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#1 of 1888 2003 Lincoln Aviator News by jerry2281 Dec 04, 2001 (6:38 pm)
Just wanted to get this link started as I need all info on new 2003 Lincoln Aviator. After 4 Explorers, 1 Expedition with a May, 2002 lease expiration, I am in the market for the new Lincoln SUV.   I am the owner of a 2001 Lincon LS8 Sport which is the best car I have owned (including Mercedes and Audi) I had the privilege to tour the Wixom assembly plant with the LLSOC Club in October and the reduced line speed resulting in quality of assembly has convinced me to seriously consider the Aviator.   News known so far: DOHC V-8 (4.6?), all wheel drive available, first public showing at New York Auto Show in March. I am interested in knowing any upgraded options available at introduction. I know price will be announced later, but believe it will be competitive with Explorer Limited with perhaps Aviator-unique doo-dads.   Is anybody else interested?
#2 of 1888 Thanks Jerry.. by smwls8 Dec 04, 2001 (7:27 pm)
I have been scouring the web for Aviator pics/info with not much luck. I have enjoyed my 2000 LS 8 very much, but with child #3 due May 2002, an SUV is on my list.   Although the LS has not been perfect(both rear windows/mech replaced) over all it has been an awesome ride.   A recent issue of Car and Driver magazine had a disguised photo of the Aviator, and they also reported the DOHC 4.6 engine as an option(Cobra engine or Lincoln Continental?)   The most impressive thing about owning a Lincoln for me has been the dealer service. Loaner/rentals have been provided for EVERY oil change and warranty service, if given an opportunity I would give Holman L-M in Pembroke Pines, FL a perfect CSI.   Keep up the good work Jerry.   Sam
#3 of 1888 Is the Aviator just Lincoln's version by marsha7 Dec 05, 2001 (10:38 am)
of the Explorer/Mountaineer, or has it been outfitted with additional equipment (and cost?)...there was some thinking earlier that Mercury may "lose" the Mountaineer and it may be "reborn" as a baby Navigator, name unknown...
#4 of 1888 What's behind the curtain...? by diploid Dec 05, 2001 (8:45 pm)
Yes marsha, the Aviator is basically an Explorer/Mountaineer. Like the Mountaineer, which has a standard V-8 (thus more standard power than Explorer), the Aviator will probably be more powerful.    I guess the people at Ford realized that if GM's GMC division could sell a Yukon that's the same as a Chevy Tahoe but with more power, while still getting people to buy a Cadillac Escalade (which is also a Tahoe in underneath- but much more powerful), then it would be smart to do the same with the Explorer/Mountaineer/Aviator.
#5 of 1888 by acuramdx Dec 06, 2001 (3:37 am)
With the Navigator all that lincoln did to it was slightly adjust the styling, raise the power and make the interior much nicer. The explorer/mountaneer and such good selling cars and they have top of the line production facilities for both of them. With those facts I would say that it will definately be based upon the explorer/mountaneer. I think that it will be a mountaneer with less radical styling and a nicer interior.
#6 of 1888 diploid by gregb5 Dec 06, 2001 (4:32 am)
The Mountaineer has a V6 standard. The original Mountaineer had a V8 as standard, but it has since been available with V6.
#7 of 1888 Aviator by karzz Dec 06, 2001 (11:35 am)
I would expect the Aviator to be to the Explorer what the Navigator is to the Expedition. The Navigator has an exclusive engine and more high-end interior appointments not available on the Expedition. The Aviator is supposed to have a 32V, 4 cam V-8 and an "indulgent" interior.   I doubt if the Aviator will have much of an affect on the Mountaineer since it will no doubt sell for much more and appeal to a different demographic.   The 2002 Mountaineer by the way appears to be selling extremely well with November sales up 89% over last year.
#8 of 1888 by diploid Dec 06, 2001 (6:01 pm)
"The 2002 Mountaineer by the way appears to be selling extremely well with November sales up 89% over last year."   As it should! It's actually quite a good looking vehicle, but so is the new Explorer. And with seating for 7 (standard), it appeals to a lot of people.   greg- thanks for the clarification. But why did they do it?
#9 of 1888 I think it would really be by marsha7 Dec 07, 2001 (6:20 am)
nice if the Explorer/Moun/Aviator offered a floor shifter as an option, rather than just a column shift...Sable/Taurus offers both, why not the SUVs...and I happen to enjoy floor shifters...
#10 of 1888 Floor shifter on Aviator by karzz Dec 08, 2001 (8:59 pm)
I think Lincoln is listening to you Marsha7, I just happened to be flipping thru Popular Mechanics today and it mentioned that the Aviator may have a floor mounted shifter,......and a different instrument panel then the Explorer, and of course the 32V V8.

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