Used 2017 Lincoln Continental for Sale nearDetroit, MI

How much does the 2017 Lincoln Continental cost?

Prices have softened 4.04% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

With 182 listings available, you have a modest amount of inventory to compare before you buy.

If you find a listing below $16,866.11, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2017 Lincoln Continental a good car?

Yes — the 2017 Lincoln Continental earns a 4.69/5 user rating and a 6.5/10 expert rating. The model scores 8/10 across Look and feel and Safety.

Owners consistently praise the luxurious features, smooth ride, and spacious interior, and they also call out the stylish design and strong value versus other luxury options. That lines up with Lincoln’s positioning of this car as a flagship sedan meant to deliver comfort, presence, and practicality in a premium package.

At the same time, the overview and owner feedback point to a few tradeoffs, including noise concerns and limited trunk room. Even so, the market still shows 30.2% good or great deals, which suggests there are still attractive opportunities if you shop carefully.

Is the 2017 Lincoln Continental reliable?

Owners rate it 4.69/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback also points to a car that many people find dependable and worth counting on over time, especially because the praise centers on comfort, smoothness, and a premium experience that holds up in daily use. The expert drive notes reinforce that relaxed, long-haul character, describing the Continental as calm, controlled, and well suited to easy highway cruising.

The cost-effectiveness commentary adds a cautionary note: pricing and options are expensive, and resale value is described as unproven. For used buyers, that means the ownership experience can feel rewarding, but you should still weigh long-term value and repair exposure carefully before committing.

What should I look for when buying a used 2017 Lincoln Continental?

At 63.2% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle history report and then prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially on cars with higher mileage or visible cosmetic wear. Focus on condition details that matter in a luxury sedan: interior materials, electronics, ride quality, and signs of prior bodywork or uneven panel fit.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The top Black Label trim gets the best interior treatment, while the test car’s cabin showed that some materials can feel less upscale than you might expect. If you want the richest presentation, this is the area to compare closely.
• Powertrain: Three V6 engines are available: a 305-horsepower 3.7-liter, a 335-horsepower turbocharged 2.7-liter, and a 400-horsepower 3.0-liter twin-turbo. Front-wheel drive is standard, all-wheel drive is optional on most trims, and the twin-turbo engine comes only with AWD.
• Safety package: The Technology Package includes lane-keep assist, auto braking, pedestrian detection, automatic parallel and perpendicular parking, a head-up display, and adaptive cruise control. There is no semi-autonomous low-speed traffic self-steering feature.
• Infotainment: Sync 3 is fast and intuitive, and the available 19-speaker Revel Ultima stereo is part of the tech story. The digital instrument panel offers some reconfigurable gauge options, but not full-screen maps or color-scheme changes.
• Fuel efficiency: No MPG or MPGe figure is stated in the available data.

Which 2017 Lincoln Continental trim should I buy?

The 2017 Lincoln Continental is offered in 2 trim levels: Reserve and Black Label.

Here's the short version:

• Reserve: This is the trim to target if you want the Continental experience without stretching all the way to the top. It still gives you the core luxury-sedan character, but the expert review makes clear that some of the richest interior treatment is reserved for the higher trim.
• Black Label: This is the best-value trim if you want the most upscale cabin presentation. The expert review says you’ll need the top Black Label trim to get the best interior treatment, and the cost-effectiveness notes also point out that a Black Label with the rear seat package can deliver a lusher interior than the Reserve for less money.

The Technology Package is where the driver-assistance features live, so check carefully for that equipment if safety tech matters to you.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2017 Lincoln Continental?

This is a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop with some leverage if you’re patient and focused.

• Deal availability: 30.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 182 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 4.04% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 63.2% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $16,866.11, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2017 Lincoln Continental's resale value?

The current average of $17,933 sits slightly below last year's $18,688.

That price movement suggests the Continental has already absorbed some depreciation, which can help you as a buyer but may limit upside if you plan to resell soon. The market also reflects a premium-luxury model with expensive options and unproven resale value, so future value will depend heavily on condition, mileage, and equipment.

If you buy well and keep the car in strong shape, you can reduce the hit from depreciation. But if you overpay for a heavily optioned example, resale recovery may be tougher than with more mainstream luxury sedans.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.69/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2017 Lincoln Continental safe?

It earns no NHTSA or IIHS crash-test rating in the available data.

It earns a 8/10 safety score from our experts.

The Technology Package includes lane-keep assist, auto braking, pedestrian detection, automatic parallel and perpendicular parking, a head-up display, and adaptive cruise control. Optional inflatable seat belts are also mentioned as a rear-passenger injury-reduction feature.

One caveat is that the Continental does not offer a semi-autonomous feature that self-steers in low-speed traffic, which is a notable omission for a flagship luxury sedan. That missing capability is worth keeping in mind if advanced driver assistance is a priority for you.

Should I buy a 2017 Lincoln Continental or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2017 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2017 if:

• 30.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 63.2% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 4.04% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.69/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• Lincoln’s flagship return and luxury-first character make this year especially important in the lineup.

The bottom line: If you want the Continental’s flagship styling, smooth ride, and strong owner satisfaction at a softer price, the 2017 is the year to focus on. If you’re especially price-sensitive, keep shopping carefully for the best-condition example with the right equipment, because the value story is strongest when you avoid accident history and overpaying for options.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.