What are the disadvantages of getting a V8 or 8 cylinder car? Also is a Lincoln LS a reliable car?

Hi, I'm still car shopping and would like to know what is wrong with getting a car with a V8 engine? What are reasons to get one with that?


I'm thinking about a Lincoln LS with V8. Is the Lincoln V6 (any year) a reliable car? |||Disadvantages - Obviously weight %26amp; fuel consumption. Because of the added weight up front, tends to nose drive under heavy braking. Car will not handle well in emergency situations.





Advantages - In the case of a Lincoln LS - needed power to get that car moving. Nothing like power on demand when you need it. Very safe car crash test wise. Relatively cheaper to insure - not targeted by thieves.





Lincolns tend to have average reliability. As already noted, if repair is necessary - parts tend to be expensive due to the Lincoln "luxury status".|||Disadvantage....gas! They will guzzle it like crazy! Really, there isn't much need for an 8 cylinder unless you are planning on using it for towing a trailer or heavy loads. That is why many work trucks have an 8, so they have the power.|||on a big car like a Lincoln the v8 will be better...the car is big and weighs a lot... the 6 is ok on flat land but you'll b happier with the 8 in the mountains the differnce in MPG is small|||Gas mileage is bad, but it has some power. Reliability is average.





V8 engines usually, but not always have more power than other engines.|||its the same ****. v8 and/or 8 cylinder ride. v8 will smoke up your gas quicker than v6,8cylinder or a 4cylinder. all lincon cars are riliable cars. its just that parts are very expensive if they need to be replaced|||some V8 cars get just a good fuel mileage as V6. you need to check the spec's.