Watch this before buying a Lincoln town car. tips for buying your first town car.

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  • @cdsam43
    @cdsam43 9 месяцев назад +15

    Good video. We just picked up a 2007 black town car in like new condition having been kept in the garage, with only 38,000 miles. We were not looking for one but a death of an elderly man in the family of a friend, dropped it in our lap for an unusually low low price. We are now learning a lot about the town car and finding it to be a great car. At first we thought we might not keep it as a big luxury car was not what we were looking for but the more you drive it the more you like it.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  9 месяцев назад +2

      Congrats on the new lincoln I'd love to find another black one. I was in a similar situation when I got my black one it was my grandma's friends car and only had 45000 miles on it. This was 12 years ago and i drove it for 8 years before I ever had to make my first repair other than brakes and oil changes. Definitely the best car I've ever owned. Good luck with your lincoln I think you'll enjoy it and thanks for watching a commenting I have other lincoln town car videos if you wanna check them out too and I'm sure I'll be posting more.

  • @RFToob
    @RFToob 2 месяца назад +18

    You had me at’ big cars and big women’

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  2 месяца назад +2

      @RFToob lol thanks. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching and commenting.

    • @josephmessina6652
      @josephmessina6652 21 час назад +1

      Great line !

  • @tedschmitt178
    @tedschmitt178 8 месяцев назад +9

    I bought a 03 just like in the video with 64K miles in September 2023. It’s nearly perfect. I probably paid a bit too much for it, but I don’t care. I replaced the original stereo with a modern touch screen.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  8 месяцев назад +1

      Nice, sounds like a sweet ride. I'm sure you'll love it. Thanks for watching and commenting!!

    • @kurtrussell5228
      @kurtrussell5228 8 месяцев назад +1

      You shouldn't have done that, what next? Rip out the air suspension and install springs?

  • @Thomas63r2
    @Thomas63r2 7 месяцев назад +20

    I've owned 26 vehicles over the years. The pride of my current fleet of five vehicles is a 2006 Presidential Edition Town Car (Signature Limited) in Light French Silk double rare with a black canvas carriage roof and factory sunroof and factory chrome 18 spoke wheels. I'm in my 60's and I expect this Town Car will be with me through my last days. I don't drive it every day, but it is my choice for long summer road trips of ~ 2,000 to 3,000 miles - its a sublime car to soak up the miles.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  7 месяцев назад +3

      Thanks for watching and commenting. Glad to hear your enjoy your lincoln too. From the way you described it she sounds like a real beauty. Thanks again for stopping by the channel, glad you stopped by.

  • @robertmelendez3403
    @robertmelendez3403 5 дней назад +1

    Great video thanks for the water tip i have the problem just now was going to start sealing doors you came just in time daved me a head ace thank you

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  4 дня назад

      @robertmelendez3403 thanks man and I'm glad it helped you with the water leak. I fixed my black one 10 years ago and it still hasn't leaked. Thanks for watching and commenting, glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @SaintDuck
    @SaintDuck 5 месяцев назад +15

    61 years old and a Grandpa now so I just bought a Grandpa car. 2004 LTC Signature. 97K miles and not a speck of rust anywhere. Undercarriage is immaculate. Definitely NOT from Ohio where I bought it. I did watch this vid first. Started it cold and listened, looked for leaks. All great. Was sitting level even though it had sat long enough to drain the battery. A battery pack jumped it, but the car died almost immediately after removing the jumper cables. So long story short it came with a brand new alternator, and a brand new battery. Courtesy of the dealer, simply in order for me to take the test drive. Drives and (now) runs like a champ. After I got it I took it to my buddy who knows more about vehicles than anyone I know and even he was surprised at how clean it is. Here's how clean this car is. The silver on the bottom door sill on the driver's side looked scuffed. It wasn't scuffed, it was the original protective tape that covered it or what was left of it. On the other 3 door sills that protective tape is still 100% intact. On a 20 year old car. Blew my mind. This vid and others helped me decide to pull the trigger when I found a clean one, thanks much.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  5 месяцев назад +3

      @Duck420Ag that's awesome and I'm glad you found the video helpful. Good luck with the new car I'm sure it'll be a great car for you, these old lincolns are pretty much unstoppable. Thanks again for watching and commenting!!!

    • @Trollinglife123
      @Trollinglife123 4 месяца назад +1

      How much did you pay?

    • @gerrybondy6013
      @gerrybondy6013 2 месяца назад

      ​9 0:38 @@Trollinglife123

    • @elaineewalt8137
      @elaineewalt8137 Месяц назад

      ​@@Trollinglife123
      No reply yet? There's a reason for that! 😏🤫🤐

  • @jmzbnd724
    @jmzbnd724 9 месяцев назад +4

    Beautiful TC!!....i have an 04 ultimate.....love it....another common issue is steering shafts...they will corrode and fail at the connecting points...replaced both sections on mine

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  9 месяцев назад +1

      Oh yea I've been through that issue lol. I just left it out cause I figured they would feel the tight steering on the test drive. Thanks for the compliment and Thanks for watching and commenting. Glad you stopped by the channel

  • @Mrnormalsense
    @Mrnormalsense 3 месяца назад +5

    Great video! Finally someone talking about what to look for in a LTC! Appreciate it. Love to see more videos on the LTC

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  3 месяца назад +2

      @Mrnormalsense hey thanks for watching and commenting I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Just keep an eye out for more. I always got town car videos rolling out from time to time. Thanks again for watching!!

