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Old Man's Car?

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Posted by: Virtue

I'm thinking about getting a Town Car. Probably a 2003. I was just wondering what some of you thought about these cars though? I'm hoping someone will be able to convince me that the Town Car is NOT JUST FOR OLD PEOPLE. I happen to like them a lot. I just would like to know why some of the younger people on here drive them first.

Posted by: evillally

The Town Car is not for old people; graves are for old people

TC is not your grandaddy's car anymore, lots of younger people (the ones who can actually locate their dicks) buy REAL cars- big American luxury. These cars will leave any of the other loser foreign trash that other young people drives in the dust; performance-wise and comfort-wise.

Hey, 239hp, 280ft of torque, and plenty of parts and other stuff for improvement, it's not an old peoples car at all. any performance modification for the Mustang SOHC will give you more power.

Just get a 03 TC Mafia staff car; black on black, change the rear end to 3:73 or 4:10, mod the tranny to give you firm, quick shifts, slap on some underdrives, get a chip, mod the heads and intake, and there you go; 300+ HP living room on wheels...

Posted by: mark0101

you could get some real power out of these cars.

Here is one town car modded. this is 2002 town car signature series like mine but modded. after i get some money in my hand i want to do the same mods as him.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/274907

watch the vid to see the 1/4 mile times.

Posted by: evillally

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http://www.cardomain.com/ride/274907

Ah, Fahad! He's got some simple, but powerful mods on there. Haven't seen him posting on the Panther boards in awhile...

Posted by: KainDTE

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Originally Posted by evillally

The Town Car is not for old people; graves are for old people

90-94 are the mafia ones damnet!

Posted by: mark0101

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Originally Posted by evillally

Ah, Fahad! He's got some simple, but powerful mods on there. Haven't seen him posting on the Panther boards in awhile...

It would cost about $2500 for us but Fahad had to export the parts to his country. I want to mod my town car more than my mark because we you beat someone in the town car,

they are just left clueless how the hell did that car beat me.

his car runs 14.7 in the 1/4 mile and it would beat a stock mark but would be close call.

Posted by: Virtue

Thanks guys. Your help is very much appreciated.

Posted by: Virtue

Hey, how does the Town Car compare to the DeVille in terms of ride and comfort?

Posted by: KainDTE

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Originally Posted by Virtue

Hey, how does the Town Car compare to the DeVille in terms of ride and comfort?

the TC has a better ride and the TC is bigger, and depending on which model the TC is more comfortable

Posted by: Jason_MarkVI

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Originally Posted by KainDTE

the TC has a better ride and the TC is bigger, and depending on which model the TC is more comfortable

Yes, also TC does have RWD. DeVille comes with FWD.

Posted by: LincolnJames

im not that old and this is my towncar {img}http://www.layitlow.com/forums/uploads/post-9391-1114512242.jpg[/img]
hope this works if not just cut and paste it

Posted by: LincolnJames

ok ill try this one more time

Posted by: KainDTE

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Originally Posted by LincolnJames

ok ill try this one more time

nice... this is just my opinion but i think little rims on TC's look stupid TC's need bigggg rims lol... thats just me though, other than thats its a bad ass car

Posted by: LincolnJames

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Originally Posted by KainDTE

nice... this is just my opinion but i think little rims on TC's look stupid TC's need bigggg rims lol... thats just me though, other than thats its a bad ass car

i agree i like big wheels on cars but its just not me .plus they get in the way when i put it on the ground.

Posted by: 91lincTownEx

Im 18 and I have a 91 tc. Ya I get some "why the hell are you driving that?" looks and stuff like that. But I dont care. Ive beat many of those little ricers. Ive shaved my back to door handles and will do the front ones soon. And a 40 series flowmaster. I love how it sounds. I plan on doing duals with a x-pipe when I get some more money. Oh well, I love it!

Posted by: 95tcwhite

Im 16 and I have a towncar. They atrract alot of attention when ur a teenager driving 1. I like rwd and there arent too many big v8 cars with rwd left. Also i drive alot so i want a comfy ride afer sitting in my friends cars I want to kill myself they are so uncomfertable.

