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Replying to: gregg_vw (Apr 09, 2009 7:40 am) Like others, I have read that the 3.5 "is not as refined" as Japanese V6s. The only Japanese V6 I have driven lately is my boss's Acura RL. I admit that the engine is pretty sweet. However, I really like the sound of the 3.5 and it is a lot smoother than the pre-2010 3.0. I also think there are some perception issues around this "refinement" argument. Other than smoothness and sound, I am not sure how you measure refinement. http://media.ford.com/images/10031/10MKZ_Refined_Powertrain_Sound_Quality.pdf
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Replying to: brucelinc (Apr 09, 2009 8:50 am) If mfr = (Honda, Acura, Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Infiniti, MB or BMW) then engine is refined else engine is not refined endif
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Replying to: akirby (Apr 09, 2009 9:14 am)
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Apr 09, 2009 9:26 am) I think the base MKS 3.7 has more engine noise than it should - more than a '10 MKZ. Again, I have no objection to the quality of the sound - just the quantity. I look forward to the sound of a twin turbo MKS, though. They even have a tube that runs from the air intake up to the passenger compartment to enhance the sound- like the new Mustang. If I don't like it, I will plug that tube, though!
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Replying to: brucelinc (Apr 09, 2009 10:08 am)
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Replying to: akirby (Apr 09, 2009 10:46 am) The MKS already has the structural enhancements that the 2010 Taurus is getting. Other than some engine noise from the 3.7, the MKS is a very quiet car and I think the suspension tuning is about right, considering its mission. While totally worthless to me, "park assist" will be available. I guess that trumps adjustable pedals from a technology viewpoint. 
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Replying to: brucelinc (Apr 09, 2009 11:21 am) I think rather than gripe about what the MKS doesn't have (yet) that we should applaud Ford for not holding back on the Taurus features. In the past that would not have happened. That's a good sign. Ford is priority 1 right now, Lincoln is second and Mercury is only getting crumbs. Which is the right way to do it. |
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Well this will make some peopels brain hurt. the 2010 Lincoln MKZ is as nice as a Lexus350, About.car:com review of the 2010 Lincoln MKZ This is going to stir things up a bit. 
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Replying to: theman123 (Apr 09, 2009 1:58 pm) |
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This is more like it! Some activity on this board. Lincoln can sure use the interest. In a previous post, I pointed out that the highway mileage is down. Does anyone know why? Seems like the tweaking and, from what I understand a new tranny, would have created better mileage. Also, some posters have waxed royally about the jukebox thing. I still like the changer but, I'm open minded. Supposedly, this thing can house 16 downloaded CDs. I'm not sure what the benefit is if your collection is extensive (I have over 400 CDs). What happens to the other 384+? Seems like I can only load them one at a time after the intial 16 so, essentially, it's still only a single play. I'm not trying to bash the system at this point, I'm just trying to understand it. Can someone direct me to a website? At this point, I'm no longer considering a 2010 MKZ, however, a little knowledge can't hurt. And who knows. If I can get through this CD thing and Lincoln offers a dressup option for the ugly all black console, I might change my mind.
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