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Old 08-07-2012, 12:52 PM
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Now that the Lincoln Towncar is defunct....

What takes the place as the limo/chauffeur car of choice from 2012 forward?
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Stretched Hummer.
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Stretched Hummer.
False! Next guess.
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Even worse!! Next guess
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Already seen a lot of 300's stretched. Yuck.

On a side note, I'm surprised Chrysler hasn't brought back the Imperial. Every rapper, basketball star and 40 something cougar would be in line purchasing one.
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Chrysler 300, or a caddy. Seen them already.
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
Fiat 500
I've seen a 500 limo

Oh Portland Portland...
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Looks like a wiener dog.
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http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2012-lincoln-mkt-town-car-lincoln-mkt-limousine-news
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^ Well, in addition to that... I'd go with fuzzy... Caddy or Chrysler 300. Around here I've seen more Caddy's then anything (except the now defunct Lincoln)...
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The stretched Fiat is the same size as a normal 4 door sedan.
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I've been seeing the Lincoln MKT literally labeled as "Towncar" around NYC lately...
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No votes for the Hyundai Genesis or Equus? They seem like they would be excellent candidates.

Also, anybody think the Cadillac XTS may pick up some sales even though it's FWD? I know Ford is selling a stretched Fusion Hybrid but not sure if that will continue into the next generation.
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I was just about to post the XTS as an option. The rear seat in that car is BOSS. Lots of room. I suspect most limo drivers don't care if the car is FWD or RWD as long as there is enough room.
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I mostly see stretched Hummer's and 300's around here (l.a.)
Old 08-08-2012, 08:28 AM
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What happened to the OP? I couldn't tell if he was just fishing for ideas or where he was going with this thread.

As far as replacement limo candidates for the Town Car, I suppose any large vehicle is plausible. All cars today are unibody, so modifying them won't be nearly as simple as it was with the body-on-frame Town Cars. The Cadillac XTS, Chrysler 300, and Lincoln MKS all seem like the most likely candidates for limo conversion. I wouldn't be surprised to see more truck-based limos such as the Cadillac Escalade.
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I though the Lincoln MKS would be the natural candidate.
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Originally Posted by Sclass88
I've been seeing the Lincoln MKT literally labeled as "Towncar" around NYC lately...
That's not by accident. Lincoln is doing that on purpose. In fact, they're putting the Ecoboost 2.0T in it too in order to help with fuel economy.

The MKT is their new TownCar ... for better or worse.
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Cadi XTS will be available in FWD or AWD
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http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...limousine-news
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My god the MKT is ugly. At least the Town Car was classy and looked like a limo. Total mistake to discontinue it without a replacement.
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^agreed.
also agree with aman, the MKS would be a better fit.
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That thing's fucking hideous!!
Old 09-17-2012, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Gfaze
That thing's fucking hideous!!
I don't know about hideous, but it's not a town car/limo.
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