I purchased the '90 Lincoln Town Car in 1993 for $14.5K. It was a great ride and returned 27 on the highway. The problem was when it rolled over 100K in 1996, the value dropped significantly. I ended up trading it for the W123 on an even deal. The W123 also had just over 100K at that time.

The value of both of them was about $5.5K in 1996. The Town Car developed a very loud rapping sound in the engine on a cold start. It only lasted for 1 second or so, but, I couldn't see selling it privately with such a condition.

I prever the W126.........similar size and probably more durable overall.