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| The Town Car's massive fleet use allows pre-owned examples to sell for a fraction of their original sticker. (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada) |
The best part of the Town Car scenario, at least for used car shoppers, is that its massive fleet use allows pre-owned examples to sell for a fraction of their original sticker. That said the popularity of Town Cars in taxi cab fleets, being they cost the same to run as Crown Vics and allow a slightly higher surcharge, don't let prices dive off the map.
So if you're up for a reliable, luxurious ride, a slightly used Lincoln Town Car might be ideal. Make sure to pay a little more for a well cared for example, and enjoy.
Specifications:
- 1998 Lowest-Highest Price*: $14,000 - $17,000 (90,000 to 140,000 km**)
- 1999 Lowest-Highest Price*: $15,000 - $20,000 (75,000 to 120,000 km**)
- 2000 Lowest-Highest Price*: $17,000 - $24,000 (60,000 to 100,000 km**)
- 2001 Lowest-Highest Price*: $19,000 - $30,000 (45,000 to 80,000 km**)
- 2002 Lowest-Highest Price*: $21,000 - $32,000 (30,000 to 60,000 km**)
- Body Type: 4-door sedan
- Layout: front engine, RWD
- Base Engine (98 - 00): 205 hp, 220 lb-ft of torque, 4.6-L, 16-valve, SOHC V8
- Base Engine (01 - 02): 220 hp, 265 lb-ft of torque, 4.6-L, 16-valve, SOHC V8
- Optional Engine (98 - 00): 235 hp, 275 lb-ft of torque, 4.6-L, 16-valve, SOHC V8
- Optional Engine (01 - 02): 235 hp, 275 lb-ft of torque, 4.6-L, 16-valve, SOHC V8
- Transmission: 4-spd auto
- Brakes: disc/disc, ABS
- Curb Weight (min-max): 1,751 - 1,869 kg (3,860 - 4,121 lb)
- Seating Capacity: 6
- Cargo Volume (trunk): 583 L (20.6 cu ft)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 13.6 / 8.9 L/100km
- Warranty (mo/km): 48/80,000 comprehensive
- Direct Competitors: Cadillac DeVille, Chrysler LHS
- Web Site: www.ford.ca
* Prices show lowest and highest of classified ads in Auto123.com, AutoTrader.ca and CanadaTrader.com across Canada. Prices in specific provinces may vary. Also, these are asking prices so discounts may be available.
** Mileage averages based on approximately 15,000 to 20,000 km travel per year (calculated in 2004/2005 model year)
