Consumer Guide reports gauges are analog and legible, climate and audio controls are handy and user-friendly * Consumer Guide reports Town Car has an absorbent ride * Named a Best Bet by The Car Book * Named a Consumer Guide Recommended Buy for 2000 * Named a significant runner-up for Motor Trend Car of the Year * Nominated to the Car And Driver Ten Best List for 1998 * The Car Book gives Town Car a Very Good rating for crash test performance * The Car Book reports it receives top ratings for having low insurance costs *