2017 Lincoln Continental
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For 5 years I wouldn't worry about Continental reliability.
I didnt say say it didn't have any class, said it doesn't have any character. It's a fairly middle of the road car, and that comes across in the press reception it's gotten. Compare that reception to the CT6, a car that has a lot more character IMHO.
I didnt say say it didn't have any class, said it doesn't have any character. It's a fairly middle of the road car, and that comes across in the press reception it's gotten. Compare that reception to the CT6, a car that has a lot more character IMHO.
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Looks like the Continental did pretty well in October. So much for the predictions of it being DOA. 
Flagship
1. S - 2,420
2. CT6 - 1,316
3. Continental - 1,222
4. 7-1133
5. A8 - 354
6. LS - 352
7. XJ - 335
8. Panamera - 295
9. G90 - 92
Flagship
1. S - 2,420
2. CT6 - 1,316
3. Continental - 1,222
4. 7-1133
5. A8 - 354
6. LS - 352
7. XJ - 335
8. Panamera - 295
9. G90 - 92
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I'd probably put it in more of a mid-level than flagship category, but if you did put it in flagship, it would be number 3, not 4. In any case, that's a nice showing for this month. Curious to see how sales hold up over time.
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I agree, though, that one month alone won't necessarily tell the whole story, but it certainly is a sign that the car is not DOA.....and also a sign that it will probably compete successfully with the CT6's RWD layout.
But, to be honest, I still think that it is the interior that is selling this car, more than its mechanicals.
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Why would you compare it to the flagships like the S or 7 or A8? It starts at $45K
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No, I referenced the list Marshall posted and stated I think it should be in the mid-level category, however, if someone is going to include the Continental in that flagship list, it should at least be corrected to be in the correct order, as that list shows #4 selling more than #3.
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No, I referenced the list Marshall posted and stated I think it should be in the mid-level category, however, if someone is going to include the Continental in that flagship list, it should at least be corrected to be in the correct order, as that list shows #4 selling more than #3.
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No, I referenced the list Marshall posted and stated I think it should be in the mid-level category, however, if someone is going to include the Continental in that flagship list, it should at least be corrected to be in the correct order, as that list shows #4 selling more than #3.
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In general, I keep a car about five years or so....that's a reasonably good place on the average depreciation-curve. My current Verano, though, has been so reliable (and it also gives you a lot for what it cost) that I'm not in any real hurry to replace it.
Despite my long history of being an auto-enthusiast and reviewer, though, I haven't owned a big full-size (or even mid-size) luxury car since the used ones I owned in college....decades ago. Perhaps it's time. I can afford one if I really want one.
I have to disagree on the Continental not having class or character. We haven't seen anything like this from Ford for decades, particularly with the interior. IMO, it's probably the (current) sedan equivalent of the Cadillac Escalade's bling (yes, more so than the CT6 itself). It's not perfect, though, and does need some further refining in a few areas.
The Genesis/G80 3.8L would be an excellent choice, too, since the 5.0L doesn't come in AWD, and, for me, RWD, even with traction-aids, doesn't cut it in the winter.
Despite my long history of being an auto-enthusiast and reviewer, though, I haven't owned a big full-size (or even mid-size) luxury car since the used ones I owned in college....decades ago. Perhaps it's time. I can afford one if I really want one.
I have to disagree on the Continental not having class or character. We haven't seen anything like this from Ford for decades, particularly with the interior. IMO, it's probably the (current) sedan equivalent of the Cadillac Escalade's bling (yes, more so than the CT6 itself). It's not perfect, though, and does need some further refining in a few areas.
The Genesis/G80 3.8L would be an excellent choice, too, since the 5.0L doesn't come in AWD, and, for me, RWD, even with traction-aids, doesn't cut it in the winter.
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If you're willing to spend $50k on a new Continental, maybe you just need to go buy a nice 2012+ Lexus LS460 with really low miles in like new condition. IMO it beats the pants off the new Lincoln, a new Caddy CT6 or CTS, or a new ES350. The steep depreciation gives you really good value for money. Plus I think with the 2012 restyle, they addressed the sort of boring looks and the interior is several notches nicer than previous years. Lexus has been building IMO the ultimate Cadillac/Lincoln Town Car with the LS series since 1990, its like what Cadillac and Lincoln should have been but never was.