    • @Mrnormalsense
      @Mrnormalsense 3 месяца назад +3

      @@hoobsgarage awesome can’t wait to see! Just subscribed. Town car is dream car to have but honestly all the panther cars are amazing hoping to get a towncar or maybe grandmarquis in the near future. Keep posting love this stuff. Got my support

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  3 месяца назад +2

      @Mrnormalsense thanks I appreciate that and I'm glad to have you as a subscriber here at the channel. And I think you would like a grand marquis if you found one. I'd still love to add one of them to the collection someday.

    • @Mrnormalsense
      @Mrnormalsense 3 месяца назад +1

      @@hoobsgarage absolutely got our support!

  • @jimjanus3710
    @jimjanus3710 6 месяцев назад +5

    My aunt always had Grand Marquis . They were lovley cars , great ride , and very stylish. One of the best ideas Ford ever had.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  6 месяцев назад +1

      @jimjanus3710 yes they sure are reliable and comfortable. Thanks for watching and commenting I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @Sheerkat7
    @Sheerkat7 4 месяца назад +6

    I have a 2004 Presidential edition with a vinyl roof. It's beautiful, BUT. It's too big for my garage. I have pine trees. If I cover the car, the top gets moldy. If I don't, it takes hours to clean all the sap off of it. I'm doing one final clean up and trading it in on another Town Car with no vinyl roof that I can keep covered and clean. Otherwise, I love the ride and all the room in it. Great trick on checking the AC system. THANK YOU FOR THE FIX ON THE ALWAYS WET FLOOR IN BACK.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  4 месяца назад +1

      @Sheerkat7 thanks for watching and commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I've always wanted a town car with a vinyl top but never got one for the exact reason you mentioned. If you don't keep them in a garage, it's rough. I passed on a beautiful white one not too long ago because of it. Good luck with your lincoln search. Thanks again for watching.

  • @RichardWentzel-m2g
    @RichardWentzel-m2g 8 месяцев назад +9

    Hey hoob I already popped on mine too before I saw your video. I looked and looked and couldn't find a nice one for a nice price bro. I paid to much but I got a dam near perfect one with 70k miles. It does have a bad passenger side actuator so Iv got a little work to do on it but I don't care like you said it's 18 years old now and it's in incredibly good shape so hell with it I got what I wanted. Owned by an old dude that traded it for a Honda. So it came from a dealership. I'd rather fix it's issues myself and them have left it like it was anyway. I love the thing with all my heart and it's the best car Iv ever owned. I know I paid to much but I really don't care. After six months of looking at ones with problems for a few thousand less I'm happy with it. It was the most expensive one I saw thru my search and I got it. I must have looked like a real sucker but I was happy. Still am. It's dark cherry with the same interior as your gold one. Totally worth it if you ask me. But some people think I'm nuts. Probably true. I paid 13k for it. It's a limited edition.

    • @wontoowon2053
      @wontoowon2053 5 месяцев назад +3

      Sounds like it was worth every penny!!

    • @rockabillypanda571
      @rockabillypanda571 Месяц назад

      13k is a lot but man, you sound happy as can be with your car and really that's all that matters ain't it? Good for you man

  • @alvaroaguerre1816
    @alvaroaguerre1816 8 месяцев назад +6

    Great video, thank you!
    I bought a 2005 T.C. with 97,000 mi. on it a year ago for $4,500 and have been loving it ever since. Thanks for the tip on the water pooling in the back floor I will take care of that situation right away, and I recharged the AC.
    Although it's listed as brown color it actually looks more like gold color with like a tan leather interior. Again, I love it beyond words.
    Thanks for the video bro. 👍❤️

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  8 месяцев назад +2

      Hey thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching and commenting. Glad you like your town car, they really are amazing cars. Thanks again for watching and I'm glad you found the video helpful.

    • @alvaroaguerre1816
      @alvaroaguerre1816 8 месяцев назад +1

      Y​@@hoobsgarage
      You betcha brother.
      ...and thank you for your words of kindness.
      I truly enjoy your videos. 👍

  • @zachariah9255
    @zachariah9255 6 месяцев назад +14

    "I love big cars, and big woman"
    You my man has a subscriber in me

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  6 месяцев назад +5

      Lol thanks and thanks for supporting the channel, I'm glad you found that entertaining and I'm glad you stopped by the channel, hope you enjoy more of my videos. Thanks again for watching and commenting.

    • @JovanyCooldude
      @JovanyCooldude 4 месяца назад +2

      Such a killer intro

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  4 месяца назад +2

      @JovanyCooldude thanks for watching and commenting glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @Magus1213
    @Magus1213 3 месяца назад +4

    Thank you for the sections on the blend door test and cowl drain leak. Was looking at one today that had both issues and cracked paint yet they still demanded premium money for it. Despite it stinking like Grandma’s basement they said it was “normal for a car that age.” Flipped open the cup holder to reveal a giant white mold spot the “detailer” missed. Oops!

