Ben's LS
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G-RELL
FULLY DIPPED LS
I hope tucked away nice and safe!
Can't get anything passed you guys! I still own the LS and it's safely in my garage. My truck hasn't been reliable lately and I drive pretty far for work so I bought myself a used 2012 Fusion to save on gas. I love it, but the first thing I said was "It'll never be a Lincoln."
The LS is still my number one girl.
The LS is still my number one girl.
1LoudLS
Dedicated LVC Member
unless you call it a MKZ but then even that really aint a lincoln!
G-RELL
FULLY DIPPED LS
congrats... we will be third car shopping soon (wife may take a new job 50ish miles away). looks like you made a nice choice. which engine in it?
Due to the fact that I needed a car specifically just for driving long distances I went with the 4 banger. Has decent giddy up and handles pretty well. The gas savings is crazy compared to my big v8 truck. If it was for anything else I woulda went with the v6, or most likely, a different vehicle in general.
Now remember Ben, you promised me those 1st GEN two tone tails, just saying
Haha oh I do remember! If the day ever comes that I finally get rid of the car I will save the tails for you!
The LS can actually get good fuel economy but traffic really kills it. If it wasn't for having to get on it to keep idiots from cutting in front of me, I could get great city mpg all the time. That's why I'd rather drive in the city late at night or take the freeway even if it's a little farther. I'm still in a running argument with my lady partner about going 5 extra miles on the freeway and using less gas rather than taking the street and having to stop for 10 traffic lights. She just doesn't get it. That's just like driving a big truck on I 95 through Richmond instead of taking I 295 or I 65 through Indy instead of I 465 during peak hours. Sure, there are times when it's economical to go through the middle like eastbound I 70 to northbound I 671 to I 71 in Columbus.
My girlfriend is all about going "through town" because it's "shorter." I can't stand sitting in traffic in the LS. I just wanna hit the highway and go even if it is a few extra miles, it's still quicker and you save gas. There's no sitting at stop lights.
I know that feeling! I went from commuting in an 07 Avalanche LT 4X4, to my 09 Impala LTZ that I still commute in. It was a gorgeous truck and I loved it, but I didn't like the combined 15 MPG for my commuter. The Impala does much better, high 20's. Not the same aggressive V8 roar, but it's pretty peppy and quick. My favorite commuter has to be the 04 Monte Carlo SS with the supercharged 3800 Series that I leased, man did that thing move! It was my second 3800 series, they're fantastic engines. I have to say though, that was the first and last car I'll ever lease! Long story short, I wasn't too happy about the 3 or so thousand dollars I got charged for over mileage and scratches.
G-RELL
FULLY DIPPED LS
I always have my eye out on CL (how I found mine)...
to make it easier, download cPro Craigslist, you can setup notifications anytime the word "ls" (or any parameters) is listed... i think you can even set a mileage away... you'll never miss a CL LS post again...
Another way is to contact your local salvage yards and give them your name... tell them your there LS guy and help move parts..,never know.
to make it easier, download cPro Craigslist, you can setup notifications anytime the word "ls" (or any parameters) is listed... i think you can even set a mileage away... you'll never miss a CL LS post again...
Another way is to contact your local salvage yards and give them your name... tell them your there LS guy and help move parts..,never know.
Boy, time really flies by.
Lots been going on with life lately, but I just landed a new and much better paying job. The LS has been parked in the garage all winter. Hopefully with the increased income I can finally get back to working on it.
Selling the Gen 1 LSE skirts in the for sale section if anyone is interested. Bought them off Alax awhile back and never used them.
On another note, is anyone having rust issues? Mine is starting to show on both rear rocker panels and the under side of the car is starting to have some good rot along the pinch weld. Don't know if I wanna fix it, or if it's even possible/worth it or just try and find an 06 and forget about it.
Lots been going on with life lately, but I just landed a new and much better paying job. The LS has been parked in the garage all winter. Hopefully with the increased income I can finally get back to working on it.
Selling the Gen 1 LSE skirts in the for sale section if anyone is interested. Bought them off Alax awhile back and never used them.
On another note, is anyone having rust issues? Mine is starting to show on both rear rocker panels and the under side of the car is starting to have some good rot along the pinch weld. Don't know if I wanna fix it, or if it's even possible/worth it or just try and find an 06 and forget about it.
hite337
Hite Performance
Find an 06. I have the same issues. I could repair mine but its not worth it to me. An 06 would be easier
G-RELL
FULLY DIPPED LS
not much you can do... (thats worth it) IMO... keep an eye out for a good deal, (in the southern 48 of course)!
FDR
Dedicated LVC Member
I caved in one of my rear jack points by using a normal hydraulic jack. I bought the jack adapter from Flyin Miata that night. The only thing is the warped rust can hold the adapter in place on the car when you lower it, making it easy to forget it and lose it somewhere on the road (almost did that)