Posted by: purelux

I like to shoot back with lets see what about muscle cars. There big many are only "muscle" by virtue of an engine and an attempt at a suspension to try and control it. As well as most are or started as a family car with an optional engine or equipment pkg. Or if they have a suv or truck well suv's used to be for hippies (vw) and trucks were for hicks, are you a hick? If they have a little ricer or tuner well that high price is higher resale. Or the seats aren't stiff they are sport or european. Apparently if a seat is too comfortable or cushy it somehow slows the whole car down. Plus when watching celebs pulling up at an event you generally don't see a whole lot of civics or celicas. They want quality and comfort i.e. cadillac, lincoln, mercedes, rolls or hop on the bandwagon here comes a h2(tahoe supreme) limo. I started with a 83 v6 3.8 2bl t-bird, then a 5.0 v8 91 which people already considered a "big car." Then I got a 94 crownvic now I have a 98 towncar. Hey call it what you want but its comfortable easy to make a bit more "sporty" Shocks, firmer air springs, or coils (gag) thicker sway bars, tires, computer tune, change differential gear, dual exhaust, electric waterpump etc... Port and polish heads, camshafts pistons on and on. Plus no matter what they do a little 4 or even many 6's just can't get that v8 sound.

Posted by: nyflava

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Originally Posted by LincolnJames

ok ill try this one more time

where did you get the 5th wheel? does it pop down when you need to get in the trunk?

I NEED ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: CobraConti

dude, TCs rule! Back in 99 my family and i went to NYC and my next door neighbor gave me the name of this "taxi service" he uses when he goes up there which has been alot over the years. It was like an inside thing. Well i do that, and this dude in a black on black TC with dark tinted windows pulls up. I was like oh

mafia! He drove us all around and didn't talk much. It was so funny to see other cars get out of our way......and this was in NYC!!

Posted by: Stephan

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Originally Posted by Virtue

I'm thinking about getting a Town Car. Probably a 2003. I was just wondering what some of you thought about these cars though? I'm hoping someone will be able to convince me that the Town Car is NOT JUST FOR OLD PEOPLE. I happen to like them a lot. I just would like to know why some of the younger people on here drive them first.

I am an old guy (58), and I drive two Town Cars. Bear in mind however, us old guys grew up in the era of the Muscle Car. We're used to big, powerful, luxurious cars with RWD, a cushy ride and loads of class. Are Town Cars old man cars? The answer is yes, but the list of old men's cars would also have to contain the Pontiac GTO, Mercury Marauder, The Hemi Road Runner, The REAL letter series Chrysler 300s, etc. Not bad company is it?

Posted by: 95ltc

I like the idea of having an old persons car.I dont know why, its just that they would have the most classy and comfortable cars because they want the best.... they want the towncar. Also it is a very pop. car for the mob and its associates, that cool to.

Posted by: nyflava

the new wheels give it a better look

Posted by: mark0101

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Originally Posted by nyflava

the new wheels give it a better look

Nice

Posted by: Stephan

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Originally Posted by nyflava

the new wheels give it a better look

You're not kidding. Those wheels are beautiful! I love a simple 5-spoke wheel. I going to show this picture to my wife and see if she'd like a set of them for her '99. What brand and size are they?

Posted by: nyflava

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Originally Posted by Stephan

You're not kidding. Those wheels are beautiful! I love a simple 5-spoke wheel. I going to show this picture to my wife and see if she'd like a set of them for her '99. What brand and size are they?

they are 18's
check out ebay item #7988716989
thats who i got mine from
the pic has pony caps but they only come with the cobra caps

Posted by: Stephan

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Originally Posted by nyflava

they are 18's
check out ebay item #7988716989
thats who i got mine from
the pic has pony caps but they only come with the cobra caps

Thanks for the info. My wife loves them. I'm goning on eBay right away. Her car is white and tey will really look good on her car.

Posted by: nyflava

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Originally Posted by Stephan

Thanks for the info. My wife loves them. I'm goning on eBay right away. Her car is white and tey will really look good on her car.

i did need spacers in the front, i got them at pep boys when they balanced and mounted the wheels they put the spacers on.

Posted by: Stephan

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Originally Posted by nyflava

i did need spacers in the front, i got them at pep boys when they balanced and mounted the wheels they put the spacers on.

Thanks! I really appreciate all of the info.

Posted by: 95CrownVictoriaP74

I'll be 28 in November....and I am looking for a 2003 Town Car Cartier/Cartier L or a 2004 Ultimate/Ultimate L.

Posted by: Stephan

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Originally Posted by 95CrownVictoriaP74

I'll be 28 in November....and I am looking for a 2003 Town Car Cartier/Cartier L or a 2004 Ultimate/Ultimate L.

You have excellent taste!

Posted by: 95CrownVictoriaP74

LOL, thanks. I have had Crown Vics since 1998....I love them, but sometimes I just want a normal luxury car to tool back and forth to my girls house with.