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  3 месяца назад +2

      @Magus1213 no problem I'm glad you found the video helpful and yea it probably had that cowl leak. These cars are famous for that. Luckily it's a cheap and easy fix. Thanks for watching and commenting I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!

    • @Magus1213
      @Magus1213 3 месяца назад +2

      @@hoobsgarage Thank you for the response! What do you think if the car had the leak (not fixed) and was sitting in a warm southern climate for 4 years? It seems easy to fix but if water had been sitting for that long how could it affect things?

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  3 месяца назад +2

      @Magus1213 you're welcome I try to answer everyone. I guess if it leaked long enough it could eventually rot out the floor. I definitely wouldn't pay premium price with the smells and things you mentioned but that could all be cleaned and as far as fixing the leaking cowl it's super easy. I wish I had a video of it. All it takes is some silicone and putting it around a few places on the cowl. I'm sure there are a ton of videos about it. It's a huge problem on these. Almost all of them do it

  • @amunshabazzrael9268
    @amunshabazzrael9268 6 месяцев назад +2

    I had a Grand Marqis 7 years my engine went out last month.... "But" I fell in love driving it..... Good tip men I wish I would have loved to hear this earlier...... Thanks dude....

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  6 месяцев назад +1

      @amunshabazzrael9268 hey thanks for the compliment and sorry about your engine. Hopefully you can fix it or find another panther car. They are great cars Ive had that black town car for 13 years and it's been great. Thanks again for watching and commenting I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @StevenDirtsquirter
    @StevenDirtsquirter 5 месяцев назад +3

    Great video, I'm in the market for one now, and doing the research into all the issues these can have. Your video was very helpful, subscribed, and looking forward to more content. I'm a DIY fan also and have been working on our '78 Lincoln Mark V with my 14 year old son. My dad always had a continental growing up, so i can't help but love these old beasts! Keep up the great work!

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  5 месяцев назад +2

      @StevenDirtsquirter hey thanksnfor watching and commenting and supporting the channel!! I really appreciate it! I'm glad you enjoyed thenvideo and found it helpful. I bet your mark v is sweet, I remember my grandma had one when I was a little kid and I loved that thing lol. Thanks again for watching!!

  • @michaelking4578
    @michaelking4578 21 день назад +1

    Hilarious intro on this one. I love the Town Car. And like you I love big cars.....and alternatively small women.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  19 дней назад +1

      @michaelking4578 thanks lol and thanks for watching and commenting. I'm glad you liked the video.

  • @paulthescandinavian4992
    @paulthescandinavian4992 4 месяца назад +3

    Thanks for the video, I have one from 96, now 10 years, and this is in the EU-Finland, actually for 30 year or so I haven't had anything but these big sedans , one Cadillac and others were from FOMOCO, Yet good thing is spare parts are interchangeable and not overly difficult to find although mostly I have to order those parts from the US, All the Best, and God Bless, Paul

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  4 месяца назад +2

      @paulthescandinavian4992 glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @TheRustyones
    @TheRustyones 8 месяцев назад +3

    I have a 2006 bought with 90k and now have 156k and only problem was temp blendor located behind glove box, easy to change and really love this car,.Knock on wood its been great. Nice vid learned some stuff I may need someday Thank You

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  8 месяцев назад +1

      They really are dependable cars and I'm glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting and if you ever do have any town car issues, I have several different videos of me working on different things on town cars.

  • @amunshabazzrael9268
    @amunshabazzrael9268 6 месяцев назад +3

    Thanks bro ... I'm considering getting a white town car especially after listening to you.......

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  6 месяцев назад +2

      @amunshabazzrael9268 hey thanks I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. I think white town cars look amazing that's actually what I was looking for when I bought the gold one but it was to good of a deal to pass up. Thanks again for watching and commenting.

  • @mitsuoo1012
    @mitsuoo1012 Месяц назад +1

    Thanks for talking me out from buying this junk! Much appreciated!

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  Месяц назад

      @@mitsuoo1012 you're welcome

    • @cornbread22cb
      @cornbread22cb 12 дней назад +1

      😂😂😂 you realize the Panther platform is one of the most reliable platforms ever created?

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  12 дней назад

      @@cornbread22cb he isn't worth the time explaining it to lol

  • @Madjed2024
    @Madjed2024 Месяц назад +1

    Thanks for sharing the video and all your advice were very helpful

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  Месяц назад

      @@Madjed2024 thanks and thanks for watching!! I'm glad you liked the video!

  • @barrygoldwasser5449
    @barrygoldwasser5449 4 месяца назад +4

    I agree 100% on everything. I say stay with the air suspension system. It's cheap to fix and maintain. Mine is a 2004 with 118,000 miles. It's been maintained and looks and rides like a 2 year old car. People comment and look at it every day. I enjoy it.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  4 месяца назад +1

      @barrygoldwasser5449 I like the air ride to the only thing I've noticed is it seems like switching to springs makes it handle curves a little better. Sounds like you're having good luck with yours too. They're sure beautiful cars aren't they? Thanks for watching and commenting, glad you enjoyed the video!!

