2003 Lincoln Navigator - MotorWeek Retro

[@matthewbowen5841]

These became hoopties pretty quick. With failed air suspensions making them bounce around on rough pavement. I remember the sweet jazz music from the commercials, and the prominent role a black Navi played in Crash, which was an awesome movie

[@AaronSmith-kr5yf]

Worked at a 5 star hotel, we had one of these as our "courtesy car" circa 2006 or so. The black/black looked pretty flash and man did that air suspension ride nice. It was quiet as a tomb, felt tight, didn't rattle. That being said the interior didn't wear all that well, after 2-3 years and 20,000 hard miles the driver's seat foam had collapsed, the silver paint was wearing off on a few interior bits, the power tailgate was busted, the overall interior just looked more worn than it should have considering it was still pretty new and a supposedly better built "luxury" vehicle.

[@fernandorocha901]

Very beautiful the Lincoln Navigator

[@entropy8000]

03-06 is my favorite Navigator i would drool as a kid at school parents driving in these

[@fernandorocha8459]

I love this Lincoln Navigator

[@JDMHaze]

These things were all the rage when they came out, and all the customers were full of that rage when the ignition coils were going bad left and right

[@Inadaze560]

Yes!! I’m glad I chose the GMC Yukon instead. Much more reliable service

[@damilolaakanni]

I guess that was one of the reasons why the Escalade outsold these despite coming out to market over a year later.

[@Darylrb1983]

Damn didn't know about the coilpack issue

[@JDMHaze]

@@Darylrb1983 this is probably relative to the spark plugs issue with the 5.4. and them blowing through the hood lol

[@JDMHaze]

@@Inadaze560 im familiar lol, these looked really nice though lol

[@jaxfarias973]

I know it’s a 03… But this thing was 04 rich 😎 (for the 04 model year)

[@ubiased23]

Having the navigator with only 4 speed automatic in 2003 was definitely old technology. Especially when you are paying a luxury suv price tag. The Lincoln Navigator vehicle had a crazy depreciation rate. Due to the air suspension problem, it was the same technology that was shared with the Lincoln continental.

[@AngelMorales-rw2rp]

So that’s why i always see those old Conti’s always sagging in the rear lol

[@ubiased23]

@@AngelMorales-rw2rp exactly!

[@briantorres7339]

Ford had a RWD 5 speed automatic, but those had a high failure rate.

[@jmin8400]

This came out in May 2002, when plenty of cars still had 4ATs and 5SP auto was still considered newish. Only BMW's new E65 7-Series had a 6-Speed auto in the spring of 2002.

[@ubiased23]

@JMI N not really, the acura TL had 5 speed automatic. Let's not forget about Lexus LS400, and GS400 had 5 speed automatic as well. Also, most of the German vehicles have 5 speed auto. I totally agree with you about the 5 speed auto was relatively new. However, when you pay a premium price then you expect premium tech.

[@DaniTheNachoPirate]

A 2022 Navigator would look at this thing and laugh hysterically.

[@texan903]

This is when luxury was far simpler without the ridiculous, unnecessary, outrageously expensive technology.

[@DaniTheNachoPirate]

@@texan903 That's why I said it would laugh at this one.

[@roddydykes7053]

@@texan903look how much more impressive looking of a vehicle you get, for not a lot more in price, adjusting for inflation

[@tmonei4597]

Just like your off springs in 20-30yrs

[@productive23]

@@tmonei4597 😂😂

[@mike325ci]

I'm about to buy one of these, they depreciated more than the same year Escaldes (and of course "better" competitors like the Toyota Sequoia / Landcruiser / LX), etc. I was surprised at the price differential between the large 3-row SUVs. I always liked the styling of these 2nd gen Navigators, esp. the interior, it was nice. From what I've researched, the 2003 with the InTech 32V 5.4L V8 is the one to get. The Triton 24V (aka "3V") are the problematic ones (2004+), while the earlier 16V (aka "2V") 1999-2002 were OK as well, but you get the older Gen 1 body.

[@tylerwilkey13]

The 2004 is also a 32v engine. For this generation 03-04 have the 32v and 05-06 the 24v.

[@Butchcub75]

And arguably less attractive now. The Expedition looks great. Why can’t Lincoln make the Navi look that good. Slab sided and boring.

[@fernandorocha-dx1wv]

Very beautiful and nice this Lincoln Navigator

[@EricFortuneJr.]

These things are pretty much doubled in price now. The Navigator Black Label is well over $100,000 not including markups.

[@KennethLinkletter]

My dad has a 1999 lincoln navigator and still run fine not major problems

[@FMecha]

Noticing a lack of Underground 2 references in the comments section.

[@OmegaWolf]

notice the lack of are we there yet comments

[@MMS-vi9yr]

Did Motor Week review the 05-06 Navigator? How can you access these videos?

[@bryan2garcia]

I still have my 2004

[@vulekv93]

Music isn't loud enough, I can still hear John Davis' shouty voice getting through.

[@danielb-c9100]

Can you do the 2003 Chevy Silverado 2500

[@javierjimenez3627]

Luxury, but it has reflector instead of proyector

[@JK-tq4qf]

The earlier days of the 2003-2006 Navigators were just beautiful inside and out I prefer them to even todays. In those days I had a 2003 Explorer Limited V8 and loved it, too. Unfortunately these SUV's fell apart very quickly. Cheaply put together. The plastic around the seats would fall off, leather splits, electronics don't work etc etc. However, Something about the way it's designed inside I think. Seems posh, elegant, classy. I had a 2013 Navigator Ultimate Edition and loved it. Black with the saddle leather interior etc. I still preferred the 03-06 style over this but I wasn't going to buy one as they are dated and aged now and good luck finding something that old that isn't clapped out.

[@tylerwilkey13]

I drive an 05 Explorer Limited with the 4.6 V8 and everything has held up pretty well, even with 220,000 miles it looks like a 10 year old vehicle at most condition-wise.

[@JK-tq4qf]

@@tylerwilkey13i think about my beautiful 2003 limited often snd miss it so much. Such a beautiful vehicle. Great to hear how well yours has held up. No transmission issues?? I know some had them. Keep it as long as you can theyre great vehicles and unfortunately ss you likely know, they dont make em like that anymore. No V8 and no body on frame anymore.

[@Butchcub75]

mpg and towing? lol

[@mike325ci]

mpg: "if you have to ask..." it's the wrong SUV/truck for you lol. seriously, though, I get about 14.6mpg mixed with my 2003. towing: 8300 lbs for the 4WD and 8600 lbs for the 2WD.

[@Butchcub75]

@@mike325ci I’m just surprised they didn’t include it. Usually they do. You don’t buy one for mpgs. Gets slightly worse than my F150 Lariat.

[@Tuppoo94]

1:56 I have never seen this on a European car.

[@Shyguy624]

Land rover discoverys of that Era had those window switches as well as first generation MLs

[@alextran8188]

BMWs did as well.

[@TheUnsureFox]

Mercedes Benz E-Class had it there too.

[@roddydykes7053]

Think Fiat does it too iirc

[@jmin8400]

You doesn't get out much, because I fondly remember that in so many German cars of the 1980s, 90s, and early 2000s.

[@iwanaGoFast2010]

It was a piece of junk.

[@theshield1613]

Was it because it had the 5 4l v8

[@noahh.8737]

@@theshield1613 i cringed when i saw that loll

[@SWright1978]

The 32-valve DOHC is a different engine than the notorious Triton, even though they share the same 5.4 liter displacement

[@petraskiskiauskas1676]

your mother too

[@applepoop10]

Why no dual exhaust? It’s a V8.