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Hey scotty my hometown in Montana is the only place that doesn't use road salt or road spray in the winter time everyone has to rely on themselves to get out 😂
Hi scotty i recently bought a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr for 5200$ has 95k miles. Was 1 owner trade in and still have a warranty has no rust and seems to run great so far was wondering if u think we got a good deal and do the zephyr's have major known issues?
Nothing wrong with that. I had a 2011 Toyota Tacoma single cab with the 2.7L engine. In 2019 a traded for another Tacoma because I wanted an access cab and 6 cylinders engine to do some towing. If I had bought one like that in the first place, I would still have it.
Robert Fortier My dad's friend has the 2000-02 version of it, he bought it brand new and he'll probably never get rid of it, it's black and he keeps it in GREAT shape mainly because he barely drives it, I'm thinking about getting one myself
Never had an iPhone crap out on me. Had plenty of fords crap out on me. Found on road dead. That’s not just an acronym. That’s what union labor gets you. Absolute crap.
My Name is Gladiator Y’know I’m not a huge apple fan but their phones are actually better than android update wise, I’d know because I’ve been an iPhone user for so long
Nobody told me that you have to lube a speedometer cable, now my needle broke off and I have to use the fuel guage to see if I'm speeding in my 1973 Cadillac Sedan Deville.
@@chesucat you see, these cables break once in a while just get another. thx for the tip though will lube the cable in my 1977 Ford Escort (European Ford)
I've had a lotta $500 cars in my lifetime! One lasted 8 years before I wrecked it. Others didnt make it home! Such is life when you're poor! Ya learn to live without certain "amenities": a/c, stereo, leather, sunroof, power windows, horn, turn signals, tread, brakes....
I've had 11 cars since I got my license in 2013, all under $1000, like you said some last, one made it home and died in my driveway... Wouldn't start next day
Donell Muniz on the flip side, I choose to drive cars without those amenities so I can continue to amass my wealth. Those are the sacrifices I continue make to enjoy an affluent lifestyle. I believe most Americans flush theirs fortunes on car payments and credit cards, better luck on the next used car.
@@chicanopowers4938 GOOD plan! Dont give a fuxk what people say about your car.!!. If it goes, stops, has a radio and maybe good a/c, it does EVERYTHING the same as a car that you spend a GRAND or more a Month just to show off!!
bigwo56 I think some of my co-workers are nut for spending $800 plus a month for a truck, but it's their money; I just don't want my taxes to go up to fund their retirement.
Owned two. The V-8's were known for coolant leaks when their plastic parts deteriorated. The thermostat housing and the over flow tank. As did the 2000-2003 plastic timing chain tensioners after 125K or sooner if they didn't use synthetic. So avoid one that has overheated or rattles at start up. The V-6's had fewer problems. Transmission solenoids also went. And coils went, window regulators broke. Front sway bar bushings went. BUT, the body is half aluminum and I haven't seen a rusty one ever, even after 20 years up north. The body is very solid, designed with input from Volvo. I bought a low mileage 2002 V6 auto for a niece and it's needed some suspension work and the window regulators. But I sleep better knowing she's in a solid car. I agree with Scotty, they make good beaters if you find one cheap.
The LS was made when Ford owned Jaguar. The motor is an AJ designated Jaguar engine. It's actually an entry-level Jaguar with a Lincoln body. Parts are cheap from Ford or eBay. You are correct in some of the parts that need changing. Suspension, coils, radiator overflow. I bought an 05 in 09 with 65,000 miles, and I now have 350, ooo miles on it. But the rockers are rusted out, and the rear passenger lower control arm is no longer attached to the underneath. She is retired and under a cover. It will be a parts car. I'm buying another one. Good ones aren't cheap.
That Lincoln LS was a great car in its day. Many of the technology is still being used (rain sensing wipers, all windows down on key fob, superior sound system). That was one great car that I had and it was fast. With all that being said, it was a Jaguar in disguise.
Thanks to you and your tips I bough a 2011 Rav 4 back in September 2019. Have put more than 50k miles on it and still going flawlessly! Do all the work myself, so easy! So far just fluids and brake job. Thanks Scotty!!!
VRotate Yes. I do rideshare on the side and also have a transportation company. It was the most logical decision. This car is awesome. My only complaints are: A humming noise that comes from the transfer case at around 25 - 35 mph (doing some research I found that it’s quite common), and random rattling noises from all the plastic trim. I got the car with 80k miles, one owner (lady on her 80’s). Body has some scratches and I had to replace both bumpers (she would bump onto things a lot). Mechanical wise, it’s perfect. My next one will be a 4Runner TRD without a doubt.
@@thegravitxI doubt the car will quit at 300k as long as you maintain it well. The things are built to last. I wouldn't be surprised if you made it past 400, even 500k with mostly highway usage and frequent oil/trans fluid changes. The 4runner TRDs are very cool cars too. If I wasn't a German car guy (aka a masochist) a Toyota would be my next car for sure
I had a 2000 and 2001 Lincoln ls with the 5 speed manual transmission. I had great luck with them. They are very reliable for me. It was my favourite car.
I own a 2002 Lincoln LS with the V-8. Only 80k miles on it. Just watch the premium gas you use. Mine is sensitive to the ethanol. It will throw a check engine light which usually ends up being a coil being replaced. The water leak in the car is caused from two channels going down the two front pillars from the roof. Designed to drain the water from around the sunroof. Quick easy fix. Take some string trimmer line, at least .075 diameter or a little bigger. Cut about a 6 ft section. Run it down the two holes and clean em out..
My 69 Chevelle would peg the needle in the winter while making a pretty good whine. Something inside had moisture that would freeze. It would drop down when stopping, but not all the way.
I remember my sister bought a late 80's Camry in the early 90's dirt cheap..repaired frame. It ran perfect..so smooth,soft ride. I wonder why I don't still see them on the road?..sure they looked like shoeboxes on wheels...all else about them was great. Again,if you bought one new then..you could say 40 years later its everyday and runs fine. Good deal.
