2017 Lincoln Continental
11-03-16, 06:24 AM
#646
Lexus Fanatic
If you're willing to spend $50k on a new Continental, maybe you just need to go buy a nice 2012+ Lexus LS460 with really low miles in like new condition. IMO it beats the pants off the new Lincoln, a new Caddy CT6 or CTS, or a new ES350. The steep depreciation gives you really good value for money. Plus I think with the 2012 restyle, they addressed the sort of boring looks and the interior is several notches nicer than previous years. Lexus has been building IMO the ultimate Cadillac/Lincoln Town Car with the LS series since 1990, its like what Cadillac and Lincoln should have been but never was.
11-03-16, 06:31 AM
#647
Lexus Fanatic
Also bear in mind that you can get a brand new LS460 for not a whole lot more than that. I bet you can buy an Ls460 like mine with an $80k sticker for close to $60k.
Might be the car for you to stretch for.
Might be the car for you to stretch for.
11-03-16, 06:46 AM
#648
Lexus Fanatic
A RWD base-level LS at 60K, though, would probably be out of the question for me...FWD or AWD is pretty much a necessity. I learned my lesson in the winter with the RWD IS300 I owned, even with traction control.
11-03-16, 06:49 AM
#649
Lexus Fanatic
Anyhow, back to the Continental. Anybody on the forum own or lease one yet? (I got a feeling the answer is no, but it doesn't hurt to ask LOL)
Let's hear from anyone who does...what kind of deal they got, if they are satisfied with the car, etc.....
Let's hear from anyone who does...what kind of deal they got, if they are satisfied with the car, etc.....
11-03-16, 07:12 AM
#650
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by mmarshall
I won't be in the market, though, for a little while yet....probably later next year, after my next knee operation heals. Much, of course, depends on my future needs.
A RWD base-level LS at 60K, though, would probably be out of the question for me...FWD or AWD is pretty much a necessity. I learned my lesson in the winter with the RWD IS300 I owned, even with traction control.
A RWD base-level LS at 60K, though, would probably be out of the question for me...FWD or AWD is pretty much a necessity. I learned my lesson in the winter with the RWD IS300 I owned, even with traction control.
11-03-16, 11:08 AM
#651
Lexus Fanatic
11-03-16, 11:10 AM
#652
Lexus Fanatic
11-03-16, 11:43 AM
#653
Lexus Fanatic
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11-03-16, 12:48 PM
#654
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For me the brand of car is very important for new vs. used. I have no problem buying a used Lexus that has been well maintained. However I always buy my trucks new as they can lead very rough lives in a short period of time. Plus I have found "lightly" used trucks cost just about the same as new. Where as our ISF with only 9k miles on it saved us $15k off of buying it new.
11-05-16, 07:31 AM
#655
Lexus Fanatic
11-05-16, 08:12 AM
#656
Checked one out recently...
Exterior - looks very much like a Ford. Too blocky, not refined like the concept. Front is nice though.
Interior - nicest interior of any Lincoln in decades, which still puts it behind any modern day German luxury vehicle or Lexus or Infiniti. Still feels too "Ford-like" inside. All the chrome accents just look cheap and tacky.
Overall - probably the best product Lincoln has introduced in generations, but that's not saying much relative to the competition. Not a bad car, just very "meh." It'll sell to your typical Lincoln/Cadillac customer that's about all.
Exterior - looks very much like a Ford. Too blocky, not refined like the concept. Front is nice though.
Interior - nicest interior of any Lincoln in decades, which still puts it behind any modern day German luxury vehicle or Lexus or Infiniti. Still feels too "Ford-like" inside. All the chrome accents just look cheap and tacky.
Overall - probably the best product Lincoln has introduced in generations, but that's not saying much relative to the competition. Not a bad car, just very "meh." It'll sell to your typical Lincoln/Cadillac customer that's about all.
11-05-16, 08:27 AM
#657
Lexus Fanatic
Checked one out recently...
Exterior - looks very much like a Ford. Too blocky, not refined like the concept. Front is nice though.
Interior - nicest interior of any Lincoln in decades, which still puts it behind any modern day German luxury vehicle or Lexus or Infiniti. Still feels too "Ford-like" inside. All the chrome accents just look cheap and tacky.
Overall - probably the best product Lincoln has introduced in generations, but that's not saying much relative to the competition. Not a bad car, just very "meh." It'll sell to your typical Lincoln/Cadillac customer that's about all.
Exterior - looks very much like a Ford. Too blocky, not refined like the concept. Front is nice though.
Interior - nicest interior of any Lincoln in decades, which still puts it behind any modern day German luxury vehicle or Lexus or Infiniti. Still feels too "Ford-like" inside. All the chrome accents just look cheap and tacky.
Overall - probably the best product Lincoln has introduced in generations, but that's not saying much relative to the competition. Not a bad car, just very "meh." It'll sell to your typical Lincoln/Cadillac customer that's about all.
400hp is also pretty impressive considering what comparable sized engines are making from the Germans and Lexus.
11-05-16, 08:55 AM
#658
Lexus Champion
I think you are off on your assessment or you not really giving a true honest opinion. The interior is excellent, I would probably put it ahead of the German E class which is just so cold and bewildering in the types of parts and materials they use. The Conti is the real thing when it comes from the inside. Overall, the outside is fantastic but that is just my own opinion.
400hp is also pretty impressive considering what comparable sized engines are making from the Germans and Lexus.
400hp is also pretty impressive considering what comparable sized engines are making from the Germans and Lexus.
Liking a car is a very personal, very subjective thing. You may like it but that does not mean that everybody else will like it. If BrownPride did not like it as you liked it, get over it. Stop preaching.
11-05-16, 09:23 AM
#659
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by BrownPride
Checked one out recently...
Exterior - looks very much like a Ford. Too blocky, not refined like the concept. Front is nice though.
Interior - nicest interior of any Lincoln in decades, which still puts it behind any modern day German luxury vehicle or Lexus or Infiniti. Still feels too "Ford-like" inside. All the chrome accents just look cheap and tacky.
Overall - probably the best product Lincoln has introduced in generations, but that's not saying much relative to the competition. Not a bad car, just very "meh." It'll sell to your typical Lincoln/Cadillac customer that's about all.
Exterior - looks very much like a Ford. Too blocky, not refined like the concept. Front is nice though.
Interior - nicest interior of any Lincoln in decades, which still puts it behind any modern day German luxury vehicle or Lexus or Infiniti. Still feels too "Ford-like" inside. All the chrome accents just look cheap and tacky.
Overall - probably the best product Lincoln has introduced in generations, but that's not saying much relative to the competition. Not a bad car, just very "meh." It'll sell to your typical Lincoln/Cadillac customer that's about all.
11-05-16, 10:13 AM
#660
Lexus Champion
661 Replies and 44 pages, it's surprising how active the Continental thread is. I wonder how many CL members would actually consider one for purchase or lease?
This could bode well for the Continental. As the old saying goes, there's no such thing as bad publicity.
This could bode well for the Continental. As the old saying goes, there's no such thing as bad publicity.