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#1581 of 1804 Re: SHOPPING FOR EXTENDED WARRANTY ON 2005 TOWN CAR [euphonium] by izaclown1

Oct 16, 2007 (5:31 am)

Replying to: euphonium (Oct 15, 2007 10:28 am)
On a 2000 TC, I had the climate control to go out it was about $350.00 and a idle control sensor for $150 or so. until it was wrecked at 107+K. My current 2002 with 70k, I have replaced the drivers seat motor track $350 and the climate control went out last night. Other than normal maintenance, I have not spent much at all on either of the TC's I have had. That was the reason I bought TC's. The LM salesman I bought it from told me to look at the cars in the shop and what was being done. TC and Grand Marquis were in for oil changes and the rest of the Lincoln line was in for more major stuff.
 
My point, you may can invest the money for the warranty and earn interest and pay out of pocket for the repairs and probably come out ahead. They very seldom break down.
 
Just my experience.

#1582 of 1804 Re: SHOPPING FOR EXTENDED WARRANTY ON 2005 TOWN CAR [izaclown1] by aladdinsane

Oct 16, 2007 (5:59 am)

Replying to: izaclown1 (Oct 16, 2007 5:31 am)
Hi, izaclown1...
 
I've learned much while subscribing to many threads on here, in these forums...I've always admired Lincoln TCs, and have wondered if I should get a certified pre owned one, circa 2005 plus, instead of a small sub-compact like the Nissan Versa, etc. I've read that TCs are built like tanks, so to speak, which is why so many livery car services employ them for their driveabouts. The one thing I find lacking in Town Cars is the lack of electronic stability control though, for those of us that live in the snow belt. I wish Ford would pay more attention to the TC. The company seems indifferent to it. That's a shame... Ya think the suits at Lincoln read these messages here? Hmmmmm...
 
Peace!<-AladdinSane- -

#1583 of 1804 Re: SHOPPING FOR EXTENDED WARRANTY ON 2005 TOWN CAR [aladdinsane] by hwyhobo

Oct 16, 2007 (10:32 am)

Replying to: aladdinsane (Oct 16, 2007 5:59 am)
Ya think the suits at Lincoln read these messages here?
 
After more than a quarter century in corporate world I have grown rather cynical and doubt that many suits even know what an Internet forum is, provided they ever use a computer beyond PowerPoint slides, Excel, email, and Meeting Maker.

#1585 of 1804 Re: SHOPPING FOR EXTENDED WARRANTY ON 2005 TOWN CAR [aladdinsane] by izaclown1

Oct 17, 2007 (6:18 am)

Replying to: aladdinsane (Oct 16, 2007 5:59 am)
I have seen some other comments (not sure if here or else where) the traction control does fine in light to regular snow conditions. In SC, we do not get that white stuff called snow so I cannot vouch for them. I have enjoyed my TC's. The first TC was replaced a 92 Conti.

#1586 of 1804 Re: SHOPPING FOR EXTENDED WARRANTY ON 2005 TOWN CAR [aladdinsane] by euphonium

Oct 17, 2007 (10:21 am)

Replying to: aladdinsane (Oct 16, 2007 5:59 am)
Not having ESC, but having experienced our TC driving in a lot of snow to ski resorts with just Traction Control - it works very well. Our snow driving is limited to the Cascade Range from Mt. Bachelor, OR to Whistler, BC. Only if there were more horses under the hood!

#1587 of 1804 Re: SHOPPING FOR EXTENDED WARRANTY ON 2005 TOWN CAR [izaclown1] by bremertong

Oct 17, 2007 (8:51 pm)

Replying to: izaclown1 (Oct 16, 2007 5:31 am)
Thanks very much for the information on your T.C.s and their repair history. My car has had no problems during my ownership so far. I have in the past bought extended warranties, but based on the repair histories I've read here on T.C. I may at least wait until the end of my original factory warranty. The idea of putting the cost of the extended warranty in an income bearing account to self fund the repairs is a good suggestion and alternative.

#1588 of 1804 will not )$*%&*#%^TART by donnie3

Nov 18, 2007 (4:41 pm)

98 LTC warms up,drive all over(without shuting down) then ya shut down for 2 min and low and behold itWont start,it cranks. After 15 min it starts the temp guage reads about a hair over half. Any suggestions will be greatly accepted.

#1589 of 1804 Re: will not )$*%&*#%^TART [donnie3] by ortauto

Nov 19, 2007 (3:22 pm)

Replying to: donnie3 (Nov 18, 2007 4:41 pm)
I had a similar problem with a Grand Marquis. It turned out to be a module in the computer control. Symtoms were car would start cold, but when hot would not. If I let the car sit for half an hour it would start. My mechanic told me that if continued to wait that one of these days it wouldn't start and I'd need a tow. Lots of garages will simply replace the computer, big expense, but try and find a mechanic that will replace the module for one tenth the cost if that's what it is.

#1590 of 1804 Town Cars are Fords and that's good. by jim2003tc

Dec 05, 2007 (12:22 pm)

Hello all. I got my 03 tc 2 years ago and love it. My first Lincoln was my Dad's 71 Continental. Believe me, I can parallel park! I bought an 89 Town Car after that and loved it. Few problems (tranny and temp control). Wish I'd kept it. I owned a lot of other cars between and don't miss any of them except my BMW 2002s. Love those cars. SOOO small today though. I was shopping for other cars before I bought the 03 tc. I liked new Honda Accord coupes and used Infiniti Q45s, but when I ran across this car I just went out and bought it. I'm not good at buying and selling cars. From reading the forums, I guess I'm not alone. It's such a pita. Anyway, the 03 tc is big, powerful and comfortable and I like that. Plus good gas mileage on regular gas. Another plus is that it's basically the same car as a Ford Crown Vic or Mercury Marquis. Heck, I would've bought one of those if it had all the "bells and whistles". Love the leather (I have a hairy dog), stereo, atc, sunroof and I couldn't find other cars that offered that at the price. The ride is firm, almost truck like and I like that too. The old tc's did the front end bob up and down all the time so you felt like you were on a boat. I kind of like that old school ride though. All in all, I'm very happy with this car. I'll drive it til it drops. Thanks to our hosts for the automatic spell check and this site. The only probs I have are power steering pumps and minor squeaks. Town Cars Rock!

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