2000 Lincoln Town Car Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$39,350 to $48,845

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As Lincoln's flagship automobile, the Town Car offers a lot more than merely comfortable (and leather-upholstered, of course) seating for six. Its plushness and respectable appearance have made it the top choice for personal and fleet vehicles alike, especially among those who look down their noses at anything with front-wheel drive.

The 2000 edition came in three trim levels, Signature, Cartier, and Executive, the latter two of which were made in standard length as well as L (six inches longer than the standard). The Executive level was sold primarily as a fleet car, and like its cousin the Mercury Grand Marquis it was quite popular in that capacity.

A 4.6-liter, 205-horsepower V8 was the default engine on the 2000 Town Car, but the Cartier trims received a stronger edition that supplied 15 more horses and was paired with a dual exhaust. That set-up was made available as an option on the Signature trims as part of Lincoln's Touring Sedan package. Both engines were rated at 18 mpg city and 25 highway.

Not a lot of changes were made for this particular model year, but the ones that did come about dealt with safety: side-impact airbags, a seat-belt reminder chime, and emergency trunk release were added, as were backseat anchors for child seats - a good thing for the many grandparents who bought Town Cars that year. All 2000 models also came with antilock brakes and traction control; stability control was not available.

As mentioned earlier, the seats in the '02 Town Car are nothing if not comfortable. The front ones were given power-adjustable capability with lumbar support and memory function, to easily accommodate couples who'd alternately drive it. Ample interior space and a large, deep trunk made it a grand choice for road trip, as did the improved aerodynamics and steering system as well as the smooth-riding transmission and updated twin-tube suspension. As if all that weren't enough, this car was built to be quiet, and it certainly is, thanks to a thicker windshield and more drag-efficient design on the body and side mirrors.

Common complaints among the upscale crowd who purchased this car concerned the amount of plastic in its construction, especially with the bumpers. But plastic is everywhere, and its lighter weight helps to improve fuel efficiency; it hasn't gone away and it will not. In addition, several tall people also called for more front legroom and a bit more headroom.

Nevertheless, most Town Car owners praised it for its style, handling, and comfort on long drives. It also got specific nods for its braking and general reliability. These happy reviewers also seemed to share a sense of American pride in driving a big, rear-wheel drive sedan that was built under the Stars and Stripes.

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Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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User reviews for 2000 Lincoln Town Car

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by Jeffrey K
Aug 14, 2022
Best ride in American luxury. Comfortable interior with no stupid touch screen distractions.Aug 14, 2022
by Anonymous
Jun 14, 2022
The car is amazing! I did a tuneup (simple maintenance) and the car is running great!Jun 14, 2022
by Anonymous
Oct 25, 2021
I have a 2001 lincoln I bought it with 181.000 miles on it everything works. And it runs like a brand new car. Possibly the best car Ive ever ownedOct 25, 2021

2000 Lincoln Town Car Pricing

Original MSRP
$39,350 to $48,845
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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front side airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Exterior Features

Paint: special factory paint

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: leather

Suspension

Air Suspension: rear · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle

Telematics

Phone: cellular phone

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front side airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio

Exterior Features

Paint: two-tone

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather

Suspension

Air Suspension: rear · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle

Telematics

Phone: cellular phone

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front side airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Exterior Features

Paint: special factory paint

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: leather

Suspension

Air Suspension: rear · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle

Telematics

Phone: cellular phone

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front side airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio

Exterior Features

Paint: special factory paint

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: leather

Suspension

Air Suspension: rear · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle

Telematics

Phone: cellular phone

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front side airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio

Exterior Features

Paint: special factory paint

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: leather

Suspension

Air Suspension: rear · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle

Telematics

Phone: cellular phone

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

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