all about as you are cosseted in comfort by leather sofas...a roomy interior...and a great ride whether you are driver or passenger. And the reliability? As a NY limo driver friend of mine once said: “They are hard wearing, easy to fix, and with proper care and basic maintenance, these Panthers will almost literally eat nails...then come back for more! I don’t care much for the rather dour reviews many places like Edmunds. They sell this car short, which for its class and durability...is far less than it deserves! Sure, when The Town Car is up against a modern “luxury car”, she looks dated to “modern eyes”. She’s basic, huge, and “out of place” in the current market. But what those of this persuasion don’t understand is...that’s why many of us LOVE HER! The term “luxury car” has sadly evolved and now defines a “fast, futuristic, performance machine with the latest of gizmos and computerised gadgets”. The venerable Lincoln, on the other hand, is a glorious throwback, in handling and styling, to what an American “luxo barge” used to be all about. In performance, she is graceful and steady...and in comfort and style, she hearkens back to that sense of elegant gentility that the world has since lost appreciation for. Worst decision Ford Lincoln ever made was to scrap this car. We literally turned our back on something that was not only beautiful, but something that works very well, and served us reliably for decades. If you are like me, and you share appreciation for a real, roomy, stately car that will literally go for hundreds of thousands of miles...please find yourself one of these and take care of it well. We have literally gotten to the point where, for those of us who refuse to budge on real quality...there is nothing else on the market. Nothing replaces these cars...except for finding another one.
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Solid performer with comfort
Our 2007 Lincoln gives a roomy and comfortable ride with excellent trunk space and 23 MPG economy on a road trip and 18MPG around town. It isn't the fastest car off the line, but a Lincoln owner is mature enough to know this isn't necessary or desirable. It gives adequate performance when passing or getting up to speed on the interstates. When you analyze what a car should do - transport a number of people in comfort and safety at a reasonable cost - the Lincoln Town Car excels at that. Our 92 Town Car gave excellent service for 15 years, and this one seems to be just as reliable. Seats are comfortable and the features are great. Our 67,000 miles with no service problems says it all!
Great Value
This is my 3rd Lincoln and it is by far the best I've owned.My '07 rides better than my '96 and gets better gas mileage. This car truly excels on the highway where the soft ride, excellent sound system and more than adequate power consumes miles without effort. I have owned Acura, Mercedes and other quality cars and for the money, they cannot match the TC. The interior is so large and comfortable you cannot compare it to any other car. The gas mileage is great for such a large car. On long trips I have averaged almost 25 mpg going 75 mph - all done on regular gas. This car does everything extremely well at a very compelling price.
Reliable Cruiser
One of the most reliable cars I have ever owned. They weren't packed full of tech but they ran great, lasted forever, and were ridiculously comfortable!
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outstanding
Yes it is a large vehicle, yet, it is one of the best I have owned so far. I went to pruchase another vehicle and test drove the lexus, mercedes, nissan, even other lincolns. After each test drive I was very happy to get into my TC. I don't know if you would call it fun to drive put it is absolutely a pleasure.
Excellent luxury car
I am totally satisfied with my 2009 Lincoln town car. I have owned Cadillac and Lincoln in the past. While the Cadillac does seem to be more responsive with horsepower and it's also a smooth ride, the upkeep cost on Cadillac is almost 2-3 times what it is on Lincoln. These cars are so dependable that every rental agency or anywhere there is a need for a Luxury automobile has the Lincoln. This car is extremely well built and safe to ride in. Great Car!!
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Excellent choice
These cars are very well built. 2008 is very likely to be the last year that the Town Car is available. There is simply no ride quality to equal that of the town car. The engine is well refined and superior to the all aluminum NorthStar power plant of the Cadillac (which is well known now for its grievous unreliability.) This car is heavy, safe, and handles extremely well for its size. The fuel mileage is great for this car (avg. 25mpg on the road). It is sad to see this icon of American luxury go. If you want traditional a\American luxury, the reliability of rear wheel drive, and the reliable, versatile, and inexpensive to maintain modular engine, you need to seriously consider this car
Town Cars Are Better
I am very pleased with 2007 Town Car Signature. This is my seventh Town Car and I have to say it is the quietest one to date. I have owned TC's from the seventies, eighties and nineties. The styling is much improved over the 1998 through 2002 year models. The build quality and quality of materials is excellent. Not a single problem with the car. No trim falling off, etc. Very well built.
