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    Just Bought a 2000 Townie!

    Came across this yesterday and after looking it over, and driving it for awhile I decided to buy it. Car is a silver 2000 Town Car Signature Series with pretty much every option possible except the Cartier only stuff. Heated seats, sun roof, all that crap.

    Current mileage is 152XXX and it needs some little things that a junkyard trip can cure:

    -A wheel and tire (lip on one of the wheels is broken off at the outer lip, air holds though)

    -None of the power windows work so I assume its probably a fuse of some kind, or the switch since they're all dead.

    -Idler arm needs a bushing, will probably do some other bushings and get an alignment with new tires soon.

    -And the WORST part, the passenger fender has a terrible, and I mean TERRIBLE bondo job. I'm not too concerned though because fenders can come off, and if not, I can do it over.

    A few other things but for the most part its pretty solid. Car runs great, shifts great. I'll be giving it a tune up soon just so I know where its at, along with an oil change.

    I will definitely be asking some questions on this one, since it is the first car I have owned that is not older than I am
    I only have a few good pics of it right now, and will for sure have more. I got the car Friday evening, and it was out of state so I can't really drive it until I get it tagged on Monday when the clerks office is opened.

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    1985 LTD Crown Victoria - Currently restoring after she caught fire! CFI to SEFI to Carb swap, all custom wiring, Duraspark 2 ignition, Motorcraft 2100 Carb, slicktop, Shorty headers dumped before rear axle, 140 Speedo, 3G alt, And currently building an engine for her.

    2000 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series - 165XXX, PI intake swap , 30 MPG Easy on the Highway, All options except dual exhaust. Currently looking for 2 front seats: Heated, Memory, and Light Graphite color!!
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    #2
    Congrats! Im sure your happy now. Nice colour and I like those rims. More pics is a must! lol

    1981 Mercury Marquis Brougham 2-Door 302/ 5-speed -special blend (GMGT)
    1987 Lincoln Mark VII 5-speed (Errand runner)
    1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (Base Runner)
    2007 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited (Hustlyn)
    2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (Down with O.P.P)

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      #3
      I'd be happier when I can finally drive it, lol. It's supposed to be cold tomorrow and I need those heated seats ha.

      And thanks man I like the wheels too but one needs replaced. I'm hoping I can find another. I like the executive wheels on these as well.
      1985 LTD Crown Victoria - Currently restoring after she caught fire! CFI to SEFI to Carb swap, all custom wiring, Duraspark 2 ignition, Motorcraft 2100 Carb, slicktop, Shorty headers dumped before rear axle, 140 Speedo, 3G alt, And currently building an engine for her.

      2000 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series - 165XXX, PI intake swap , 30 MPG Easy on the Highway, All options except dual exhaust. Currently looking for 2 front seats: Heated, Memory, and Light Graphite color!!

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        #4
        Nice!
        2020 Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum (Ice White / Blonde)
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        1989 Grand Marquis LS (Cabernet/Grey), 1989 Lincoln Town Car SS (White/Blue), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis Ultimate (White/Black)

        Originally posted by Lincolnmania
        if its got tits or tires it's bound to give you trouble

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          #5
          Welcome to WhaleNation!

          -ryan s.
          08 Lincoln Navigator L - 233k
          03 Mercury Marauder- 63k
          97 Ford Crown Victoria HPP "Tank of Justice III" (TOJ3) - 194k -->578.9 miles on ONE tank of gas<--
          94 BMW 325i Convertible - 135k
          73 VW Super Beetle "Bunky" <----- Wifey's
          12 Mini Cooper S - 90k <---- Wifey's
          Originally posted by pantera77
          Well my buddy tells him he knows exactly who loves buying shitboxes.

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            #6
            nice car dude.. make sure to keep the boxes in the garage though :3
            Charlette - Brown 1977 Ford LTD - 351 Windsor 155K, Full Custom Pioneer system, green HID, interior & underbody
            Alesha - Black 1982 Mercury Marquis - 255ci 178K, full custom Kenwood and Infinity system, lowered, dual exhaust, LED all the things
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              #7
              Yep I'm still keeping my box vic. The aerostars gonna be for sale once I put a water pump in it. I've been driving the vic but when I get this tagged ill be driving it and that'll give me time to put more into the vic.

              I'm definitely keeping that and while I don't rely on it to get to school and work ill be able to go over the body and do some more performance mods.

              I plan on building up my 85 into a sleeper and keeping the lincoln mostly stock. (I say that now) But so far I'm pretty impressed with the power/throttle response of the 4.6
              1985 LTD Crown Victoria - Currently restoring after she caught fire! CFI to SEFI to Carb swap, all custom wiring, Duraspark 2 ignition, Motorcraft 2100 Carb, slicktop, Shorty headers dumped before rear axle, 140 Speedo, 3G alt, And currently building an engine for her.

              2000 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series - 165XXX, PI intake swap , 30 MPG Easy on the Highway, All options except dual exhaust. Currently looking for 2 front seats: Heated, Memory, and Light Graphite color!!

