I've got a 1998 Lincoln Town Car Signature Touring. It's got 230K on the odometer. Basically, right now, it barely runs. It's not in a condition where someone would just buy it and drive away. I really need to get rid of it.

The Good:

Imitation Roof
Black woodtrim
Factory Dual Exhaust
16" Factory Chrome Rims
Transmission still runs strong
Oil changed once a month until about 170K miles, and then every 5K after that

The Bad:
Needs a new paintjob
Needs a new hood
Wipers don't work
Engine makes a banging noise now
Seats are torn and dirty
A spark plug has blown out of the engine(repaired)
Moonroof doesn't work
Driver window doesn't work
Driver side mirror doesn't work
Rear air suspension was retrofitted with a regular Ford Crown Vic suspension
It has a rebuild title

This car was driven daily until about July 2007 when I bought my Honda. The Bluebook value on this $4500 for one in good condition. I know there is no way I will even get $1000. To try and fix it up would cost thousands more than the value. I'm not sure how much a junkyard will give me, and I don't think donating it is worth it. I think the only person who would buy this is a Lincoln enthusiast(not many out there). the banging noise started all of a sudden after the winter ended(it wasn't driven, I just started it) I have no idea what to do. I really need some suggestions. I also don't have much extra cash to fix up anything either. I'm in the North Jersey area, so if any of you guys/girls know anyone in the area that buys cars like these please let me know. Thanks

 

Part it out then junk it, or just junk it.

 

do you know how much junkyards are willing to pay you for cars?

 

Depending on the junk yard and the vehicle condition I think it's usually like $50-$200 and they haul it away.... It's different in different areas but that's what it is around here...

 

donate it and then write it off as tax...

 

x2. Everybody wins in that situation.

 

This is what I'm doign with my junked 95

1. Parting it
2. Junking it (towed for free if I give him the car)
3. Donated title to be written off as tax

 

Please donate it to Save The Children Fund and you can take it's book value off next years Tax's ....

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