Linoln LS.. Opinions?

[Pimpin Dsmstyle]

Reality has struck and when I turn 21( 7 months) I will be buying a newer, different style of vehicle. My car insurance will dramatically decrease. I've had nothing but DSM's. I think it's time to get into something a little less sporty and a little more practical and comfortable. I do like my performance though. So a Lincoln LS is a very interesting idea to me. 2000-2002 seem like the best bang for my buck. 03 has more power and is overall nicer, I just don't have 25K+ to get one. You can typically find a real low mile 2001 LS for under 20k. I just want to hear what people think / know about this car. I've read alot of reviews and information but there is nothing better than first hand opinions! If you've owned one PLEASE chime in here. If you haven't but have something else to say, feel free! I am pretty anti-Ford so this is definitly going out on a limb!

This is the site I've been reading on.
http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/overview.aspx?year=2002&make=Lincoln&model=LS&trimid=-1

[s1ngletracker]

ask Jet. He has one.

[Pimpin Dsmstyle]

ask Jet. He has one.

I'm sure he would see the thread sometime. I don't wanna bother him VIA PM. He seems to have good taste in cars so that's a good thing!

[Matt D.]

I'm tempted to pick up an LS in the future as well. I've looked them over and talked a bit with JET, and if what you're looking for is that type of car, you can't beat the LS. There isn't much else out there that can come compare to the used ones, and they're a ton cheaper than other cars in its class.

[JET]

I have a 2001 Lincoln LS. Sport edition with the V8. I really like it for a daily driver. Very comfortable, but still on the sporty side. The V8 loves to rev (little 3.9l) and has pretty good power. Gas mileage isn't great, but other than that I love it. I got mine in January for $10k with 76k miles on it (ebay steal).

The car is really a jaguar, so don't worry about it being a Ford. It has more gadgets than I have seen on a car. Probably the coolest thing is if you hold the unlock button on the key fob it will roll down the windows on the car to cool it off. I roll them down before leaving my desk and the car is near ambient when I get out to it. Auto on lights, auto on windshield wipers (it senses the rain!), 2 person memory seats, heated seats, etc.

[turboDSM]

but you cant get the V8 with the manual.just the V6 has the manual

[98gstaherns]

My borther has a 04 v6 and that thing is pimpin! lol Nice solid ride smooth! Looks hot too in like black or somthing!

[Pimpin Dsmstyle]

but you cant get the V8 with the manual.just the V6 has the manual

It's a automatic w/ manual option. Slap stick style. There is no clutch though, you're right about that.

[JET]

Yeah, the manual shifting is pretty damn good too. You put it in a gear and it stays there. Not like some of them that will still shift 500 rpm before redline.

Mine is a black one. The sport edition doesn't have the chrome on the bumpers, so you can see the difference.

[Steeltwo]

the only thing I heard about them was told to stay away from was the first year v8's.

apparently the trannys were hit and miss.