More Car stuff. Anyone have experiance with lincoln orFollow

toyota avalon?

I went car looking today. They had some used ones that were well inside my price range that I thought I would check and see if anyone here has any experiance with them. My criteria were: needs at least a V6 engine, used, needs to be large enough to fit a 6'2" person with freekishly large shoes, and cannot under any circumstances be a Ford.

Two of them in particular were a very nice 96 lincoln town car. Pretty much a pristine interior, V8 engine, unfortunatly 90000 miles, but it would be only $6,000 before haggling with a 40k mile warrenty. Both my parents and myself are looking at buying a car at the same time, so with that in mind, they would probably knock another $1,000 off of that for my end. it's a reeely nice car ont he inside at least. full loather, power everything, no scratches or dings, very clear windshield. The engine bay was nice and clean, they detailed it and everything, but I know where to look for oil leaks and heat warpage, and I didn't see anything there.

So that's possibility number 1. It would be about half my theoretical maximum price, with the understanding that I just want to buy the thing outright and not have a car payment.

The other possibility I looked at was a toyota Avalon. About the same miles, not quite as good a condition as the lincoln, but toyota also has a reputation I know. A little higher in the overall price range, still about twice as many miles as I really want to consider, but also a little newer model. A 2000 I think

My existing POS 92 olds is going to net me about $100.00 in trade in. yay.

They may have some lower milage ones in tomorrow, and i'll probably check out other dealerships, but I was just wondering if anyone had any experiance with either of those?

Based on your criterion, I suggest a Green 1979 Ford Pinto. That should be perfect!

[]Based on your criterion, I suggest a Green 1979 Ford Pinto. That should be perfect! [/]

Ha! or a Festiva! We all know how complimentary they are to a 6'2" frame.



But when in doubt... Go Geo Metro.........................

I'd be probably leaning more towards the Toyota. I live in Australia and they seem to be a common car which means cheap on parts and repairs. I've heard they're pretty reliable and good on fuel too.
However we dont have any Lincolns here so I dont know anything about them.

Buy the Toyota. They aren't on their way to being the world's largest auto maker for nothing.

The Toyota will have many more miles left in it than the Lincoln, and will be cheaper to repair, assuming there isn't some major problem with it. You can use carfax to see if it's been in an accident. I also always tell someone considering a used car to ask to take it for a test drive, and drive it straight to a mechanic for an inspection (obviously, a mechanic not used by the dealership). You can usually ask ahead of time if they'll charge you to look over your vehicle quickly for you as you're considering buying one.

Also, if it's possible to get a used vehicle with at least a 30 day warranty, take it in for a very thorough inspection just after you buy it, and make them replace even minor parts that need it.

Nexa

Toyotas do indeed tend to be cheaper to run, in my experience. I love my VW to death, but my fiancee's toyota is dirt cheap to take care of, compared to it.

YOu may also try going to Kelly Blue Book website and checking retail on that Toyota. You may have some haggle room on that. I have bought my last two cars used, through Car Max. If you have any in your area, I recommend them highly. I have never had an issue with them and their prices are fair. I find that regular car dealerships tend to price their used cars higher than Kelly Blue Book suggested retail. I'd go with the Avalon too. Better gas mileage and Lincoln would be a gas hog. Not to mention that Toyota's can pretty much be driven down to the rims. It's not uncommon to see Toyota's with over 200k miles on them and still driving. If you can get the VIN Car Fax is a good idea as well.

Good luck with your search.



Edited, Wed May 10 09:37:13 2006 by Spirish

Edited, Wed May 10 09:33:39 2006 by Spirish

if you want a car that gets more MPG (Miles per gallon), i'd go with the toyota.

if you want a more comfy ride and justin general more comfort, go for the lincoln.

I Think, as long as no problems with either engine wise, the lincoln will last a few years longer then toyota just due to how it's made. also depends on how you drive it..im a speed demon, I admit it, so mine won't last as long as usual.

Go with the Toyota. It will save money and will still be running long after the lincoln has been recycled.

I love my 88 BMW 325. It's the last year that BMW actually did just the stock 325 without the add-ons and a few collectors have offered to buy mine just for that fact. It runs well, strong engine, but there were some repairs to it when my husband first bought it for me because the previous owner SWORE he could make it into the Fast and the Furious.

Edit: Forgot to say, go with the Toyota. Called one of my clients who's a mechanic and he recommended that you go with the Toyota.

Edited, Wed May 10 16:07:09 2006 by Thumbelyna

Yes but a lot of older people drive lincolns

And i just called myself old!

But yeah, it's really a toss up of how you drive and how much you drive.

I can see Kao riding a moped.

But yeah, if you don't use a car that much..and use it on nice days only...a motorcycle might actually be nice. That and they are fun to ride