May purchase an LS/Advice?!

[stizzynutz]

Hey guys, I am seriously considering the purchase of a 2006 Lincoln LS. It has about 126,000 miles, claimed to have been business/hwy miles. The car's exterior/interior is immaculate. White French Silk Metalic ext/Cream Beige leather int. Just had a tune up (new ignition coils/plugs, oil change, filters, etc.). New tires and front end alignment done. I can get it for around $8800 straight up, or $9150 with a 3month/3k-mile warranty. (This car would be coming from a trusted friend and wholesaler)

I just graduated nursing school and am looking for a nice car that will last, but if something goes wrong, is easy/logical and not too expensive to fix. I've done plenty of work in the past with mustangs, jeeps, and a bit with an audi. My schools loans are about to kick in and I want to buy a house soon too. Sorry for all the details, but this is a huge decision for me. Thank you all for any input you have. What do ya think?

 

[BlackLS06]

Thats a really good deal...a bit higher on mileage but in terms of relaibilty as far as the LS goes 06's tend to be the best ones.

 

[ChiTownT]

Yea, miles are a bit high but otherwise it's an overall great car.

http://www.edmunds.com/lincoln/ls/2006/reliability.html

 

[stizzynutz]

Thank you guys. I'm nervous since I've always payed cash for cars and this will be the first car I have had a loan on in a while. It won't be for much, but I wanted to make sure I'm making the right choice. I think with what I've read (thanks to this site) and the advice given (thanks to you guys), I have made up my mind. I will hopefully be an LS owner in the next few days! We'll see...