[Shotimes] 2002 Lincoln LS

[clubairth@bellsouth.net]

Dave:
 A used LS will be my next car! You want the 2003 and up versions. Over 500 
improvements but the biggest is an increase in power of 28 HP due to 
variable valve timing. Better reliability in the 2003 and up models too. Do 
not even consider the V-6. The LS (All Models) resale value is terrible and 
this is why I am interested. Much the same as the SHO. Great car and totally 
overlooked by most of the public. So the prices are in the cellar and 
getting cheaper. My local Lincoln dealer is selling 2006 LS's for $30K! This 
is the last year for the LS. Too bad but they never really developed it 
properly. Mainly underpowered for it's competition but the handling is 
absolutely beyond good. Excellent technology applied correctly. The battery 
is mounted in the trunk and the car is very close to 50/50 weight 
distribution. Here are some forums so you can see the problems. Not really 
much. Some tranny problems but they seem to be mainly solenoids and valve 
body problems. LS trivia: No tranny dipstick!!Earlier cars had window motor 
troubles, sway bar bushing and end link noises, Fogging headlights, Oil in 
the plug wells and leaking valve cover gaskets which cause the coils to go 
bad and more electronic troubles. It's all pretty minor and you can fix it 
yourself MUCH cheaper. The drawback I see is that it is a VERY complex car, 
so DIY just like the SHO!!
http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/forumdisplay.php?f=7
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=280

This last one is for factory mechanics so get past the union whining and 
search for any car model. These are the line mechanics in the dealership and 
you can soon tell what they are fixing or not fixing every day!!
http://flatratetech.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi
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> My wife has her eye on a 2002 Lincoln LS - anybody have any experience or
> comments?
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> Dave Sasak
> 94 MTX
> Cleveland, OH