Snapshot:
The Lincoln LS treads the line between luxury and performance. Built on the same platform as the Jaguar S-Type and Ford Thunderbird. Rear-wheel-drive, V-6 or V-8 power.
How Much?:
US prices for a 2004 Lincoln LS range from $31,860 for the base V-6 to $42,860 for the V-8 Ultimate.
The Inside Story:
A pleasant interior with comfortable seats and an excellent driving position can make any driver feel at ease in the 2004 Lincoln LS. A tilt/telescope steering wheel is featured, along with power-adjustable pedals. Cabin has been upgraded, dual-zone climate control is standard, seats are leather-lined.
Under the Hood:
Two four-cam engines are offered, a V-6 with 232 hp and a V-8 with 280 hp.
Transmissions:
A 5-speed automatic is standard but if you order the V-8 you'll be rewarded with a sequential shifter that lets you change gears manually when the urge strikes.
Warranty:
4 years/50,000 miles bumper-to-bumper. 4 years/50,000 miles powertrain.
Should You Buy A 2004 Lincoln LS?:
The 2004 Lincoln LS is a kissin' cousin to the Jaguar S-Type, though each car has its own characteristics. The LS is more modest in styling, the suspension tuned to North American tastes, which demand a softer ride. Nevertheless one can buy a 2004 Lincoln LS with confidence, for it is a genuine driver's car and as for luxury, what else would you expect in a Lincoln? In fact the LS is now the only totally modern car Lincoln makes, the Town Car being old-fashioned and the SUVs being Fords in drag. A fine automobile and a bit of a sleeper.