  • @questpropertiesllc4952
    @questpropertiesllc4952 8 месяцев назад +15

    LINCOLN MOTOR CARS FOUND THAT THE TOWN CAR BUYER WANTED A VERY SIMPLISTIC INTERIOR AND NOT ALOT OF BUTTONS, GADGETS OR OPTIONS IN THERE FACE WHILE DRIVING. AND LINCOLN DID A VERY GOOD JOB OF STREAMLINING THE MAIN DASH YET KEEPING IT ELEGANT, REFINED AND CURRRNT. TO BAD THEY WERNT SMART ENOUGH TO KEEP UP THE PRODUCTION OF THIS ALL AMERICAN CLASSIC LUXURY SEDAN!! RIP LINCOLN TOWN CAR

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  8 месяцев назад +2

      I really wish they would've kept making them too. You're right simple and elegant. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @richvangorder3900
    @richvangorder3900 6 месяцев назад +1

    My 17 yr olds first car. Just picked up a week ago. Gonna catch up on all the age specific maintenaince. Love it. Im glad to see this young generation can appreciate old time engineering. He bought it himself!

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  6 месяцев назад +1

      Congrats on the new car and yes it's nice to know people still appreciate these beautiful cars. Thanks for watching and commenting, I'm glad you stopped by the channel.

  • @alanglickman
    @alanglickman Месяц назад +1

    My 3rd town car ia a 98 that I got 3 years ago from the original owner
    Had 83k mikes, always garaged. The guy only put a few thousand miles a year on it
    Not a scratch on it...and I paid $2,500.
    It needed blend doors and a heater core, just like all my other town cars, which is why he lowered the price.
    Of course the rear air bags went and I converted to springs, as I did with my previous town cars
    And as expected the intske manifold is now leaking, same as the previous two did.
    The mechanical weak spots noted in the video are accurate and to be expected...and consistent in many years of the town cars
    Yet overall a great car that's reliable and a dream to drive.
    As long as you are prepared to make the eventual repairs as noted, you'll love the car

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  Месяц назад

      @alanglickman thanks for watching and commenting I'm glad you liked video. They are great cars aren't they?

  • @mfgreviews5028
    @mfgreviews5028 9 месяцев назад +8

    Find one from the south because these cars rot badly in the rear fenders and rockers in states that snow a lot like New England. Unless garaged. The 4.6 though is a legend and most reliable Ford engine ever made. Common to see 300k to 400k plus miles.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  9 месяцев назад +2

      I had a e250 at work that got 500k. Great engines and thanks for watching and commenting.

    • @RobinHood-fi4vp
      @RobinHood-fi4vp 5 месяцев назад +2

      We have three. Exec. L. Models. Bigger in rear. L. For limo. Not a stretch limo. All have over 500.000. Miles. A dream car. Cheap. A safe tank. Rides like a magic carpet.

  • @johnblackwood1337
    @johnblackwood1337 6 месяцев назад +2

    This is a great video. I'm fixing g to by me a Town Car. I've never had one. It worries me getting something I've never owned. I like to hit the road and not look back for days at a time. I'm gonna need something reliable. I'll probably have regular Springs put on the back of the line I get too. I'm looking at two different ones right now for around 3,000 but I'm going to try to get it for 2500. One is a 2002 and one is a 2000. This guy bought one for his daughter who just got her license and she doesn't like that big car. It's got brand new tires and battery and a tune-up and an oil change the other one's pretty but it's at a car lot in it probably needs all that stuff done. I'm scared of the car lots!

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  6 месяцев назад +2

      If it's no worries you're looking for you'll probably definitely like one of these town cars. My black one has 270k on it and I'd take it on a cross country drive without hesitation. Thanks for watching and commenting and thanks for supporting the channel. Good luck with the town car If you end up getting one.

  • @Dld1985
    @Dld1985 4 месяца назад +3

    I’ve had a couple of these. Biggest weakness the air suspension goes bad and you have a instant low rider.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  4 месяца назад +2

      @1951RKP yes that air ride van be a little problematic. Luckily there is cheap options out there for repairing it. Thanks for watching a commenting hope you enjoyed the video

  • @chrissturtevant5777
    @chrissturtevant5777 Месяц назад +1

    good video. im looking at these now

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  Месяц назад

      thanks and i dont think youll regret getting one theyre pretty reliable cars. thanks for watching and commenting

  • @amrrma4796
    @amrrma4796 8 месяцев назад +3

    Also check the fuel door there's a drain right at the bottom, gonna hopefully score my first TC this weekend!

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  8 месяцев назад +2

      Yes good info, that drain is a place you gotta check once in awhile and keep cleared out too. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @frederickratel4231
    @frederickratel4231 Месяц назад +1

    This was very helpful
    Thank you.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  Месяц назад

      @frederickratel4231 thank you and thanks for watching and commenting. Glad you enjoyed the video!!

  • @MadCowsProductions1
    @MadCowsProductions1 6 месяцев назад +2

    Subscribed for more Lincoln content! Will check out the hooptie fleet

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  6 месяцев назад +1

      Hey thanks and thanks for watching and commenting. If I can get the escalade to quit breaking down I hope to have more lincoln videos soon lol.