A retired mechanic friend of mine spent his time 3 to 4 days at a slow pace, pulled the dash apart and fixed the ac and put it back together. It served him well for years...
Know at least some of the answers to the questions you're asking your mechanic and maybe he'll tell ya something you don't know but need to know. Who's knows good luck.
I have an 02 silver LSE V8 great condition. No rust at all still had the factory coating on it. Spoiler on the back with dope chrome rims. Never had any major issues in the 2 years I’ve owned it. Barely has over 100,000 miles. Great car 💯
These cars have their issues. Once rectified, tho, their great cars! Proud owner of an 02 LS V8 myself, still runs and drives with over 274k miles on the clock. 💪🏾 Retired her last June after purchasing a 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport, tho..
I had a Lincoln LS and these engines are famous for misfires. The ignition coils from Lincoln were crap. Spend at least $200 per month changing spark plugs and ignition coils. Glad to get rid of mine
Scotty, the LS 500$. The LS was a plan to build a car like a BMW or Mercedes. it had to do with Ford jaguir connection. The ignition coils and maintenance is expensive. They were also poorly build and cheap. A Crown Vic, Grand Marquis,or Expedition with the 4.6 do run forever if you service them.
@@Arz2003 It's a Ford vehicle still. This is when Ford owned a large stake in Jaguar before selling it and Land Rover to a chinese business. It's a Jaguar engineered engine. The actual Ford V8 found in the F150 and Explorer was the better of the two engines. Lincoln is the ONLY vehicle that got those V8s over the Ford engineered ones.
I had a 2005 with every option. This isn't the same "Ford v8" you find in other cars. It's a 3.9 liter (technically 3955 cc) which is almost identical to the Jaguar S type 4.0 V8, and it was also used in the Ford Thunderbird of that era. Back seat does NOT actually have a lot of legroom, but is adequate. The trunk is decent, but nothing like a "big lincoln". Reliability is average, ignition coils tend to go rather quick. MPG in the city (I mean stop and go NYC traffic) is horrible, probably around 10 mpg with AC on. *BUT*, with AC off, and cruise at 58 mph, I have hit 30.1. Overall, one of the best cars I've owned. The handling and ride comfort is impeccable.
This was my first car. 04 v8. Money pit like no other. This car was made as collaboration with Jaguar. It has jaguar parts all over the car. The hose in the a pillar would always leak and I would have a puddle right below the driver seat. My fuel gage stopped working. When the car has no issues its a great car. But as my first car I had to get rid of it because the repairs were too expensive.
I own a 2002 Lincoln LS V8 and a 2005 Cadillac STS and I have no problem maintaining those vehicles because I have a mechanic that does top notch work for cheap. When you have options like that you can virtually drive anything you want.
haha i had a couple of those, they require premium fuel I learned that the hard way, when the cats plugged up, honestly i dont think any of them have working ac anymore haha, love your videos!!!!
I remember seeing a 2006 Lincoln LS with 27K on the odometer, selling for $8,995. Hella wish I'd have gotten it. Perfect maintenance record on the Carfax, too.
They sell for that cheap cause they are trash for reliability. It's pretty much a Jaguar with a lincoln badge...scotty is dead wrong about the engine and transmission.
Hey from Australia Scotty love your videos mate you are so funny with fantastic simplified advice for anyone wanting to try DIY mechanics or just to avoid lemons 😊👌
@@maxbucio9854 Lol, there's nothing wrong with the engine. It's not a Toyota, but it's not less reliable than average. Coils, thermostat housing, and overflow tank are the main issues.
He's absolutely right I got a 96 Lincoln Town Car absolutely no rust I live up in Michigan 256000 miles on it still runs like it came out of the factory
I remember I had a 2002 Lincoln LS V8 really clean with the chrome wheels. really fun car and honestly reliable especially since it was a Jaguar engine. I miss it sometimes
2003 Lincoln LS V8. I don't recommend doing what I accidently did but I think I might've driven over 2000 miles with no oil. Didn't check before the trip and waited s month after. Indiana to Miami and back.... Still runs great and did alot better as it held up since after getting some oil. My Chevy Impala from 2003 didn't do so great after getting oil and seized up not long after I put oil in...
Had the '03 V8. It was great when new, but became a money pit right after warranty expired at year 6, only had 50k miles on it. Leaking oil, transmission problems, and spark plugs had to be replaced every 6 months.
I drive an 01 LS and this video made me really happy. Non-existent air conditioner, shitty electronics, and leaky doorwells. Drives like a dream and a smooth and nice car.
Sure .. and the speedometer can be swapped at the same time when doing the disassembling for the evaporator...then you'll have an excellent drive for another 15 years
Ok I have one of these. I love it! A couple things to know.. you're not gonna find one for $500😂.. for a decent one it'll cost $3,000 - $5,000 also they're kinda hard to find. There's a v6 and a v8 option. The v8 has a jaguar engine😬. with only about 30hp less then the v8, i reccomend going for the v6, which has a Ford engine. the same one as the Ford Taurus has, with about 70hp added. those cars are known for going over 3000k miles! If you find a LS check for coolant leaks. they're notorious for having them.
News flash, that V8 is not a Ford motor. It's a coil eating Jaguar 3.9 V8 which was also used in the 2002-2005 Thunderbird. Also these LS's are known for all kinds of electrical gremlins (again courtesy of Jaguar) so I personally wouldn't chance owning one. $500 for a cheap, beat up example that runs and drives? Sure, why the hell not? Drive the wheels off of it (or until the electrical gremlins take over and brick your car, whichever comed first)
Exactly. Its one of the most unreliable cars. I don't know why he's recommending this car. It has bad reputation from owners. TH-camrs can't be trusted sometimes
I've owned one. The engines are Jaguar V8s that are surprisingly reliable. The Ford transmissions are what you have to watch our for. They will nickel and dime you.