Posted by: 97LTCSS

right on james...don't let these haters put you down...

anyways, mine is rapidly becoming the "forgotten" model, but i love it and will NEVER get rid of it...

hey, not everyone is into the 28inch wheel crap...and if you don't like it, then don't do it...its that simple!!!

Posted by: Stephan

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Originally Posted by 97LTCSS

right on james...don't let these haters put you down...

anyways, mine is rapidly becoming the "forgotten" model, but i love it and will NEVER get rid of it...

hey, not everyone is into the 28inch wheel crap...and if you don't like it, then don't do it...its that simple!!!

Man, that is one pretty car!!!

Posted by: mespock

Old man's car?

Just get use to it... That the ignorant thoughts of non-Lincoln or non-Cadillac drivers...

Those who know are those who own!

Posted by: 97LTCSS

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Originally Posted by mespock

Old man's car?

Just get use to it... That the ignorant thoughts of non-Lincoln or non-Cadillac drivers...

Those who know are those who own!

exactly!!! those who hate...can't afford one...probably never even been in one!!!

Posted by: 95ltc

none of the kids at my hs say anything bad, they now better that to mess with a LINCOLN!

Posted by: napoleon1072

Im 18 and I may not drive a Towncar but I do drive a 97 Continental and hell I used to get alot of that dude lincolns are old people cars, but that's merrily jealousy from peeps who can't drive em. My Continental stands out in the school parking lot with it's shiny chrome accents and silver paint and my 30% tints all around shes a real beauty now I just gotta save up for those Cobrastar 17 inch rims. I will say one thing for them though it seems to be a cop magnet it seems like everytime I pass a cop they tail me im pretty sure they suspect that I stole the car but oh well

so basically get the linc and mod it to your hearts content it's your ride make it represent you.

Posted by: 97LTCSS

haha...rock on!!!

Posted by: 95ltc

i have a 95 tc, so if i get side mirrors from an older tc, you know, the crome ones, would they fit?

Posted by: LincolnJames

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Originally Posted by 95ltc

i have a 95 tc, so if i get side mirrors from an older tc, you know, the crome ones, would they fit?

ill trade ya.i have a good set of chrome ones.yes they should bolt right in the factory holes

Posted by: lincolnmania

i love my classic "box" towncar

Posted by: 95ltc

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Originally Posted by LincolnJames

ill trade ya.i have a good set of chrome ones.yes they should bolt right in the factory holes

yeah, just send me yours and then ill send you mine. are all the wires the same? i went to pic a part yesterday for my 95 and all they had was early 90's. whats the deal? but i did get a trunk pull down motor for 20 bucks.

Posted by: towncarss

Town Cars Are Great!!! I Have A 97 With A Cold Air Induction ( From Mustang But It Fits Perfectly) Performance Chip Flowmaster 40 Series Dual Exahust... These Are Relatively Minor Mods But Make A Huge Diffrence. I Also Have 17 In Wheels With 245 40 17 Tire To Sharpen Up The Handling...
Pics Soon !!!

Posted by: MBusby1073

The Town Car is not an old mans car in anyway. I purchased a 2005 Lincoln Town Car last thursday, and it is my forth TC. I am just 26 years old, and purchased the car for ME, and nobody else. As long as you are happy, who cares what you drive.

Posted by: pepperman

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Originally Posted by MBusby1073

The Town Car is not an old mans car in anyway. As long as you are happy, who cares what you drive.

I agree, and

Posted by: MBusby1073

Thanks for the welcome pepperman!

Posted by: bucketthead

ive had both a 99 continental and a 95 tc and im 20 everyone that has ridien in my car loved it and the looks on the faces of ricers when u flat out beat em is great they make 20 hour road trips seem like nothing they glide over the road at 100mph like ur going 30 i wish i still had em both if u have driven a tc and like it why care what the guy next to u says ur happy and will have a nice car

Posted by: 92SedandeVille-TownCar94

When I was like 14-15, I thought the '90-'97 Town Car was the quintessential old person's car, you know, the sort of car that the snowbirds would drive down to Florida in the winter and back up in spring. But as I got a few years older, I really grew to like them. There is not a smoother riding car in the land. The '90s deVilles don't come close. I have a '92 Sedan deVille and every '90-'97 Town Car I have driven is much smoother and much quieter, but the tradeoff is steering feel and the deVilles were always a bit quicker. Otherwise, I see it as a real throwback to the old days. When cars were huge, long and low, luxurious, powerful, and I love the RWD and body on frame design!

My next car is gonna be a '95-'97 Town Car Signature or Cartier!

