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1998 Lincoln Town Car Towncar Signature Always Florida Owned No Reserve 4.6l V8 on 2040-cars

Year:1998 Mileage:167500
Location:

Kissimmee, Florida, United States

Kissimmee, Florida, United States
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Auction is no reserve and started at a reasonable price, will let the market dictate what it’s worth.

Selling my 1998 Lincoln town car with signature series trim level, I purchased the vehicle in Feb 2010. Interior is probably an 8 out of 10. Will come with 2 remotes, one factory key, and possible one aftermarket programmed key(have to check safety deposit box), I also have a factory manual for this car. Car averages 22-25mpg in city and 30mpg on highway. 1998 is the only year without an external door keypad and lower power engine heads compared to later years. The car has lived its life with me as highway driving in Orlando for business and city driving for taking elderly father to doctor’s appointments. Title is free and clear with no defects, we have title in hand. Elderly father is co-registered owner so will be 2 signatures on given title. We are both nonsmokers and car shows no signs of previous smokers.

According to the Carfax I have, this car has always been a Florida owned and registered vehicle from the beginning. The first half of its life being south Florida and the second half to current being in central Florida. Carfax also shows this vehicle as accident free. It does show a repo but that was from a way previous owner and not me.

Reason for selling is to upgrade to Truck/SUV to do more hunting, fishing, outdoors activities. Little difficult to transport fishing gear and scuba gear without damaging something in a Lincoln car.

This car has power driver and passenger seats, power mirrors and power locks. Heated drivers and passenger mirror along with auto dim rearview mirror, and I believe auto dim drivers mirror. I upgraded the steering wheel from the plain leather wheel to the nice wood and leather steering wheel from high trim levels with both having the full steering wheel controls for radio and climate control.

The factory stereo system is the JBL stereo option with steering wheel controls and an 8” subwoofer in the rear deck. One of the minor defects is that the 8” sub in the rear deck is worn out and would not function properly, so the rear wiring to the sub was connected to a prefab 12” ported subwoofer in the trunk to retain bass in the car. If you want to take the time to remove the rear seat and deck cover the rear factory sub can be replaced and wiring reconnected easily. It also came with the factory CD changer in the trunk but I never purchased the CD magazine for the changer, unknown working of factory CD changer in trunk.

interior shows slight signs of aging but very excellent condition for being 15 years old, no cracks in the dash or door panels, leather seats do show some butt wear and driver carpet area show some light dirt and wear but what car wouldn't. I take pride in my vehicles. Headliner and visors are in perfect condition.

What has been replaced/ repaired/ or installed on it:

Previous owner I purchased from:

  • All metal replacement Intake manifold to correct the plastic crossover runner problem/factory design defect associated with the early year town cars of the 98-2002 body style. I believe Dorman manufactured. Done by previous owners.

  • Water pump and hoses while manifold being replace as preventative measure

     

     Current owner (me) with a stack of repair tickets and receipts for most major repairs:

  • Rear airbags converted to Coil Spring suspension, using Moog Coils, factory air system components (compressor, sensors, airlines, etc.) still installed and can be easily reversed with suspension airbags reinstalled. Airlines are neatly capped and tucked into frame. Fuse pulled for compressor so the dash shows air suspension light on. Again all easily reversed if you want to install factory rear airbag “springs”

  • 5% Llumar tint all around to protect from Florida sun

  • All-Season tires all around with current estimate of 60-75% tread as of sale, Coin penny test shows tread at Lincoln’s mouth if held with head to tire. Factory recommended 225/60/R16 size always used

  • Front and rear ceramic pads and rotors all around, March 2014 new ceramic pads and front rotors first cut. Fine details such as antiseize used in correct areas on calipers and wheels studs light coat of wheel bearing grease done by mechanic.

  • Driver and passenger Upper and lower ball joints, done at same time

  • Driver and passenger sway bar end links, done at same time

  • Steering center link, age of vehicle replaced.

  • Inner and outer tie rods, both sides

  • Wheel alignment for above work.

  • New main radiator electric cooling fan assembly due to age

  • Serpentine belt tensioner

  • Serpentine belt idler pulley

  • Serpentine belt itself that is Gatorback brand belt, spare worn belt stored in trunk next to full size spare tire for emergency use if needed.

  • Interstate battery 2010 when car was purchased as preventative, and late 2013 during alternator replace

  • Brand new not remanufactured Alternator in late 2013, battery replaced at same time of alternator as precautionary measure.

  • Windshield wiper motor due to age

  • Updated Ford vacuum hose assembly to remedy known “hoot” sound. Early Ford design flaw. Google for more information

  • Motorcraft double platinum 100k mile plugs at 130k ish mark as part of tune-up along with 1 replacement motorcraft COP coil assembly.

  • Transmission filter kit and full fluid change and flush early 2014.

  • Replacement front driver’s window regulator and motor due to age of vehicle normal tune-up items (air filters, oil filters) LED bulbs in front interior foot wells for cleaner lighting and appearance.

     

    As you can see pretty much most of the big ticket items that would need to be replaced or repaired on a car I have already invested the money. I love my car but outdoor equipment and Lincoln interiors would not mix. The car does show its age a little bit for being 15 years old, the front and rear bumpers have some stone chips, there are a few minor dings and scratches on the side from parking lots, trunk lid shows a few micro scratches that would buff out. One of the pictures shows slight damage to a trim panel on the front passenger door at the very bottom edge, but cannot be seen from outside unless the car is on a lift, I’m assuming one of the previous owners misjudged a curb. You can see paint fading/flaking on the door black inserts, they can be easily removed and professionally painted to bring back to stock look, they look to be aluminum or cast, so they will never rust and this is only a cosmetic issue and nothing else. I also have to disclose that the CEL sometimes comes on and goes off showing a code of P420 which is catalyst efficiency. I believe it’s linked to a coil that is slowly starting to show its age and only shows when it’s extremely hot weather in Florida. Snap-On scanner shows no misfires on any of the COP assemblies and the pre and post cat o2 sensors show working properly. Car still gets stated gas mileage and drives fine and will not strand you. Oil changes in my possession have been ever 3000 miles with quality conventional oil and either Motorcraft or Fram filters.

     

    Terms of Sale:

     

    Payment:  Deposit Due within 48 hours, deposit is nonrefundable amount of $250, Balance due in 7 calendar days after auction in form of cash, personal check, or cashier’s, checks will clear banks before title and vehicle is released; Please pick up car within 14 calendar days after sale or storage fee of $30 per day will apply every day after 14 calendar days of auction end. 

     

    Car is sold as-is where is, No warranty since I’m a private seller

     

    If you’re an out of state purchaser, I can meet the auto transporter that you chose to use in a reasonable travel area of Orlando, it will be buyers responsibility to arrange transport and payment terms with auto transport company, I will meet them, hand over everything that is needed, take documentation pictures and sign inspection paperwork if buyer wants that from transport company, once vehicle leaves my possession I will take off auto insurance coverage from it and it will be sole responsibility of transport company.

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