Just bought a red light 2006 Camry Solara with 167k miles @ the auction for cheap. Drove it from Florida to Colorado. Only thing red about it is the color!
Oh yeah it is very simple fix I'm just saying every single one I worked at a used car dealer that love to buy LSS and Thunderbirds every single one of those 3.9 V8 would misfire because the damn coil pack every single one
My daughter inherited a 2002 Lincoln sl with 44k miles and has been garaged kept. Paint is perfect, and the car looks brand new... is $6200 a fair price to ask?
Hell, $500 for that? I'd drop the extra grand to fix the A/C for That car! I love the way the LS looks. But I'd buy a Thunderbird over the Lincoln just because of the interior flaws. Plus the ABS and check engine lights were on and I heard a borked door ajar sensor. I had a 2002 Explorer with that problem that liked to kick off its alarm at random times because it thought someone was opening its doors when literally nothing was even close to it
I just scored the deal of a lifetime Scotty. I bought a 1991 Lincoln Town car for $300.00. Here's the history. Car was bought by an elderly couple in Florida. They kept a log of all maintenance done on the car. They sold it to the man I bought it off of and he bought it down there, drove it up here to Rhode Island. He garaged it and only used it when he came up here in the summers. So, the car has never seen snow or salt, both of which we have up here in New England. Car has 125,000 miles on it and it was even inspected when I bought it. Don't get me wrong, it needs a couple of things but, all just minor. I bought the passenger side mirror, has a crack, small things like that. You just can't get the ride of these older cars, sunroof, all the bells and whistles from the day. I couldn't be happier!!!!! A little side note. I came out of the store about 5 years ago and next to me was this beautiful town car. I have owned about 7 of them through the years. I left a note on the car and I said, if you ever want to sell this car, call me. I don't normally do this but, car was pristine. Go figure, he called me and almost gave it to me.
The v8 was a Jaguar engine used only in the Lincoln LS and Ford Thunderbird. The v6 was was a 3.0 Duratec modified by Jaguar. Same engine and transmissions used in the Jaguar S-Type and some of the X-Types.
@@manupasquette4116 There’s many other comments by people saying the engine and trans are definitely unreliable in these. That maybe Scotty got it mixed up with another car.
My mom had an 05' 2.5 for about 11 years now, and its been giving us a.. well.. little trouble. but not too often weave spent maybe a few thousand dollars in repairs, mostly with all the plastic components, this car uses a lot of plastic!!! if you want something 100% reliable that wont have a cracked plastic part and you hate giving your own car maintenance this is not the car for you (esp the automatic models) if you want a fun reliable grocery getter with cozy suspection and some pony's under the hood and you don't wind working on your own car every so often (not very often and also unpredictably inconstant frames of time, and may very person to person) then go for it, Its so worth it. My mom beat the living hell out of the thing lintel about a year ago when she just stopped driving it because of a transmission problem. Its been a great car that I've been growing up with all my life and I'm really sad to probably say goodbye to it soon.. My opinions on it are very mixed. but If you want fun maintenance stories like my dad likes to tell then.. its the car for you? I guess..
My first car I bought was a used 2001 v8 sport. That thing was super smooth, fast and impressive. I constantly had to replace the ignition coils though 😭
Did you put premium gas in it every time you filled up cause if not it will eat the coils? I have a 2002 LS 3.9 and it’s a great car. I love it but it’s just a nightmare to work on
My mom had a black one of these with the quad tip exhaust. This one and the remodeled Mark 8 she had were my favorite cars (other than the mustangs my dad had LOL)
Scotty quick question. My wife bought a 2015 Kia Forte5. I feel it was a good deal at 12,000 with only 5200 miles. Probably belonged to a snowbird here in Florida. Well I replaced the wipers and I am having sm issue finding one that works correctly on the rear. First one was the wrong fastener, now the second one fits but one end does not press down on the windshield. Is it best to just by OEM at the dealership.
This is when Ford owned jaguar, the engine and trans are literally jaguar. They weren't reliable and terribly expensive to fix. I feel like at this point you just pump out videos just to do it. Everyone knows if this was an s or x type you'd be talking about it being " an endlessly money pit". It's a lincoln that's LITERALLY a jaguar.
My 2002 Thunderbird (same platform) is 22 years old with 95000 miles. Very little problems since i bought it ten years ago (72000 miles). Changed the front ecm when it went bonkers. The rest has been general and preventive maintenance.
That's a nice running car tho with all the miles it has. Up north that car would bring 5k all day if you fix the AC and the seat and windshield. The speed sensor is easy to change on those and the AC leak is usually the accumulator on those and the Town Car which is a 35 dollar part and it just bolts on under the hood. That's where all the condensation collects and they rust on the bottom and they leak.
Ive had cars like this all my life, I would get an after market air conditioner and fit it in under the dash , Theres some excellent ones around , A few dollars on the aircon change the oils and your be ok for years, For the price of that car with its bullet proof engine its easy worth an after market A/C
10 years ago I paid 500 for a Geo Metro. I'd take it over this 😏 Kinda wish I still had it, sold 3 years ago for 1500. You don't know cost effective until you've owned a Geo Metro
Rich Karney my son fell asleep while driving his geo metro on the freeway and rolled it a bunch of times. Him and his passenger walked away without a scratch. The car looked like it had been hit by a tornado
If its solid with the engine and trans its totally worth throwing cash at it to fix the ac and the windshield. As the car does well start making junkyard runs to fit the best parts you can find. Even new parts.
Scotty please help.... I've had toyotas my whole life and in love with them. My girlfriend was looking for a used vehicle and bought a Chevy Equinox after much counsel against. (Had more features than a rav 4).How do I not hold a grudge and be passive aggressive when things start to go wrong with the thing. Canyon lake Tx
My mechanic uncle was considering proposing until his girl said she wanted a camero. Said he’d rather spend his free time doing other things than fixing her car. Get out before the problems start.
