MotorWeek | Retro Review: '88 Luxury Road Trip Comparo

Ever wish to take a road trip with John? Where would you go?

[RockandrollNegro]

07:44 This guy's riding around in a gas-guzzling, no power Lincoln with a denim jacket, mullet and birthcontrol glasses, blasting a Motörhead cassette, looking like a soccer mom. That's 1988 mood for real.

[steaksandwiches]

The lady with the 80s sunglasses and perm driving is awesome.

[alexcintas]

The Cadillac is so old, gaudy and low tech..I love it.

[abracing]

You guys have me wanting an 80s land yacht now

[jasperdilincoln]

even though this episode is almost 30 years old and in 1988 i was in 1st grade and they don't make large American Luxury cars like this anymore. These land yachts are still the best on the highway for comfort. I know people talk negative about American Luxury cars nowadays. But i still love the way they drive unlike their competition of Asian and European Stiff rides.

[starxlr]

The Lincoln Town Car and the Cadillac Fleetwood brougham are definitely the clear winners here! Those small Cadillac's were never hit home with me. The Continental was definitely more luxury and much larger than the Deville. But of the 4 cars, my pick is the 88 Lincoln Town Car for numerous reasons.

[MrMenefrego]

I still have my 1988 Lincoln Town Car, best car I have ever owned!

[MrGoldenwaffler]

Makes me feel like a kid again ...from 1990.. The world has gone to hell since then. Rip

[jshdwhite]

At 7:40, is that guy listening to Motorhead??

[j.raycunha]

Moms Fleetwood was wisper quiet, smooth as a magic carpet, plush as a couch on wheels..
After driving I realized my Truck was too loud, and had the exaust piped over the rear end and out the back. Later bought a Mercury Grand Marquis, as close to the feel of a Caddie, as needed.,
Looking back, should have bought a Buick Grand National, 18 yrs later finally did.

[dannyg]

A fun blast from the past! I had a '89 Continental as my company car back in the day. Fabulous highway car, would run 90 mph all day (when possible - there was far less traffic back then). It was very comfortable with excellent road manners.

[nrken]

I had an 89 Town Car, wish I still had it. It was like riding on a cloud

[Porschedriver]

That was a great review and show! Old school luxury vs the beginning of the front drive tech versions. Great historic scenery and even shots of the Atlantic welcoming a Nor’easter! Ladies and mushroom tips — this is MotorWeek!

[saltyapostle]

Gotta love it that a little Motorhead made it into the review.

[compu]

This is one of my favorite MotorWeek segments. A great comparison of the cars, and a great snapshot of the areas you visited!

[osvalcs_]

Those Lincolns were way ahead of its time. Holy God. There ain't cars like those again in these times. Sad, but true

[jameswalsh]

Wow I had forgotten about your road trips Motorweek! Miss those but what a great episode this is. Brings back lots of memories! Still driving a Town Car and loving it!

[curiobill]

Thank you for posting this wonderful snapshot of the past!! Long live the Luxo-Barge!!!

[joebeastyg]

I miss my old land yacht. I had a 94 Chrysler LHS and she was gorgeous! Plush seating, decent power, and it just stood out in a crowd. I had a 90 Plymouth Laser before that and, man, what a difference. I actually miss all the cars I had growing up :)

[pressedsteel]

I must say that the Cadillac is an auto for up town gentleman such as off to you good sir.