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Replying to: ccicak (Jan 30, 2008 4:53 am) LS is not a nimble car. My 2001 E430 at 3750 pounds feels like it is a 3200 pound car. The LS at same weight feels heavy. The LS has an excellent driving position and highway manners. the seats are comfortable, both road and wind noise are low. I think you can do better with the price. $14-15K seems high for a 02 LS V-8. Track a few LS's on E-bay to see what the going prices are and add $800-$1000 for shipping. Don't feel bad if this LS slips away as there are tons of good used cars out there. Joe
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Replying to: jodar96 (Jan 30, 2008 7:50 am) After reading Edmunds' long-term test of their '00 Lincoln LS (http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/LongTerm/articleId=44682#9), I'm not so sure anymore... They said they had a lot of problems, especially with the transmission... Have you guys read this? Is it valid? I haven't read anything nearly as bad about the '02 TL Type S as some of the things I have read about the first-gen LS... Granted, the long-term test was on an '00, and the one I'm looking at is an '02, but did they make any changes in that first generation?
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Replying to: cumptrnrd (Jan 30, 2008 5:52 pm) The 00 was the very first model year and had some teething problems. The 02s were much, much better and even had a few more (unadvertised) hp due to a new airbox. You may have to replace the COPs and the valve cover gaskets plus the front sway bar. Some have had to replace front ball joints but not a lot. It's not perfect but the handling more than makes up for a few repairs (yours may have already had those repairs). Do a panic stop from 70 and notice how it just squats down and stops - no nose dive at all. |
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Replying to: aiuto (Jan 11, 2007 3:33 pm)  we should start writing letters 
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So the other day, my '00 LS hit 90K. I took it in to the shop today for a regular oil change, brake cleaning and the guy told me I'm due for the 90K big boy. He also gave me suggestions on a transmission service and replacing spark plugs. I'm holding off until next month for the spark plugs to give me a little breathing room. All said and done, here's his estimate on the 1 day project: 90K Service - $625 Transmission Service - $199 Total Estimate - $825 Is that seemingly appropriate for the services I'm getting on my baby?
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Replying to: keystone2k9 (Mar 14, 2008 1:01 pm)
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Replying to: akirby (Mar 19, 2008 8:24 am) 1 Inter-MED serv kit 1 Rad Flush & Treatment 1 Battery Pads 1 Fuel Injector Flush 1 Anti-Freeze 1 Element ASY Air Cleaner 1 Filter ASY - Fuel 2 Retainer - Quick Connect. GBK Brake thickness OK Disc over 5MM Drum over 2MM Inspect Air Filter - Fluids Under Hood -Free 35 Multi Point Inspec Initial Tire Inspection OK Perform Transmission/Transaxle Flush with MOC machine
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Replying to: keystone2k9 (Mar 19, 2008 10:32 pm) You should also have the brake fluid replaced if it's been in there more than 2-3 years. It's hygroscopic and absorbs water over time which can rust the brake system if left in. |
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| I have on 00 LS w/V6. With 137,000 miles there are several little things going wrong with it. It will be relegated to my son soon, so spending a lot of money is not going to happen. Two things though have me concerned. The front stabilizer bar bushings are worn out. I've tried to get just the bushings, but am told I can only order the bushings with the stabilizer bar. Is there some place to get just the bushings? Secondly, when the car sets for 2 or 3 days (especially if it's damp out) the car runs like it's got water in the fuel. A dose of fuel conditioner and a fill up clears it right up. How could water or that much condensation get in the fuel, if that in fact is what it is? Any help would be appreciated. Once I have answers to these questions, I have plenty more! Thanks! | |
| just my opinion, but water in fuel doesn't sound like the problem. where do you live...high humidity place? could be electrical contacts problem (if moisture is the issue). try new fuel filter, new plugs, air filter, normal tune-up stuff? I don't know about bushings either. | |
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