Posted by: 95ltc

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Originally Posted by 92SedandeVille-TownCar94

My next car is gonna be a '95-'97 Town Car Signature or Cartier!

Good choice! I have noticed alot of older people driving Grand Marques' lately.

Posted by: Irish Mike

How many Mike Jones or Paul Wall or whoever else current rappers' videos have Town Cars in them? (See "Still Tippin" etc.) Pretty much all of 'em. "Hood Rich", yes. "Old Man", not necessarily. :-P

Posted by: 95ltc

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Originally Posted by Irish Mike

How many Mike Jones or Paul Wall or whoever else current rappers' videos have Town Cars in them? (See "Still Tippin" etc.) Pretty much all of 'em. "Hood Rich", yes. "Old Man", not necessarily. :-P

Thats true, I recently attended a Lowrider show, and there was alot of "kids" with Hoppin' Lincolns.

Posted by: beeftallywacker

Dood, two things.

One, the 2003 TC is probably the best year for that car. That was the last year for all of the PI parts (suspension, exhaust, headers, etc. etc.) that came from the factory. Little by little, every year Lincoln is dumbing down the TC with cheap parts.

Two, oh sure, the haters are going to hate...especially little girls. Just invite them for a ride, and they will see why you roll in a big Linc. I have won many converts that way.

Dood, BUY THE TOWN CAR! You will be glad you did.

Plus, you can join the brotherhood of Town Car owners! We welcome anyone into the clique.

Sincerely,

Beeftallywacker

1995 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series Spinnaker Edition (Nautica) (previous)
2001 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series (current)

Posted by: Irish Mike

Alright, let me just say what we're all thinking. It takes a certain degree of class to drive these cars around. Lincolns, Cadillacs, any model. I would say especially if you are a younger person (not to sound ageist!) These aren't Civics or Corollas. One must have a properly developed automotive palette to appreciate them. But here in my neighborhood the younger guys are always wanting to drive Cadillacs or Lincolns.

BTW, it's kind of fun to bring back an old thread!

Posted by: 97LTCSS

i like it all, but theres a fine line with going to far...!!!

lil rims, its my thing, im gonna do it regardless!!!

big rims...20's is the biggest I would go on a towncar, my bro-n-law has a 98 on 22's...they look WAY TOO BIG for it!!!

heres my ride:

heres my bro-n-laws ride:

Posted by: 97LTCSS

here is one on 98-02 style on 20's...minus the spinners and if the windows were tinted, this would be bad-f-u-c-k-e-n-a$$...!!!

Posted by: 97LTCSS

you guys are gonna kill me...but i just found this...an 03-06 model LTC, lowrider style!!!

Posted by: CobraConti

Lincolns are the sh!t!

Posted by: 92 Arizona Towncar

A month after I bought my TC, I drove to Vegas with my girl, stayed on the strip and valeted my TC. When we left, I gave the valet ticket to the runner, and waited out front to get my ride. It took a few minutes as there were several people waiting as well... I saw my car coming up, and stepped forward to the curb the driver got out, and was looking around me to find someone else. I politely told him that it was my car, and I got a funny look from him like I was playing around.

That reaction alone is why I love my TC.

Posted by: 97LTCSS

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Originally Posted by 92 Arizona Towncar

A month after I bought my TC, I drove to Vegas with my girl, stayed on the strip and valeted my TC. When we left, I gave the valet ticket to the runner, and waited out front to get my ride. It took a few minutes as there were several people waiting as well... I saw my car coming up, and stepped forward to the curb the driver got out, and was looking around me to find someone else. I politely told him that it was my car, and I got a funny look from him like I was playing around.

That reaction alone is why I love my TC.

i was 18 when i bought my towncar, people would always trip t see a 18 year old get out of the lowered towncar on 13" wire wheels...(i think they thought i was a drug dealer)hahaha...!!!

Posted by: 95ltc

One time at a stop light, I pulled next to an old man in a Corolla, I looked over to find him starring at me and he gave me a thumbs up...

Posted by: 97LTCSS

i just took a pic today that made me fall in love with my ride...that much more!!!

Posted by: Over2tonsofFun

Well I may be old at 41 but I love my town car. say they can't handle, I can take an exit at over double the stated speed.

Tim

Posted by: 95ltc

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Originally Posted by 97LTCSS

i just took a pic today that made me fall in love with my ride...that much more!!!

Nice ride man, thats a great angle!