Console her by reminding her that the engine may not start, the transmission may not shift, but HEY that Sirius satellite radio still works GREAT, baby!
Hi Scotty , I am a newer driver and I am looking to find a used car and I just wanted to let you know how much ur videos have helped me for looking at which cars are best for me , if u can , it would be great if u can do a updated 2020 video on best cars for 3k or less , thanks so much
I love my Lincoln LS mines a V6, So it's a bit more reliable. Mines a 2002 LSE one of only 1500 ever made. They are pretty sporty for what they are. Lincoln was chasing after BMW with these, and I personally think they succeeded. I LOVE my LS, gotta get a Timing job done, started making a lot of noise, but I'm gonna do it. Only got 150k miles, and where I'm at I could get 2500 out of it how it is. So I'm gonna spend the $700-1200 to do that Timing job.
I don't have any money in it, was given to me by my aunt as a Highschool Graduation present. Drove it from southern VA to Boston and back almost non stop and never missed a beat.
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Dont know if you know this but it's pretty hot in alaska during the summer.
Hey scotty my hometown in Montana is the only place that doesn't use road salt or road spray in the winter time everyone has to rely on themselves to get out 😂
HI Scotty, I love and follow your videos almost every day. Just a quick one: How do I buy this car and ship it to Ghana my country?
Thanks in advance
Hi scotty i recently bought a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr for 5200$ has 95k miles. Was 1 owner trade in and still have a warranty has no rust and seems to run great so far was wondering if u think we got a good deal and do the zephyr's have major known issues?
Scotty what do you think if the new wrangler rubicon 392 concept with a V8 6.4L engine?
*I'm a 2006 Lincoln LS owner and it's still my car fourteen years later. I can't see myself buying new if I don't have to. I'm thrifty.* 😆
Dont drive much, eh?
Nothing wrong with that. I had a 2011 Toyota Tacoma single cab with the 2.7L engine. In 2019 a traded for another Tacoma because I wanted an access cab and 6 cylinders engine to do some towing. If I had bought one like that in the first place, I would still have it.
Oh man good stuff but what problems have you had, if I may ask. I got an 06
Robert Fortier My dad's friend has the 2000-02 version of it, he bought it brand new and he'll probably never get rid of it, it's black and he keeps it in GREAT shape mainly because he barely drives it, I'm thinking about getting one myself
@@phillyeaglesforlife5127 If you do, get an 04-06 they're more reliable and the technology is lit. Make sure to get the perforated seats and the THX.
When you realise you can buy 3 cars for a price of a single iPhone 11 pro max 512GB gad damn😂😂😂
@@nunyabidniz3865 Haah
😢I have a 11 pro max 64gb I could of had a car
Never had an iPhone crap out on me. Had plenty of fords crap out on me. Found on road dead. That’s not just an acronym.
That’s what union labor gets you. Absolute crap.
Who would be stupid enough to buy an Apple product? Do they still exist?
My Name is Gladiator Y’know I’m not a huge apple fan but their phones are actually better than android update wise, I’d know because I’ve been an iPhone user for so long
Scotty be like: I paid for the whole speedometer and now Im gonna use the whole speedometer
Nobody told me that you have to lube a speedometer cable, now my needle broke off and I have to use the fuel guage to see if I'm speeding in my 1973 Cadillac Sedan Deville.
@@chesucat lol
I saw that comment a few days ago. Hmmm..
@@chesucat you see, these cables break once in a while just get another. thx for the tip though will lube the cable in my 1977 Ford Escort (European Ford)
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ME: I'll have 1/8th of what Scotty's having before he films his videos
1/4 might be the minimum. Dunno if 1/8 of the pill will cut it.
🤣 🤣 Gotta love his energy, hilarious, always laughing at his videos.
I had commented about that a couple of years ago, but no one even noticed my comment tho.
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Not without a prescription you aint
This old Lincoln LS was one of the best looking cars Lincoln' ever made. It was at that time made to compete with Audi and BMW.
The Cadillac actually if you look into it
Ya. Thats why they sold millions of them in the 24 years theyve been making them....
Ya, right. Uh huh.
I think the Mkz is up there.
The Mark Viii was better
It was to compete against the Cadilliac Catera
This was my first car I purchased back in 07. It's still my favorite care to this day.
I've had a lotta $500 cars in my lifetime! One lasted 8 years before I wrecked it. Others didnt make it home! Such is life when you're poor! Ya learn to live without certain "amenities": a/c, stereo, leather, sunroof, power windows, horn, turn signals, tread, brakes....
I've had 11 cars since I got my license in 2013, all under $1000, like you said some last, one made it home and died in my driveway... Wouldn't start next day
Tread lmao
Donell Muniz on the flip side, I choose to drive cars without those amenities so I can continue to amass my wealth. Those are the sacrifices I continue make to enjoy an affluent lifestyle. I believe most Americans flush theirs fortunes on car payments and credit cards, better luck on the next used car.
@@chicanopowers4938 GOOD plan! Dont give a fuxk what people say about your car.!!. If it goes, stops, has a radio and maybe good a/c, it does EVERYTHING the same as a car that you spend a GRAND or more a Month just to show off!!
bigwo56 I think some of my co-workers are nut for spending $800 plus a month for a truck, but it's their money; I just don't want my taxes to go up to fund their retirement.
I had a 2004 Lincoln LS and LOVED IT. the engine is great
Owned two. The V-8's were known for coolant leaks when their plastic parts deteriorated. The thermostat housing and the over flow tank. As did the 2000-2003 plastic timing chain tensioners after 125K or sooner if they didn't use synthetic. So avoid one that has overheated or rattles at start up. The V-6's had fewer problems. Transmission solenoids also went. And coils went, window regulators broke. Front sway bar bushings went. BUT, the body is half aluminum and I haven't seen a rusty one ever, even after 20 years up north. The body is very solid, designed with input from Volvo. I bought a low mileage 2002 V6 auto for a niece and it's needed some suspension work and the window regulators. But I sleep better knowing she's in a solid car. I agree with Scotty, they make good beaters if you find one cheap.
