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1997 Lincoln Mark VIII User Reviews

1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 12 reviews

  • Performance:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5
  • Appearance:4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 / 5
  • Build Quality:3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars 3.5 / 5
  • Overall:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5

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PROS
"power" 9 reviews
"comfortable car" 4 reviews
"big car" 3 reviews
"ride" 3 reviews
"speed" 3 reviews
CONS
"suspension" 3 reviews
"ride" 2 reviews

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Filmoreju writes:
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII 2 Dr STD Coupe Review
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Nice power and luxury balance

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Hard to find parts

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Luxury Meets Performance — Beautiful look with ample power and luxury mix. Gets looks left and right, from the old and young alike! That is a keeper right there, maybe! I am the 2nd owner, loving it! z z z z z z z

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Filmoreju writes:
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII 2 Dr LSC Coupe Review
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The power and look!

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The rarity!

Filmoreju
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Hot Rod Lincoln! — Very comfortable seats, reminds you of your favorite couch. The gleaming red is awesome to stare at up close, very deep. Gas mileage is way better than expected from this powerful V8, but efficient motor that Ford put in this car.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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mikerabik writes:
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII 2 Dr LSC Coupe Review
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She is a great car, very beautiful body design and areo dynamic 4 wheel independent suspension makes corners fun to speed through!!!

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air ride sucks, I removed it and put a Eddie Sphinx shock and strut package and it was well worth it!   AMERICAN AIR SUSPENSION.COM

mikerabik
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I Really Wish I Could Have Brought This Car New In 97 !!! — I can drive all day and not be exhausted from the road! It handles so good that your not aware of you speed and she will get up and go!! 140 on the speedometer and then some! Only thing is the high octane gas she needs but on the highway I can get 25mpgs so not bad but not a HYBRID!!!!

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Nathanael writes:
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII 2 Dr STD Coupe Review
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luxory and speed and not too common

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a little older and hard to find one with low enough miles because they do not run forever like a toyota or honda

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If You Find A Really Nice And Take Good Care Of It, It Can Be A Great Car — fun car to drive, luxury with some speed, loved it. fantastic engine weak transmission (or maybe I drove it too hard). One of the best engine notes I have ever heard. interior was a little lackluster, but had a good layout, and some neat electronic gadgets like memory power seats and puddle lamps and the first car with HID Xenon lights.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Jan writes:
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII 2 Dr LSC Coupe Review
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Hot Rod Lincoln — It's becoming a classic - you just don't see many on the road. It's a large sporty car with lots of power - only one recall yet - small Lincoln with over 20 mpg. Drawback is that it's a 2-door. This one is Silver with Teal and Lavender pin-striping. I've had it since it was turned in as a lease return with 17,000 miles - Performed beautifully on recent cross country trip of 3,500 miles.

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Terje writes:
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII 2 Dr STD Coupe Review
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Comfort, handling, power.

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Some parts are expensive.

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Great Luxury Car. I Loved It! — Awesome ride. Great power. Fantastic handling for an american luxo-barge. Stunning gas mileage for a big heavy american car.

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Philip writes:
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII 2 Dr LSC Coupe Review
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quick, reliable, handled well, looked great

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at 10 years old car started to show age.

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Beautiful Car Very Nice For Price — car ran great... no mechanical issues at all.. pretty fast for a big car. was ahead of its time. first car with High Intensity Lights. air suspension is very nice. good ride

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harperbk writes:
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII 2 Dr LSC Coupe Review
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Power & Styling

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Headroom, air ride system

harperbk
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Dependable — sporty but a personal luxury car. Suspension is lacking in my opinion but the roar of the engine makes up for that. I've had the car for many years and this is my second. I upgraded to the LSC since my first was a standard model with no sunroof. Styling is beautiful to me and it's very smooth and not so bad economically on the highway. Around town driving isn't the best in relation to gas expense.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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markateu writes:
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This is a car that is not only has classic good looks, but is fast,powerful and comfortable

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Back seat sucks,but as long as you don't sit in it who cares.

markateu
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Probably The Best Kept Secret Ever — This car may be the best car in its class and the class no longer exists. Great looks, classy comfortable and the styling will last for the ages,POWER,FAST,and refined always in control and feel safe.Gas milage is surprisingly good and maintenance is not a problem.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Chris writes:
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I love the car, 20$ i did around 200km, very very comfortable, and has all the bells and whistles.

power feels great

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dont really like the fact it has airbags because their easy to break during the winter and very expensive to replace.

tires wear out easy in this car but that depends on the driver

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Great Car And I Would Recommend This To Anyone Who Wants To Ride In Style And Comfort. — great car! cost of parts aint cheap but is still very reliable! 300HP feels great. For a V8 its great on gas. best ride of my life! if it was a little more comfortable i would sleep behind the wheel everytime i drive it

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Cost $4,544 Average Instant Market Value $4,268 Average Instant Market Value $42,490 Average Instant Market Value
Horsepower 280 190 290
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 14.4 22.3 5.0
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.60 42.6 45.0

Reviews From Other Years

1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Reviews

Fast Grampa's Car By Victor

this car is fast, you dont expect it at all, after all its a lincoln lol. 32 valve duel over head cam 4.6 v8, yes the same one used in the cobras. very smooth all around, will push you back in sea... Read More

Love It! By Skyler

Awesome car...Built very well. 4.6L DOHC engine has plenty of power and achieves nearly 30 mpg on the highway! 290 HP & 290 TQ Looks good and rides well, even with airbags replaced with springs. B... Read More

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1996 Lincoln Mark VIII Reviews

One Of The Most Fun Cars I Have Had The Privilege To Own And Drive. By Roger

Fantastic car. 0-60 in the wink of an eye and gets 27mpg on the highway. Air suspension is a bit costly when it gets old but fix it once and it is good for another 15 years. One of Fords best! Read More

Mustang In Lincolns Clothing By Nick

Great very practical car Read More

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1995 Lincoln Mark VIII Reviews

When The Air Suspension Pump Breaked Down By Jan

Good performance 300Hp, great brakes great handling, very quiet in all speeds, air suspension is expensive to maintain. Very nice appearance but the dash could be a little bit less plastic, good gas m... Read More

Hot Rod Lincoln By Paul

My baby, the SNKNLNKN. Air ride, 4.6L DOHC V8, climate control, sunroof, etc. Unfortunately they were only available with an automatic transmission. 280/280 from the factory so it moves pretty good... Read More

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1994 Lincoln Mark VIII Reviews

Spitefully Faithful By Dave

1000000 mile cruiser, it runs like new with the paint falling off. whats not to like? typically a car would be quite tired at her current miles, but old faithful still fires and quickly returns my to ... Read More

Everyone Should Have One Or Want To Have One :) By Benjamin

Performance is super for what this car is. Stock 280hp all aluminum teksid block cast in Italy and shipped to the USA. Only real common issue on these cars is the brakes are weird to get used to. Thi... Read More

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1993 Lincoln Mark VIII Reviews

Great Car By Elaina

A lot of power and a comfortable ride fels like you are gliding on air, gasing this car up isn't the greatest but it's also a fast car as well. Love the 4.6 engine in this car as well. Looks great w... Read More

Get Some By Dwight

for a car i found sitting in a wildlife for 3 years and put some work into i love the car it meets my standers. IT IS COMPLETELY FUN TO DRIVE POWERING AROUND CORNERS if you knew how you could drift... Read More

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