How to Buy a Town Car
The Town Car is considered a high-end luxury model car. Town Cars offer spacious interior room, a V8 engine, a comfortable ride, leather seats, wood trim and a high level of comfort on each model. The modern Town Car has been in production since 1981. Whether it's new or used, buying a Town Car can mean comfort, luxury and style. There are a few problem areas with many of the Town Cars, though. Learn how to buy a Town Car to avoid getting stuck with a problematic vehicle.
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Figure out what your spending limit is before looking at Town Cars. As of 2009, new Town Cars start at around $45,000 for a base model. Used Town Cars can be purchased for much less, depending on the year and condition of the car.
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Look carefully at the Town Car when buying used. Major problems with Town cars include automatic windows that get stuck frequently. Many models have problems with the window regulators. After you roll the window down, it is unable to be rolled back up. It must be pushed up manually, but it won't roll down again without becoming stuck. New window regulators are expensive and have the same problems after a few years.
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Check out the air suspension that comes standard on every model made after 1991. The air shocks were meant to handle heavy loads, but sometimes break, causing the rear of the car to ride very low to the ground. These shocks are very expensive to replace.
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Look at the paint finish on the hood and roof. Town Cars made in the early '90s had very thin clear coats that peeled away, exposing the paint to the elements. This causes dark, dirty-looking areas on the car. It can be fixed by repainting the damaged areas. Once they are repainted, the problem should not occur again. Keep this in mind if you get a good deal on a Town Car with paint defects.
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Tips & Warnings
When buying a car outside of your geogragphic area, try to send someone to look at the car in person. A friend or mechanic can look at the car and see any major problems before you make the purchase.
