2017 Lincoln Continental
#721
Jill is a female.
Not sure I'd agree. An older Lexus like that would not have as many electronics on it to fail as a new 2017 product, but that still is a lot of miles (and wear) on the drivetrain and the rest of the car.
I trust a Lexus with 200k miles more than a brand new Lincoln.
#722
I am lucky to have a brother who works at Lexus service all the cars in our family (he rarely ever posts on this forum). He always sends me texts when they have some stupid high mile Lexus come into their work. I can't count the amount of times I've seen an LX, LS, or GS come in with well over 300k miles and they are all still extremely reliable vehicles as long as the basic maintenance is done.
We are done with American cars, never again. The only American cars I can respect are actually not cars at all but their diesel trucks and a handful of performance cars. These normal civilian type sedans/crossovers/vans do not have my respect.
#723
I am lucky to have a brother who works at Lexus service all the cars in our family (he rarely ever posts on this forum).
We are done with American cars, never again. The only American cars I can respect are actually not cars at all but their diesel trucks and a handful of performance cars. These normal civilian type sedans/crossovers/vans do not have my respect.
#724
#725
Lincoln does have quite an aggressive fleet sales program in place through 50 dealerships, so there is a chance that a good number of those sold haven't been sold for personal daily driving.
http://www.automotive-fleet.com/news...t-program.aspx
http://www.automotive-fleet.com/news...t-program.aspx
#726
Yes I wanted to make the point about that in the context of the sales numbers. I have noted that you often repeat yourself many times over on historical points in your posts in terms of saying the same thing over about cars, models etc. It's just a thing that happens on long threads.
#727
Yes I wanted to make the point about that in the context of the sales numbers. I have noted that you often repeat yourself many times over on historical points in your posts in terms of saying the same thing over about cars, models etc. It's just a thing that happens on long threads.
#728
Originally Posted by 97-SC300
I am lucky to have a brother who works at Lexus service all the cars in our family (he rarely ever posts on this forum). He always sends me texts when they have some stupid high mile Lexus come into their work. I can't count the amount of times I've seen an LX, LS, or GS come in with well over 300k miles and they are all still extremely reliable vehicles as long as the basic maintenance is done.
We are done with American cars, never again. The only American cars I can respect are actually not cars at all but their diesel trucks and a handful of performance cars. These normal civilian type sedans/crossovers/vans do not have my respect.
The Lincoln is a very nice car with its features and I realize that in some locales, this is a good car.
#729
Oh, definitely. I know that I can, and do, get long-winded about cars.......as, being an ex-pilot, ex-FAA employee, and ex-tour-guide from the National Air and Space Museum (a volunteer job), I also can about aircraft, in the proper time and place. Some people complain about my speaking and writing style, but talking about autos and aircraft is somewhat of a passion with me. That's why I have the logo I do. I also (usually) don't just talk in one-liners, but try and explain myself.
You said the Conti should not be discounted and you were right, as was SW15 who may also be right about fleet and livery sales. I just wanted to say that it might be the vehicle that luxury car buyers are overlooking.
#732
Lol. No I wasn't addressing anything with the length of your posts. Gosh, it sounds like you're looking for a job with that preamble. I too have some aviation in me. But I was merely addressing your answer to me. I recall that for a lot of your posts it was about some Buick in your high school days, the smell of the Envision's seats or something about your younger days with muscle cars etc, etc. etc. Anyway, you repeated yourself many times ad infinitum. I too repeat myself but that's what happens sometimes.
You said the Conti should not be discounted and you were right, as was SW15 who may also be right about fleet and livery sales. I just wanted to say that it might be the vehicle that luxury car buyers are overlooking.
As far as overlooking it, it's on the (possible) list for my next new vehicle. I tend to like big Buicks, and the new 2017 LaCrosse has superb fit/finish (except for a cheap-looking steering wheel and gauge-panel)...but the non-defeatable engine start/stop function at stoplights (you can't switch it off) and the annoying E-shifter may be deal-breakers for me. Both the Continental and the MKZ (and the superb V6 Chevy Impala) avoid those problems.