opinion on wether to buy

[Rafael Alejandro]

There are better deals available with less mileage.

I wish I knew where, its hard enough just finding these in Miami, its even harder to find one under $4,000

 

[LS4me]

I wish I knew where, its hard enough just finding these in Miami, its even harder to find one under $4,000

Expand your search. You can always travel to get one. I went ~175 miles to get my '06.....

 

[Rafael Alejandro]

Wow. That' pretty far. And what your would you guys suggest was their best? If you could pick one!

 

[lsemex04]

Wow. That' pretty far. And what your would you guys suggest was their best? If you could pick one!

All Depends on how much you want to spend.

 

[Rafael Alejandro]

Expand your search. You can always travel to get one. I went ~175 miles to get my '06.....

http://www.carsforsale.com/used_cars_for_sale/2005_Lincoln_LS_206466092_6

found this one, seems nice. Looks like is missing the traction control button tho. And don't know if i wanna v8, although makes more sense working on a v8 to make faster lol

 

[joegr]

http://www.carsforsale.com/used_cars_for_sale/2005_Lincoln_LS_206466092_6

found this one, seems nice. Looks like is missing the traction control button tho. And don't know if i wanna v8, although makes more sense working on a v8 to make faster lol

I'm not sure why you wouldn't want a V8. More power, easier to work on, only 1 MPG less.
I wouldn't worry about the traction control button. It is probably there, just needs to be glued back in (common issue). It's a shame it doesn't have Advancetrac.
I'd be a little more concerned about the missing center vent panel where the message center buttons would be.

 

[jjcool00]

I also went about 100 miles in each direction for my LS, and I agree with Joe.

 

[LS4me]

http://www.carsforsale.com/used_cars_for_sale/2005_Lincoln_LS_206466092_6

found this one, seems nice. Looks like is missing the traction control button tho. And don't know if i wanna v8, although makes more sense working on a v8 to make faster lol

Needs work.... And a repo??? Why is the cap hiding the retaining screws missing from the drivers door panel? I've got over 118K on my '06 and my arm rest is still pristine. Where is the T/C button? Pushed through? How long has it "needed a tune-up"?

Too much wrong for me.........

 

[joegr]

Needs work.... And a repo??? Why is the cap hiding the retaining screws missing from the drivers door panel? ...

That's easy to explain. They needed to take the door panel off (replace regulator?) and pried the cap from the wrong side and broke it off.

I agree, this one has not been taken care of well.

 

[LS4me]

I'm not sure why you wouldn't want a V8. More power, easier to work on, only 1 MPG less.
I wouldn't worry about the traction control button. It is probably there, just needs to be glued back in (common issue). It's a shame it doesn't have Advancetrac.
I'd be a little more concerned about the missing center vent panel where the message center buttons would be.

Ditto on the V8. Don't get a V6 for the MPG because the difference is negligible..... And that top!!!!!!!!

 

[jjcool00]

Also, that front driverside airbag looks like it has deployed before. Not a good sign for any vehicle.

 

[joegr]

Also, that front driverside airbag looks like it has deployed before. Not a good sign for any vehicle.

I'm not seeing it. Which picture and any details?

 

[jjcool00]

Picture 9, you can see the airbag outline really clearly, my steering wheel doesn't look like this. Is that normal? Looks like it deployed and they put it back together (not well).

 

[joegr]

Picture 9, you can see the airbag outline really clearly, my steering wheel doesn't look like this. Is that normal? Looks like it deployed and they put it back together (not well).

The picture's not good enough to see well, but I think it's in the normal range. Some of the pictures at the end show it much closer and it looks like the cover is unbroken.
Of course, it's a valid point to be concerned about.

 

[jjcool00]

Yeah you're right it is hard to tell... this pic makes it look bad to me:

 

[qzyl2m]

 

[jjcool00]

Gross.

 

[LS4me]

Picture 9, you can see the airbag outline really clearly, my steering wheel doesn't look like this. Is that normal? Looks like it deployed and they put it back together (not well).

Once the bag has deployed it can't be repaired. A new one must be installed. One of my pet-peeves about my '06's is that the air bag outline is visible. It's not as noticeable on the '00.

 

[Telco]

Once the bag has deployed it can't be repaired. A new one must be installed. One of my pet-peeves about my '06's is that the air bag outline is visible. It's not as noticeable on the '00.

The "repair" involves cutting the old bag out then gluing the cover back on. It never looks right after, because it isn't. Such a seller will make absolutely certain that you sign a receipt that says "as is" and will keep a copy to deflect any lawsuits. Should it come up, he'd say he sold it as a parts car. I've come across a few of these before.

 

[LS4me]

The "repair" involves cutting the old bag out then gluing the cover back on. It never looks right after, because it isn't. Such a seller will make absolutely certain that you sign a receipt that says "as is" and will keep a copy to deflect any lawsuits. Should it come up, he'd say he sold it as a parts car. I've come across a few of these before.

Interesting..... But in that situation there is no air bag, correct? I guess I should have said no repair/replacement...

 

[1LoudLS]

unfortunately ive seen a lot of steering wheels that look like that, it seems as they age, it shows more and more.

 

[Telco]

Interesting..... But in that situation there is no air bag, correct? I guess I should have said no repair/replacement...

That is correct. No airbag, and unless you know what you are looking at you don't discover this until the next time the car is in an accident. It's amazing how hard some people will work to avoid fixing something correctly just because it'll cost a few bucks, and how they will do this to safety equipment, without feeling guilty at all, knowing that someone might die.

 

[Rafael Alejandro]

Well gentlemen, after a long days work, met up the mechanic of my original post. Had already checked basic stuff he also knew were notorious I.e coils stuff. Starts pouring rain so we are all inside the car including the salesman. The computer is plugged in an scanning. He was able to get a reading on everything except the engine for some strange reason. Also brings up how the gas was all of a sudden reading empty, when it was at half a tank when he turned on the car.

To sum it up, before I start rambling. Turns out the check engine light bulb, or whatever has been disconnected, so never would have turned on. And there was Some sort of short circuit.

BUST

 

[LS4me]

Well gentlemen, after a long days work, met up the mechanic of my original post. Had already checked basic stuff he also knew were notorious I.e coils stuff. Starts pouring rain so we are all inside the car including the salesman. The computer is plugged in an scanning. He was able to get a reading on everything except the engine for some strange reason. Also brings up how the gas was all of a sudden reading empty, when it was at half a tank when he turned on the car.

To sum it up, before I start rambling. Turns out the check engine light bulb, or whatever has been disconnected, so never would have turned on. And there was Some sort of short circuit.

BUST

As long as you're willing to travel, a good LS is out there!