Overview & Reviews

The Continental remains relatively unchanged for 2001. A universal garage door opener is standard, and the individual bucket seat option (five-passenger) now requires the Driver's Select System. Two new exterior colors have been added. Like all Lincoln products, the Continental now has complimentary maintenance at no additional charge for the first 3 years/36,000 miles in service.

• Plenty of useable features and options, attractive styling, powerful V8 engine.

• Large size hurts maneuverability, unsupportive seats, minimal interior storage, lack of refinement.

User Reviews:

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  Best used ar value by far! - 2001 Lincoln Continental
  By Lincoln - November 11 - 12:43 am

  I purchased a 2001 Lincoln Conti and love it. My previous vehicles have been Lexus ES-300, Toyota Avalon, Chrysler Concord, Infinity I30 & Honda Accord. I have to say the feature list is extensive. More then in any of the other cars.

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  Best Car I Have Ever Driven - 2001 Lincoln Continental
  By gittingjr - October 14 - 10:00 am

  I currently drive a 2001 Lincoln Continental, and I plan to own the car until it dies. It is such a reliable vehicle that also has a great level of performance. Despite the fact that it is a Lincoln, I compare it to a Cadillac because the Cadillacs were always known for their performance while Lincolns were known mostly for their comfort level. This is a great vehicle for people of all ages, but unlike its counterpart Town Car, the Continental appeals a lot more to a younger man like me due to its torque and smaller size. Discontinuing this model was one of the worst mistakes Ford ever made. The car got better as the years went on. Imagine what a 2010 Lincoln Continental would look like.

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  Great Automobile - 2001 Lincoln Continental
  By Bald Eagle - August 3 - 2:00 am

  First it is a shame "Ford Lincoln Mercury" is discontinuing the continental. This is my third Continental and the dependability and comfort of this car cannot be denied. Performance and comfort with a trunk to boot. I live in the snow belt and front wheel drive in a larger car is not common. My only regret, is that this will obviously be my last Lincoln Continental purchase as there will be no more. So sad...

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  Love this car - 2001 Lincoln Continental
  By George N - June 11 - 10:00 am

  Bought this new. It has been dependable and dealer support has been the best I have ever had. This is the 4th Lincoln we have purchased and the best. 3 have been front wheel drive. I will only buy front wheel or all wheel drive. Sad that Lincoln has no more front wheel. Next purchase will probably be Cadalac.

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  Beautiful Car - 2001 Lincoln Continental
  By jack - July 30 - 10:56 am

  I totally love this car inside and out. I look around and this black and chrome machine is better looking than most new cars. I bought it used and it apparently had a significant accident front end so as the car got older. Some annoying things started to wrong. At 125k miles keyless entry stopped working, cruise control, and some interior lights. Then engine light came on. 2 misfiring cylinders. Now I have a periodic check transmission. Despite all this I attribute some of the problems to the accident before I owned it. And am seriously considering re investing to bring car back to 100%. The car is a great ride.

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  Too bad its discontinued - 2001 Lincoln Continental
  By Kvegas - June 28 - 2:20 am

  Nice powerful 275hp V8. Front drive is good in the snow. Average 19 mpg in mostly city driving (not bad for the way I drive). Very comfortable front heated seats are nice. Handles well. This is my 4th lincoln and my second Continental. I really like the car and my wife likes it too. She just got a 2002 Continental. I dont know what to get to replace this car. I usually trade after 3 years but I may keep this one longer since i dont really know what to get to replace it. My only complaint is with the chrome wheels, the chrome is peeling off the back.

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  NICE CAR - 2001 Lincoln Continental
  By TIM - August 14 - 10:00 am

  PLENTY OF HORSE POWER IN THIS V-8 270 HP. PLUS MORE IMPORTANT ITS FRONT WELL DRIVE WHICH IS A NECISSITY FOR CHICAGO WINTERS. VERY COMFORTABLE ON LONG TRIPS.

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  Great car - 2001 Lincoln Continental
  By bandguy - April 7 - 10:00 am

  This car has been a joy to drive and is extremely comfortable and economical for a luxury car.

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  continental - 2001 Lincoln Continental
  By drrios - January 12 - 2:00 am

  Great features, in top model. Not lacking in comfort Wood steering wheel makes driving fun

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  Hot Rod Lincoln - 2001 Lincoln Continental
  By Dr. Detroit - March 24 - 1:33 pm

  I bought this black over grey fully loaded Continental after driving a Park Avenue Ultra, Cadilac Seville, and Chrysler 300. This car was just plain faster and handled better. Itll run rock solid at 80 mph and still get 25 mpg. The user adjustable air-suspension and steering are valuable because you can get very good ride control. It wont float, bounce, or lean at speed. The engine is red-lined at 6,500 rpm and itll run that fast. Low-end torque, say below 1,500 to 1,800 rpm, is somewhat slight; so, if you are used to a standard normal V8 then youre gonna have to goose it a bit more than usual off the line. But, after that just hold on.