Lincoln Mark Series Mark VIII (1998)
for sale
Price: US $5,200.00
Price: US $5,200.00
The time has come to let my 1998 midnight grey metallic
Lincoln Mark VIII move on to the next caring soul. I am the third owner and for
the last two years, it has been a dependable daily driver. Overall the car is
in good condition with a nice interior and shiny original paint. For the 134k
miles on it, it looks and rides better than many with ½ that many miles.
As soon as I got this car home I recorded the sound of the car along with the
air suspension rising upon initial cold start up. (See my youtube channel) My
Mark VIII also received some repairs and adjustments. I installed a lasagna
repair, new neon ballast, had the exhaust adjusted, the VIN number etched in
the glass, and purchased a nice car cover. Regarding the exhaust, the drone was
too loud for me and from the looks of it, the pipe was a bit close to the
bottom of the car. After the adjustment, the drone was reduced and the exhaust
had a better sound. The former owner, took excellent care of this Mark and
upgraded the brakes to the Cobra version and more versatile 4.5 inch hubs.
I am selling the car for a few reasons. One, I have two other vehicles (06
Nissan Titan and modified 93 Crown Victoria, see pics) and having three vehicles for me alone is a bit pricey. I take care
of my cars so maintenance does play a factor. Two, an addition on the house is
in the works and the proceeds from this sale will help pay for the concrete.
Three, I have been pulled over twice in this car in less than 6 months. The car
rides on air (air suspension, right?) and it enjoys high speed so I give it
what it wants. Well, Lake Pontchartrain Causeway cops don’t care.
Along with this car comes a desired cargo net and the tape deck still works in
what I believe is the original stereo that came with the car. Also will be a Blackvue WiFi DR500GW-HD car
camera and a Coverking Car Cover. I am selling the car for $5, 200 with the
above mentioned accessories. Although I am not ‘locked’ into this price, I will
not move from this price much b/c it is a great car with minor issues that I
still drive about 1 or 2 times a week. See the video taken Aug 1st, 2015 on the
‘Tube that is You’ under my name LaSouthernGemini.
Who is this car good for? If you are an enthusiast and looking for an
unmolested ride in what I think is the most beautiful color for the Mark VIII
with a few issues that need attention, this may be your calling. Let me know if
you have any questions.
update: 2015-09-13
Used |
“This last year of the updated FN-10 platform has a few issues. The fuel button in the driver’s door let go with the spring shooting out and all that jazz. I have the pieces but the button doesn’t want to stay in the retainer. The button looks like it is broken. The fuel door release is handled by pulling the cable in the trunk. The drivers door bezel also had a front clip that let go (it was previously fixed) so it pokes out a bit. I have a steering column ghost that hinders my ability to adjust the steering column when I would like to. Sometimes it responds, sometimes it doesn’t. Currently it is in a favorable position and I don’t mess with it. The ABS light stays on b/c my mechanic says the sensor on one of the back wheels has gone kaput and the passenger visor clip (not the visor, but the clip) broke and I couldn’t find one in grey so there is a tan one doing the job.” |
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 1LNFM91V0WY700586 | Year: | 1998 |
Number of Cylinders: | 8 | Make: | Lincoln |
Transmission: | Automatic | Model: | Mark Series |
Body Type: | Sedan | Trim: | Not Collectors Edition but trim modified |
Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Engine: | 4.6L 281Cu. In. V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated |
Vehicle Title: | Clear | Drive Type: | RWD |
Options: | Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats | Mileage: | 134,000 |
Safety Features: | Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag | Sub Model: | Mark VIII |
Power Options: | Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats | Exterior Color: | Gray |
Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Interior Color: | Gray |
For Sale By: | Private Seller |