The LS was made when Ford owned Jaguar. The motor is an AJ designated Jaguar engine. It's actually an entry-level Jaguar with a Lincoln body. Parts are cheap from Ford or eBay. You are correct in some of the parts that need changing. Suspension, coils, radiator overflow. I bought an 05 in 09 with 65,000 miles, and I now have 350, ooo miles on it. But the rockers are rusted out, and the rear passenger lower control arm is no longer attached to the underneath. She is retired and under a cover. It will be a parts car. I'm buying another one. Good ones aren't cheap.
Lamborghini engineers are taking notes 📝😂
omnivore gains yes, they aren’t built to last long
They are real money pits
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Lmao ..seen that !!
You make me laugh Scotty my dad was a mechanic you remind me of him very much greetings from Northern Ireland 👌
Scotty: Jaguars are endless moneypits pieces of garbage
Also Scotty: This Lincoln's V8 engine (Jaguar AJ-V8) can run forever
Jaguar is garbage tough
I've heard the same. My mom had an lsv8 didnt last. You can find countless forums, If you get 120,000 miles out of it you got lucky lol
Most of these I’ve seen have tons of issues and being sold super cheap
This car is a pile of crap. Scotty has lost his mind.
That Lincoln LS was a great car in its day. Many of the technology is still being used (rain sensing wipers, all windows down on key fob, superior sound system). That was one great car that I had and it was fast. With all that being said, it was a Jaguar in disguise.
Thanks to you and your tips I bough a 2011 Rav 4 back in September 2019. Have put more than 50k miles on it and still going flawlessly! Do all the work myself, so easy! So far just fluids and brake job. Thanks Scotty!!!
Wow, you put on 50k miles in 10 months??
@@d47000 same question here z🤣🤣🤣
VRotate Yes. I do rideshare on the side and also have a transportation company. It was the most logical decision. This car is awesome. My only complaints are: A humming noise that comes from the transfer case at around 25 - 35 mph (doing some research I found that it’s quite common), and random rattling noises from all the plastic trim. I got the car with 80k miles, one owner (lady on her 80’s). Body has some scratches and I had to replace both bumpers (she would bump onto things a lot). Mechanical wise, it’s perfect. My next one will be a 4Runner TRD without a doubt.
Forgot to mention I drive mainly highways. I’m expecting to get at least 250k - 300k miles out of it.
@@thegravitxI doubt the car will quit at 300k as long as you maintain it well. The things are built to last. I wouldn't be surprised if you made it past 400, even 500k with mostly highway usage and frequent oil/trans fluid changes. The 4runner TRDs are very cool cars too. If I wasn't a German car guy (aka a masochist) a Toyota would be my next car for sure
The engine on this car is actually made by Jaguar for Ford and its also found on the Ford Thunderbird...
I always liked the look of those cars. Real timeless.
Scotty totally knows what he's talking about! Many Lincolns have AISIN transmissions, which are reliable and bulletproof.
Lincoln LS, extremely durable and long lasting motor and transmission, Thanks Scotty.
I had a 2000 and 2001 Lincoln ls with the 5 speed manual transmission. I had great luck with them. They are very reliable for me. It was my favourite car.
The 2nd best car.
94 Celica is the first best, because it has freezing cold ac.
Wasn't $500 tho
@@JesusSaves86AB it was $350 tho
I own a 2002 Lincoln LS with the V-8. Only 80k miles on it. Just watch the premium gas you use. Mine is sensitive to the ethanol. It will throw a check engine light which usually ends up being a coil being replaced.
The water leak in the car is caused from two channels going down the two front pillars from the roof. Designed to drain the water from around the sunroof. Quick easy fix. Take some string trimmer line, at least .075 diameter or a little bigger. Cut about a 6 ft section. Run it down the two holes and clean em out..
$500 for a car that go 160mph without the engine on?! I'm sold 🤣🤣
Lol
It just needs a flux capacitor and it’ll travel back in time twice as fast as a DeLorean!
Drop it off a cliff and you might get 200 mph!
Hahahaha
Crazy... opened this, and it said it was posted 2 minutes ago and already had 744 views! Amazing how many people you have watching your videos.
Well it’s at 4,500 views now 20 mins later
5,526 now
6.7k and 37 minutes😂 🔥
8.9k in 58 minutes
Over 12000 now
That’s the first time I’ve seen a broken speedo with its needle stuck on the maximum speed instead of 0 mph.
My 69 Chevelle would peg the needle in the winter while making a pretty good whine. Something inside had moisture that would freeze. It would drop down when stopping, but not all the way.
You have to wonder, would Scotty wear a Speedo to the pool?
No a/c in Houston?! I can't imagine there being a downside to that.
Lmao. Hot as hello in Houston
@@larrywillard9316 105 today. Luckily Humidity has been low otherwise it would be oppressive here in summer.
A Mobile sauna-nothing but health benefits!
I live in Phoenix, never use car a/c. Then again I'm not soft.
O lawd
My first car was a four hundred dollar luxury car. I drove it for three years, and I learned a LOT about doing my own repairs.
I remember my sister bought a late 80's Camry in the early 90's dirt cheap..repaired frame. It ran perfect..so smooth,soft ride. I wonder why I don't still see them on the road?..sure they looked like shoeboxes on wheels...all else about them was great. Again,if you bought one new then..you could say 40 years later its everyday and runs fine. Good deal.
2:06, that guy is just like....what?
A retired mechanic friend of mine spent his time 3 to 4 days at a slow pace, pulled the dash apart and fixed the ac and put it back together. It served him well for years...
Hey Scotty. Your vids give me a lot of confidence in being a car owner. How would you go about finding an honest mechanic?
