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01-05-2007, 06:02 AM
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Lincoln Town Car chassis
I've have read that the Lincoln Town Car has an almost 30 years old chassis ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Panther_platform).
How can this car compete with its rivals from Cadillac and the best European and Japanese brands?
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01-05-2007, 11:23 AM
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it is quite simple, it doesn't
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01-05-2007, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ferrari550
it is quite simple, it doesn't
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LMAO!
Can't think of a better answer!
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01-05-2007, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by TopGearNL
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Originally Posted by ferrari550
it is quite simple, it doesn't
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LMAO!
Can't think of a better answer! |
Except that this chassi has outsold every other luxury full size sedan on the planet combined.
Having owned 4 cars based off the full size platform, 1 pre-dating the current gen (1973 Ford LTD) and having covered many 10's of thousands of miles in them, they are by far the most comfortable long distance cruisers ever built - bar none.
This how and why 
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01-05-2007, 02:43 PM
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Re: Lincoln Town Car chassis
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Originally Posted by gangajas
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My dad used to have one back in the mid 90s. As RC stated, it is definitely one of the most comfortable cars I have drove/rode in. Amazingly comfortable as I recalled.
But yes, it did drive like a boat. 
Plus, I think they look good today, having consistently updating them, I think they look very "executive". If I remember, they have a HUGE backing from the rental and leasing fleets too.
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01-05-2007, 03:10 PM
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Just beacause you call it luxury doesnt make it so....
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No its luxury.. Its just luxury for those that prefer to be driven.
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01-05-2007, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by brembo
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Originally Posted by RC45
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Originally Posted by TopGearNL
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Originally Posted by ferrari550
it is quite simple, it doesn't
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LMAO!
Can't think of a better answer! |
Except that this chassi has outsold every other luxury full size sedan on the planet combined.
Having owned 4 cars based off the full size platform, 1 pre-dating the current gen (1973 Ford LTD) and having covered many 10's of thousands of miles in them, they are by far the most comfortable long distance cruisers ever built - bar none.
This how and why |
Just beacause you call it luxury doesnt make it so.... |
I think RC mend that it had won on the Comfortable bit, not the luxurious part...
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01-05-2007, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by brembo
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Originally Posted by graywolf624
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Just beacause you call it luxury doesnt make it so....
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No its luxury.. Its just luxury for those that prefer to be driven. |
You guys mix up comfy and luxury.....dont come and tell me that wood imitation and cheap plastic are luxury....
I do not deny its comfy to ride in, if youre not prone to become seasick that is...... |
See - this is proof you are talking crap.
The Lincoln TownCar is actually more luxurious than any BMW or Benz .. way more wood and leather - BMW and Benz is about "Coffee Shop" style, TownCar is about comfort and luxury.
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01-05-2007, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by graywolf624
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Just beacause you call it luxury doesnt make it so....
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No its luxury.. Its just luxury for those that prefer to be driven. |
This is 100% correct... it is one of the most comfortable and luxurious car to be driven around in this side of the top limo edition of the big Benz.
Uhm - there is a reason it is the #1 choice in the world for Limousines.
They make so many of these Town Cars it would make your eyes water - 125,000 cars a year... I think Mercedes sells a total of about 200,000 cars a year..
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01-05-2007, 07:41 PM
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I agree on the comfort bit. There is acres of space inside of them, plus the super comfy seats.
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01-05-2007, 08:22 PM
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Yes - the rear seat legroom is Maybach sized.. for what 1/500th of the price? 
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01-05-2007, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by RC45
Yes - the rear seat legroom is Maybach sized.. for what 1/500th of the price? |
Thats very true!
But theres another competitor for it in Europe, Citroen C6
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01-05-2007, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by TopGearNL
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Originally Posted by RC45
Yes - the rear seat legroom is Maybach sized.. for what 1/500th of the price? |
Thats very true!
But theres another competitor for it in Europe, Citroen C6 |
Is it a 4.6l V8, that can float at 100mph through the countryside eating up the miles like a great ocean liner?
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01-05-2007, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by RC45
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Originally Posted by TopGearNL
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Originally Posted by RC45
Yes - the rear seat legroom is Maybach sized.. for what 1/500th of the price? |
Thats very true!
But theres another competitor for it in Europe, Citroen C6 |
Is it a 4.6l V8, that can float at 100mph through the countryside eating up the miles like a great ocean liner? |
Nope you can choose either a V6 3.0i Petrolen or a 2.7 HDiF V6 Diesel and it will also eat up the miles like a great ocean liner, only more comfortable thanks to hydropneumatic suspension
http://www.citroen.com/CWW/en-US/RAN...rs/C6/default/
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01-05-2007, 09:22 PM
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I thought we were talking large sedans..
DIMENSIONS, CAPACITY AND WEIGHT
Town Car Signature L
Length (mm) 5,624
Width (mm) 1,986
Height (mm) 1,491
Wheelbase (mm) 3,142
Curbweight (kg) 2,049
Trunk Size (L) 595
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Not mid size family cars...
Body style Saloon
Engines Petrol, Diesel HDi
Gearbox automatic six-speed
Height 1 464 mm
Length 4 908 mm
Width 1860 mm
Wheelbase 2 900 mm
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