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I have a sangria red MKS with the ultimate package. After one month, I find the car to be a great ride--quiet, smooth riding yet not "floaty" and handles nicely overall. I am a gadget guy and love the electronic toys. I only have two small nits to pick on this car: The "bookshelf" (actually the door storage) is too tight to put a book in comfortably. My '06 Avalon had door storage that would tilt out so you could put in a book and remove it easily. The only other thing that could use improvement is the keyless entry. Rather than have to go to the driver's door to unlock the car without using a key or the transmitter, I liked that with the Avalon, I only had to walk up to any door or the trunk with the fob in my pocket and any door could be opened. Since I haven't taken any long distance drives yet that haven't involved going through a mountain pass (I live in Pahrump, NV and we go to Las Vegas frequently) I haven't been able to see what kind of mpg it will get on "flat" highway travel. It gets around 21mpg going "over the hump to Pahrump". With a few more miles on the car, I am hoping this will improve. |
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My dealer had the order guide for the 2010 MKS and he gave me a copy. I haven't seen it online, yet. Anyway, nothing earth shattering but here are a few of the changes for 2010: The formerly optional "Technology package" is now standard - push button start, rain-sensing wipers, etc. The wood door trim is now part of the Ultimate package but is a stand-alone option also. They also indicate that the instrument cluster is new. I haven't even seen a picture of that so I don't know what "new" means. All models have the paddle shifters instead of the toggling lever. It appears that the rear sunshade is now standard. The Ecoboost model, of course, includes AWD and 19" wheels. Otherwise, it is available in base or Ultimate trims. There is an optional "Ecoboost appearance package" but that is late availability. It includes body cladding, metallic interior trim, 20" chrome wheels, spoiler, and other trim items. I wouldn't want this package, anyway. Many colors have been changed. I was kind of leaning toward the White Chocolate but it has been replaced with White Platinum. I also was considering Sangria red but it has been replaced with Red Candy Metallic tint. Strangely, and unlike the Taurus, no adjustable pedals, blind spot warning, or massaging seats are available according to the order guide. I am looking to place an order fairly soon for the Ecoboost model with the wood door trim and Ultimate package. I am still on the fence in terms of color.
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Replying to: brucelinc (Apr 09, 2009 5:02 am) I don't understand the lack of adjustable pedals, BLIS or massaging seats. Let me see what I can find out from my sources. |
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Replying to: akirby (Apr 09, 2009 5:45 am)
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Replying to: brucelinc (Apr 09, 2009 6:38 am) |
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Replying to: akirby (Apr 09, 2009 5:45 am)
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Replying to: gent70360 (Apr 09, 2009 8:47 am)
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Replying to: brucelinc (Apr 09, 2009 9:02 am) |
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Here is a link to the 2010 MKS mini-site. It would be nice if the new collision warning would stop the vehicle if needed. Perhaps if it works in conjunction with the adaptive cruise control?
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Replying to: scottphillip (Apr 09, 2009 11:11 am) With adaptive cruise control, and the ability of a car to "read" the lines on the highway (I saw a piece on one of the Discovery type channels), it appears we are getting closer to having a car that will drive itself--just hook everything into a navigation device, then just open a book, watch a dvd or take a nap and the car will let you know when you've arrived.
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