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

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

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akirby (Apr 15, 2009 12:38 pm)

#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.

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brnpa (Apr 15, 2009 6:23 pm)
- akirby (Apr 16, 2009 6:00 am)
- toomanyfumes (Apr 16, 2009 4:23 pm)

#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

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akirby (Apr 16, 2009 6:00 am)
toomanyfumes (Apr 16, 2009 4:23 pm)

#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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