As far as luxury features go the base Town Car misses few and the Cartier L edition even less, offering no options at all. That said it doesn't include some of the creature comforts and convenience features that its competitors offer, such as a dash-mounted multiple-disc CD player, a
navigation system, digital interface, head-up display (HUD), infrared night vision enhancement, dual rear side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags, automatic stability or yaw control, xenon headlamps and, once again, real wood trim (excluding the steering wheel). It does however include a dynamic 9-speaker Alpine Audiophile AM/FM/ CD/cassette stereo system complete with digital signal processing, upgraded speakers, 145-watt amplifier and remote 6-disc CD changer in the trunk. It also adds rear parking assist, rain sensing wipers and dual front side-impact airbags. What's more, drivers will find its power adjustable memory equipped pedals a boon while rear seat occupants can enjoy heated cushions.
When it all comes down to it different cars appeal to different people. The Town Car Cartier L was obviously not created to woo me or my generation into a Lincoln dealership. But that said it must do a good job of delivering the goods to its target 70-something market while satisfying limousine companies, after all there's enough of them on the street. Still, when comparing it to competitive cars that cost around the same price it falls short in so many areas. From driving dynamics and build quality to luxury and convenience features, the Town Car doesn't measure up. But when push comes to shove the person who wants it won't care. Truly there's nothing else quite like it available.
As far as luxury features go the base Town Car misses few and the Cartier L edition even less, offering no options at all. That said it doesn't include some of the creature comforts and convenience features that its competitors offer, such as a dash-mounted multiple-disc CD player, a navigation system, digital interface, head-up display (HUD), infrared night vision enhancement, dual rear side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags, automatic stability or yaw control, xenon headlamps and, once again, real wood trim (excluding the steering wheel). It does however include a dynamic 9-speaker Alpine Audiophile AM/FM/ CD/cassette stereo system complete with digital signal processing, upgraded speakers, 145-watt amplifier and remote 6-disc CD changer in the trunk. It also adds rear parking assist, rain sensing wipers and dual front side-impact airbags. What's more, drivers will find its power adjustable memory equipped pedals a boon while rear seat occupants can enjoy heated cushions.
When it all comes down to it different cars appeal to different people. The Town Car Cartier L was obviously not created to woo me or my generation into a Lincoln dealership. But that said it must do a good job of delivering the goods to its target 70-something market while satisfying limousine companies, after all there's enough of them on the street. Still, when comparing it to competitive cars that cost around the same price it falls short in so many areas. From driving dynamics and build quality to luxury and convenience features, the Town Car doesn't measure up. But when push comes to shove the person who wants it won't care. Truly there's nothing else quite like it available.