2018 Lincoln Navigator reviews
02-07-18, 04:58 PM
#92
Lexus Champion
$100K for a Lincoln? That's not the average Lincoln buyer, that's for sure. You're into RR territory by then and that's real snob appeal. Lincoln is doing ok with the Continental. Sales numbers aren't going to be stellar with a flagship for any car company, but they are moving them. Average transaction price is hovering around $57K for the Continental according to KBB.
Heck you can have a GLS550 for a $100K.
Heck you can have a GLS550 for a $100K.
02-07-18, 05:00 PM
#93
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Thread Starter
$100K for a Lincoln? That's not the average Lincoln buyer, that's for sure. You're into RR territory by then and that's real snob appeal. Lincoln is doing ok with the Continental. Sales numbers aren't going to be stellar with a flagship for any car company, but they are moving them. Average transaction price is hovering around $57K for the Continental according to KBB.
Heck you can have a GLS550 for a $100K.
Heck you can have a GLS550 for a $100K.
02-07-18, 05:04 PM
#94
$100K for a Lincoln? That's not the average Lincoln buyer, that's for sure. You're into RR territory by then and that's real snob appeal. Lincoln is doing ok with the Continental. Sales numbers aren't going to be stellar with a flagship for any car company, but they are moving them. Average transaction price is hovering around $57K for the Continental according to KBB.
Heck you can have a GLS550 for a $100K.
Heck you can have a GLS550 for a $100K.
02-07-18, 05:08 PM
#95
Lexus Fanatic
$100K for a Lincoln? That's not the average Lincoln buyer, that's for sure. You're into RR territory by then and that's real snob appeal. Lincoln is doing ok with the Continental. Sales numbers aren't going to be stellar with a flagship for any car company, but they are moving them. Average transaction price is hovering around $57K for the Continental according to KBB.
Heck you can have a GLS550 for a $100K.
Heck you can have a GLS550 for a $100K.
I looked at a new Navigator at the D.C. Auto Show, and was able to sit inside and do a static-review, though, of course, not a test-drive. Though I don't care for the way the center-dash screen is mounted, believe me, there is a reason why this vehicle costs what it does....the Escalade is going to get caught with its pants down
I'm eagerly looking forward to a test-drive....hopefully by the end of next month, when Lincoln's test-drive offer (a donation to a charity in your name) expires....but that, of course, will determine when Lincoln releases it.
02-07-18, 05:10 PM
#97
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I looked at a new Navigator at the D.C. Auto Show, and was able to sit inside and do a static-review, though, of course, not a test-drive. Though I don't care for the way the center-dash screen is mounted, believe me, there is a reason why this vehicle costs what it does.
I'm eagerly looking forward to a test-drive....hopefully by the end of next month, when Lincoln's test-drive offer (a donation to a charity in your name) expires....but that, of course, will determine when Lincoln releases it.
I'm eagerly looking forward to a test-drive....hopefully by the end of next month, when Lincoln's test-drive offer (a donation to a charity in your name) expires....but that, of course, will determine when Lincoln releases it.
02-07-18, 05:17 PM
#98
Lexus Champion
It's aspirational on Lincoln's part but certainly not reality right now. This is a very class and image conscious group of buyers. But again, by the time you get to the fancy trappings of the model that's being rightfully praised, that price goes way, way up. That's the point IMO.
02-07-18, 05:20 PM
#99
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It's aspirational on Lincoln's part but certainly not reality right now. This is a very class and image conscious group of buyers. But again, by the time you get to the fancy trappings of the model that's being rightfully praised, that price goes way, way up. That's the point IMO.
02-07-18, 06:23 PM
#100
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02-07-18, 06:28 PM
#101
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02-07-18, 07:31 PM
#102
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I personally wouldn’t select a Navigator over a Range Rover. I wouldn’t even consider one. It’s a nice vehicle, but the only reason I would consider one is if I needed to tow or I needed to carry a lot of people. Range Rover is only 2 rows remember.
To to fair, $100k is a maxed out Black Label, most Navigators will be mid $80s to $90k. With any options at all a Range Rover is $100k, and optioned like a Black Label Navigator one is more like $130k.
Even so, I would rather have a lightly optioned RR than a fully loaded Navigator.
To to fair, $100k is a maxed out Black Label, most Navigators will be mid $80s to $90k. With any options at all a Range Rover is $100k, and optioned like a Black Label Navigator one is more like $130k.
Even so, I would rather have a lightly optioned RR than a fully loaded Navigator.
02-07-18, 07:47 PM
#103
Lead Lap
While purely on status Lincoln can not compete next to a RR, however they arent hell bent on competing with them. It seems like theyre on target for Caddie instead.
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02-07-18, 07:50 PM
#104
Lexus Fanatic
Given how nice both of those vehicles are, I think Cadillac is going to be under some pressure to make some major improvements on the next-generation Escalade. Although I often express my opinions, I'm going to do something that I rarely do on Car Chat....make an actual out-and-out prediction. Unless the engineers are simply determined to have maximum-towing capacity at all costs, I'm reasonably certain that the next-generation Escalade (and, of course, its Suburban/Yukon cousins) will dump the solid (live) rear axle that the Suburban has had since 1936....for over 80 years. That, of course, will make a noticeable improvement in the ride and handling...something that has been an Escalade weak point for years.
02-07-18, 07:55 PM
#105
Lexus Fanatic
The Navigator is also significantly larger, more bulky, and has much lower Approach/Breakover/Departure angles than an RR, which, of course, makes it less-suitable for classic off-road operations.