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Towncar oil changes by gdt001
Feb 08, 2009 (5:27 am)
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I'm sure it was a typo when someone suggested 30,000 mile oil changes. I have a 1997 Towncar (which is for sale) with 178,000 miles. I change oil every 7000 miles and have used Valvoline synthetic since the first oil change. This car still runs like a dream and it does not burn oil. I highly recommend using synthetic oils. We just purchased a new Lexus and that is what the Lexus dealer uses when they do oil changes.
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Re: THANKS FOR THE REPLIES REGARDING WARRANTIES [bremertong] by euphonium
Feb 08, 2009 (8:12 pm)
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Replying to: bremertong (Feb 07, 2009 8:47 pm)

30 to 40,000 miles oil & filter change for the AOD transmission. Mercon V is a semi synthetic transmission oil and a lot more expensive than conventional transmission oil.
 
Engine oil is Mobil 1 and that is changed including filter between 9 & 10 thousand mile intervals. If down a quart 8 or 9 thousand, I'll change it then. Both the T Bird and Town Car use a quart about every 1500 miles as I keep the speed down.
Delco filters are what I use.
 
Town Car has a total of 142,000 and T Bird = 110,000
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Older TC by mrlaw10
Feb 20, 2009 (12:03 pm)
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Would you still buy the early 90's series Executive ...looking at a 93 with 117k and would love to own one. Used to rent alot of the 80's cars and loved the ride.
 
Any suggestions on pricing as well?
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Re: Older TC [mrlaw10] by whatamess1
Feb 20, 2009 (12:24 pm)
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Replying to: mrlaw10 (Feb 20, 2009 12:03 pm)

You could buy mine - an 03 with 121K on it for 8K.
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Re: Older TC [whatamess1] by mrlaw10
Feb 20, 2009 (12:49 pm)
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Replying to: whatamess1 (Feb 20, 2009 12:24 pm)

Sorry not looking for a 03 but rather early 90's
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Re: Older TC [mrlaw10] by gdt001
Feb 20, 2009 (3:56 pm)
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Replying to: mrlaw10 (Feb 20, 2009 12:03 pm)

If you buy an old car, check the maintenance records. Very important that regular oil changes are done. This will tell you how well the car was taken car of. Expect little things to go wrong, windows that won't work, electrical switches that don't work, etc. If the engine was well taken car of, 117K is still low mileage. Expect to pay between $1900 and $2,300 for a car in good condition. I'm selling my 97 for $4500.
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Re: Older TC [mrlaw10] by nwraaa
Feb 21, 2009 (3:21 pm)
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Replying to: mrlaw10 (Feb 20, 2009 12:03 pm)

I would not buy a 1993 if it had that many miles on it and why not try to get a Signature Series or Cartier? Try to get a TC with less than 100K. Even with regular oil changes, the 91,92, and 93 TCs tend to use oil.
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Re: Older TC [nwraaa] by mrlaw10
Feb 21, 2009 (11:49 pm)
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Replying to: nwraaa (Feb 21, 2009 3:21 pm)

I agree to the oil issue ....seems I hear that alot about the early 90's but it never seems to effect the other good parts about the car. The one I am looking at is a Signature series...guy wants 3k but is "very" flexible
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Re: Older TC [mrlaw10] by euphonium
Feb 23, 2009 (9:21 am)
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Replying to: mrlaw10 (Feb 21, 2009 11:49 pm)

The 93 & 94's were identicle to me. Our '94 Sig has 142,500 miles on it & I value it at $5,450 due to its pristine and bristol condition. The potential problem is if it gets smacked by a Farmers insured, they would telephone adjust and only offer $2,000 without looking at it.
 
The 93 Sig you are considering for around $3,000 depends on its individual drive and appearance issues. Non smokers are worth a lot more than cigar carriages.
 
Suggestion: (If you buy this car) Absent records of this car, change all the fluids and filters in the engine, transmission, & torque converter. Then change the fluid in the rear axle.
If the coolant is sour, change it as well. Pull a front wheel and inspect the brake pads. Because the Cruise Control set the rear brakes in action to control the speed going downhill, I'd look at the rear pads for wear as well.
 
  Get as much history as you can on this car and then decide.
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Re: Older TC [euphonium] by mrlaw10
Feb 23, 2009 (10:14 am)
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Replying to: euphonium (Feb 23, 2009 9:21 am)

Best answer to date and thanks for the input. Since this was a one family car..(passed from father to son) they have all the records and state that only the pump for the air bags makes noise and that the power trunk pull down doesn't work. I am going to see it this afternoon...thanks again

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