WTF Ford? I can't believe it, that's like GM ending the Cadillac. :shrug:
Lincoln Town Car Ends Production Run Next Month | wgrz.com
Lincoln Town Car Ends Production Run Next Month | wgrz.com
Town Car ends prod
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Cadillac is a brand like Lincoln, the town car is a specific car.
Isn't the town car/crown victoria the last car in the planet to still be made on an actual chassis? Car was due for a major overhaul or to be discontinued anyway, wouldn't be a financially smart decision for ford to keep this chassis for only one car.
Isn't the town car/crown victoria the last car in the planet to still be made on an actual chassis? Car was due for a major overhaul or to be discontinued anyway, wouldn't be a financially smart decision for ford to keep this chassis for only one car.
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It's about time Ford has put the panther platform to rest.
Yea, it was only a matter of time, they are old cars.
My father drives a 2002 cartier, wonder if he knows they are going bye bye.
My father drives a 2002 cartier, wonder if he knows they are going bye bye.
I don't care who you are, if you need to drive in a comfortable car this is it. I rented 1 that was all the bells and whisles, with white walls. It did awesome donuts, but even when I wanted to beat the car. After a few blocks, you just couldn't because it was smooth. Drive 1 of these if you don't want road rage. Brake torques require no effort, and it's not fast, but it has a smooth V8.
Towncar = Classical Music
Timeless Icon, for being smooth, classic and soothing.
Drop it in 1st at 25mph, and brake, gas, brake, gas, I swear the tires come off the ground. The boat rocks, but you don't feel it, only the scenery gives it away.
Yon can set the cruise on the freeway, enjoy the leather seat while your girls rides you at a smooth 75mph, hitting every pot hole you can. Troof You won't spill your beer in this ride.
Towncar = Classical Music
Timeless Icon, for being smooth, classic and soothing.
Drop it in 1st at 25mph, and brake, gas, brake, gas, I swear the tires come off the ground. The boat rocks, but you don't feel it, only the scenery gives it away.
Yon can set the cruise on the freeway, enjoy the leather seat while your girls rides you at a smooth 75mph, hitting every pot hole you can. Troof You won't spill your beer in this ride.ill never sell my panther.. smooth ride cheap parts still gets 24mpg
yes the panther platform is the last body on frame RWD platform left... Its been out since 1979 and the towncar has remained largely unchanged since 2003.. .The fact that they still want 50 grand for a new one is disgusting, since the resale drops incredibly after you drive it off the dealer lot...
The platform has been so unchanged for the longest that ford makes a profit off of every panther platform car they sell, since R&D costs have been paid off a long ass time ago... They've slowly been stripping options off these cars for the middle eastern market as well, but not lowering the price...
The last grand marquis was made in... I think january?
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.212948548717323.58777.130463693632476&type=1
You can really tell production is winding down if you go find a new 2011 crown vic... I was actually behind one the other day and it was the first I've seen in person, ford ran out of alot of different colored trunk panels (where the reverse lights and license plate go) so they just put a black fleet one on just about any car. I was behind a 2011 silver crown vic from like georgia and it had the black trunk panel on it...
if they invested real money into these cars after 03 it'd still be enough to compete, these cars get good MPG's for what that little 2v is pushing around... My marauder gets 26mpg on the highway, and I know numerous people that can get 28 in their marquis and towncars.
The platform has been so unchanged for the longest that ford makes a profit off of every panther platform car they sell, since R&D costs have been paid off a long ass time ago... They've slowly been stripping options off these cars for the middle eastern market as well, but not lowering the price...
The last grand marquis was made in... I think january?
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.212948548717323.58777.130463693632476&type=1
You can really tell production is winding down if you go find a new 2011 crown vic... I was actually behind one the other day and it was the first I've seen in person, ford ran out of alot of different colored trunk panels (where the reverse lights and license plate go) so they just put a black fleet one on just about any car. I was behind a 2011 silver crown vic from like georgia and it had the black trunk panel on it...
if they invested real money into these cars after 03 it'd still be enough to compete, these cars get good MPG's for what that little 2v is pushing around... My marauder gets 26mpg on the highway, and I know numerous people that can get 28 in their marquis and towncars.
They still made town cars and 2v 4.6s? LOL learn something new everyday.
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Good, now they can resurrect the Continental [with suicide doors].
Oh no, what will I get stuck behind now? The retirement community will be in outrage.
Im guessing CTS or Impalas.
Heard this news on a Lincoln forum. Doesn't surprise me at all. I expected it was coming.
can't make money, has to go, sad.
prolly wasnt the car that was repelling them...
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My dad owns a 2008 model and is the BIGGEST town car fan. But he's 73, so that's to be expected.
That car is definitely not my style, but I'll tell you this. It's the smoothest car I've ever ridden/driven. You can hit a cow and not feel a thing.
That car is definitely not my style, but I'll tell you this. It's the smoothest car I've ever ridden/driven. You can hit a cow and not feel a thing.
^^^^definitely smooth, but a similarly priced MB or Lexus will have a lot more bells and whistles and will ride just as smooth. i guess they still had enough demand to warrant it's production until 2011. surprising.
I don't care who you are, if you need to drive in a comfortable car this is it. I rented 1 that was all the bells and whisles, with white walls. It did awesome donuts, but even when I wanted to beat the car. After a few blocks, you just couldn't because it was smooth. Drive 1 of these if you don't want road rage. Brake torques require no effort, and it's not fast, but it has a smooth V8.
Towncar = Classical Music
Timeless Icon, for being smooth, classic and soothing.
Drop it in 1st at 25mph, and brake, gas, brake, gas, I swear the tires come off the ground. The boat rocks, but you don't feel it, only the scenery gives it away.
True story. My mother has a 2004 Town Car Signature. It rides very nice.
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