This happened in 1997, the Gen 2 MKVIII

[xtriggerman]

I finally bought one with 67K on it a couple months ago.  With a little basic work, I should see about 320hp under the hood out of the 4.6 Cobra engine and still get at least the 24mpg running 78mph steady as it got on the way home. These power everything inside are incredibly comfortable cars. I had to pony up 5K for mine but its a FL car with zero rust on its belly. I'm restoring it now in the garage. Haven't had a vehicle labor of love in a long time.... only 40,000 97 & 98's were ever produced.

 

 

Edited November 18, 2018 by xtriggerman

[No_0ne]

Great cars, somewhat of a dinosaur when produced as the "personal luxury car" segment was quickly becoming a thing of the past. While they never held much resale value (LMC dealers were forced to discount them heavily by 1997), the quick depreciation made them a good buy for the amount of car you got.  It would pay to read up on blend door repairs, as well as problems and troubleshooting of the air suspension, both known issues with these cars since new. The are a couple of online forums which are great resources as well.

[peejman]

I always liked the look of those. It'd make a cool sleeper. 

Edited November 19, 2018 by peejman

[tercel89]

Is that the same 4.6 liter engine out of the Mach 1 ? 32 valves ? Is it a front wheel drive ?