I am buying a 2005 signature Town Car (White) this Friday from a man and woman I know. It has no dents and no rust and has 194,000 miles, but is a good one and of course has the 4.6 V8 engine. I am retired age 68 and am a master mechanic and machinist and already know that drive train being I am aware of your 97 to 03 F150 trucks. Mine has the moon roof and leather seats. I was surprised to find that the seats are as thick and padded as a 1989 signature I owned. Im still in disbelief of how that car weigh 4400 lbs empty curb weight and look so compact.
@davidgrisez15 күн бұрын
The Lincoln Town Car was a member of the family of Ford Panther Platform cars which included the Ford Crown Victoria and the Mercury Grand Marquis. When Ford stopped making the Panther Platform cars it was the end of era in automobiles. These cars were the last of the full size, body on a frame, V8 engine, and rear wheel drive with a solid axle. You will not see cars like this ever again.
@gennaro494118 күн бұрын
It is a Toyota...😅😂
@JoeWooldridge221 күн бұрын
Great car! Would you sell it?
@jamespbrown7599Ай бұрын
How many cars have you ever seen blow up because of the fuel filter?😂
@hell5457Ай бұрын
I disagree about your lexus arguement, lexus is superior in everyway.
@natlovell122Ай бұрын
I absolutely love these. I know a lot of people don’t like the body style but I really do. I also love the interior on these. Looking for an ‘05-‘06 Ed 330 with around 100k miles
@erickonassis6310Ай бұрын
I have a 09 es 200k miles, still smooth as butta
@franklinkellman70292 ай бұрын
The best car I ever drove ,
@rwaami2 ай бұрын
Nice Video!
@GamerTim32 ай бұрын
I'm 16 and I just bought a 1999 Lincoln Town Car
@warriormanmaxx89913 ай бұрын
Buying a Lincoln Town Car ... worried about what people "think" about you?!? What would they's all "think"???
@donventura38443 ай бұрын
The beauty of buying an old GX470 is being able to buy a vintage Landcruiser Prado 120 with leather seats thats never seen a trail in its life.
@johnpaul67603 ай бұрын
Yep your channel exploded
@ericmatthews30243 ай бұрын
you need a waist length leather jacket. (awesome vid)
@FTMStudios4 ай бұрын
THX 4 POSTING!!
@gerrypaulson99175 ай бұрын
It is the driving experience itself you have in these cars it's just very.
@Schaems_du_disch_nisch5 ай бұрын
Hi is it a 5 speed ?
@johnblackwood13375 ай бұрын
They're practical. You fix out a little issues than any car that old is going to have and it may drive another hundred thousand miles will I have any more problems not to mention it's pretty cheap to fix the problems. A lot of the late 90s and early 2000s big vehicles had issues with their front end. All their bushings are rubber. A 20 year old car is going to need new bushings creating the 60s you couldn't get 20 years out of any vehicle without pulling the motor and rebuilding it not to mention how quick they rusted out. You buy an expensive luxury car and you're just going to spend endless amounts of money on it. You buy anything from a Ford Lincoln or Mercury on the panther platform and you can drive it forever for very little money. I've owned a couple Volvos and I can tell you, it cost me about 1500 a year just to keep that Volvo on the road. I've been driving my old Durango for 2 years and all I've had to do is change oil.
@d.phothirath50845 ай бұрын
Bought my GX470 after building up my 5th gen 4Runner & 4Th gen V8 4Runner. I think I like the GX470 better & I still have all 3.
@TaiChiGhost5 ай бұрын
There's only one thing I really dislike about my 2002 Town Car ... PARKING! I don't have to concern myself with getting IN the parking spot, it's getting OUT. Plan ahead when scoping out where you will park.
