JoshMcMadMac
Dedicated LVC Member
2005 Lincoln LS Sport V8
Blue exterior, gray interior
~130k miles
$5,000
Waynesboro, PA 17268
jmcalister AT gmail DOT com
I am planning on selling the LS soon, and figured I would post it here first in case there was any interest before it goes on CraigsList and other places. It is a 2005 Lincoln LS Sport with the 3.9L V8. It is getting close to 130k miles. Options include the sport shifter, adjustable pedals, sunroof, and back-up sensors. Options that it does NOT have are HID headlights, heated rear seats, or navigation/THX stereo. I am asking $5k for it, which I am calling “all in” on everything I have for it. If you intend to offer less, some parts and accessories will not be included in the sale.
We bought the car with 65k miles on it. At that time I flushed all of the fluids, replaced filters, and did similar-type maintenance. Shortly thereafter the windows were tinted at 20% professionally and I installed 18” Ultraleggera wheels. Between 75-85k miles I replaced all eight ignition coils and plugs, installed a K&N intake, Magnaflow x-pipe/mufflers/tips, Eibach lowering springs, and an SCT Tuner. Before 100k miles the front calipers were replaced and all four corners got slotted rotors and new pads.
Just after 100k miles the torque converter started acting up. Since I was pulling the transmission I had a local 5R55 expert go over it and rebuild it. The servos were bored and sleeved, the solenoid pack was replaced with the newest revision, filter replaced, I installed the TransGo shift kit in the valve body, and now all the weaknesses of the transmission have been addressed so that it will outlast the rest of the car.
Just under a year ago, maybe 120k miles, I replaced the front wheel bearings/hubs. To address any concerns about rust (there is none), the hubs feel right off. Most all of them are seized from corrosion, but this car has been kept clean and it shows.
I have just recently replaced all of the plastic cooling parts with new Motorcraft parts. I also replaced the DCCV and the serpentine belt while I was at it. This resulted in a coolant flush, of course. The battery is about two years old and has at least a three year warranty.
I have always kept up with the car and it has never left us stranded. We keep all of our vehicles in the garage, and the previous owner did the same. Oil is typically changed around 4k miles, always with Mobil1 oil and a Purolator filter. I keep track of maintenance and every fueling with my phone; I can provide an exported spreadsheet that covers the last 60k+ miles of the cars existence. I run it through a touchless carwash 2-3 a month, especially during the winter to keep the salt off of it. I detail it after winter ends and before it starts every year, including claybar and sealant. I typically hand wash it a few times a month, and the paint is in very good condition. I buffed/polished it out when I got it and have kept up with it since. The interior gets similar cleaning attention with vacuuming, leather and vinyl treatment.
All of that said it is a nine year old commuter vehicle with 130k miles on it. I would personally rate it 7/10 all around…although I think that might be a bit lower than the average-Joe would rate it. There are minor nicks/dings on the nose, and the front bumper either needs repaired or replaced for appearances. It is cracked on the horizontal portion below the grill, along with two holes from the previous license plate. There is a little dent or two in the hood that I notice when looking at it from the right angle. There is also a ~1” dent on the driver door along the beltline…most likely an inconsiderate parking lot ding. The rear bump has a noticeable scratch or two in it, and there might be a minor one here-and-there on the rest of the vehicle. The interior is in pretty great shape, with a bit of wear on the front seats. No rips or tears, but a few wrinkles and rubs as happens with leather, especially when it is this light gray “Dove” color. The gray leather steering wheel also has a few black spots along the top of it from wedding rings constantly against it. Honestly it is still a very presentable, attractive car.
For the asking price I am including everything I have to go with the vehicle. This is probably $2k worth of extras and a few are rare or no longer available. I will leave the McLaren grille, K&N intake, tuner, lowering springs, red taillights, and painted rear-surround on the car (the grille and surround are in need of a repaint). I will also include the spare parts: stock chrome grille, stock intake, engine cover, extra set of seat filters, chrome rear surround, stock two-tone taillights, spare set of halogen headlights, and anything else I am forgetting about.
This will also include three sets of wheels. First, the stock 16” aluminum wheels. They are in ok condition and have decent tires on them. Second, 17” replica CDC wheels that I refinished with good all season tires on them: http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/forum/showthread.php?87291-Winter-Wheel-Refinishing Third, 18” Oz Ultraleggeras I refinished with almost spent summer tires: http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/forum/showthread.php?66796-Refinishing-Wheels These wheels are one-off, as the lug pattern was special ordered. I have an almost new set of replacement summer tires for them that will be included as well. I have stock lugnuts for the stock wheels and black lugnuts for the others, almost two complete sets of each.
I think everything that is included “all-in” is a solid deal. Please do not offer me below asking price unless you are willing to give up on some of the easier-to-resell parts. I am located in South-Central Pennsylvania, and can be pretty flexible for a serious buyer. I do not have any recent photos of the car due to weather, but here are a few “pretty” shoots I took awhile back: http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/fo...Picture-Thread&p=914943&viewfull=1#post914943
Please feel free to contact me here or through email with any questions.
