#firstpost Starting some preliminary research. Help a newb out?

[SonOfJorEl]

Hi all, Ive recently joined this forum to do some research on the Lincoln Navigator. I'm from Canada btw.

For as long as I can remember I have always loved this car - the size, the luxury and the sheer majesty of it! I haven't been able to afford this car until recently and Im eager to take the plunge, provided its worth it.

I currently own a 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited which I love dearly so Im going to really need to justify this purchase over that car.

I'm going to be poking around in this and other forums to see what kinds of issues people are experiencing. In the meantime, I'd really appreciate some tips from owner's on what to look out for, some "beware of" pointers, etc.

Some questions which come to mind:

• what year is the most value for money in terms of features and reliability?
• since Im in Canada, and we're always shafted on features; is the Reserve model what I should be considering?
• what are the common issues that seem to come up for this car?
• If there are any Canadians here, what's your experience with Insurance and how bad is the cost?
• Whats the average lifespan of this vehicle? How many thousand miles can one expect this car to run provided the proper services are performed?
• Any lemons? Id love to read some stories on what happened

I'll ask more questions as they come to me. Peace

 

[11MarkX]

My opinion is Toyota makes the most reliable vehicles in the world. 2018-2020 Navigators seem to have the best reliability ratings of all years, however when compared to most Toyotas, Navigators will likely have more problems, so try to have some money saved up for repairs, especially after warranty expires.

FYI - Toyota makes a number of parts for Ford. Some of the bearings, gears, driveline components, engine software in Navigators are made by Toyota, so that's good.

Best to study the TSB's and look for these problems when buying. These are common problems that Ford mechanics are given to troubleshoot.

Lincoln Navigator TSBs

www.lincolnproblems.com

 

[GSMetal]

Recently bought a 2020 CPO Reserve with 52,000 miles on it and a new Highlander was on my list of cars. For me, the Highlander was sort of boring. For shear luxury, you can’t beat the Navi. Everyone has a Toyota - the Navi definitely makes a statement, and it comes loaded to the gills with options.

Yes, the longevity of a Toyota is a selling point but I only put on about 6000 miles a year so you can see picking up a vehicle with 50,000 miles on it wasn’t really an issue for me - in 10 years, I’ll only have 112,000 miles on it. My situation is a bit unique in that sense.

When you’re looking at cars, and you sit in one for the first time, you should have a ‘Wow’ moment. It’s what I had when I first sat in a Navi at a car show several years ago and I had it again when I sat in the Navi I bought a few weeks ago.

When I go out to the garage and see it out there, I’m smitten with how beautiful it looks.

 

[SonOfJorEl]

When you’re looking at cars, and you sit in one for the first time, you should have an ‘Wow’ moment. It’s what I had when I first sat in a Navi at a car show several years ago and I had it again when I sat in the Navi I bought a few weeks ago.

When I go out to the garage and see it out there, I’m smitten with how beautiful it looks.

I get this feeling every time I look at one or sit in one. It truly is a constant "business class" on wheels. I just want to make sure Im not letting my emotions get the best of me and own something that'll end up costing me a lot after.

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[GSMetal]

I get this feeling every time I look at one or sit in one. It truly is a constant "business class" on wheels.

If you’re feeling this way, you’re already a goner. Welcome!

 

[CEB_CLT_Navi_2020]

Got a CPO 2020 Reserve with HUD and upgraded seats, not normally a "car guy" but will have a hard time buying anything less in the future. BTW, have a 2015 Highlander and the Navi makes it seem like a Civic. I did buy a lot of warranty, including light "bulbs" as this thing seems like a money sink if anything goes wrong, IMO. Def agree with the "business class" comment!

My dad always wanted a BMW and my mom was too tight to "let" him buy one even though they very easily could have. My wife was all in on the Navi, It was a good lesson that sometimes it's okay to treat yourself to a luxury, the kids won't miss the money when the will is read, haha!