Know at least some of the answers to the questions you're asking your mechanic and maybe he'll tell ya something you don't know but need to know. Who's knows good luck.
I have an 02 silver LSE V8 great condition. No rust at all still had the factory coating on it. Spoiler on the back with dope chrome rims. Never had any major issues in the 2 years I’ve owned it. Barely has over 100,000 miles. Great car 💯
I have the same car as you! Had is for over 6 years almost 170k miles. Sadly mine had a little rust on the back wheel well. Got it fixed though
These cars have their issues. Once rectified, tho, their great cars! Proud owner of an 02 LS V8 myself, still runs and drives with over 274k miles on the clock. 💪🏾 Retired her last June after purchasing a 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport, tho..
You still have it now?
I had a Lincoln LS and these engines are famous for misfires. The ignition coils from Lincoln were crap. Spend at least $200 per month changing spark plugs and ignition coils. Glad to get rid of mine
Those trunks have a drain. In case your "cargo" accidentally sprung a leak... or two. 📉😎📈
Huge trunk with a drain plug....sounds perfect for transporting bodies
Scotty, the LS 500$. The LS was a plan to build a car like a BMW or Mercedes. it had to do with Ford jaguir connection. The ignition coils and maintenance is expensive. They were also poorly build and cheap. A Crown Vic, Grand Marquis,or Expedition with the 4.6 do run forever if you service them.
That LS had a 3.9 Jag engine. Mines needed new coils every year
So it's a Jaguar?
@@Arz2003 It's a Ford vehicle still. This is when Ford owned a large stake in Jaguar before selling it and Land Rover to a chinese business. It's a Jaguar engineered engine. The actual Ford V8 found in the F150 and Explorer was the better of the two engines. Lincoln is the ONLY vehicle that got those V8s over the Ford engineered ones.
Same here!!!!!!
I have denso coils, no problem. Maybe try the oem coils in yours, they should last forever.
I love that little Engine.. Spooked Many Mustangs Back in Highschool, Especially when You Know Its Getting Repo
I had a 2005 with every option. This isn't the same "Ford v8" you find in other cars. It's a 3.9 liter (technically 3955 cc) which is almost identical to the Jaguar S type 4.0 V8, and it was also used in the Ford Thunderbird of that era. Back seat does NOT actually have a lot of legroom, but is adequate. The trunk is decent, but nothing like a "big lincoln". Reliability is average, ignition coils tend to go rather quick. MPG in the city (I mean stop and go NYC traffic) is horrible, probably around 10 mpg with AC on. *BUT*, with AC off, and cruise at 58 mph, I have hit 30.1. Overall, one of the best cars I've owned. The handling and ride comfort is impeccable.
Loved these Lincoln’s
This was my first car. 04 v8. Money pit like no other. This car was made as collaboration with Jaguar. It has jaguar parts all over the car. The hose in the a pillar would always leak and I would have a puddle right below the driver seat. My fuel gage stopped working. When the car has no issues its a great car. But as my first car I had to get rid of it because the repairs were too expensive.
I own a 2002 Lincoln LS V8 and a 2005 Cadillac STS and I have no problem maintaining those vehicles because I have a mechanic that does top notch work for cheap. When you have options like that you can virtually drive anything you want.
haha i had a couple of those, they require premium fuel I learned that the hard way, when the cats plugged up, honestly i dont think any of them have working ac anymore haha, love your videos!!!!
I’ve had mine for 7 years and it’s still running strong!
A friend of mine had one of these, great car, I loved it. Too bad they didn’t sell more cause there isn’t a ton of these out there
My father just got a late 90s continental for 1k and it works super well
I remember seeing a 2006 Lincoln LS with 27K on the odometer, selling for $8,995. Hella wish I'd have gotten it. Perfect maintenance record on the Carfax, too.
They sell for that cheap cause they are trash for reliability. It's pretty much a Jaguar with a lincoln badge...scotty is dead wrong about the engine and transmission.
When the air conditioner goes bad on cars here in my hometown (Venezuela) there's always the air blowditioner to rely on: roll down the window.
Great videos always Scotty. Very funny while instructive. Keep up your top efforts.
One thing Scotty didn't tell you is that that LS has a Jaguar engine. When it breaks down there's no fixing it
I had one… engine was the best thing about it.. never had a problem.. sold it cuz tranny went out.. hunting for another one
Hey from Australia Scotty love your videos mate you are so funny with fantastic simplified advice for anyone wanting to try DIY mechanics or just to avoid lemons 😊👌
My friend and coworker bought a V6 one when they just came out. They were pretty nice.
Scotty: "it's got the big gangsta trunk, you can fill all kinds of stuff in this case..." 😎
My 2003 LS is a complete lemon. Oil leak caused a misfire, the windows barely work, AC's out. Trying to sell right now
WOW!
Sell it FAST! Crack the windshield and ask for $499.00
I've had mine for 10 years, I had to swap the engine and trans because of the timing chain tensioners failed. Been running ever since.
The LS has a Jaguar engine, which is not reliable.
I got one for 1300 a few years back...still running strong....I compare the car with my crown vic
Bought my Lincoln LS V8 for $700... Best grocery getter I've ever had!
I got a 2001 Chevy Prizm with 190k miles in 2018, still my best grocery car.
Wait for engine failure. The LS has a Jaguar engine which is no good. Maintain that car or else you will regret it. Good luck😬😬😬
@@maxbucio9854it’s funny to me how people see “jaguar engine” and just assume it’s gonna go bad.
@@maxbucio9854 Lol, there's nothing wrong with the engine. It's not a Toyota, but it's not less reliable than average. Coils, thermostat housing, and overflow tank are the main issues.
He's absolutely right I got a 96 Lincoln Town Car absolutely no rust I live up in Michigan 256000 miles on it still runs like it came out of the factory
Another one of Scott’s great videos!
