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Lincoln Mark VII

So I might be giving my brother my 95 T-bird as his 141,000 mile 98 Dodge Intrepid (yeah I'm amazed it's still running as it's a Mopar :hick: ) is starting to develope some really bad electrical problems. I'm thinking about replacing it with this: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=240349703&dealer_id=67821&car_year=1989&model=MARK7&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=LINC&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=60638&advanced=&end_year=2009&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=16 89 Lincoln Mark VII. Any one have any experience with them? Good/bad points? I'm guessing the driving experience should be similar to the 88 T-bird I have (but a bit slower ;) ).
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

Lincoln Mark VII

Reply #1 –
Quote from: thunderjet302;222105
So I might be giving my brother my 95 T-bird as his 141,000 mile 98 Dodge Intrepid (yeah I'm amazed it's still running as it's a Mopar :hick: ) is starting to develope some really bad electrical problems. I'm thinking about replacing it with this: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=240349703&dealer_id=67821&car_year=1989&model=MARK7&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=LINC&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=60638&advanced=&end_year=2009&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=16 89 Lincoln Mark VII. Any one have any experience with them? Good/bad points? I'm guessing the driving experience should be similar to the 88 T-bird I have (but a bit slower ;) ).



I am a Mark VII enthusiast.  Let me tell you that the Mark VII is the best car I have ever owned.  Do not, and I please emphasize this, DO NOT let people discourage you from buying a Mark VII due to the air suspension.  It really makes the Mark VII that much better than a T-Bird in my opinion.  Don't throw stones at me guys, please.  But the Mark VII is not just a fancy T-Bird, it is miles apart in terms of comfort, ride and power in stock form.  That 89 Mark VII has the 5.0HO which in stock form is putting out 225HP at the crank.  Granted it's not a quarter mile car by any means.  However the comfort and options it offers cannot be denied.  Take it man, you'll love it.

Lincoln Mark VII

Reply #2 –
Ugly (not a fan of red) but a hell of a deal at that price with the miles! get it
1986 Cougar LS

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Reply #4 –
I'd hold out for an LSC model.:burnout:
95 Ranger Splash 2.3
88 Tbird Sport :ies::ies:
5.0 SO, stainless shorty headers, w/ Magnaflow lers. KYB struts, KYB shocks. 5lug conversion from sn95 Mustang, subframe connectors, drilled and slotted rotors, 03 Mach 1 wheels. sequential taillights.140 speedo

Lincoln Mark VII

Reply #6 –
I love the Mark VII. It's one of the few cars I'd trade my T-Bird for (the others being a nice four-eye 'Bird, 87-88 Coug, or 90-96 300ZX). I agree with Cougarman - hold out for an LSC. Much better ride/handling, and better seats/interior as well. The LSC is to the Mark what the Sport/XR7 are to the base T-Birds and Cougars.
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

Lincoln Mark VII

Reply #7 –
That's not a bad price on that one with the low miles. If it runs and drives fine then I'd go for it even though it's not a LSC.

The air suspension issue is a moot point now with all of the components being offered by Arnott at reasonable prices.

The door panels on 84-89 are pretty fragile so I would invest in a trim panel removal tool (10.00) if you have to take them off for any reason.

Other than that it's not much different than owning a T-bird.
Matt
1984 Thunderbird - 89 302 HO, GT40 heads w/ Trick Flow springs, E303 cam, Edelbrock Performer 289 intake and 600 cfm 4bbl, Mustang headers, Jegs o/r H pipe, Dynomax lers, Mustang AOD and shifter, Mustang 8.8 w/ 3.73s, 3G alternator, Mustang front and rear sway bars, KYB SN-95 front struts and shocks, and 11" front brakes.

1988 Mustang GT - GT40 heads, Explorer intake, 70mm throttle body, 70mm MAF, Crane 1.7 rrs, E303 cam, Kirban Kwik shifter w/ Pro 5.0 deluxe handle, aluminum clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster, o/r h pipe, Dynomax lers, 3G alternator, aluminum radiator, and 3.27 gears.
 
1986 Cougar 5.0, 1989 Mark VII LSC 5 speed, 1980 Mercury Zephyr 4 door (sold)

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Reply #8 –
Quote from: Thunder Chicken;222205
hold out for an LSC. Much better ride/handling, and better seats/interior as well.

I was under the impression from '88-'89(ones with the HO engine) ALL the Mark VIIs basically the same whether they were a LSC or whatever... I know the earlier non-LSC models had std 5.0s, but as far as the suspension, other than struts/shocks how could it really be any different???(OK the sway bars could be different)

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Reply #9 –
The air springs are different on BB also

The Bill Blass didn't get the LSC suspension/wheels until 1991.
Matt
1984 Thunderbird - 89 302 HO, GT40 heads w/ Trick Flow springs, E303 cam, Edelbrock Performer 289 intake and 600 cfm 4bbl, Mustang headers, Jegs o/r H pipe, Dynomax lers, Mustang AOD and shifter, Mustang 8.8 w/ 3.73s, 3G alternator, Mustang front and rear sway bars, KYB SN-95 front struts and shocks, and 11" front brakes.

1988 Mustang GT - GT40 heads, Explorer intake, 70mm throttle body, 70mm MAF, Crane 1.7 rrs, E303 cam, Kirban Kwik shifter w/ Pro 5.0 deluxe handle, aluminum clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster, o/r h pipe, Dynomax lers, 3G alternator, aluminum radiator, and 3.27 gears.
 
1986 Cougar 5.0, 1989 Mark VII LSC 5 speed, 1980 Mercury Zephyr 4 door (sold)
 

Lincoln Mark VII

Reply #10 –
Quote from: 5.0 bird;222206
That's not a bad price on that one with the low miles. If it runs and drives fine then I'd go for it even though it's not a LSC.

The air suspension issue is a moot point now with all of the components being offered by Arnott at reasonable prices.

The door panels on 84-89 are pretty fragile so I would invest in a trim panel removal tool (10.00) if you have to take them off for any reason.

Other than that it's not much different than owning a T-bird.


really?? ive had no problem with my panels, have puled them off tons of times

I love my mark, its been a pain in the balls because i have to scrounge money but its such a nice car. The comfort, options, power, and factory t loc and HO make it fun
Id get a LSC though
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

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Reply #11 –
go for it . its not like its a long ways away. id be driving in
to take a look.if you didnt like it ,you could sell it.[me, me,
pick me] better pounce on it [cougar talk]. nice meeting you last
sat. at the car show. good luck! --irv toms

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Reply #12 –
I might be taking a look at it this weekend. I really, really don't want to fix my brother's  Dodge anymore so I might do this. I have to fix the AC in the 95 though as it decided it wants to not work. I still have to look into it to find out why.

I really think that it would be similar (but a bit slower) to driving my 88 T-bird. My Bird is pretty much loaded (just missing the sunroof) so it has everything that Mark VII does.

Irv if I get it and don't like it I'd trade ya for that 88 XR-7 you have ;)  Nice to meet you too btw:D . I have to get those pics I took from the show uploaded as well.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

Lincoln Mark VII

Reply #13 –
if that was a tbird you would have already had it in your driveway. Do it.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

Lincoln Mark VII

Reply #14 –
its as fun as the bird
but you dont have to worry about the salt
and i think the mark has a few more options then the birds no?
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07