Used 1997 Lincoln Town Car
1997 Lincoln Town Car Overview
1997 Lincoln Town Car Pricing
1997 Lincoln Town Car pricing starts at $2,330 for the Town Car Executive Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $38,720 when new. The range-topping 1997 Town Car Cartier Sedan 4D starts at $2,565 today, originally priced from $43,870.
Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
$38,720 | $2,330 | |||
$41,080 | $2,436 | |||
$43,870 | $2,565 |
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1997 Lincoln Town Car models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.
Town Car Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Lincoln Town Car (1992-1997) a 4.7 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 97% recommend it. These figures are based on 287 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1997 Lincoln Town Car
"Great Car"
"I have owned this care for over 10 years and it has been excellent. 24-26 mpg, very comfortable. I love it. Very reliable, and a pleasure to drive. It is so much moe comfortable than most other cars on the road."
"Excellent used car for trips and cruising around"
"I picked up my '97 Town Car with 216K on the odometer for $1200 in May 2012. I only bought it to take a cross country trip from California to Iowa and back as my other car is a Fiat 500 and not very roomy. I still have it as of Aug 2013 as it's been such a good and comfy car to drive I find it hard to let it go. It's had a few issues like the ABS light going on and off and the transmission shifting oddly sometimes. But with the mileage that's to be expected from a 17 yr old car. My kids LOVE this car for trips. It's gots gobs of room for them and our two dogs. You can carry a lot of luggage and stuff in the trunk, it's huge. A lot of the cool features such as memory driver's seat, seat heaters, trunk pull down, and digital dash still work. I get 22-24 mpg on the highway with the A/C running which is way better than the EPA estimate back in '97. In town I get between 14-16 mpg with isn't great but it's a two ton car, that's a lot of weight to move. I feel safe in this car too with the dual air bags and lots of metal surrounding me. I've put a windshield, ball joints, a battery, and tires on it so far but not much else. It's been a reliable car so far. I'd buy another one."
"Best Vehicle I've ever owned"
"I have personally put over 250,000 miles on this car, and overall had less problem with this car than any other car I've owned in the past 20 years. It still gets 20 miles to the gallon in town, and 25mpg on the road. It by far is the best ridding car I've ever owned. Also, it has a great trunk on it."
Overall 1997 Lincoln Town Car Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1997 Lincoln Town Car is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1997 Lincoln Town Car quality a 4.8 out of 5.
1997 Lincoln Town Car Reliability
The 1997 Lincoln Town Car receives an average consumer rating of 4.7 overall and a 4.8 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1997 Town Car Features
According to drivers of the 1997 Town Car, here are some of its best features:
- Big, roomy, floats down the road, good safety
- Rides and handles superbly.
- Rides like a dream!
- Beautiful car white exterior navy leather inside
- Everything with this car was a PRO !
1997 Lincoln Town Car MPG by Trim
1997 Town Car Executive Sedan 4D - city 15 MPG - hwy 23 MPG
1997 Town Car Signature Sedan 4D - city 15 MPG - hwy 23 MPG
1997 Town Car Cartier Sedan 4D - city 15 MPG - hwy 23 MPG
1997 Town Car Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1997 Lincoln Town Car front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 5 out of 5.
1997 Lincoln Town Car Safety Features
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
- Rear Parking Sensors
1997 Lincoln Town Car
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1997 Lincoln Town Car Depreciation
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1997 Lincoln Town Car Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | + $200 | $2,215 | $1,384 | ||
2023 | $255 | $1,960 | $999 | ||
2024 | $131 | $1,829 | $845 | ||
Now | $22 | $1,807 | $830 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1997 Lincoln Town Car Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 3997 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.1 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.6 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 6 | ||
Overall Length | 218.9 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 62.1 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 2000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 22.3 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 40.0 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 117.4 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 76.7 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 15 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 23 mpg | ||
Combined | 18 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | RWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 210 @ 4250 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 275 @ 3250 rpm | ||
Engine | V8, 4.6 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
Entertainment
- DVD Entertainment System
- MP3 Player
- CD Player
Interior
- Power Windows
- Tilt Steering Wheel
Seating
- Leather Seats
- Dual Power Front Seats
- Power Driver's Seat
Technology
- Cruise Control
- Hands Free Phone
- Navigation System
1997 Lincoln Town Car Safety
1997 Lincoln Town Car Safety Technology
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
- Rear Parking Sensors
Crash Test Rating
Compare to Similar Vehicles
Used 1997 Lincoln Town Car | Used 2002 Suzuki Esteem | Used 2000 Daewoo Lanos | Used 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,330 | $2,072 | $2,495 | $2,066 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 15/Hwy 23/Comb 18 MPG | City 24/Hwy 32/Comb 27 MPG | City 23/Hwy 32/Comb 26 MPG | City 18/Hwy 27/Comb 21 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 210 @ 4250 RPM | 122 @ 6300 RPM | 105 @ 5800 RPM | 215 @ 5600 RPM | |
| Engine | V8, 4.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |