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#2203 of 2770 Re: Finally [akirby] by carolinabob Oct 25, 2008 (8:40 am)
Replying to: akirby (Oct 24, 2008 11:04 am) No, underpowered means it does not have sufficient power for normal requirements. The on ramp was a long one with a small gradient. I have driven several Lexus, Acura, Infiniti, Toyota and Hyundai vehicles up the same ramp without having to press in the accelrator much at all.     Some magazine reviews have even stated it is underpowered. Wish it wasn't so because I think it is an excellent car otherwise. Bit pricey for an American car compared to Japanese and Korean competitors though. Replies to this message: akirby (Oct 26, 2008 6:25 am)
#2204 of 2770 Re: Finally [carolinabob] by akirby Oct 26, 2008 (6:25 am)
Replying to: carolinabob (Oct 25, 2008 8:40 am) Having a 6 speed tranny is also part of it - it needs to kick down in those cases whereas a 4 or 5 speed may not.   If you only have to go > 50% throttle every once in a while and when you do the performance is there, I don't call that underpowered. The fact that you don't like to drive that way just means that you prefer more power, which is fine.   I'm not saying it couldn't USE more power, especially when compared to the competition, I just don't agree with saying the power level is inadequate.
#2205 of 2770 Power by nvbanker Oct 27, 2008 (8:38 am)
Personally, I found the power to be adequate. My Lexus has more, but I don't really NEED more. Ergo, adequate. More power on demand is never a bad thing, particularly if the mileage is just as good or even better. Eagerly waiting for the boost.
#2206 of 2770 Re: Ecoboost [brucelinc] by waygrabow Oct 31, 2008 (6:15 pm)
Replying to: brucelinc (Oct 16, 2008 5:22 am) Ecoboost = direct injection and turbocharging. Already found in VW, Audi, BMW and even the ( 2006) MazdaSpeed6. I read that Ford executives were hesitant to accept anything other than a conventional V8 and drug their feet on this one. Now Ford is playing catch-up. Damn it!
#2207 of 2770 340 HORSEPOWER by zone4 Nov 02, 2008 (7:08 am)
For those of you who think the Lincoln MKS is underpowered a 340 horsepower version will be available next year.
#2208 of 2770 Edmunds Trashes the MKS! by slingshot80 Nov 05, 2008 (5:48 pm)
"As an all-new model, the 2009 Lincoln MKS is supposed to challenge worthy rivals from Germany and Japan for class leadership. Yet its most distinguishing characteristics are its failings — gnarly engine noises, lackluster interior quality and trawlerlike handling combined with an incongruously firm ride. We're still holding out hope for that American automotive renaissance, but if Lincoln's latest effort is any indication, we might be waiting awhile longer."   This is one of the more negative reviews I have read. Replies to this message: nvbanker (Nov 09, 2008 9:36 am) gregg_vw (Nov 10, 2008 6:05 am)
#2209 of 2770 Challenges by datagen Nov 06, 2008 (3:12 am)
I believe that there is a constant balancing act going on here. Power vs economy seems to have always been a challenge for the engineers. Just to report to everyone that I have had my MKS just about a month now and by its computer it started out at 17.2 the first week, second 18.3, third 18.6, and currently it is at 19.4 (all city driving). On a weekend 300 mile trip I just took it reported 25.2 hwy. This is the AWD version also.
#2210 of 2770 Re: Edmunds Trashes the MKS! [slingshot80] by nvbanker Nov 09, 2008 (9:36 am)
Replying to: slingshot80 (Nov 05, 2008 5:48 pm) Seems like if you took that MKS and put CTS on the back of it, Edmunds would extol its virtues and compare it to a 5er..... Edmunds hates Ford, didn't you know that? Replies to this message: gregg_vw (Nov 10, 2008 6:05 am)
#2212 of 2770 Need Advice by bobsokoler Nov 09, 2008 (5:41 pm)
I currently have a Mercedes E350 and the lease ends next month. After test driving a Cadillac CTS Mercedes C300 and looking carefully at the Lexus Is and GS I ordered an MKS today. The ride is fantastic and the power is more than adequate, The interior room and electronics clinched the deal. Plus the lease price saved me 300 a month. I ordered the Ultimate package but is there anything I should add? The 19 inch wheels were great I was worried that if I upgraded to a 20 inch the ride would be harsh. Any thoughts? Replies to this message: datagen (Nov 14, 2008 9:13 pm)

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