@kenmcmillen72126 ай бұрын
Im 3 years late on coming across this video. My daily driver is a 2000 executive series black on black. Found it as a non runner with 90k miles in an older mans driveway. Long story short, it belonged to his mother who purchased new who passed away and was left to him. He himself was up in age and due to health reasons and the fact the car itself needed some repairs decided to part with it. Mostly the common problems these cars are known for with age. Probably the easiest car to work on and the best car ive owned hands down. Its no powerhouse there's nothing special about it but its good enough to keep up to today's standards, its very reliable, very comfortable, not too bad on mpgs, and it was cheap even after the repairs it needed. I owned a 95 town car years ago that was also reliable and a couple of grand marquis before that. I always said ill never part with my town car and if i had to, I would find another or a marquis to replace it.
@johnnysfunzone7436 ай бұрын
The beautiful BQ paint code! Have a 2001 Signature almost just like it. Ours is a daily driver.
@GoDemocracy93527 ай бұрын
Just took my 2006 ES330 from Southern to Northern Calif for a total of about 700 miles. The driving was smooth at 90 miles per hour... This is a great car and currently has a total of 129k miles...
@markhealey94097 ай бұрын
I must agree it's a cool looking car,even though over all I prefered Mercury's smaller cars of that era,such as the Cougar & the Comet. I love the detail of the taillights,& the reverse lights in the bumper,and speedo! A STEREO radio was pretty cool & unusual in a car in 1968,I imagine?? I would guess that only luxury brands had stereos,as well into the 80's,economy cars still usually only had AM radios with one speaker.
@billydee84447 ай бұрын
Is the car for sale🤔?
@stanmarcusgtv7 ай бұрын
wheels are inappropriate - these cars looked better w/o the vinyl top - essentially a Mercury LTD more than a Lincoln - get one in black w/o the plastic top and you're Steve McGarrett
@theeecandlemaker219719 сағат бұрын
Vinyl top solidified that you were a pimp
@Quranwithamericaview7 ай бұрын
Wow and it is still in good condition too
@luxurreview7 ай бұрын
Sorry for the cutoff at the end. Nothing super important missed. Please like and subscribe for more videos!
@08versailles7 ай бұрын
🔥 Mercury 🔥 nice 🔥
@vkhiev7 ай бұрын
I have both GX and LX and both are excellent but the LX is the bigger older sibling
@lensperspective97537 ай бұрын
Great and funny video, full of truth lol
@eliseotecaxco34277 ай бұрын
I saw a flawless mint condition 06 es330 with 45k original miles. Guy was selling for 10k. Should I buy?
@Yhbroz8 ай бұрын
Thank you , this video is soooo helpful
@masteryoda4988 ай бұрын
What a beautiful car, an American classic.
@Duweez5869 ай бұрын
Lovely TC
@dannylay79659 ай бұрын
That was my first car, same color too! I loved that car!
@altg57089 ай бұрын
light French silk metallic paint with light parchment interior.
@randyvanheusden73210 ай бұрын
I loved your video and how you shared your enjoyment with owning this car. I have 4 panther vehicles from the 2000 crown victoria, 2000 grand marquis, 2004 grand marquis, and my 1996 town car which is love but hate that I wrecked the front end and although it drive just fine, it is not the same visually and for that I am frustrated at myself for that happening. These cars are beautiful and wonderful cars and love the older all digital dash, but regardless, I like the car and will eventually get one of the later ones that were near the end of the manufacturing cycle. My friend wants to get one and so will I. Thank you for sharing your video and it is unfortunate that they are not a market item anymore.
@captainnuggie183110 ай бұрын
I'm happy you mentioned the paint that seems to change color. I have a 2007 Town Car Signature L painted in "Satellite Silver Metallic" and it either looks like a mix of baby blue and teal or silver depending on the light outside. always loved the color. i also absolutely agree about resting in the seats after a long day of work. it's definitely my favorite part of the car
@tonydelariva716310 ай бұрын
Thank you for the review on the ES300 a 2004 ES300 with 200,000 mi on it I never thought I buy a car with 200,000 miles but when I drove this when I realized what I was getting into it drives like a dream pretty much like a brand new car it's still in such good condition and runs so well that I am on almost considering taking it to Arizona from here in the Bay area as opposed to renting a car. I am making payments on it 150 a month and you are absolutely right it is a very pleasing car to drive and even though the navigation system is state-of-the-art it can always be upgraded. One thing that doesn't work is the CD changer that's located in the console. I plan on maintaining this car and keeping it going because so far I'm in love with it I'm very pleased with my purchase. Thanks for your review and so far I've heard nothing but good things about this particular car.