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                #8
                Originally posted by fmansfield444 View Post
                Yep I'm still keeping my box vic. The aerostars gonna be for sale once I put a water pump in it. I've been driving the vic but when I get this tagged ill be driving it and that'll give me time to put more into the vic.

                I'm definitely keeping that and while I don't rely on it to get to school and work ill be able to go over the body and do some more performance mods.

                I plan on building up my 85 into a sleeper and keeping the lincoln mostly stock. (I say that now) But so far I'm pretty impressed with the power/throttle response of the 4.6
                Thats the same thing my decission was based on. Less cars, more time+money for my box.

                1981 Mercury Marquis Brougham 2-Door 302/ 5-speed -special blend (GMGT)
                1987 Lincoln Mark VII 5-speed (Errand runner)
                1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (Base Runner)
                2007 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited (Hustlyn)
                2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (Down with O.P.P)

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                  #9
                  Looks nice!

                  Pete
                  Originally posted by gadget73
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                  1985 Town Car, 'Faded Glory', gone but not forgotten. 84/87/91/97 MGMs too.

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                    #10
                    Thanks guys!

                    Finally got to drive it today and I'm pretty happy with it. It did pretty well in the snow and rain too which I wasn't really expecting. Also I filled it up and tripminder said I was gettin about 26 on the highway so I'm definitely pleased with that

                    It is in need of an oil change and next non rainy day I get I'll be doing that. The oil light was coming on and off and the oil was at a reasonable level. However it is pretty dirty and window sticker says it was done at 147k (152 now).

                    I'm hoping its just the filter or possibly the sending unit/sending unit connector.

                    I know the timing tensioners can wear and clog the oil pump screen but I don't hear any noises from the engine indicating that they are worn. I have heard this noise on other town cars I had looked at.
                    1985 LTD Crown Victoria - Currently restoring after she caught fire! CFI to SEFI to Carb swap, all custom wiring, Duraspark 2 ignition, Motorcraft 2100 Carb, slicktop, Shorty headers dumped before rear axle, 140 Speedo, 3G alt, And currently building an engine for her.

                    2000 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series - 165XXX, PI intake swap , 30 MPG Easy on the Highway, All options except dual exhaust. Currently looking for 2 front seats: Heated, Memory, and Light Graphite color!!

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                      #11
                      Usually the oil light comes on when your low on oil. Of the oil is between the hash marks on the dipstick and the light is
                      still in replace the oil level sensor

                      1982 Lincoln Continental Mark VI Bill Blass Designer Series 2-Door(Larisa)                      -Mods: HO Roller 302, GT40P Heads, Explorer Intakes, HO ECM(D9S), Autodimming w/compass and outside temp rearview mirror, Daniel Stern Lighting Mod, Dual Exhaust, 90's GM C/K Series Retractable Hood Light, Red Digital Dash Display, 92-94 White Leather Town Car Signature Cupholder Armrests, HPP Wheels, Police PS Cooler, Police Trans Cooler. More to come!!!!
                      1998 Ford Explorer Limited 5.0 AWD(Fiona)-Mods: Lincoln Navigator THX Audio System, Ford Explorer Sport Instrument Cluster.

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                        #12
                        It usually comes on when there is about 1.5 quarts left.
                        I know from many past experiences.

                        -ryan s.
                        08 Lincoln Navigator L - 233k
                        03 Mercury Marauder- 63k
                        97 Ford Crown Victoria HPP "Tank of Justice III" (TOJ3) - 194k -->578.9 miles on ONE tank of gas<--
                        94 BMW 325i Convertible - 135k
                        73 VW Super Beetle "Bunky" <----- Wifey's
                        12 Mini Cooper S - 90k <---- Wifey's
                        Originally posted by pantera77
                        Well my buddy tells him he knows exactly who loves buying shitboxes.

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                          #13
                          I did a full oil/filter change today and after driving a little it went off. So hopefully it'll stay off. Also did the fuel filter so now just some spark plugs and a junk yard trip and ill be set. Idler arm bushing shouldn't be that bad.
                          1985 LTD Crown Victoria - Currently restoring after she caught fire! CFI to SEFI to Carb swap, all custom wiring, Duraspark 2 ignition, Motorcraft 2100 Carb, slicktop, Shorty headers dumped before rear axle, 140 Speedo, 3G alt, And currently building an engine for her.

                          2000 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series - 165XXX, PI intake swap , 30 MPG Easy on the Highway, All options except dual exhaust. Currently looking for 2 front seats: Heated, Memory, and Light Graphite color!!

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                            #14
                            my check oil light pops up with about 2 quarts and a bit in. takes about 2 to get in the hashes and a half more to get near the top.

                            Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
                            rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)

                            Originally posted by gadget73
                            ... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.

                            Originally posted by dmccaig
                            Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.

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                              #15
                              Time to up-date your profile signature.
                              '79 Continental Town Car
                              '90 Crown Victoria LTD
                              '94 Crown Victoria

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