Vehicle Description
2000 Lincoln LS
The Lincoln LS is a four-door, five-passenger luxury sedan
manufactured and marketed by Ford's Lincoln division over a single
generation from 1999-2006. Introduced in June 1999 for model-year
2000, the LS featured rear-wheel drive and near 50/50 weight
distribution and was available with a V8 or V6, the latter
initially offered with a manual transmission. The LS shared the
Ford DEW98 platform with the Jaguar S-Type and the Ford
Thunderbird. Trim levels ranged from the base V6 model to the
Special Edition V8 LSE trims in 2004, with revised front and rear
fascia, taillights and fog lights, and front grille. LS models were
manufactured at Ford's Wixom Assembly Plant until production ended
on April 3, 2006 and the plant was idled as part of Ford's The Way
Forward. Approximately 262,900 were manufactured, including 2,331
with manual transmissions and 1,500 LSE editions.
So good was the new import-fighter from Lincoln that, when it went
up against 30 contenders from three continents, it emerged as
winner of Motor Trend's 2000 Car of the Year competition. This was
a particularly significant achievement as that was the year Motor
Trend dispensed with its separate Import Car of the Year award,
reasoning that American automobiles should be held to the same
standards as all others, regardless of origins. Proudly offered for
consignment, a one owner, custom ordered and purchased new,
original paint Lincoln LS right out the turn of the millennium. The
perfect blend of upscale performance and luxury, and a highly
optioned automobile, and this grocery getter/sports sedan does not
disappoint!
Exterior
The original coating of three stage Ivory Parchment, an upcharge
paint color, covers the exterior of this sedan and is looking just
dandy. No rust is noted and only a few minor chip offs are seen on
this steel and aluminum bodied ride. This wonderful preservation
has been accomplished by tedious care, garage storage, and non
usage during the winter months. Straight steel panels, and good
gaps are noted and a smattering of chrome and stainless steel, all
dressed up and polished adorns this car on the exterior. Flush
mount integrated dual headlights frame the black grille and just
below is a body colored neoprene crash bumper. Clean flowing lines
down the sides along with black rocker trimming create beautiful
undulation, especially for the passenger compartment with a power
operated sunroof. A squared off rear end with wrap-around
taillights finishes off the back end along with dual chrome exhaust
tips peeking out from under the bumper. Nice 16" aluminum Lincoln
logo 5 spoke wheels are seen on all 4 corners.
Interior
Opening any of the 4 doors, we are met with Deep Charcoal leather
heaven. And if this is not enough, throw in some beautiful Walnut
burl panels on the dash, and even intermixing them on the steering
wheel and the door panels. Just quintessential Lincoln. As
expected, we see plenty of convenience options like power windows,
power seats, climate control, cruise control, a sunroof, Bluetooth
capability, and a factory Alpine AM/FM/Cassette stereo. More burl
for the automatic shifter knob, which can be moved right and down
and shifted manually just if you decide to get a little feisty on
your way home from the soccer game. This shifter resides in an
ergonomic console along with the traction control switch, a cup
holder and a padded top storage bin. More charcoal for the clean
carpeting and peering up we note a felted headliner framing the
electric sunroof. Light age folding is noted on the leather wrapped
front buckets and the rear bench appears to have been hardly
used.
Drivetrain
A spicy 3.0 DOHC liter V6 with EFI is attached to a 5R55N 5-speed
automatic transmission. Putting the power to the rear tires is a
3.58 conventional rear axle. This combination is capable of 210 hp
and a 0-60 time of 7.4 seconds. Nice numbers for a 20 year old
sport sedan.
Undercarriage
Very clean and rust free, save for very light surface rust on steel
parts. There are no areas of concern under here with a strong
unibody and near perfect flooring. Independent Macpherson strut
suspension is on for both the front and rear as are power disc
brakes. The OEM stainless steel exhaust system handles the exhale
efficiently and effectively.
Drive-Ability
On our test track it gave a firm, but comfortable ride and the
interior gave generous space for even my ample frame. Acceleration
was on par with most modern sedans of the era and shifting was
smooth. Under panic braking the car came to a bias free stop and
even after my drive I continued to play with the various functions
and doo-dads that this Lincoln has to offer. A very nice driving
car.
For the suburbia show of success, not just a sports car, but why
not a sport sedan. Mike Nicks nailed it in his summation of the
2000 Lincoln LS, "There's just a 'rightness' about the whole
coherence of the design that tells me Lincoln's marketing and
engineering people have worked well together.". Belt the kids in
and find a winding road to put a smile on your face, then stop at
the store on your way home, to pick up a gallon of 2 percent!
VIN DECODE
1LNHM86S7YY813942
1-USA
L-Lincoln
N-Passenger Car
H-Manual Belts, Front & Side Airbags
M86-LS V6
S-3.0 Liter DOHC V6 210hp
7-Check Digit
Y-2000
Y-Wixom, MI Assy Plant
813942-Sequential Unit Number
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with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
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