Lincoln buyers are paying the premium for a upgraded F150
#16
Originally Posted by osbornk
This is nothing new and has been going on forever with all manufacturers. Chevy Cavaliers became Cadillacs, Oldsmobiles, Buicks and Pontiacs at the same time (82 I think). Crown Vics have become Mercurys and Liincolns for years. K-Cars were Plymouths, Dodges and Chryslers at the same time. Hondas become Acuras, Toyotas become Lexuses (and Chevrolet and Ponitac), Subarus have even become Saabs. Trailblazers become Hummers as do Suburbans(who also become Cadillacs).
Back when clothing was made in the USA, I had an aunt that worked for one. Her job was to sew in the labels. The company had many different contracts with many different companies. The only difference between the garment that went to the discount store and the one that went to an exclusive high end retailer was the label they sewed on the garment.
Back when clothing was made in the USA, I had an aunt that worked for one. Her job was to sew in the labels. The company had many different contracts with many different companies. The only difference between the garment that went to the discount store and the one that went to an exclusive high end retailer was the label they sewed on the garment.
I buy Wal-Mart and Kroger brand stuff all the time now and save money. When you think about it, it's not like Wally World has an aspirin plant some where (yet) so someone has to make it. I know that some of their equivalents are Scope, Cumberland Swan, Listerine, Plax, Tylenol, Bayer - could probably think of a few more, but ya get the gist.
Brad
#17
Originally Posted by osbornk
This is nothing new and has been going on forever with all manufacturers. Chevy Cavaliers became Cadillacs, Oldsmobiles, Buicks and Pontiacs at the same time (82 I think). Crown Vics have become Mercurys and Liincolns for years. K-Cars were Plymouths, Dodges and Chryslers at the same time. Hondas become Acuras, Toyotas become Lexuses (and Chevrolet and Ponitac), Subarus have even become Saabs. Trailblazers become Hummers as do Suburbans(who also become Cadillacs).
Back when clothing was made in the USA, I had an aunt that worked for one. Her job was to sew in the labels. The company had many different contracts with many different companies. The only difference between the garment that went to the discount store and the one that went to an exclusive high end retailer was the label they sewed on the garment.
Back when clothing was made in the USA, I had an aunt that worked for one. Her job was to sew in the labels. The company had many different contracts with many different companies. The only difference between the garment that went to the discount store and the one that went to an exclusive high end retailer was the label they sewed on the garment.
#18
He is talking about the Cadillac Cimmeron it is built off of the Cavalier platform. Its a cheap way for Cadillac to attract young buyers and create a fuel efficient model.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_Cimarron
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_Cimarron
Last edited by grease monkey; 02-21-2006 at 07:47 AM.
#19
That's the one. Shortly after they were introduced in 82, a rebuilder friend of mine bought one that wasn't badly damaged at a salvage auction. He foolishly assumed it was a typically equipped Cadillac. When he got it home, he looked at it closely and discovered it was a 5 speed, 4 cylinder with manual windows and door locks. It was simply a tan Cavalier with leather seats and a different front and rear end treatment. He took a beating when he finally sold it and he lived rough with our teasing. That is the only plain Jane Cadillac I have ever seen.
Last edited by IB Tim; 02-21-2006 at 08:47 AM.
#20
I bought an 06 F150 KR black / Tan, the reason I went with it over the Lincoln was comfort believe it or not. When I sat in the Lincoln I was very disapointed with the seats, when I sat down it felt like I was sitting on the base of the seat "not enough padding" when I sat in the KR it was a night and day difference the seats were much better. Also I did not like all that plastic crome on the bottom of the Lincoln, felt it looked cheesie in my opinion. I'm sure the Lincoln might ride a little better, but I like the looks of mine much better. The price was 2k difference.
#21
Originally Posted by osbornk
Bet you bought your fancied up Crown Vics used, like I did. The extra bells, whistles and trinkets are cheap when you do it that way and the Town Cars are treated more gently and maintained better.
BTW, when the Versailles first came out, Road Test Magazine did a review, and the headline said "Lincoln Versailles: Louis XIV would NOT be pleased..."
#22
Originally Posted by 1956MarkII
You got that right! Buying a new Town Car doesn't make much sense to me (leasing: different story), but I guess someone has to do it. For sheer VALUE, I don't think there's a better buy out there than a nice used Town Car. Roomy and luxurious, unbelievably reliable and long-lasting, and relatively cheap to fix. The '92 I just bought has 155,000 miles, and I'm not hesitating to drive it to Florida. Technically sophisticated? Hell no, not even close to what anyone else is building (not even Cadillac), but someone looking for a high-tech luxury car wouldn't be caught DEAD looking at a TC, so I guess it doesn't matter.
den25.
Last edited by den25; 02-21-2006 at 03:40 PM. Reason: correction
#23
Originally Posted by den25
I checked the specs for 1998 Ford Crown Vic, Lincoln Town Car, and Lincoln Continental, and they all have different wheel base (114.7, 117.7, 109"). Do not appear to be based the same model. Or are they? I am confused. Always thought Town Car and Crown Vic are different models.
den25.
den25.
#24
I can tell you about my experience, I do most of my own work on vehicles (body, paint, uholstry, etc. and am currently designing and started building my own bed cover), by the time I added up what i could really buy a p/u for and do the mods I want versus buying the Mark LT and doing a few minor things I want, I saved about $3,000 with the LT.
#25
Originally Posted by osbornk
The Town Car and Crown Vic are very similar mechanically. The Continental is FWD and was based on the Taurus Chassis. The wheelbase may be different as it is on a pickup truck (short bed, long bed, extended cab, crew cab, etc.). The Town Car also has an L (for long) option that adds another 6" vehicle for more legroom in the rear (and look at some of the stretches). The shocks and spring rates are different and the Town Car has air suspension and auto leveling in the rear. There are also differences in horsepower due to diffeent exhaust systems, computer programing, etc. They are different but the basic vehicle is the same under the skin.
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