This is the seventh and final model year for the current Lincoln TownCar, and we think they have got it about right by now. We looked all over
the car for loose threads, body panel misalignments, poor sealing and less-than-luxurious
materials, and we came away impressed. There were some things in the trunk
area that could use improvement in terms of materials, fit and finish for
a $43,000 car, but the body fits and interior quality were the best we
have ever seen on a Town Car of any vintage.
Unlike many of its competitors, the Town Car is not a treasure trove
of leading edge technology. It doesn't offer the front-drive traction or
the electronic chassis sophistication of the Cadillacs, the security of
the Lincoln RESCU system used in the Continental, or the handling of the
import sedans.
But for the traditional American luxury car customer who treasures lots
of space and quiet operation--a category that includes tens of thousands
of unswerving Town Car loyalists--it's still a favorite.