@marcellemay772111 ай бұрын
I currently have 3 panther platform cars, a 2001 Crown Vic with 198,000 miles, a 2007 Lincoln town car signature limited with 178,000 miles, that is kinda of beat up, and a 2004 Lincoln Town Car Signature that is in mint condition with only 107,000 miles on it. Not a spot of rust on it, or under it. I went to South Carolina to get the 04 a couple of weeks ago. It was well worth the 3 hr drive from east TN to buy it. I love these cars, They ride like a dream, they're very reliable, and cheap and easy to work on when something does break. Luckily they made a lot of these, so there's still a lot of new and used parts available. I have about $6000 total invested in all 3. I bought the first 2 to commute to work about an hour each way and they've never let me down. I no longer make that long commute but I loved the first 2 so much that I wanted a reliable, affordable luxury cruiser for taking long trips and taking the wife out on dates. Where you live looks very familiar to me, Knoxville area maybe? I'm in the Greeneville area.
@dwlewis736111 ай бұрын
If those current chips in the paint start to expand or look like they're about to rust, cover them with a thin coat of clear nail polish.
@dragodrago737011 ай бұрын
2007 es350 228k miles, transmission sometimes shoots high rpm when cold engine
@manny7289 Жыл бұрын
I got a Mercury Grand Marquis around last year. Got it with 93K miles and put around 13K on it so far. Drive it to college, 50 or so miles almost every day. Love the thing, and I kind of wish I could get a Town Car one day.
@manny7289 Жыл бұрын
Also, my first car was/is a chevy cruze which has sustained a few hits (and it's kind of a POS, but I try to fix it myself and drive it for the fuel economy :P), and sometimes it hits me that I just don't drive a shitbox anymore; that I drive a pretty good car.
@RMNP23 Жыл бұрын
Town car, crown vic I’ll drive either 😍
@zakmoon7065 Жыл бұрын
Proud Lexus owner here! and I can say that nothing beats the quality build and long term performance of my 2005 ES330!!! Amazing
@jmzbnd724 Жыл бұрын
Town Cars have gotten pricey recently
@rolls-royceowner1108 Жыл бұрын
The 1998-2002 Lincoln Town Car looked too severe. Something got lost in the translation with the front-end styling. It was too 'roundish' and nondescript. I don't like the way the nose and tail faired-inward the closer to the ends of the body. The rear looks unfinished. I like the 2003-2011 which is more refined and elegant. I like the refresh! The refinement of the 2003-2011 makes it look more distinguished and less gimmicky. The front end styling is dramatic - the classy 'waterfall' grille separates the redesigned headlamps with an elegant flair that sweeps back into the graceful new hood. There's a more prominent understated elegance and sophistication. The rear end styling refresh includes larger, more luxurious tail lamps. The decklid chrome license plate housing has larger, more distinctive back-up lamps making it more tastefully appointed. The rear clip is more luxurious without the awful faired-in design of the '03 to '98 model years. The simple refresh of the lower body cladding makes the entire car more dramatic. Just a few simple tweaks refreshed generation II to new heights in luxury and elegance that generation I lacked. The first edition, 1998-2002 looks like a big old flat iron. The front end design just doesn't seem like it fits the rest of the car. The headlamps are having a battle with the grille - which already looks quite-remiss at something...it is just 'there' - you have circles, a flatness, and a smashing - all swept with flowing lines that suddenly stop, like, wtf? The entire car looks stodgy and over-weight, like a Jenny Craig drop-out. The 1998-2002 rear clip's 'dollar-store' look appears all by itself back there, like, "gee, they forgot all about it - oops, let's slap this on hoping the clients won't notice - " I was horrified when I saw what Lincoln engineers introduced in 1998! They were at the summit of their craft with the 1997 Town Car! It still looks elegantly