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Thinking of buying 2005 LS Sport: I have questions...

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#2 of 11 Re: Thinking of buying 2005 LS Sport: I have questions... [brnpa] by akirby

Apr 15, 2009 (7:44 am)

Replying to: brnpa (Apr 15, 2009 7:25 am)
1. Check transmission shifting - some valve bodies had to be replaced IIRC. Check HVAC operation - heating and cooling - both sides. Check hard acceleration to make sure the COPs are ok.
 
2. You can run 87 or 89 but you'll get less power and worse fuel mileage, so the net result is you won't save much (if any) money due to the lower FE so why bother? Realistically it's only a few bucks per week anyway.
 
3. I live in Atlanta so I can't help there.
 
4. It's always a crapshoot. If it's really bumper to bumper coverage for an additional 3 years/36K miles then it might not be a bad idea. Some of the problems are rare but expensive.
 
It's a great car. Coming from a SHO I think you'll be quite impressed with the performance and handling and luxury amenities.

#3 of 11 Re: Thinking of buying 2005 LS Sport: I have questions... [akirby] by brnpa

Apr 15, 2009 (8:05 am)

Replying to: akirby (Apr 15, 2009 7:44 am)
The warranty is Ford's "Premium" ESP (http://www.fordwarrantys.com/).
Is there a TSB on the tranny valve bodies?

#4 of 11 Re: Thinking of buying 2005 LS Sport: I have questions... [brnpa] by akirby

Apr 15, 2009 (8:10 am)

Replying to: brnpa (Apr 15, 2009 8:05 am)
I think so but that won't affect warranty coverage. If it fails during the warranty period it's covered. If if fails outside the warranty period then it won't be covered. Period.

#5 of 11 2000 lincoln ls 3.0 by josh40

Apr 15, 2009 (11:40 am)

i'm woking on my 2000 ls with a 3.0 i replaced my cops and i still have a miss once up to temp under load any suggestions

#7 of 11 Re: 2000 lincoln ls 3.0 [josh40] by akirby

Apr 15, 2009 (12:38 pm)

Replying to: josh40 (Apr 15, 2009 11:40 am)
Yes - stop cross posting!

#8 of 11 Re: Thinking of buying 2005 LS Sport: I have questions... [brnpa] by toomanyfumes

Apr 15, 2009 (5:00 pm)

Replying to: brnpa (Apr 15, 2009 7:25 am)
I think the Transmission issues were pretty much gone by 2005. It shifts pretty firm which I like but a thorough test drive should give you a pretty good idea.
 
Akirby pointed out issues to look out for. I bought my '05 last summer and I've had no problems except for a rear axle seal (fixed under warranty).
 
For a grand I'd seriously consider that warranty. The dealer I bought from wanted triple that for a warranty. I passed.
 
I drove mine through a Wisconsin winter with all-seasons and it was OK at best. Blizzaks would probably be a good investment.

#9 of 11 Re: Thinking of buying 2005 LS Sport: I have questions... [toomanyfumes] by brnpa

Apr 15, 2009 (6:23 pm)

Replying to: toomanyfumes (Apr 15, 2009 5:00 pm)
toomanyfumes,
 
Is there a magical, perfect all-season tire that functions well in moderate snow and can provide decent performance in spring, summer and fall? We don't get a huge amount of snow in PA but there are times when it can get slushy or icy and I think the Blizzaks would really help. My other vehicle is an Acura MDX, which likes the winter so that's not my worry: The RWD LS would be.
 
Thanks

#10 of 11 Re: Thinking of buying 2005 LS Sport: I have questions... [brnpa] by akirby

Apr 16, 2009 (6:00 am)

Replying to: brnpa (Apr 15, 2009 6:23 pm)
Snow tires will suck in spring summer and fall. Get a good all season tire and either don't drive it when it snows or get a set of blizzaks on steel wheels (you can go 16" on these even if you have the 17" sport wheels - lot cheaper) and just use them during the worst winter months.

#11 of 11 Re: Thinking of buying 2005 LS Sport: I have questions... [brnpa] by toomanyfumes

Apr 16, 2009 (4:23 pm)

Replying to: brnpa (Apr 15, 2009 6:23 pm)
Yeah I think the best compromise is an all-season, good summer tires suck in winter and something like a Blizzak isn't really meant for summer.
 
If you don't want to buy another set of tires and rims, keep the all-seasons and throw some weight in the trunk. I did OK doing that and when we would get real heavy snow or ice either my wife or I would call in to work and the other would drive her 4WD Outlander.

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