  • @donaldperrotta8514
    @donaldperrotta8514 8 месяцев назад +2

    I had to replace the blendor on my 2006 LTC Signature Ltd. .. $$$$ local garage had it for over a week !! very costly .. but I decided to go ahead because now it’s perfect.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  8 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you got it fixed. Thanks for watching and commenting. Just curious how much was that repair. Just wanna have a heads up in case I have to do it lol

    • @donaldperrotta8514
      @donaldperrotta8514 8 месяцев назад +2

      @@hoobsgarageblendor … 😮 2,000 bucks !!!! entire dashboard had to come out to replace a $ 30.00 blendor

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  8 месяцев назад +2

      @donaldperrotta8514 holy crap lol...well if mine goes out ill make a video about cause I don't know how to do it but I'll learn somehow lol no way I'm paying that much.

    • @donaldperrotta8514
      @donaldperrotta8514 8 месяцев назад +3

      @@hoobsgarage because of the low mileage on my LTC , and I don’t like the majority of new cars now being sold , and I plan on keeping my car , I figured that it costs less in the long run . Anything new and current my costs would jump sky high ! … is . Taxes , insurance … so I opted to have it repaired.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  8 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@donaldperrotta8514I dont blame ya, that's why I bought another one. Most of the cars out there dont interest me and the huge payments dont interest me either lol

  • @pessolanostudios
    @pessolanostudios 9 месяцев назад +4

    Worst towncar problem I had was one I bought was dying at the stop light and I took it shop after shop after shop well what happened was the transmission started acting up months later nobody could find out that’s what it was and then wouldn’t go in D anymore. So if it’s dying at a light possible transmission problem. In my case I swapped it and it was fine after, but the guy who sold me the car sure as hell did not mention that job was coming up.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  9 месяцев назад +2

      Sorry you had so many problems glad you got them fixed though. Thanks for watching and commenting and thanks for stopping by the channel, glad to have ya stop by.

  • @DavidBassermann
    @DavidBassermann 2 дня назад +1

    Hi Hoobs, I love those cars. Nice video! M Y Uncle had one back in the day. Question: I live in California and they are very strick out here about making you pass the smoug test. How do these older cars do with that? Thanks You!

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  2 дня назад

      @DavidBassermann that I m not sure of, I don't live in an area that requires any smog testing. I can tell you that I have a ob2 code reader that has some lights indicating whether they would pass an emissions test and there has been multiple times the red light was on lol. So I'm guessing you might have problems. But I have also had it plugged in and got the green light from too. I wish i had more info for ya, i can plug my scanner in and let you know if it says it passes, but I can't guarantee it would be the same test you'll have to take. Thanks for watching and commenting and glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @djhaloeight
    @djhaloeight 3 месяца назад +1

    I dig it. I like big cars and women myself 😅 Had a ‘95 Grand Marquis, an ‘11 Crown Vic LX, ‘95 Intrepid, ‘02 300M Special, and current big car is a ‘19 300C 5.7L.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  3 месяца назад +1

      @@djhaloeight nice fleet of cars and nice taste in women lol. Thanks for watching and commenting, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @tkflanagan4449
    @tkflanagan4449 6 месяцев назад +2

    I'm new,.....You are AWESOME!!!!

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  6 месяцев назад +1

      Hey thanks and thanks for stopping by the channel we're glad to have ya here. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and hopefully you enjoy the other ones. Thanks again for stopping by.

  • @Dukemeistro
    @Dukemeistro 8 месяцев назад +3

    Awesome information!

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thank ya, I'm glad you found it helpful and thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @animestarlord9021
    @animestarlord9021 5 месяцев назад +6

    I love my town car. I like big cars but petite ladies.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  4 месяца назад +1

      @animestarlord9021 I like all the ladies lol. Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope you enjoyed the video!!

  • @andrewhyte2989
    @andrewhyte2989 5 месяцев назад +2

    These cars are great i bought a 2003 its clean

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  5 месяцев назад +1

      @andrewhyte2989 I love them. I've had that black one for 12 or 13 years and it's been great. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @minipandora22
    @minipandora22 8 месяцев назад +2

    I’ve had a 1990 (with the 5.0 liter) and also a 2001 Executive series

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  8 месяцев назад +2

      Nice, sounds you must like them too. I think they're amazing cars. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @AlleKat
    @AlleKat 7 месяцев назад +2

    To check the blend door actuator does the engine have to be running?Thanks for the info.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  7 месяцев назад +3

      I dont believe so I think it will scan it as long as the key is on. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @RichardWentzel-m2g
    @RichardWentzel-m2g 8 месяцев назад +3

    I'd like to hear what you think about my above comment about the 13k. It doesn't matter now and it's not like I'd try to take it back I knew what I was getting into but I couldn't find the one I wanted for cheap. Or be in the right place at the right time kinda thing. I know they got me but Iv got my dream car with now 71k on it. I'll bet the only time it's ever seen 3000rpm was on my test drive. The whole bottom of it looks like a car that's 3 years old or less not 18. As I said I love the thing. I truly do it's great. The idea of driving it to work wakes me right up in the morning and I'm not a morning person.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  8 месяцев назад +1

      13 is a little on the high side but I guess it's not completely unreasonable for low mileage excellent condition. But if you like it who cares lol, buying a car you love is always better than a good deal on a car you hate. Those limited are hard to find and color seems to make a big price difference. Black is outrageous if you can even find one. They're getting super rare and white seems to be a pretty hot color too. I'm glad you foundna lincoln you love and appreciate you stopping by the channel. Thanks for watching and commenting. If you ever have any issues with yours and need some repair advice I have several videos of me working on random things on my lincolns. Feel free to check them out.

