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Some thoughts on my MKS after 1 month and 2000 miles: - LOVE IT - V6 has more than adequate power - Lotta compliments - Have yet to figure out auto-high beam - Two complaints: For us smokers (my bad) console design prohibits use of an ashtray and a cupholder at the same time (dealer says 'power points' will not support use of lighter either.) - For such a large trunk, opening dimensions are ridiculous. You cannot even get a small ice chest inside - Very comfortable, good handling - For those who complain about the 'cheap plastic' on the center console, I purchased ($270) an Ebony wood dash kit from Sherwood Dash and it looks and matches great, I did not use the whole kit, I decided to leave the aluminum finished vents and GPS surround as-is. Over all, very pleased |
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Replying to: DRUDDELL (Mar 28, 2009 11:01 am) DRUDDLE, how is your leather holding up? Based on some of the MKSs I have seen, it seems like it wrinkles easily and shows a lot of wear in a short time. Also, are you satisfied with the range of adjustability of the steering wheel? It doesn't go quite low enough or extend quite far enough toward the driver to suit me but I suppose I would get used to it after awhile.
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Replying to: DRUDDELL (Mar 28, 2009 11:01 am)  The leather still looks new, but I use conditioner on it. The local L-M dealer had five MKS's, parked in a semi-circle, out front. All different colors, looked pretty cool. I still think they are great looking cars. 
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Mar 28, 2009 10:59 am) |
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Replying to: savetheland (Mar 28, 2009 2:57 pm) That's the MKS's problem. Not a bad car at all, and of course it you buy one, people are going to remark "what a nice car." (They would do so as well with a 2009 Mercury Sable.) But we all know it ain't no standout. The MKS needed more of the new dramatic Lincoln cues than it was possible to give it prior to production. It was drawn back when Ford still thought that the 500 had "classic lines" and would soon look better to the eyes of the public than the more daring Chrysler 300. Well, that will never happen, no matter how sick and tired we all get of the Chrysler (and we will if we already haven't). Ford screwed up with this conservative, anonymous approach. They know that now. The 2010 Taurus is one result of that hard lesson.
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Replying to: savetheland (Mar 28, 2009 2:57 pm)
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Mar 28, 2009 5:22 pm) I think the MKS looks pretty good from some angles, especially the front. As you have said, it just isn't particularly distinctive. Having said that, I do think it looks as good or better than its direct competitors. |
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Replying to: brucelinc (Mar 28, 2009 11:46 am) My previous car, an '06 Grand Marquis had Katskins white leather installed from the dealership and after 3 years and 26,000 miles really looked like crap. I am 6'1" and 205 # and the front seats / steering wheel fit me fine. No complaints. For an ashtray, I ordered one on Amazon that has a soft blue lighting and allows the tambour door to be closed over it, but still cannot use the cupholders while it is in place.
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Replying to: carfanforever (Mar 28, 2009 9:45 pm) Many of those in hte "near-luxury" class are seen as luxury cars by many (MKZ, CTS, A4, S60, 300, ES350, G370, TL, etc.). Then you have further overlaps like the Acura TSX or the VW CC. The CC is little different from the A4 underneath, and by the time you equip it with V6, AWD, it is without a doubt in the near-luxury class. It's not always about the name...the VW Phaeton and Passat W8 were luxury cars, though ill-conceived for this market. The Mazda Millenia from the 90s (and the 929 for that matter) were more luxurious than the comparable Lexus of the time. But price and competition alone don't wholly define luxury or near luxury. The Saab sedans have been in that price range for a long time, but usually don't impart a real luxury feeling (they are not particularly quiet, interior materials and styling is sub-par). So a luxury car needs to be not just well-equipped and "well-pedigreed." Controls should be smooth and well-damped. Interior materials should be quality and pleasing. It should be QUIET in all operations. It should appear to go about its business effortlessly. It should have most of the latest bells and whistles. The MKS sort of falls between near-luxury and luxury. Within its range, it tries to cover both areas. It should be quieter and the engine shouldn't sound so strained under hard acceleration. There could be more suspension choices. Other than styling (which is unique and the importance of that need not be diminished), it is little different from the Taurus. Time was even when Lincoln shared a platform with a Ford, the Lincoln got a different wheelbase, unique suspension, a quieter ride, nore opulent interior. It remains to be seen if the greater Ecoboost availability on the Lincoln will create enough distance from the 2010 Taurus to justify the extra coin,.
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