I remember I had a 2002 Lincoln LS V8 really clean with the chrome wheels. really fun car and honestly reliable especially since it was a Jaguar engine. I miss it sometimes
I would love to pay $500 for a car and drive it for 1 year. Forget 10 years.
Well, start looking!
@Jack njones thats normal life here in Kentucky
2003 Lincoln LS V8.
I don't recommend doing what I accidently did but I think I might've driven over 2000 miles with no oil. Didn't check before the trip and waited s month after. Indiana to Miami and back....
Still runs great and did alot better as it held up since after getting some oil. My Chevy Impala from 2003 didn't do so great after getting oil and seized up not long after I put oil in...
Going from Denver to Albuquerque Watching Scotty’s videos 😂
Watch going through Raton it's a speed trap 🤪
Have the falafel deluxe at Al Quds (San Pedro & Montgomery)!
Victory Transparency 🤣
Victor Hernandez will try it 👍
@@hernandv2000 have you ever been to Taco Sal's?
Had the '03 V8. It was great when new, but became a money pit right after warranty expired at year 6, only had 50k miles on it. Leaking oil, transmission problems, and spark plugs had to be replaced every 6 months.
Have a good day everyone!
thanks you too!
Scotty Kilmer
I have learned a lot since I watched your channel.
I drive an 01 LS and this video made me really happy. Non-existent air conditioner, shitty electronics, and leaky doorwells. Drives like a dream and a smooth and nice car.
I'd still spend a grand on the AC if I only paid $500 for the car. $1500 is still a good deal.
All day!
Completely agree!
Sure .. and the speedometer can be swapped at the same time when doing the disassembling for the evaporator...then you'll have an excellent drive for another 15 years
Carlos Mejia sure beats spending $40,000 for a new Toyota😁
@@steelisthemeal Well, somebody had to say it.
Ok I have one of these. I love it! A couple things to know.. you're not gonna find one for $500😂.. for a decent one it'll cost $3,000 - $5,000 also they're kinda hard to find. There's a v6 and a v8 option. The v8 has a jaguar engine😬. with only about 30hp less then the v8, i reccomend going for the v6, which has a Ford engine. the same one as the Ford Taurus has, with about 70hp added. those cars are known for going over 3000k miles! If you find a LS check for coolant leaks. they're notorious for having them.
News flash, that V8 is not a Ford motor. It's a coil eating Jaguar 3.9 V8 which was also used in the 2002-2005 Thunderbird. Also these LS's are known for all kinds of electrical gremlins (again courtesy of Jaguar) so I personally wouldn't chance owning one. $500 for a cheap, beat up example that runs and drives? Sure, why the hell not? Drive the wheels off of it (or until the electrical gremlins take over and brick your car, whichever comed first)
Exactly. Its one of the most unreliable cars. I don't know why he's recommending this car. It has bad reputation from owners. TH-camrs can't be trusted sometimes
I had a 2000 LS with a V-6 and a 5 speed manual. Fantastic car.
"This baby is going one hundred and sixty miles an hour standing still! " 🤣🤣🤣😂😂
I've owned one. The engines are Jaguar V8s that are surprisingly reliable. The Ford transmissions are what you have to watch our for. They will nickel and dime you.
Who the hell is racing!!!!???
No one. It's Scotty again.
Oh, ok.
Just bought a red light 2006 Camry Solara with 167k miles @ the auction for cheap. Drove it from Florida to Colorado. Only thing red about it is the color!
There you go, excellent gamble, more fun than a corolla.
Oh the coil pack nightmares I've had in Lincoln LS and Ford Thunderbirds that motor loves to misfire
Yes I owned a lincoln Ls I had that same problem
Yes
Simple fix
Oh yeah it is very simple fix I'm just saying every single one I worked at a used car dealer that love to buy LSS and Thunderbirds every single one of those 3.9 V8 would misfire because the damn coil pack every single one
96-99 taurus sho has the same coil packs. had one an it was a nightmare to figure out which one was bad till the engine threw a code.
My daughter inherited a 2002 Lincoln sl with 44k miles and has been garaged kept. Paint is perfect, and the car looks brand new... is $6200 a fair price to ask?
Hell, $500 for that? I'd drop the extra grand to fix the A/C for That car! I love the way the LS looks.
But I'd buy a Thunderbird over the Lincoln just because of the interior flaws. Plus the ABS and check engine lights were on and I heard a borked door ajar sensor. I had a 2002 Explorer with that problem that liked to kick off its alarm at random times because it thought someone was opening its doors when literally nothing was even close to it
I just scored the deal of a lifetime Scotty. I bought a 1991 Lincoln Town car for $300.00. Here's the history. Car was bought by an elderly couple in Florida. They kept a log of all maintenance done on the car. They sold it to the man I bought it off of and he bought it down there, drove it up here to Rhode Island. He garaged it and only used it when he came up here in the summers. So, the car has never seen snow or salt, both of which we have up here in New England. Car has 125,000 miles on it and it was even inspected when I bought it. Don't get me wrong, it needs a couple of things but, all just minor. I bought the passenger side mirror, has a crack, small things like that. You just can't get the ride of these older cars, sunroof, all the bells and whistles from the day. I couldn't be happier!!!!! A little side note. I came out of the store about 5 years ago and next to me was this beautiful town car. I have owned about 7 of them through the years. I left a note on the car and I said, if you ever want to sell this car, call me. I don't normally do this but, car was pristine. Go figure, he called me and almost gave it to me.
Yeah, my car goes 200 mph! In my dreams! 😅
The v8 was a Jaguar engine used only in the Lincoln LS and Ford Thunderbird. The v6 was was a 3.0 Duratec modified by Jaguar. Same engine and transmissions used in the Jaguar S-Type and some of the X-Types.
Scotty was born with glasses
I’m so satisfied with the fact that this was my first car. Loved it!
1:38 what you came for 😂
He should so pin this.