Blue exterior, gray interior
~130k miles
$5,000
Waynesboro, PA 17268
jmcalister AT gmail DOT com
I am planning on selling the LS soon, and figured I would post it here first in case there was any interest before it goes on CraigsList and other places. It is a 2005 Lincoln LS Sport with the 3.9L V8. It is getting close to 130k miles. Options include the sport shifter, adjustable pedals, sunroof, and back-up sensors. Options that it does NOT have are HID headlights, heated rear seats, or navigation/THX stereo. I am asking $5k for it, which I am calling “all in” on everything I have for it. If you intend to offer less, some parts and accessories will not be included in the sale.
We bought the car with 65k miles on it. At that time I flushed all of the fluids, replaced filters, and did similar-type maintenance. Shortly thereafter the windows were tinted at 20% professionally and I installed 18” Ultraleggera wheels. Between 75-85k miles I replaced all eight ignition coils and plugs, installed a K&N intake, Magnaflow x-pipe/mufflers/tips, Eibach lowering springs, and an SCT Tuner. Before 100k miles the front calipers were replaced and all four corners got slotted rotors and new pads.
Just after 100k miles the torque converter started acting up. Since I was pulling the transmission I had a local 5R55 expert go over it and rebuild it. The servos were bored and sleeved, the solenoid pack was replaced with the newest revision, filter replaced, I installed the TransGo shift kit in the valve body, and now all the weaknesses of the transmission have been addressed so that it will outlast the rest of the car.
Just under a year ago, maybe 120k miles, I replaced the front wheel bearings/hubs. To address any concerns about rust (there is none), the hubs feel right off. Most all of them are seized from corrosion, but this car has been kept clean and it shows.
I have just recently replaced all of the plastic cooling parts with new Motorcraft parts. I also replaced the DCCV and the serpentine belt while I was at it. This resulted in a coolant flush, of course. The battery is about two years old and has at least a three year warranty.
I have always kept up with the car and it has never left us stranded. We keep all of our vehicles in the garage, and the previous owner did the same. Oil is typically changed around 4k miles, always with Mobil1 oil and a Purolator filter. I keep track of maintenance and every fueling with my phone; I can provide an exported spreadsheet that covers the last 60k+ miles of the cars existence. I run it through a touchless carwash 2-3 a month, especially during the winter to keep the salt off of it. I detail it after winter ends and before it starts every year, including claybar and sealant. I typically hand wash it a few times a month, and the paint is in very good condition. I buffed/polished it out when I got it and have kept up with it since. The interior gets similar cleaning attention with vacuuming, leather and vinyl treatment.
All of that said it is a nine year old commuter vehicle with 130k miles on it. I would personally rate it 7/10 all around…although I think that might be a bit lower than the average-Joe would rate it. There are minor nicks/dings on the nose, and the front bumper either needs repaired or replaced for appearances. It is cracked on the horizontal portion below the grill, along with two holes from the previous license plate. There is a little dent or two in the hood that I notice when looking at it from the right angle. There is also a ~1” dent on the driver door along the beltline…most likely an inconsiderate parking lot ding. The rear bump has a noticeable scratch or two in it, and there might be a minor one here-and-there on the rest of the vehicle. The interior is in pretty great shape, with a bit of wear on the front seats. No rips or tears, but a few wrinkles and rubs as happens with leather, especially when it is this light gray “Dove” color. The gray leather steering wheel also has a few black spots along the top of it from wedding rings constantly against it. Honestly it is still a very presentable, attractive car.
For the asking price I am including everything I have to go with the vehicle. This is probably $2k worth of extras and a few are rare or no longer available. I will leave the McLaren grille, K&N intake, tuner, lowering springs, red taillights, and painted rear-surround on the car (the grille and surround are in need of a repaint). I will also include the spare parts: stock chrome grille, stock intake, engine cover, extra set of seat filters, chrome rear surround, stock two-tone taillights, spare set of halogen headlights, and anything else I am forgetting about.
This will also include three sets of wheels. First, the stock 16” aluminum wheels. They are in ok condition and have decent tires on them. Second, 17” replica CDC wheels that I refinished with good all season tires on them: http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/forum/showthread.php?87291-Winter-Wheel-Refinishing Third, 18” Oz Ultraleggeras I refinished with almost spent summer tires: http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/forum/showthread.php?66796-Refinishing-Wheels These wheels are one-off, as the lug pattern was special ordered. I have an almost new set of replacement summer tires for them that will be included as well. I have stock lugnuts for the stock wheels and black lugnuts for the others, almost two complete sets of each.
I think everything that is included “all-in” is a solid deal. Please do not offer me below asking price unless you are willing to give up on some of the easier-to-resell parts. I am located in South-Central Pennsylvania, and can be pretty flexible for a serious buyer. I do not have any recent photos of the car due to weather, but here are a few “pretty” shoots I took awhile back: http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/fo...Picture-Thread&p=914943&viewfull=1#post914943
Please feel free to contact me here or through email with any questions.