A classy head-turner
A TownCar, is what it is. It is spacious, comfortable, more than enough horsepower for passing, a very very deep trunk, can tow 1,500 lbs., extremely reliable (you’ll be hard-pressed to see any Lincoln TownCar pulled to the side of the road because of mechanical problems)etc. It has extremely low tech, isn’t fuel efficient (but tell me any V8 engines are!), only 1 touch down window for the driver. But for the year of t has decent tech for the year. I’ve personally been riding in a TownCar since I was a little boy in my youth in the 80’s and recently got a ‘07 TownCar, Adriana. If taken care of, a TownCar will hold its value quite well against such Japanese brands like Honda or Toyota. Quite a great car for an American last of the Luxury line. I’ve heard Cadillac is better with features but in my opinion, Lincoln is second to none when it comes to reliability, spacious trunk, not to mention the coveted air suspension that no other brand does, to my knowledge.
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Get One While You Still Can
Just took delivery of this 2007 TC and couldn't be more pleased. This is my 4th ('85, '91, '03, '07). Each one has been a little better than the last. Such a shame that a great American classic will soon disappear, there is no equal on the road. Even though fuel economy is not great, it's not bad for a V8 car of this size. Ride and comfort are unsurpassed. And who can't love a car with a hood ornament!
Exceeds Expectations
I purchased this vehicle in Chicago and drove it home to Philadelphia. This trip was 810 miles and I drove straight through in 14 hours. This vehicle met or exceeded all of my expectations. I have the Designer Series with the Nav and Moonroof. What a pleasure to drive this magnificent car. While detractors say that it is not the most technologically advanced car on the road, which is true,the sheer comfort, workmanship and room more than make up for the lack of having techno-gadgetry which in no helps getting in or out of an E350 or the ES350. Both cars technically advanced and miserable to ride in - especially the back seat. The Lincoln delivers true, reliable luxury. This won't the last.
Flawless Town Car
I am a 41 year old guy who has owned 18 town cars since the age of twenty. I strayed a couple times to a 430S Class Mercedes and a 530I BMW. The maintenance every 7000 miles was high and the ride in both was rough and caused lower back pain. This Town car like all the other are super smooth and average 22mpg. I can drive to Naples Florida and get out of the car and feel rested rather than feeling stress. From the Country Club to the store I never feel out of place. I'm sold on Lincoln Town car 2008.
America does it right
After 50 years of owning autos , I have found this Town Car to be the best . Comfort, relibility, 30 mpg on the highway, no wind noise, easy to drive, auto trunk, auto headlights and wipers. Well worth the money
'08 Lincoln Town Car Is My 15th Town Car
My 2008 Lincoln Town Car is my 15th Town Car since 1986 and the car continues to offer the best ride, handling and performance of any luxury car I have driven including those from Bentley, BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, Acura, Infiniti and Cadillac. My Dark Cherry Signature Limited edition has all of the options including HID headlights, chrome wheels, trunk organizer and white sidewall tires that give the Town Car a stately and elegant look. My gas mileage so far has been 24 on the highways and 18 in city driving. There is truly no other car that can equal the Town Car on the market today. I am already looking forward to my next Town Car in 2010!
What a ride!!!!!
I bought this Designer Series Town Car with 7000 miles on it. It is so nice, such a civilized ride. Nice seats, gauges and controls, I don't know what more you can ask for. Two years of ownership and NEVER to the dealer for repairs, never!!!! Gas mileage highway 25mph or better, in town 21mph...It is not a sports car, it is a luxury car and it behaves like it...
Good Luxury Car with a few exceptions
We actually rented a Signature Limited Town Car from Hertz for vacation. I have rented Town Cars in the 90's and thought I would rent a new one. It was just built in June of 2009 with 6000 miles on it. The engine had power but not the thrust of a Cadillac. The air conditioning also seemed not as cold as a Cadillac. The stereo had the Sirius satellite reception, but just had adequate sound. The seat had lumbar, which previous versions didn't, but the seat cushion on the bottom was flat and needed more cushion. The ride was a little harsh on bumps, I think the air suspension in the rear is to blame.
Awesome
Buy it.Awesome
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Great highway saloon touring car
its a great car
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What A Surprise...
Purchased a used 2008 in 2011 with 33,000 miles - problems with Napleton in West Palm - but calls to corp. and Lincoln corp. seem to soften the aggravation. Now in July 2015 we are running up a BIG BILL at the Ford/Lincoln dealership with needed repairs. Seems the fuel gauge, fuel pump, fuel lines, battery and now A/C fan all need to be replaced at more than $2000 dollars...We love the car and will do it but WHY? Always brought in car for check ups and...and everything seemed fine - always got gas at Costco and problems started right afterwards....wondering here???
