Article Comments: 2007 Lincoln MKZ First Drive-8/06

25 messages, Last post on Nov 05, 2006 at 2:09 PM

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Article comments for First Drive: 2007 Lincoln MKZ - To date, the top engine in the Fusion/Milan/Zephyr was the 3.0-liter V6 Duratec engine. While a capable workhorse, this mill is not known for its refinement. (more)

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#20 of 25 Re: 20 gallon tank/ great review [akirby] by scootertrash Aug 22, 2006 (9:08 am)
Replying to: akirby (Aug 22, 2006 8:56 am) If anything, adding a driveshaft and rear differential to the Zephyr body would result in a smaller tank, certainly not a larger one.
#21 of 25 Re: 20 gallon tank/ great review [buckwheat] by tiger16 Aug 22, 2006 (9:43 am)
Replying to: buckwheat (Aug 22, 2006 8:25 am) Also, let's not forget one thing - a 20 gallon tank would actually put them even with or ahead of the target competition (Lexus-18.5, Infiniti-20). Ask yourself, when was the last time Ford did something that was ahead of the competition? Ford is much more comfortable being one step behind rather than one step ahead. Expect the tank to remain at 17.5. A 20 gallon tank would be too outrageous!! Replies to this message: akirby (Aug 22, 2006 10:08 am) buckwheat (Aug 22, 2006 1:33 pm)
#22 of 25 Re: 20 gallon tank/ great review [tiger16] by akirby Aug 22, 2006 (10:08 am)
Replying to: tiger16 (Aug 22, 2006 9:43 am) But for the AWD models the fuel mileage will be reduced which would require the larger tank to make up for the loss in range. Not saying it's true, but it sure does make sense.
#23 of 25 Re: 20 gallon tank/ great review [tiger16] by buckwheat Aug 22, 2006 (1:33 pm)
Replying to: tiger16 (Aug 22, 2006 9:43 am) It is something that is distressing to admit and your point is not wasted as it relates to your "Ask yourself, when was the last time ---". You would hope Ford would be listening to the voices that would have them on the forward half of the circle and not the rear end..
#24 of 25 About the interior by samnoe Nov 05, 2006 (2:03 pm)
I seat last week in a new MKZ. There are a few things I don't like, but I am picky. Too many look-alike buttons surround the DVD navigation/audio system, which forces you to take away your attention from the road at times. The section above the radio player feels flimsy. I also hate the automatic temperature design in all recent Fords/Lincoln. Too complicated to use. Here I would suggest to copy the new Camry, it's intuitive and simple to use. I love simplicity, but combined with style. Also, I pushed the (powered) seat up all the way, until my head knocked into the roof. Is that called limited head room? or should I lower the seat? I felt like I love the high position ("commanding view")... How about you, guys? Otherwise, it looks stunning and beautiful. Replies to this message: samnoe (Nov 05, 2006 2:09 pm)
#25 of 25 Re: About the interior [samnoe] by samnoe Nov 05, 2006 (2:09 pm)
Replying to: samnoe (Nov 05, 2006 2:03 pm) Yes, also a word about the steering wheel. I think it's too large - oversized! And the controls on the steering wheel is also quite confusing, and should be organized better. And I would like to see optitron gauges. Come on, most Toyota and Honda models offer'em, and Lincoln itself offered it on the (old) Navigator/Avaitor... Why step back?