Hello Lincoln lovers. Having just moved to California from England and needing some transport I looked on Craigs list for a cheap car. Spotted a 1988 TC for sale locally and having fond memories of a 1982 Mk 6 Continental I once
owned, decided to have a look.The bodywork looked good and everything worked (including the a/c!) and it drove well,except for worn shocks which gave the car incredible lean angles on any corner!
The guy wanted $1200 for it, insisting that the 76k on the odometer was correct, but judging by the interior it was far higher so I offered $600 which he accepted,albeit whilst complaining that I was stealing it from him.
The car ran perfectly on the 30 mile trip home with everything checking out ok on the all working digital display.Next morning I took it for a smog check ,which it passed with ease, astounding the tester with a ZERO co2 emission.
I've now covered a further 500 miles in LA traffic with no problems and according to the fuel computer 15.7 mpg. Not bad for $650 including smog!!
Regards to all.....
owned, decided to have a look.The bodywork looked good and everything worked (including the a/c!) and it drove well,except for worn shocks which gave the car incredible lean angles on any corner!
The guy wanted $1200 for it, insisting that the 76k on the odometer was correct, but judging by the interior it was far higher so I offered $600 which he accepted,albeit whilst complaining that I was stealing it from him.
The car ran perfectly on the 30 mile trip home with everything checking out ok on the all working digital display.Next morning I took it for a smog check ,which it passed with ease, astounding the tester with a ZERO co2 emission.
I've now covered a further 500 miles in LA traffic with no problems and according to the fuel computer 15.7 mpg. Not bad for $650 including smog!!
Regards to all.....