Posted by: TriumphGT6

I know they aren't just for old people. I'm 18 and I've owned the TC a year and a half. I've owned the Triumph since 16 and just bought the Vette in February. All of my cars are typically owned by people significantly older than me.

mark0101's pic motivated me to get out and do one of my stuff.(All except the Saturn, as I hate owning that thing)

Some of you may remember me, probably not, but the reason I have been gone is that I bought the Vette.

GT6

Posted by: MBusby1073

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Originally Posted by 95CrownVictoriaP74

I'll be 28 in November....and I am looking for a 2003 Town Car Cartier/Cartier L or a 2004 Ultimate/Ultimate L.

They are nice! I just picked up a 2005 Signature for a steal! I know where there are 2 baby blue 2005's imaculate condition. PM me for details if you want.. Both are signature editions.

Posted by: radie842

not sure if this worked

Posted by: radie842

Let grand pa pimp this!

Posted by: 95ltc

Nice wheels!

Posted by: Geezer

I have an 02 TC I bought after selling my 03 PT Cruiser Turbo that was modded out. Oh yeah that was a 5 speed. Sure wish my TC had a five speed cause this Granpa likes to roll.

Posted by: ground_zero298

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Originally Posted by radie842

not sure if this worked

That is one beautiful TC right their. Exactly what I want next.

Posted by: V-Tally

Im 21, and 2 years ago I bought a gold 1993 lincoln town car, in MINT condition, about a half year later i traded it in, along with a POS volkswagen i had(i had to get out of the contract somehow) for a jeep liberty, biggest mistake i ever made, I regret it to this day. 3 weeks ago i bought a silver 2000 Town car at an auction, once you drive a town car, there just is no other car out there for you. My father was a TLC driver in New york ever since I was a kid, and My best memories were going on long trips in the town car. I think they are the last of the real cars. simple, perfect luxury, everything you need, nothing you dont.

Posted by: Geezer

They have a great ride but I wish they would not sway so much.

Posted by: buddylee

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Originally Posted by nyflava

where did you get the 5th wheel? does it pop down when you need to get in the trunk?

I NEED ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've Always liked the Continental KIT on Town Car and T-birds .... I was always look for one for me 69 Tbird.

yesterday I was finished doing this lady's TAXES , I was walking her to her car (I haver been doing taxes out of my house last few weeks)
So we are talking , I have my "Scalia Tax Service Shirt" on , See looks over at my Town Car and ask "Are You Italian ?"

"ha ha Ya but, No bodies in the in the Trunk"

On the other hand Lincoln know to make cars that work for Old buyers

My Grandfather (RIP) my godfather had gotten him a 1999 Acura RL , I would drive him around in it , The RL is a nice are but I had to help him in and out of the car.
The First Time My grandfather saw my 1990 Town Car , he want to have me leave the town car at his house and give the RL to my wife ..... His son my Uncle wouldn't have it .... the RL was/is going to be his once Pops dies.

My 90 year old Grandfather who used a walker , Could Get in and Out of the
Town Car, On his Own! Lincoln Knows Old People
Driving his 99 RL to see his Old Friends Never did anyone say a thing.
Show up in a $1800 1990 Town Car every one of his friends Would say "Wow when did you get a New car Phil (Pops)"

Town Cars to people who Love The USA and Care about Jobs here in America
Are like your Driving Million Bucks .....

Posted by: DiamondLSC

Hey guys.. I have a 1988 town car I recently purchased from an elderly gentleman. He kept it all original and garaged. It only has 77,000 original mile and looks great and the interior looks like the day she was new. Drives and runs like a champ. This is my 9th lincoln. I also have a 2005 LS.

Posted by: slowmkviii

congrats post pics

Posted by: Nickyl1988

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Originally Posted by 95ltc

Nice ride man, thats a great angle!

were did you get that grill

Posted by: Rangerron

Old? nope... you get a town car and you be pimpin.

Posted by: dnehthend

I don't have a towncar but I still get the 'grandma car' thing all the time, doesn't bother me

Posted by: buddylee

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Originally Posted by Geezer

They have a great ride but I wish they would not sway so much.

I used to have that problem ,
new shocks tighter coils and now lower balljoints

oh ya 20ees

Posted by: 97ltc

When people say it an old persons car, I say thanks! I mean, who knows what the best is other than an old person, they've been here long enough to know whats good! AND, they like to buy the best after retirement and be comfortable!

Posted by: priestview

I'd like to play with my 2000 Continental, but there is nothing here on these late model Contis. Does anyone mod these cars? And if so, where do I go for the mods?
Mine is a 2000 BLK/BLK w/8 spoke wheels. I'll post a pic soon.

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