  • @Gajuanlaw15
    @Gajuanlaw15 22 дня назад +1

    Can you tell the difference between the springs vs the air ride?

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  22 дня назад

      @@Gajuanlaw15 not really, especially after the springs are on there for a couple months and get settled down. One difference I did notice is the springs seem to handle curves better. Hope this helps, thanks for watching and commenting, I hope you enjoyed the video!!

  • @dnhrage
    @dnhrage 4 месяца назад +3

    Do these need snow tires on the rear for winter driving

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  4 месяца назад +1

      @dnhrage they get around decent in the snow but I don't get much snow where I live. Thanks for watching and commenting!!

  • @FidelityRealEstateStratford
    @FidelityRealEstateStratford 16 часов назад +1

    I have a 2001 with a driver side wet floor when it rains. Anyone have any ideas what the fix is ? Thanks

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  16 часов назад +1

      @FidelityRealEstateStratford I've heard that can be the grommet for the hood release cable but I have no experience with a leak on that side. Somewhere in the comments on this video someone mentioned that. Thanks for watching and commenting.

    • @FidelityRealEstateStratford
      @FidelityRealEstateStratford 16 часов назад

      @@hoobsgarage Thanks !

  • @frenchyp7b
    @frenchyp7b 9 месяцев назад +2

    I noticed the logo of a heated seat on thr AC screen - do you know what it corresponds to? It's right on top if the driver AC temp

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  9 месяцев назад +2

      I'm sorry I'm not sure which logo your talking about. Also neither of these cars have heated seats. If you double check which button you were thinking about maybe I could help.

    • @mfgreviews5028
      @mfgreviews5028 9 месяцев назад +2

      Heated seat controls is on the door if came as an option on these cars I think the button you're referring too is the EXT on dash which shows exterior temp

    • @jeb1273
      @jeb1273 8 месяцев назад

      The one with R is rear wimdow defogger and heated mirrors if it has them.​@@mfgreviews5028

    • @tedschmitt178
      @tedschmitt178 8 месяцев назад +3

      @@hoobsgarageMy base 03 Executive has heated seats.

  • @havokmusicinc
    @havokmusicinc 24 дня назад +1

    Howdy. Recently picked up an 05 LTC and I've had a hell of a time finding a cupholder to install in the front - it didn't come with. Any insight? Part numbers?

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  24 дня назад

      I've seen them on ebay. is the whole thing broke off or something?

    • @havokmusicinc
      @havokmusicinc 24 дня назад +1

      Not sure. Seems to be slots on the front end of the center console where a cupholder or something could slip into place. Not sure how that would work with the bench seat though. The pull out tray with the cig lighter under the thermo/radio just has a couple coin/ash trays in it. I'll poke around ebay; I couldn't find any OEM ones elsewhere on the net

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  24 дня назад +1

      @havokmusicinc search 05 town car cup holders on ebay, I seen several pop up but I don't know what color interior you have. They kinda flip out and when they flip up they create the end of the center seat. Hope this helps, thanks for watching and commenting.

    • @havokmusicinc
      @havokmusicinc 23 дня назад

      cheers

  • @HaloDaycare
    @HaloDaycare 5 месяцев назад +2

    Your video helped a lot, thanks. I was curious to know your opinion on cabin noise in the lincoln town car vs the marquis and the vic. Is there a noticeable difference between the three? Thanks again

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  5 месяцев назад +1

      @HaloDaycare hey thanks for watching and commenting and I'm really glad you found the video helpful. Town cars are the only ones I've ever owned but I did have a grand marquis as a rental for a week and I noticed no different in either of them. The only crown vic I ever rode in was a wore out police car lol, not arrested just riding with a friend lol. It was a little bit of a rattle trap but that could've been all the equipment and the rough life it had. It still wasn't horrible though at all, I'm sure in better condition it would be the same. I don't think they're is any difference in build quality or the quality of materials in any of the 3. Thanks again for watching I'm glad you stopped by the channel we're glad to have ya here.

  • @antz350
    @antz350 4 месяца назад +3

    I want to pick one up so bad but it seems as though the prices are starting to creep back up.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  4 месяца назад +2

      @antz350 I've noticed that lately too. I'm sure you could still find one though just browse around. Thanks for watching and commenting, I hope you enjoyed the video!!!

    • @antz350
      @antz350 4 месяца назад +2

      @@hoobsgarage thanks for the upload man. I’m going to keep looking.

  • @josephmessina6652
    @josephmessina6652 16 часов назад

    I’m in Jersey , anywhere to buy any of these? 😊

  • @42luke93
    @42luke93 9 месяцев назад +4

    I was wondering how many miles do you drive this daily?
    I like them but hear they use a lot of gas but are not too bad of the highway.
    May have to do a 40 mile commute if I get a new job.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  9 месяцев назад +3

      I get about 315 miles to tank and it takes about 40 to 45 dollars to fill up. It gets around an average of 20 to 21 miles per gallon. But I live in a hilly area with lots of slow driving and curves. Out on the highway you'd probably get 23 to 24. Thanks for watching and commenting and I'm glad you stopped by the channel I hope you found some of the tips helpful. Feel free to ask anymore questions.

