Linoln LS.. Opinions?

[JET]

The first year of the more powerful engine was the tranny issue, so don't get a 2003. I chose the 2001 because the CD changer in the 2000 was in the trunk or the glove box (which takes up most of it). The 2001 you get a 6 disk in dash changer, which is sweet.

[Shane55113]

I like the car, my gf's brother has one its a really smooth ride, perfect dd car.

[Pimpin Dsmstyle]

I just test drove a 2002 LS V8. It had just the basic tranny, not the slap shift style. She moved pretty decent I guess. I'm used to DSM's so it seemed a bit slow but it responded well and didn't hesitate to down shift. The car is fucking AMAZING to just roll in though. Very comfortable and convenient. This one was 43k miles @ $16,500. Pretty steep compaired to other things I've seen online but it was immaculate, not one ding on it. It was beige =/ I prefer silver or black. Even though black is a nightmare to keep clean. It was all and all what I expected.

[DSM1G]

Why get the LS when you can get the LSE?

[Pimpin Dsmstyle]

Why get the LS when you can get the LSE?

I don't even know the difference. I haven't seen one listed anywhere I've looked yet.

[JET]

LSE is just a body kit on it. Big friggin' deal, it's a lincoln!

[Pimpin Dsmstyle]

eh I like how they look w/out the extra body effects. Thanks for the advice but I'll stick with a regular LS :P

[Pimpin Dsmstyle]

MNSC offered their opinions about cars that are similar to the LS. This is what I had to say about that. Feel free to drop more cars to look into. Even though I'm single track minded right now, I do know that there is other cars out there.

-Jag's cost too much to fix
-Lexus IS300 and the infinity are too much to insure ( I do really like the Lexus IS300, I've driven one and it was very nice!)
-I'm not a fan of the 300M. I have driven one and it was quick and comfortable but there was just something I didn't like about it. I certainly don't dig the resemblance of a newer intrepid.
-Mercedies C240 is out of my price range and the repairs / insurance would not be good. HOWEVER, I think I do like that car a little better than a Lincoln LS.
-I'd really love to get any newer BMW but expensive to fix and probably expensive to insure.
-I have never been in an Audi or VW that i felt comfortable in. Those cars didn't think of me when making them I'm long.. leg's do NOT fit well. Head is close to roof etc. I hate the interior.
-CTS = out of my price range. They do not have any within 50 miles of me that cost 15k or less.

Really, in the end.. all of these cars listed are sporty / luxurious. They are all in all nice cars and very common options. The one difference is, Lincoln is Lincoln and clearly the LS does not hold it's value quite like the imports do. Usually people see this as a bad thing but it makes things easier for me in my current situation. I found one I really like but it MIGHT be a little too expensive since I'm getting a full extended bumper to bumper warantee. I'm undecided.

[turboDSM]

I think for you the LS is the best bang for your buck!!
go for it

[BuildADSM]

Yeah I love the LS's. I tried really hard to talk my dad into one but he found a good deal on a different car.
On of my brother's friends has one for his DD and he threw N20 on it and is running 13's (He may have a few other things too but not much)