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90 TC vs. 94TC

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Posted by: gradymotorco1

Hello, I have decided to get another Lincoln, and this time I wanted to go with the 90-97 Body. I didn't want to spend much so I found these two for the same money=
1990 TC Signature
Blue with Tan Leather
104,000
Most options, but no CD, or Moonroof.
Has a leaking left air strut.

or

1994 TC Cartier
White with Blue Leather
200,000 miles
All of the options
Runs Great.

I really dont know a lot about the 4.6, but I called the local parts houses, and asked for the price of some parts for a 90 vs. a 94. Now this is at Garage Discount:

Alternator= 90 70.00, 94 110.00, Wires = 90 20.00, 94 39.00, L. Rad Hose=
90=14.90, 94 48.00

I wanted to know which one sounds the best to you guys.
Thanks

Posted by: 02LSE96LSC91SE84TC

Only based on miles, the 90. A well maintained 5.0 will go for a good 200000. The 4.6 already has that, a good motor, but hard to say for how much longer.

Posted by: 02LSE96LSC91SE84TC

If you do your own basic car stuff, the 90 should be easier to work on. Everything on the 5.0 is straight forward.

Posted by: Black87LSC

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02LSE96LSC91SE84TC

Only based on miles, the 90. A well maintained 5.0 will go for a good 200000. The 4.6 already has that, a good motor, but hard to say for how much longer.

Indeed...

Posted by: pepperman

Get the 1990 Town Car!!!

Posted by: Jason_MarkVI

Quote:

Originally Posted by pepperman

Get the 1990 Town Car!!!

That right! Please listen to pepperman's advice!

Posted by: 92 Arizona Towncar

I would go for the 4.6... The last just as long, if not longer... 268K on mine, and still running strong... A lot of motor issues have to do with your general maintenance...

Posted by: Nakoa

i prefer the 90 because they stick out.

Posted by: 95ltc

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nakoa

i prefer the 90 because they stick out.

What are the differences on the outside?

Posted by: Nakoa

90 was the only year to have a real chrome bumper.

Posted by: 92 Arizona Towncar

91-94 there were two chrome strips going around the perimeter of the body, with large headlights...

95-97 there was only 1 chrome strip around the perimeter, headlights are more ompact. I can't remember if it was only 96 & 96 that had the light bar across the rear, or if it was 97 as well...

Posted by: gradymotorco1

Yeah, I have been leaning to the 90 but It has one little problem, the left passenger air suspension bag is leaking when the car is off. I talked to a friend at the local Ford Dealer, he said that the 90 could just have a set of 89 TC or 90-91 Crown Vic springs put under it, and that I didn't have to get the strutmasters springs. Any Thoughts?
Thanks, Dave

Posted by: 02LSE96LSC91SE84TC

If the bags are anything like Mark VII bags, there easy to replace. They should be similar in design.

Posted by: 92 Arizona Towncar

Quote:

Originally Posted by gradymotorco1

Yeah, I have been leaning to the 90 but It has one little problem, the left passenger air suspension bag is leaking when the car is off. I talked to a friend at the local Ford Dealer, he said that the 90 could just have a set of 89 TC or 90-91 Crown Vic springs put under it, and that I didn't have to get the strutmasters springs. Any Thoughts?
Thanks, Dave

You should replace both since the other one may be just as bad as that one... Cost is around $200 to replace and 1-1/4 hrs to do by yourself.

As for the switch to springs, some people swear by it, others call it heretic. It's really a personal choice.

I switched my airbags with Arnotts(see link at right) 2 years ago, and have not had a problem...

Posted by: Black87LSC

I like the coil springs, because they will NEVER leak!

Posted by: 92SedandeVille-TownCar94

I remember reading somewhere that the 1990 floated too much on the highway, and they redesigned the front suspension in 1991 to make it handle a little better.

Do the 1990's use the AOD?

Posted by: Sixlitre

Quote:

Originally Posted by 92SedandeVille-TownCar94

I remember reading somewhere that the 1990 floated too much on the highway, and they redesigned the front suspension in 1991 to make it handle a little better.

Do the 1990's use the AOD?

Yesin they do

That's why it's SO important to have a remote filter

http://www.supermotors.org/vehicles/...=27528#content

and large external trans cooler

http://www.supermotors.org/vehicles/...=27288#content

Sixlitre