    • @42luke93
      @42luke93 9 месяцев назад +3

      @@hoobsgarage
      Thank you I appreciate the tips. I have driven one but never really knew the details. My grandpa had one and gave it to my uncle when he stopped driving.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  9 месяцев назад +3

      @42luke93 no problem and obviously I just got the silver one but the black one has been the most dependable vehicle I ever owned. Up until about 180k miles I never did anything other than oil changes and brakes and even after that it wasn't bad repairs. If you get one feel free to stop back by the channel for any help I have lots of videos of doing minor repairs to town cars. Thanks again for watching

    • @TheRustyones
      @TheRustyones 8 месяцев назад +3

      I have a 2006 and get 19.8 city and highway driving.

    • @coolbreezeNYC1
      @coolbreezeNYC1 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@hoobsgarage only rated at 16 mpg city/23 mpg highway/ 18 combined...so there is no way you get 21 city

  • @jeffreys7109
    @jeffreys7109 8 месяцев назад +4

    I got a 2002 with 51 thousand miles original owner an it's almost perfect

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  8 месяцев назад +1

      Sounds like a nice survivor. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @frankperroni6338
    @frankperroni6338 2 месяца назад +1

    I've owned two Town Cars, a 1986 and a 2002, both panther platforms. Hands down, the most durable and most pleasurable cars to drive. A Town Car is an army tank in a prom dress...virtually indestructible. And the legendary Lincoln ride is second to none. Wish I would have kept them.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  2 месяца назад

      @@frankperroni6338 they really are dependable vehicles. Thanks for watching and commenting!!

  • @williamramsay1
    @williamramsay1 9 месяцев назад +4

    Wet carpet? Check hood release cable grommet.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  9 месяцев назад +1

      Good idea. Thanks for watching and commenting.

    • @kurtrussell5228
      @kurtrussell5228 8 месяцев назад +6

      No, it's the air intake manifold on the passenger side, reseal it...... everyone that has owned an old town car knows that

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  8 месяцев назад +3

      @kurtrussell5228 yea that was clearly discussed in the video. He is right though also, I've heard of a few leaking through the grommet. Thanks for watching and commenting.

    • @jimsvo4486
      @jimsvo4486 8 месяцев назад +4

      @@hoobsgarage If driver's side front and rear floor get wet, clean out the plastic cowl (I had mice) and make sure the drain is flowing. This is the drain that drips water on the hood release cable so watch if that could use some RTV when it comes through the firewall.

  • @michaeldelbiondo9966
    @michaeldelbiondo9966 7 месяцев назад +4

    I found a perfect one 2006 16k miles on it

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  7 месяцев назад +1

      Nice, she sounds like a beauty. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @tedkay3750
    @tedkay3750 6 месяцев назад +2

    I had a 2007 nice riding cars..only problem was it started to idle rough..i replaced a coil...ran fine for a month...started acting up again...found coil was not bad had a bad seal leaking oil into the plug well..took a shop to get a second opinion ..i asked what the fix , they said a new engine...i said to that car ! BYE BYE! LOL !

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  6 месяцев назад +2

      @tedkay3750 they are nice riding cars. Bummer yours went down on ya. Maybe you'll find another someday. Thanks for watching and commenting.

    • @EarlGuyton425
      @EarlGuyton425 3 месяца назад +1

      You sadly believed a mechanic that was a lair and scammed you. What oil leak was that???? The valve cover cannot leak oil in that area and the intake manifold cant leak oil in that area. And why would you need a new engine? That was major scamming Ted

  • @Succer
    @Succer 3 месяца назад +3

    I would 100% buy one of these if not for the gas mileage. What MPG do you get on average? I was looking at a 2001.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  3 месяца назад +2

      @Succer I average about 21 or 22 in mine but it's alot of slow driving through winding curves and up and down hills. Out on the highway it gets about 24 or 25 average. Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope you enjoyed the video!!!

    • @Succer
      @Succer 3 месяца назад +1

      ​@@hoobsgarage I did. Thanks

    • @jeffreytidwell5509
      @jeffreytidwell5509 Месяц назад +1

      My 1996 Town Car Signature Series gets 27mpg on a 280 mile round trip. Since Michelin no longer makes the original factory tires I found a very close match made by General. My gas mileage did not suffer from switching to the Generals. Tires can affect your mileage.

  • @jeffreytidwell5509
    @jeffreytidwell5509 Месяц назад +1

    I don't understand you saying these cars are not fast. I'm not going to try and burn down a set of tires while leaving a traffic light. On the highway my TC has plenty of pep. I purchased my 1996 Town Car 22 years ago. I test drove it on the Interstate. It ran up to 120mph very quickly. And I had plenty of pedal left. I don't know how fast the car would run before a speed limiter would kick in. I figured that was fast enough, so I drove back to the dealer and bought it. I've been very happy ever since.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  Месяц назад

      @jeffreytidwell5509 I do think they do have plenty of pep and you're right they're not for burning down a set of tires at a traffic light. You just answered your own question. Glad you're still enjoying yours, They are amazing cars. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @woodshed_moments
    @woodshed_moments 4 месяца назад +3

    The only rule that ever mattered for old Lincoln's like that is how many bodies can you squeeze in the trunk?
    And kudos to the man that can openly admit he loves him some big drawz...

