This is the seventh and final model year for the current Lincoln TownCar, and we think they have got it about right by now. We looked all over the car for loose threads, body panel misalignments, poor sealing and less-than-luxurious materials, and we came away impressed. There were some things in the trunk area that could use improvement in terms of materials, fit and finish for a $43,000 car, but the body fits and interior quality were the best we have ever seen on a Town Car of any vintage. Unlike many of its competitors, the Town Car is not a treasure trove of leading edge technology. It doesn't offer the front-drive traction or the electronic chassis sophistication of the Cadillacs, the security of the Lincoln RESCU system used in the Continental, or the handling of the import sedans. But for the traditional American luxury car customer who treasures lots of space and quiet operation--a category that includes tens of thousands of unswerving Town Car loyalists--it's still a favorite.
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