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I've been lurking on this forum for the past few weeks, and you seem to be a very supportive group.
I've loved the look of the LS since they came out; and now I'm ready to get one.
I'm looking at the first gens, and I had a quick question.
Besides the valve cover gasket issue, is there any major reasons why any of you would purchase a 2001 over a 2000? 2002 over a 2000?
Also, if someone could please run 2 vin's for me on carfax, that would be of great help.
1LNHM87A52Y713285
1LNHM87A1YY768163
I'm hoping this all works out, and within the month I'll be driving an LS!
Thanks guys!
PS: I'm the owner of an 87 Mustang GT 302 convertible, and have been having fun with her for a few years...
It's time to replace my escort daily driver and step into some class!
Posted by: ricepatrol
Nothing huh?
Either the year vs. year thing or carfax?
Posted by: 2002OhioLSE
In my opinion go with the newest car that you can afford. I bought a 2002 LSE (just because I think it's one of the best looking LS's IMO) with 40k on the clock and have been driving it for more than a year now with no problems at all. I bought an extended Ford bumper to bumper warranty when I bought the car that covers me to 2010 or 100k whichever comes first and I would suggest you do the same if you buy an LS, no matter what year you get, anything that breaks will cost a pretty penny on a Lincoln.
In the end, do what makes you feel good, and buy the car you like and will enjoy driving for a long time. They are awesome cars, I like mine almost as much as I like the wifes MB C32.
Posted by: ricepatrol
Thanks for the reply...
How does the bumper to bumper thing work, can you apply if you buy the car from a private party? What does it entail, and what's the cost?
Carfax anyone?
Posted by: 2002OhioLSE
I bought my car at a Ford stealership but when I was looking at another LS that was for sale through a private owner, I called the local Lincoln dealer to ask about the extended warranty and they told me as long as it passed the CPO inspection it was OK.
The warranty I have is a continuation of the factory bumper to bumper warranty. I think the total cost was about $2500 but it is well worth it. As soon as a coil goes bad, and they will go bad, the warranty will almost pay for itself. And if I decide to get rid of the car its transferable to the next owner, which is a good selling point.
