2009 Lincoln Navigator L GT Convertible 2D

This vehicle is in great shape and has all the bells and whistles. The L series is the extended version of the Navigator line and is often sought after because of the spacing. 5.4L V8 flex-fuel engine Automatic transmission 4-wheel drive Bluetooth iPod input Satellite radio Side/Curtain Airbags Stability Control Third row seats Traction Control Entertainment Package Navigation Quad seating The Sync multimedia integration system is newly standard on the 2009 Lincoln Navigator L, as are a back-up camera and heated second-row seats. Also, the optional navigation system is now hard-drive-based and voice-activated, and the engine gains 10 horses and flex-fuel capability. The Navigator L is really an impressive vehicle in most respects. The ride is plush and quiet, the dash layout is retro-stylish, and compared with the competition, the price is right. Furthermore, Ford's exclusive Sync voice-activated multimedia integration system is standard. Now's an excellent time to buy domestic luxury SUVs on the cheap, and the Navigator L is a fine choice as such vehicles go. The 2009 Lincoln Navigator L is an extended-wheelbase full-size luxury SUV that comes in one loaded trim level. Standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels parking sensors a power liftgate a rearview-mirror-mounted back-up camera leather upholstery adjustable pedals a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel power front seats with heating, cooling and memory heated second-row seats a second-row center console with auxiliary climate controls power-folding third-row seats Sync and a THX-certified 14-speaker audio system with a six-CD changer, satellite radio and an auxiliary input jack. Newly optional this year is a hard-drive-based navigation system with voice recognition and 10 gigabytes of music storage. Note that the navigation system replaces the six-CD changer with a single-CD unit, and it shifts the back-up camera display from the rearview mirror to the information screen in the center stack. The navigation system is also only available as part of the elite package, which includes a sunroof, power-folding running boards and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system. The monochrome appearance package cuts down on some of the exterior chrome trim and adds side-mirror-mounted puddle lights and special leather seats. The heavy-duty trailer tow package tacks on an automatic load-leveling rear suspension, an integrated tow hitch and a heavy-duty radiator and transmission cooler. la carte options include 20-inch chrome wheels, a sunroof and upgraded leather seats. The 2009 Lincoln Navigator L is powered by a 5.4-liter V8 that cranks out 310 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard, and rear-wheel- or four-wheel-drive Navigator Ls are offered. Properly equipped, a rear-wheel-drive Navigator L can tow up to 8,800 pounds. Because the Navigator L weighs more than 6,000 pounds, it's exempt from EPA fuel economy testing the regular-length rear-wheel-drive Navigator is rated at a respectable 14 mpg city/20 mpg highway and 17 mpg combined on gasoline. Standard safety features for Lincoln's flagship SUV include stability control with a rollover sensor and antilock disc brakes with brake assist. Airbag coverage includes front-seat side airbags and three-row side curtain airbags. In government crash tests, the Navigator received a perfect five stars for frontal- and side-impact occupant protection. The 2009 Lincoln Navigator L's retro-fabulous interior features a throwback dual-cowl dash design, square gauges that evoke a '77 Continental Mark V and an impressive array of standard luxury features. Passenger room is excellent, even in the third row. If the standard seven-passenger layout isn't sufficient, the optional 40/20/40-split second-row seats boost capacity to eight. In any event, the power fold-flat third-row seat makes hauling cargo easy. With both the second- and third-row seats folded completel