[Shotimes] 2002 Lincoln LS

[Donald Mallinson]

I'll second not getting the V6.  A local dealer that I know got in an LS 
V6 with the manual transmission.  These are more scarce than a blue 95 
SHO MTX!

I thought that the v6 with the manual might be a fun car, and took it 
for a drive.  Have to admit that the tranny and clutch were the easiest 
to drive immediately smooth of any car I have driven.  But when it came 
time to get on the gas, the engine was asleep.  Even above 4000 or so 
rpm when it "comes on the cam" it was lazy feeling.  I hadn't been in 
something that slow since driving my Chevette many many years ago.

Also, the LS is tighter inside than the SHO, so if room is necessary, 
you may not like it. 

I was a fan of the LS at the first, but now when I see them on the road, 
especially from the back, they look very dated.

Don Mallinson

clubairth@bellsouth.net wrote:

> 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?
>>
>> Dave Sasak
>> 94 MTX
>> Cleveland, OH
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