sophisticated with a timeless appeal - the 1998-2002 already looks dated! (I could choke the Ford engineers that thought up a plastic intake manifold for these cars!) Sadly, these are the last of Lincoln luxury! They don't even make a car anymore...just trucks and those God-awful truck-like things they call SUVs! Lincoln is vanishing - the Navigator can't save them from the doom they are about to discover - LINCOLN SHOULD NOT MAKE TRUCKS - I don't care how lavish the leather-appointed cabin is, nor the high-tech electronic features and accessories, nor calling it a LUXURY SUV - ***NEWSFLASH: they are still trucks and nothing more than trucks -
@RickyWatter32 Жыл бұрын
Hey man, after seeing you comment on a PBD podcast I decide to check out your videos. I was wondering how you had access to all these Lexus at 21 I was starting to get jealous lol
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I am buying a 2005 signature Town Car (White) this Friday from a man and woman I know. It has no dents and no rust and has 194,000 miles, but is a good one and of course has the 4.6 V8 engine. I am retired age 68 and am a master mechanic and machinist and already know that drive train being I am aware of your 97 to 03 F150 trucks. Mine has the moon roof and leather seats. I was surprised to find that the seats are as thick and padded as a 1989 signature I owned. Im still in disbelief of how that car weigh 4400 lbs empty curb weight and look so compact.
The Lincoln Town Car was a member of the family of Ford Panther Platform cars which included the Ford Crown Victoria and the Mercury Grand Marquis. When Ford stopped making the Panther Platform cars it was the end of era in automobiles. These cars were the last of the full size, body on a frame, V8 engine, and rear wheel drive with a solid axle. You will not see cars like this ever again.
It is a Toyota...😅😂
Great car! Would you sell it?
How many cars have you ever seen blow up because of the fuel filter?😂
I disagree about your lexus arguement, lexus is superior in everyway.
I absolutely love these. I know a lot of people don’t like the body style but I really do. I also love the interior on these. Looking for an ‘05-‘06 Ed 330 with around 100k miles
I have a 09 es 200k miles, still smooth as butta
The best car I ever drove ,
Nice Video!
I'm 16 and I just bought a 1999 Lincoln Town Car
Buying a Lincoln Town Car ... worried about what people "think" about you?!? What would they's all "think"???
The beauty of buying an old GX470 is being able to buy a vintage Landcruiser Prado 120 with leather seats thats never seen a trail in its life.
Yep your channel exploded
you need a waist length leather jacket. (awesome vid)
THX 4 POSTING!!
It is the driving experience itself you have in these cars it's just very.
Hi is it a 5 speed ?
They're practical. You fix out a little issues than any car that old is going to have and it may drive another hundred thousand miles will I have any more problems not to mention it's pretty cheap to fix the problems. A lot of the late 90s and early 2000s big vehicles had issues with their front end. All their bushings are rubber. A 20 year old car is going to need new bushings creating the 60s you couldn't get 20 years out of any vehicle without pulling the motor and rebuilding it not to mention how quick they rusted out. You buy an expensive luxury car and you're just going to spend endless amounts of money on it. You buy anything from a Ford Lincoln or Mercury on the panther platform and you can drive it forever for very little money. I've owned a couple Volvos and I can tell you, it cost me about 1500 a year just to keep that Volvo on the road. I've been driving my old Durango for 2 years and all I've had to do is change oil.
Bought my GX470 after building up my 5th gen 4Runner & 4Th gen V8 4Runner. I think I like the GX470 better & I still have all 3.
There's only one thing I really dislike about my 2002 Town Car ... PARKING! I don't have to concern myself with getting IN the parking spot, it's getting OUT. Plan ahead when scoping out where you will park.