The LS does not use the Ford Mod Motor(4.6L). It has a Jaguar engine. They are poop. Unless Ford switched it over to 4.6L at some point.
This Lincoln ls was known to be unreliable. Why is Scott recommending it??? I just dont understand
He just said the engine and transmission were reliable. What did you think was unreliable about them?
@@manupasquette4116 There’s many other comments by people saying the engine and trans are definitely unreliable in these. That maybe Scotty got it mixed up with another car.
My mom had an 05' 2.5 for about 11 years now, and its been giving us a.. well.. little trouble. but not too often weave spent maybe a few thousand dollars in repairs, mostly with all the plastic components, this car uses a lot of plastic!!! if you want something 100% reliable that wont have a cracked plastic part and you hate giving your own car maintenance this is not the car for you (esp the automatic models) if you want a fun reliable grocery getter with cozy suspection and some pony's under the hood and you don't wind working on your own car every so often (not very often and also unpredictably inconstant frames of time, and may very person to person) then go for it, Its so worth it. My mom beat the living hell out of the thing lintel about a year ago when she just stopped driving it because of a transmission problem. Its been a great car that I've been growing up with all my life and I'm really sad to probably say goodbye to it soon..
My opinions on it are very mixed. but If you want fun maintenance stories like my dad likes to tell then.. its the car for you? I guess..
My first car I bought was a used 2001 v8 sport. That thing was super smooth, fast and impressive. I constantly had to replace the ignition coils though 😭
Did you put premium gas in it every time you filled up cause if not it will eat the coils? I have a 2002 LS 3.9 and it’s a great car. I love it but it’s just a nightmare to work on
My mom had a black one of these with the quad tip exhaust. This one and the remodeled Mark 8 she had were my favorite cars (other than the mustangs my dad had LOL)
Scotty quick question. My wife bought a 2015 Kia Forte5. I feel it was a good deal at 12,000 with only 5200 miles. Probably belonged to a snowbird here in Florida. Well I replaced the wipers and I am having sm issue finding one that works correctly on the rear. First one was the wrong fastener, now the second one fits but one end does not press down on the windshield. Is it best to just by OEM at the dealership.
Thanks for another brilliant video.
This is when Ford owned jaguar, the engine and trans are literally jaguar. They weren't reliable and terribly expensive to fix. I feel like at this point you just pump out videos just to do it. Everyone knows if this was an s or x type you'd be talking about it being " an endlessly money pit". It's a lincoln that's LITERALLY a jaguar.
Great while theyre not broken down.
@@hotrodray6802 you can say that for pretty much every car ever
My 2002 Thunderbird (same platform) is 22 years old with 95000 miles. Very little problems since i bought it ten years ago (72000 miles). Changed the front ecm when it went bonkers. The rest has been general and preventive maintenance.
Another way they can go 160 mph without the engine running is pushing it off a cliff.
@Aldous Huxley
0:43
Nah... The terminal velocity of a car is only about 120 mph ....lol
That's a nice running car tho with all the miles it has. Up north that car would bring 5k all day if you fix the AC and the seat and windshield. The speed sensor is easy to change on those and the AC leak is usually the accumulator on those and the Town Car which is a 35 dollar part and it just bolts on under the hood. That's where all the condensation collects and they rust on the bottom and they leak.
Ive had cars like this all my life, I would get an after market air conditioner and fit it in under the dash , Theres some excellent ones around , A few dollars on the aircon change the oils and your be ok for years, For the price of that car with its bullet proof engine its easy worth an after market A/C
10 years ago I paid 500 for a Geo Metro.
I'd take it over this 😏
Kinda wish I still had it, sold 3 years ago for 1500.
You don't know cost effective until you've owned a Geo Metro
Toyota by GM
Just don't get in a wreck
You dont know pain until you've been hit in one, lol.
Rich Karney my son fell asleep while driving his geo metro on the freeway and rolled it a bunch of times. Him and his passenger walked away without a scratch. The car looked like it had been hit by a tornado
@@tonym753 they got very very lucky, thankfully.
Still have mine, zero issues 2000 LS V6 manual transmission 💪
Man i love that. Lawnmower car! Hahaha
If its solid with the engine and trans its totally worth throwing cash at it to fix the ac and the windshield. As the car does well start making junkyard runs to fit the best parts you can find. Even new parts.
Scotty please help.... I've had toyotas my whole life and in love with them. My girlfriend was looking for a used vehicle and bought a Chevy Equinox after much counsel against. (Had more features than a rav 4).How do I not hold a grudge and be passive aggressive when things start to go wrong with the thing. Canyon lake Tx
Meow that's a situation.
My mechanic uncle was considering proposing until his girl said she wanted a camero. Said he’d rather spend his free time doing other things than fixing her car. Get out before the problems start.
Console her by reminding her that the engine may not start, the transmission may not shift, but HEY that Sirius satellite radio still works GREAT, baby!
It could be worse... She didn't buy a Fiat!
Equinox is actually not a bad ride. Only problem i've seen was an 05 had the a/c compressor go out.
Hi Scotty , I am a newer driver and I am looking to find a used car and I just wanted to let you know how much ur videos have helped me for looking at which cars are best for me , if u can , it would be great if u can do a updated 2020 video on best cars for 3k or less , thanks so much
500 bucks for a car that still drives is amazing
I love my Lincoln LS mines a V6, So it's a bit more reliable. Mines a 2002 LSE one of only 1500 ever made. They are pretty sporty for what they are. Lincoln was chasing after BMW with these, and I personally think they succeeded. I LOVE my LS, gotta get a Timing job done, started making a lot of noise, but I'm gonna do it. Only got 150k miles, and where I'm at I could get 2500 out of it how it is. So I'm gonna spend the $700-1200 to do that Timing job.
I don't have any money in it, was given to me by my aunt as a Highschool Graduation present. Drove it from southern VA to Boston and back almost non stop and never missed a beat.