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Where Is Ford taking the Lincoln Motor Company?

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#4003 of 4178 Re: ...a Lincoln that was on a Ford Granada. [lemko] by gregg_vw

Feb 02, 2013 (12:21 pm)

Replying to: lemko (Jan 29, 2013 11:01 am)
At least the Versailles got its own roof line after the first year or two.

#4004 of 4178 Re: ...a Lincoln that was on a Ford Granada. [lemko] by nvbanker

Feb 03, 2013 (5:24 pm)

Replying to: lemko (Jan 29, 2013 11:01 am)
It was based on the Granada, which I believe was based on the Maverick frame, but it was luxurious and looked like a lincoln, at least in the front. I sort of liked 'em anyway.

#4005 of 4178 Re: ...a Lincoln that was on a Ford Granada. [lemko] by andre1969

Feb 13, 2013 (8:18 am)

Replying to: lemko (Jan 29, 2013 11:01 am)
I think if we could somehow erase the Granada and Monarch from our collective memory, that Versailles would be much better remembered today. I think it's actually a nice looking car, especially in that color scheme. But, the second you park a Granada next to it, it's so blatantly obvious that they're the same car.
 
I feel the same way about the Zephyr, or Mark Z, or whatever they call it these days. It actually looks nice, but the second you see a Fusion, the magic is gone.
 
Oh, and I know this is gonna date me, but I caught a Lincoln commercial on tv last nite, one where a black early 90's Town Car is driving across the desert plain, gets hit with a cgi fireball, and emerges as some new Lincoln. I made a comment about how that's exactly what's wrong with Lincoln...the Town Car was actually nice and luxurious, while that new thing just doesn't look like a luxury car. Well, one of my friends said "That's because you're old!", and another one said "You like that Town Car because it looks like something out of the 70's!"
 
So, maybe I'm out of touch?

#4006 of 4178 Re: ...a Lincoln that was on a Ford Granada. [andre1969] by nvbanker

Feb 13, 2013 (9:34 am)

Replying to: andre1969 (Feb 13, 2013 8:18 am)
And when you park a Cadillac SRX next to a Chevy Equinox, it is obvious they are the same under there. And when you park a number of Acuras next to the Hondas, you get the same feeling. And when you park an Escalade next to a Tahoe.....and on and on. But it seems only the Fords get that knock.

#4007 of 4178 Re: ...a Lincoln that was on a Ford Granada. [nvbanker] by andre1969

Feb 13, 2013 (9:55 am)

Replying to: nvbanker (Feb 13, 2013 9:34 am)
Oh trust me, I'm not too fond of those badge-jobs, either. I was just pointing out Lincoln-specific examples since this is a Lincoln forum.
 
In defense of Lincoln though, I always thought they did a fairly good job with the Navigator. It doesn't come off nearly as badge-engineered, IMO, as the Escalade does. And even if I didn't know the SRX was based on the Equinox, I think I'd still have problems calling it a Caddy.

#4008 of 4178 Re: ...a Lincoln that was on a Ford Granada. [andre1969] by nvbanker

Feb 13, 2013 (10:20 am)

Replying to: andre1969 (Feb 13, 2013 9:55 am)
That said, it's looking like the similarities are over in the new Lincolns. The new Z looks NOTHING like a Fusion, nor does it share an inch of sheet metal or glass with it. The S & T already are that way so the Z was the last one to get unique bodies. They are promising to keep that trend going. As for the Navigator, (I owned a 99 and an 03) I loved them until the 07 Remington shaver front end ensued. Never have warmed up to that, or the 62 F-150 instrument panel inside, and didn't buy one. They've been promising a new Navigator for years now, and it keeps getting set back so that the current model is old enough to vote now.

#4009 of 4178 Re: ...a Lincoln that was on a Ford Granada. [nvbanker] by akirby

Feb 13, 2013 (6:49 pm)

Replying to: nvbanker (Feb 13, 2013 10:20 am)
The new Navigator was waiting for the new F150 because it can't support a bespoke platform with current and future volumes. I expect it and the Expy to share the F150 platform and some engines but have a totally unique interior and exterior and drivetrains.
 
The MKZ doesn't have any new engines because they aren't ready yet.
 
BTW - Lincoln just took 3rd place behind Lexus and Porsche in the JD Power 2013 VDS. This measures problems with 2010 model year vehicles.

#4010 of 4178 Re: ...a Lincoln that was on a Ford Granada. [nvbanker] by gregg_vw

Feb 13, 2013 (7:43 pm)

Replying to: nvbanker (Feb 13, 2013 10:20 am)
Actually, the Z does share the windshield and front door glass. That's not much and not very noticeable, but it is still too much, given that most brands do not do this anymore. By the way even though the Equinox and SRX do share some underpinnings, they share less than you seem to think. The Chevy in the GMC Terrain are exactly the same underneath.

#4011 of 4178 Re: ...a Lincoln that was on a Ford Granada. [andre1969] by lemko

Feb 14, 2013 (11:04 am)

Replying to: andre1969 (Feb 13, 2013 8:18 am)
I saw that same commercial and thought, "Look what that meteor did to that poor Town Car!" Heck, I'd buy an old school Town Car in a second if I could find an nice low-mileage one. The livery companies seem to snap them up in a second when one comes on the market.

#4012 of 4178 Re: ...a Lincoln that was on a Ford Granada. [andre1969] by lemko

Feb 14, 2013 (11:06 am)

Replying to: andre1969 (Feb 13, 2013 9:55 am)
I dig the dashboard on the Navigator! It reminds me of the control panel on the goldenrod-colored Hotpoint stove my Mom had in the early 1970s!

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