Oppo ! I Have A Strong Case Of WANT

"Margin Of Error" (marginoferror)
12/08/2014 at 10:50 • Filed to: None

I didn't know about the Chrysler LHS before this morning, and I'm in love !

Whoa ! what a looker.

Does anyone have any experience with them, looks like a great alternative to a Panther, if I can ever find one.

Here's s a photo dump for your viewing enjoyment

Stunning !

Looks great in BRG

Lagonda-esque shape

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DISCUSSION (24)

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > Margin Of Error
12/08/2014 at 10:53

Did you hit your head really hard this morning?

Margin Of Error > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
12/08/2014 at 10:54

Sorry ?

Sweet Trav > Margin Of Error
12/08/2014 at 10:55

How can anyone want this?

This is one of the worst cars of all time.

But to each their own. I like plenty of weird cars too.

itschrome > Margin Of Error
12/08/2014 at 10:57

They were awful! My dad had one, biggest POS ever.

Aaron M - MasoFiST > Margin Of Error
12/08/2014 at 11:00

Uh...how is a FWD Chrysler an alternative to a Panther? Maybe a companion if you really, really miss inexplicable failures in your cars.

Margin Of Error > Sweet Trav
12/08/2014 at 11:00

Uh, ok

I thought it looked like a pretty sweet ride.

I'm sad tho hear they were not good, because I really like how they look.

Margin Of Error > Aaron M - MasoFiST
12/08/2014 at 11:02

It's about the same size and looks even more luxurious.

The FWD thing might be a problem for spirited driving, I'll give you that.

Margin Of Error > itschrome
12/08/2014 at 11:02

What happened ?

RazoE > Margin Of Error
12/08/2014 at 11:05

Terrible, terrible cars.

however, I lust after some pretty bad cars myself. Go for it!

MylesD > Margin Of Error
12/08/2014 at 11:06

One run in with these. A friend of mine in high school had one. He spent his small life savings on a maroon one with something like 80k miles. The transmission went less than 2 months later.

Margin Of Error > RazoE
12/08/2014 at 11:07

Finding one in my area will be the challenge

Aaron M - MasoFiST > Margin Of Error
12/08/2014 at 11:08

I may just not be seeing eye-to-eye regarding your opinion of Panthers. A Panther platform car is for durability, flexibility, and a bit of abuse. Sure, the Town Car may look luxurious, but compared to a Lexus (even a pretty old used one) it's mostly a throwback to overstuffed Broughams, not actual comfort.

In terms of durability, the forward-control Chryslers are pretty much the opposite of a Panther...the LHS was just a retro-styled forward-control Chrysler designed to be safe and familiar for old people.

Margin Of Error > Aaron M - MasoFiST
12/08/2014 at 11:11

That may explain why they are so rare.

Sn210 > Margin Of Error
12/08/2014 at 11:12

Kinja'd!!!

my father in law had an early-00's LHS. The thing was massive, it was a boat to drive. He liked it though, he traded it in at 130k miles because the transmission forgot how to count

Margin Of Error > Sn210
12/08/2014 at 11:15

Oh they made a new gen in the 00 as well, wasn't aware of that either.

I think I prefer the first gen, but that's just me.

itschrome > Margin Of Error
12/08/2014 at 11:18

every thing! engine head gaskets: blown, tranny :died under 100k, Coolin system made my pasta strainer seem water tight, heater core: replaced 3 times, SOOOo much rust, dash board back lights: died constantly, half the buttons on the dahs board fell off, brakes:too small for size constantly wore out.. and the list goes on an on.. oh also terrible in the snow.. just awful.

Schaefft > Margin Of Error
12/08/2014 at 11:20

I kinda like them as well even though there aren't too many reasons to actually own one. They are not bad cars, the automatic transmissions seems to be a bit flaky though, it wouldn't surprise me if thats just caused by poor maintenance though. However, it should be said that I like pretty much about every big car from this era, so this isn't an exception.

Margin Of Error > itschrome
12/08/2014 at 11:24

Sorry to hear that :-(

Maybe it was a lemon ?

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Margin Of Error
12/08/2014 at 11:28

They weren't the best cars by any means but I'm with you I think they look absolutely fantastic. and they can be had for dirt cheap.

itschrome > Margin Of Error
12/08/2014 at 11:30

Oh no, it's par for the course for 90's dodge man. these things are the definition of junk! our intrepid was the same. junk, junk, junk..

Margin Of Error > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
12/08/2014 at 11:30

#TeamLHS

Nobi > Margin Of Error
12/08/2014 at 11:56

My grandfather had one and he loved it. Only reason he got rid of it was because the 300m came out. Personally, I liked the New Yorker better. Plush ride, decent gas mileage, fair amount of power and luxury for days. Only issue he ever had was his timing belt broke. Had a new belt put on and off he went.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Margin Of Error
12/08/2014 at 11:57

My dad had a Concorde from the same era as that LHS. It was the sporty alternative to the LHS, I believe, and he said it was a decent car when it was new, but nothing special. He did note that it was a very comfy highway cruiser, but a bit down on power. I'd look at a newer, zippier 300M.

MultiplaOrgasms > Margin Of Error
12/08/2014 at 12:12

This thing was named after the hydraulic fluid which Citroen used to put in early DS', which can cause corrosion and is aggressive to paint. That kind of says it all.