looking at a 97 Lincoln continental... any suggestions on things to look out for?
You specifically want FWD? I'd look into a Towncar if you want Lincoln. Big, comfy, 4.6 under the hood. With that said, the Continental is a nice car, get the V8 one, they might have V6s but I'm sure they have the 4.6s in em aswell
Pretty sure all the Conti's from like the mid-90s up were FWD 4V 4.6L.
Chris, what's wrong with the beater Buick!? lol
Groceries left in the back seat? Bingo cards in the glove box?
You specifically want FWD? I'd look into a Towncar if you want Lincoln. Big, comfy, 4.6 under the hood. With that said, the Continental is a nice car, get the V8 one, they might have V6s but I'm sure they have the 4.6s in em aswell
Pretty sure all the Conti's from like the mid-90s up were FWD 4V 4.6L.
Chris, what's wrong with the beater Buick!? lol
Get a mini van
Get a mini van
Why does it have to be a 4.6? Whats up your sleeve?
I really liked the 90's 4V Lincolns. Every time I see a clean Mark VIII I want one, spare Teksid when you need a donor.
In CO the FWD will probably be better for you so good choice on the Continental, just can't use that block if you needed it.
Plenty of trunk space for all the weed to guys can buy now.
If you want a DD that's actually good on gas Id get a Hyundai Accent. Laugh all you want but you'll see 30mpgs and it sits 4 extremely well. The hatch back even gives you a lot of truck space as well. My GF owns one and it's a neat little gas sipper, that or a miata. Do you need a v8 for a DD? Lol.
Get a mini van
I think the v6 lincoln you are thinking of is the LS.
I get around 22mpg in my mark viii so it shouldn't be too bad on gas.
Buy a car thats economical to run and fix. The worst is when you have a DD that takes mod money from one car because you want to modify/build up or one thats a pain to maintain, especially if you have to pay someone else to fix.
I 2nd this MustangChris you are getting old fast. Soon you will be married and taking care of another mans children (kidding) so just give in.
Don't do it. Plenty of electrical gremlins and unless you want to deal with it, the air ride is always fun to diagnose and fix. I think they had rear air ride only.
Remember you're dealing with a stretched Taurus.
That 4.6 is parked alongside a Taurus trans, which was not meant for V8 horsepower and torque, and 95-97 were much worse for wear than 98-02. If you want to yank the motor for a swap, don't bother, the FWD block is drilled differently for the bellhousing and it will not work in a RWD application. Verifiable in numerous places. You're in for a hell of a time changing plugs on the rear bank and if the water pump goes, you're pretty much going to have to drop the front cradle to get at it.
Watch for rust in the wheelwells and the rockers.
Honestly, saying this as a Lincoln fan (owned a Mark VIII), you might want to reconsider.