Virgin Mark VIII owner - LOL

[mespock]

Hello -

No I have 2 children and I was not refering to my sex life. :N

Last week I was in a lot looking to purchase an inexpensive tepmorary vehicle.

I was looking at Saturns, Escorts, and other cars pricing from $3k to $4k.

I was about to purchase the Saturn :ban when my wife told me to check out the Mark III that was sitting infront of the office door.

I looked at the mileage and saw 156K. I was looking for something a little lower as my Con. Van has 160k (130k of my own, plus I have put 100+ on 2 other cars, so I am not affraid of a few miles).

We went home to ponder the Escort and the Saturn.

I was doing a little comparisson of cars on Edmunds.com and just took a look at the Mark VIII.

Wow they claimed they could do 25 to 28 mpgs and the V8 could last. Hmmmm.

I took if for a drive last friday just as a joke, and it was incredible.

I didn't buy the Saturn LOL.

Now I am in love this this automobile - can't say car as it is much more than just a car.

Can't wait to put a 100+k on this automobile. Plus it sure is nice knowing that I have 280+ hp under the hood. And as a bonus I got 30 mpg on an 160 mile trip I took on Sunday Wow (maybe I should have gotten an ecconomy car LOL) :L

So I was a virgin Mark VIII driver, but just like sex once your tried you keep looking for more. (I think I still like sex better, but I would rather drive my Mark :steering after sex than smoke a cig. LOL

 

[Joeychgo]

Congratulations!!!!!!!! And welcome to LincolnvsCadillac.com.......

Mark VIII's have been known to top 200k miles and we have alot of knowlegable
Mark VIII people around here to help you do it.

What year is your mark?

:W

 

[mespock]

Congratulations!!!!!!!! And welcome to LincolnvsCadillac.com.......

Mark VIII's have been known to top 200k miles and we have alot of knowlegable
Mark VIII people around here to help you do it.

What year is your mark?

:W

:Beer I have a 1993 Pearl - Very clean only one blemish one of the leather seats has a tear. Looks like a dog attack.

Right now I have a seat cover to take care of the problem. I have a few friends who own body shops and see if they can find me a replacement from one of their junkyards.

I'm not ready to start putting money into this baby yet. I have the accumulator ordered. They dealer I bought this from told me he would purchase the parts I need to prolong the transmission.

I'm learning fast. I did not know what I was getting into when I purchased this automobile. I thought it was a nice ride with some class, not a Rocket in sheeps clothing.

I sure love the stares this Mark gets as I drive it around, and the joke on all of those who think it cost me a bundle. Paid only $2,000. Was the cheapest car on the lot.

 

[1wykdmk8]

:W to the LvC....glad to have ya as a member.....

I bought my latest Mark VIII off of ebay for a mere $2300....but I bet mine was in WAY worse condition than yours is....or sounds that is. I have replaced the entire interior with the exception of the dash/carpet/headliner. But they will be replaced soon enuf.......

Congrats on your purchase!

 

[JoshMcMadMac]

Welcome aboard!