Car, 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.