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At the car show recently, Ford was offering a $50 gift card for test driving one of their vehicles so I took a spin in a 2010 MKZ today. I really like the new front and rear ends but it would have been nice to change the greenhouse/roofline to take it further from the Fusion look. The interior is a nice upgrade although I do not care for the looks of the console. Overall, the 2010 looks a bit more upscale to my eyes than previous models. The MKZ has a pretty quiet ride. They have done a nice job with managing engine noise and it sounds more refined than the last MKZ I drove. It also has a more pleasing sound than my wife's 2008 Taurus which has the same drivetrain. The model I drove was an AWD with only a few miles so it seemed a bit lethargic but it would probably be better when broken in. For me, the ride was pretty compliant but a bit busy as you might expect with short wheelbase. While I did not push the car hard, it seemed to handle very well and not nearly as ponderous as a Taurus or MKS. The overall feel reminded me a bit of my LS - tight, solid, and well controlled. Individuals bumps are handled well but over seriously bad concrete roads the LS is smoother. The Taurus is softer than either of them but it lacks the quick reflexes. There are 3 relatively inexpensive items that the MKZ lacks that would make a world of difference to me. The tilt/telescope wheel should be powered instead of having an unwieldly lever. It needs rear seat AC vents. Last, and most certainly not least - IT STILL HAS A DAMNABLE PROP-ROD HOOD. Totally unacceptable in this price range. It has been a long time since I have driven an ES350 so I can't make comparisons to that. The sticker on the car I drove was around $40,000 and that strikes me as pretty high for what you get. However, I can understand why many buyers would find the MKZ to be a very pleasant, comfortable mid-size sedan. There are quite a few good sedans in this price range, though.
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Replying to: brucelinc (Apr 03, 2009 5:21 pm) I also agree that the console could be nicer. It looks cheap with all that black. It needs some wood, especially a wood shifter. A leather wrapped shifter - big deal. My Maxima had that. Some people may like the contrasting seat piping, I hate it. It looks kind of tacky and I think a lot of people will be turned off by it. Seems like a desperate and inexpensive effort by Ford just to be "different." If buyers really liked that look, I would think Lexus, Cadillac, Infiniti and Acura would have already offered it. No heat or A/C vents for the rear seating compartment. Who is Lincoln competing with, Camry or Lexus? There are so many minor and inexpensive things Ford could do to make the MKZ a true entry luxury car but, instead they offer free satellite radio for 6 months. And at a price equal to that of the ES, I fear the MKZ is in trouble. The Zephyr/MKZ offered a lot of bang for the buck and at several thousand dollars less could still only manage sales of about half the ES. What in the world makes Ford think they can jack the price up so much, especially when the MKZ isn't quite as nice? I was seriously considering trading in my Zephyr for the new MKZ but now, I'll be looking elswhere or holding off until 2011. The 2010 MKZ just isn't a mind changer.
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Replying to: tiger16 (Apr 06, 2009 11:25 am) Traded in my 2007 MKZ. I am very happy camper with all the technology, etc. |
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| I have an 07 Mkz as well but have very low mileage so I'll wait another year to get the Milan hybrid. I think that Lincoln will lose many sales to Milan hybrid. | |
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Replying to: brucelinc (Apr 03, 2009 5:21 pm)
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Replying to: tk329 (Apr 07, 2009 11:30 am) Anyway, in my previous post, I stated I would not purchase the 10 MKZ. I went to the site to "build" one to see if I could be lured back. I found out some more disturbing things. The highway gas mileage is down from last year - not good for me since my daily commute on I-95 is 82 miles round trip. I have the Nav system an THX 6 CD changer on my Zephyr. Guess what, you can no longer get the Nav with the CD changer! You either get the Nav OR you get the CD changer. The Nav only comes with a single load CD. Even the new $2500 THX/Nav pkg is only single play. That's exactly what I want to do going 65 mph down I-95 - fumble with CD cases while trying to eject & insert CDs. Funny that you can get the Nav with 6 CD changer in Lexus, Infinti and Acura (didn't check Cadillac). Anytime you take away something that was previously offered, it's a downgrade. Once again Ford fails to meet the competition. And after checking the competitions' sites, I just can't get excited about the "new" MKZ interior. It's still several notches below. Look at the ES or the CTS. Not even close. So, in the 2010 MKZ, we have a prop rod, no air vents for the rear seats, a degraded audio system, a cheap looking console, fewer color choices (no blue), less gas mileage, low profile hard riding tires and a price increase of about $2K. This thing is looking more and more like a train wreck.
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Replying to: tiger16 (Apr 08, 2009 3:45 am) And the price increase is mostly due to options becoming standard like stability control. At least get your facts straight before you start bashing. |
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Replying to: akirby (Apr 08, 2009 5:12 am)
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Apr 08, 2009 8:16 am)
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Replying to: akirby (Apr 08, 2009 10:00 am) |
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