Im 3 years late on coming across this video. My daily driver is a 2000 executive series black on black. Found it as a non runner with 90k miles in an older mans driveway. Long story short, it belonged to his mother who purchased new who passed away and was left to him. He himself was up in age and due to health reasons and the fact the car itself needed some repairs decided to part with it. Mostly the common problems these cars are known for with age. Probably the easiest car to work on and the best car ive owned hands down. Its no powerhouse there's nothing special about it but its good enough to keep up to today's standards, its very reliable, very comfortable, not too bad on mpgs, and it was cheap even after the repairs it needed. I owned a 95 town car years ago that was also reliable and a couple of grand marquis before that. I always said ill never part with my town car and if i had to, I would find another or a marquis to replace it.
The beautiful BQ paint code! Have a 2001 Signature almost just like it. Ours is a daily driver.
Just took my 2006 ES330 from Southern to Northern Calif for a total of about 700 miles. The driving was smooth at 90 miles per hour... This is a great car and currently has a total of 129k miles...
I must agree it's a cool looking car,even though over all I prefered Mercury's smaller cars of that era,such as the Cougar & the Comet. I love the detail of the taillights,& the reverse lights in the bumper,and speedo! A STEREO radio was pretty cool & unusual in a car in 1968,I imagine?? I would guess that only luxury brands had stereos,as well into the 80's,economy cars still usually only had AM radios with one speaker.
Is the car for sale🤔?
wheels are inappropriate - these cars looked better w/o the vinyl top - essentially a Mercury LTD more than a Lincoln - get one in black w/o the plastic top and you're Steve McGarrett
Vinyl top solidified that you were a pimp
Wow and it is still in good condition too
Sorry for the cutoff at the end. Nothing super important missed. Please like and subscribe for more videos!
🔥 Mercury 🔥 nice 🔥
I have both GX and LX and both are excellent but the LX is the bigger older sibling
Great and funny video, full of truth lol
I saw a flawless mint condition 06 es330 with 45k original miles. Guy was selling for 10k. Should I buy?
Thank you , this video is soooo helpful
What a beautiful car, an American classic.
Lovely TC
That was my first car, same color too! I loved that car!
light French silk metallic paint with light parchment interior.
I loved your video and how you shared your enjoyment with owning this car. I have 4 panther vehicles from the 2000 crown victoria, 2000 grand marquis, 2004 grand marquis, and my 1996 town car which is love but hate that I wrecked the front end and although it drive just fine, it is not the same visually and for that I am frustrated at myself for that happening. These cars are beautiful and wonderful cars and love the older all digital dash, but regardless, I like the car and will eventually get one of the later ones that were near the end of the manufacturing cycle. My friend wants to get one and so will I. Thank you for sharing your video and it is unfortunate that they are not a market item anymore.
I'm happy you mentioned the paint that seems to change color. I have a 2007 Town Car Signature L painted in "Satellite Silver Metallic" and it either looks like a mix of baby blue and teal or silver depending on the light outside. always loved the color. i also absolutely agree about resting in the seats after a long day of work. it's definitely my favorite part of the car
Thank you for the review on the ES300 a 2004 ES300 with 200,000 mi on it I never thought I buy a car with 200,000 miles but when I drove this when I realized what I was getting into it drives like a dream pretty much like a brand new car it's still in such good condition and runs so well that I am on almost considering taking it to Arizona from here in the Bay area as opposed to renting a car. I am making payments on it 150 a month and you are absolutely right it is a very pleasing car to drive and even though the navigation system is state-of-the-art it can always be upgraded. One thing that doesn't work is the CD changer that's located in the console. I plan on maintaining this car and keeping it going because so far I'm in love with it I'm very pleased with my purchase. Thanks for your review and so far I've heard nothing but good things about this particular car.
