2005 Lincoln LS New Car Buyer's Guide

New Car Buyer's Guide  » Lincoln  » 2005 LS   What's New for the 2005 Lincoln LS? Such niceties as power adjustable pedals, side curtain airbags and rear park assist are now available as stand-alone options for the 2005 Lincoln LS, which means that the Safety and Security package is gone. The optional LSE Appearance Package can be ordered without the heated/cooled seats this year, and new colors debut for the interior and exterior. The front fascia receives a minor appearance tweak, and the transmission has been modified for improved shift quality. Advantages of the 2005 Lincoln LS: Powerful V8 engine Excellent handling and steering Rich leather and wood inside the cabin Uniquely "American" flavor Objections to the 2005 Lincoln LS: Small trunk Navigation system bundles controls into a single unit Cheap interior plastics Confused transmission Editor's Advice: Often a study of contrasts and compromises, the 2005 Lincoln LS is nonetheless appealing to those with a soft spot in their hearts for American iron. The Lincoln LS blends European handling and ride quality with styling and design from the good old U.S. of A. Two engines are available on the 2005 Lincoln LS; a 232-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 and a 280-horsepower 3.9-liter V8. The V8 engine is a gem; the transmission it's hooked up to a mess of missed or harsh shifts. The seats are broad and flat, sized for large Americans. The trunk is shallow and small, barely able to hold golf bags lying on their sides. The leather, wood and metallic cabin trim is rich and worthy of a Lexus; the plastics cheap, exhibiting casting flash and mismatches in terms of color and texture. This lack of consistency in everything from the powertrain to interior tailoring is why Lincoln must place incentives on the LS to sell them, while the local BMW dealer blows out every 3-Series he can get from the factory. Nevertheless, we're sorry to report that this could be the last year for the Lincoln LS platform. Lincoln will get a new sport sedan called the Zephyr, based on Mazda 6 underpinnings, for 2006. Zip Code:  OTHER WAYS TO SEARCH Search By Make BMW, Honda, Toyota, Lexus, etc. Advanced Search Search by features and other criteria Search By Category Convertibles, SUVs, Vans, etc. Search By Payment Find new cars that fit your monthly budget     CAR PREVIEWS & REVIEWS Lincoln MKS – Cool Concept Giving up on global success 2007 Lincoln MKX Review Less than the sum of its parts 2007 Lincoln MKZ Review A good car competing in a field of great ones 2007 Lincoln Navigator Review Judging books by their covers is perilous business 2007 Lincoln MKZ First Drive The Zephyr becomes the MKZ, and a better car 2007 Lincoln Navigator First Drive The King of Chrome, out powered by the King of Bling 2007 Lincoln MKX First Drive Lincoln enters a hotly contested market with a cool new crossover 2007 Lincoln MKZ Preview Playing the name game 2007 Lincoln MKX Preview Nothing ventured, nothing gained 2007 Lincoln Navigator Preview Significant upgrades keep Lincoln’s luxury-ute competitive ABOUT CARSMART "Since 1995, we've helped millions of customers get connected to a local CarSmart Accredited Dealer for up-front auto pricing and a no-hassle car and truck buying experience. We are the Internet's largest new car buying service, generating over a billion dollars a month in auto sales."

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