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Expect more
I have put about 5000 miles on the car since I bought it. I noticed the next day that when cruising at almost any speed, it would periodically hesitate or jerk. It was so subtle that I was not even sure if it was the car or the road. I drove it on some smooth roads and I continued to notice the jerking. I have taken it to the dealer 3 times and now they are telling me that they worked for 2 days with ford and cannot figure out what is wrong. Ford is telling them that it is a nuance of how the car drives. I think its a computer flaw that the average driver does not feel. The shop foreman and a mechanic rode with me twice and they both felt what I was telling them. They still can't figure it out
Fantastic luxury car for the money
This is a great luxury vehicle. I've been wanting one for 3 yrs, ever since I rented one a drove to Vegas. I've finally bought one and am not disapointed. It is really luxurious, I feel like royalty driving this. I have the designer and the leather interior, wood accents are great. Roominess and comfort are first class. I even like the style of the car, even though it's been around for awhile. I drove Toyota Avalon, Infinity, Cadillac and BMW and this vehicle is on a par, or better than each. I got the navigation system and that along with all the other controls for the seats, climate control, mileage calculations, etc. make for a pleasure to operate.
My 6th Lincoln Town Car
This is my sixth Lincoln, this Town Car replaced another Town Car that I have. I am pleased that the Signature Limited is the standard Town Car since it provides the upgraded interior amenties.
My 2009 Lincoln Town Car is Fantastic in May 2023
People stop us and ask to buy our car. We keep it pristine. It is the lowest maintenance car we have owned in 50 years. We take care of it and it takes care of us. The only issue has been the cooling system which requires help now and then. We would never sell this wondercar. Gas use is low as well especially on the highway.
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Lincoln Man
I have had my 2009 Lincoln Town Car for three years. It had 169,000 miles upon purchase and now it has 180,000 miles. Doing this time I’ve averaged 25 miles per gallon on the highway at 70 mph in the three years I found the Town Car, the only maintenance has been a front wheel bearing. The wheel bearing was $120 plus labor. This is my second Lincoln Town Car and both have been a pleasure to drive.
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Mpg
I read the write up on the 2009 Lincoln Town Car & I do not agree with the assessment of 22 mpg highway. My 2009 Town Car Signature Limited averages 26 mpg highway. It is comfortable and very dependable.
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A really great car
My 2007 Lincoln Town Car is perfect. It is big and roomy and very comfortable. It drives like a dream. Because of its size, if I get into an accident, I win.
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Easy Rider
Solid as Grandpa's Reo but a lot easier to drive. I'm a long distance type and take a couple of 3000 mile trips a year. Nothing out there compares with the piece of mind and comfort steering this big beast through mountain roads and big city traffic. This one is a duplicate of my 2003 but for some reason feels a little more solid if that's possible. Cheapened the sun visors for some reason but seats seem softer and this radio which was a pretty cheap up grade is better than the $600 rig in my son's car. Other than that it's the same car. I hate to keep hearing that Ford wants to drop the model. The limo people must be worried.
Cheap Luxury Car
This is a really nice car. They are a little expensive, but it has nearly everything a Mercedes-Benz S550 has for less than half the price. The back seat is huge in the Signature L, and very luxurious.
Theater top town car
This car has a theater half top that gives it a distinctive look
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I love this car. Smoothest riding car you can buy, and damn near silent. It just doesn't get any better. The Town Car is the last real American car. Body on frame, V8, six passengers.
I may be crazy but...
Just bought the Signature series TownCar. An absolute dream - inside and out. Although the gas prices have gone through the roof, I am pleased to see that I am getting 20 miles per gallon - mostly city driving. Very comfortable; great features and great all around visibility.
Near Perfection
I bought the Designer with every option but the moonroof. What a wonderful car to travel in. On the road I get over 25MPG and all-round, I'm getting 21.5MPG at about 60% highway and 40% city. That is terrific for a car this large. Comfort is unparalleled and I can spread out - no center console that I'd hate. Huge trunk, great features like memory seats and pedals and voice command for the navigation and radio, Sirius, surprisingly good visibility.
Hard to find anything ,better
Just a large comfortable car that can last for 15 years and still look good with 150000 miles
Confused now...
I have had the car for over a year and not in love with it yet. I am a fairly young driver for this type of car (34 when I bought it). I owned a Deville prior and am leaning towards another one. The air ride was better in the Cadillac, instrument panel had more options, seats were more comfortable, engine performance much, much better, and features that Lincoln doesn't even offer.
Why i like my lincoln towncar
I love the styling. The ride is excellent, like riding on a sofa in your living room. I've owned Lincolns in the past and they're great. You can keep your Japanese or German cars, give a good old America automobile anytime!
Once Lincoln, Now Buick
Was driving the Lincoln Towncar. It just was not what Expected. When driving it made my dentures rattle if you know what I mean. After long trip it felt like someone had jumped on my lower back for hours.