I currently have 3 panther platform cars, a 2001 Crown Vic with 198,000 miles, a 2007 Lincoln town car signature limited with 178,000 miles, that is kinda of beat up, and a 2004 Lincoln Town Car Signature that is in mint condition with only 107,000 miles on it. Not a spot of rust on it, or under it. I went to South Carolina to get the 04 a couple of weeks ago. It was well worth the 3 hr drive from east TN to buy it. I love these cars, They ride like a dream, they're very reliable, and cheap and easy to work on when something does break. Luckily they made a lot of these, so there's still a lot of new and used parts available. I have about $6000 total invested in all 3. I bought the first 2 to commute to work about an hour each way and they've never let me down. I no longer make that long commute but I loved the first 2 so much that I wanted a reliable, affordable luxury cruiser for taking long trips and taking the wife out on dates. Where you live looks very familiar to me, Knoxville area maybe? I'm in the Greeneville area.
If those current chips in the paint start to expand or look like they're about to rust, cover them with a thin coat of clear nail polish.
2007 es350 228k miles, transmission sometimes shoots high rpm when cold engine
I got a Mercury Grand Marquis around last year. Got it with 93K miles and put around 13K on it so far. Drive it to college, 50 or so miles almost every day. Love the thing, and I kind of wish I could get a Town Car one day.
Also, my first car was/is a chevy cruze which has sustained a few hits (and it's kind of a POS, but I try to fix it myself and drive it for the fuel economy :P), and sometimes it hits me that I just don't drive a shitbox anymore; that I drive a pretty good car.
Town car, crown vic I’ll drive either 😍
Proud Lexus owner here! and I can say that nothing beats the quality build and long term performance of my 2005 ES330!!! Amazing
Town Cars have gotten pricey recently
The 1998-2002 Lincoln Town Car looked too severe. Something got lost in the translation with the front-end styling. It was too 'roundish' and nondescript. I don't like the way the nose and tail faired-inward the closer to the ends of the body. The rear looks unfinished. I like the 2003-2011 which is more refined and elegant. I like the refresh! The refinement of the 2003-2011 makes it look more distinguished and less gimmicky. The front end styling is dramatic - the classy 'waterfall' grille separates the redesigned headlamps with an elegant flair that sweeps back into the graceful new hood. There's a more prominent understated elegance and sophistication. The rear end styling refresh includes larger, more luxurious tail lamps. The decklid chrome license plate housing has larger, more distinctive back-up lamps making it more tastefully appointed. The rear clip is more luxurious without the awful faired-in design of the '03 to '98 model years. The simple refresh of the lower body cladding makes the entire car more dramatic. Just a few simple tweaks refreshed generation II to new heights in luxury and elegance that generation I lacked. The first edition, 1998-2002 looks like a big old flat iron. The front end design just doesn't seem like it fits the rest of the car. The headlamps are having a battle with the grille - which already looks quite-remiss at something...it is just 'there' - you have circles, a flatness, and a smashing - all swept with flowing lines that suddenly stop, like, wtf? The entire car looks stodgy and over-weight, like a Jenny Craig drop-out. The 1998-2002 rear clip's 'dollar-store' look appears all by itself back there, like, "gee, they forgot all about it - oops, let's slap this on hoping the clients won't notice - " I was horrified when I saw what Lincoln engineers introduced in 1998! They were at the summit of their craft with the 1997 Town Car! It still looks elegantly sophisticated with a timeless appeal - the 1998-2002 already looks dated! (I could choke the Ford engineers that thought up a plastic intake manifold for these cars!) Sadly, these are the last of Lincoln luxury! They don't even make a car anymore...just trucks and those God-awful truck-like things they call SUVs! Lincoln is vanishing - the Navigator can't save them from the doom they are about to discover - LINCOLN SHOULD NOT MAKE TRUCKS - I don't care how lavish the leather-appointed cabin is, nor the high-tech electronic features and accessories, nor calling it a LUXURY SUV - ***NEWSFLASH: they are still trucks and nothing more than trucks -
Hey man, after seeing you comment on a PBD podcast I decide to check out your videos. I was wondering how you had access to all these Lexus at 21 I was starting to get jealous lol