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  4 месяца назад +2

      @woodshed_moments that's right lol, thanks for watching and commenting glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @billholb1974
    @billholb1974 4 месяца назад +3

    If you can find a good condition Panther Platform car for a good price buy it!

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  4 месяца назад +1

      @billholb1974 yes sir, thanks for watching and commenting!!

  • @living4christ
    @living4christ 7 месяцев назад +5

    Crown vic, marquis, towncar, get em while you can.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  7 месяцев назад +1

      Yes sir, thanks for watching and commenting

  • @lylebarnard7447
    @lylebarnard7447 7 месяцев назад +2

    Do coil springs 100 dollars and 1 1/2 hours of your time

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  7 месяцев назад +1

      I did that to one of them and I like it better. I feel like rides just as well and feels more stable in turns. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @crzzymnn911
    @crzzymnn911 2 месяца назад +1

    At 34 Im tired of being burned by unreliable cars, so I googled most reliable cars and these kept popping up and even though Im not a grandpa Im still seriously considering buying one.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  Месяц назад

      @crzzymnn911 these things are the most reliable cars I've ever owned. Thanks for watching and commenting, glad you liked the video

  • @michaelking4578
    @michaelking4578 21 день назад +1

    If I knew how to capture the audio off a youtube video and make a ring tone, I'd make mine this: 0:10

  • @mrsnowmonster1379
    @mrsnowmonster1379 8 месяцев назад +2

    Owned a few. They all had bad rear axles..

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  8 месяцев назад +1

      Ive heard that could be an issue on these. Thanks for watching and commenting

    • @scottmendoza8989
      @scottmendoza8989 Месяц назад +1

      ​@@hoobsgarageit's also a simple fix it's just a seal on one side

  • @underwaterdroneservices7292
    @underwaterdroneservices7292 9 месяцев назад +2

    The spinning icon of fu just lost my long and interesting comment about proper luxury cars, which I miss, that I don't care to try to recreate. Anyway.... nice car, good info and hello.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  9 месяцев назад +1

      Don't you hate it when you've typed out a masterpiece then it gets lost to the interwebs lol. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting. Glad you stopped by the channel.

  • @user-dz7xz5kx7w
    @user-dz7xz5kx7w 2 месяца назад +1

    John Sang Ford…that’s where I’m from.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  2 месяца назад

      @user-dz7xz5kx7w yea I'm in west virginia but that's where I bought it from in ohio. They actually called me today about a continental they had, but I'm sticking with the town cars and grand marquis for now. Cheap, basic and reliable lol. Thanks for watching and commenting.

    • @vancefh
      @vancefh 2 месяца назад +1

      @@hoobsgarage I bought my first car from John Sang, or back then it was Turnpike; a 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC. Now I'm driving a 2001 Town Car and 2005 Grand Marquis. Great cars!

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  2 месяца назад

      @@vancefh nice choice of cars and glad you commented. It's cool to run into other locals on here

  • @markfunair8711
    @markfunair8711 5 месяцев назад +2

    And big sideburns

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  5 месяцев назад +1

      Yes sir lol, thanks for watching and commenting

  • @TheTyrial86
    @TheTyrial86 2 месяца назад +1

    I'm jealous.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  2 месяца назад

      @TheTyrial86 grab a couple now before the price keeps going up lol. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @trwsandford
    @trwsandford 8 месяцев назад +4

    I don’t often suffer from car envy, because I have a Town Car. What I don’t have, is two of them!
    Sucks to be me.
    I shall remedy this.

    • @trwsandford
      @trwsandford 8 месяцев назад +2

      What I have is a 1993 Cartier edition in white with grey leather and vinyl top. Total cream puff! What I’m going to try to find is a 3rd generation long wheel base.

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  8 месяцев назад +2

      Lol I loved the one I had so much I wanted a backup just in case mine was in the shop lol. Good luck with your search for another one. Thanks for watching and commenting!!!

  • @punishedwhispers1218
    @punishedwhispers1218 2 месяца назад +1

    'I like big cars and big women'
    How can one man be so based?

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  2 месяца назад

      @punishedwhispers1218 just got it figured out lol. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @moejaime2654
    @moejaime2654 3 месяца назад +2

    If you didn't shake the damn camera maybe I would of finish watching ~!

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  3 месяца назад +1

      @moejaime2654 if I got paid for any of this maybe I'd have better cameras.

    • @moejaime2654
      @moejaime2654 3 месяца назад +2

      @@hoobsgarage Maybe ease up on the coffee ?

    • @hoobsgarage
      @hoobsgarage  3 месяца назад +1

      @moejaime2654 nah not a coffee fan. I've found I can turn on video stabilizion on my phone but I have to flim outside in bright daylight it doesnt work well in a garage at night. Try it with your phone with the stabilizer off, you couldn't do any better. I always thought it would be easier than it looked as well, until I actually did it. Only so much you can do with a cheap phone.