I am thinking of purchasing a 2001 Lincoln LS V8 with only 48000 miles on it. It is from a private seller who has reduced the price gradually over the past few months from 19K to 16K.

Knowing absolutley nothing about these cars, what known problems should I be looking for.

I appreciate any input that you guys may have.

Thanks,
Steve.

dude get a caddi

dude don,t get a caddie
yuck GM no way think about it why are they given there enployee discount to every one lol
go with the lincoln but get a 2001 continental not a LS :)

Make sure the suspension can be lowered and has not been tinkered w/too much. Should still be factory set wherever you live (im in Michigan and my mother found out why i told her before the snow hit to get it raised if she could because it sits LOW LOW LOW to the ground even w/stock 17 inch chrome rims on it!). Check your exhaust and engine and ALWAYS find out when your brakes and shocks and what not were serviced! Check the spare in the trunk too (see if he was a good buyer and got another 17' spare or just a little doughnut)! Hope it helps!

i wouldnt buy it private party. too many issues will show up with the ls. maybe buy a aftermarket warranty

Check out website "car survey.org"I use it a lot,good source from actual driver/owners) some not so good reports on 2001 l.s.