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Sedans Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ Article Comments: 2007 Lincoln MKZ First Drive-8/06
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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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Replying to: KarenS (Aug 18, 2006 10:22 am) I thought it would be in the 7.0 Sec range. I just put a deposit on one, but this really sounds like a well balanced car, Luxury, power, and gas mileage. Chief
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Replying to: rolo77 (Aug 19, 2006 4:56 am) Unfortunatly it seems as if the MKZ is taking a similar approach as Toyota and Lexus, they are offering the power for a sporty car, but they are not backing it up with a manual transmission. At least it handles pretty decently though. Do we even know if this new 6sp automatic transmission in the MKZ has a shift it yourself feature?
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Replying to: modenaf1 (Aug 19, 2006 7:43 am) Yeah, we know. The shifter in this sporty Lincoln has the following gear selections: P R N D L There is no select shift feature. How's THAT for running thru the gears? Manual tranny? I don't think Lincoln will try that again for another 50 years after their dealers could not (or actually in many cases WOULD NOT sell the LS with a stick shift.) The first drive of the Z sounded pretty favorable. But with that stoooopid granny shifter, it's a non-starter for me.
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Replying to: heyjewel (Aug 19, 2006 7:59 am) Oh well, if I won the lottery tommarow I would probably buy an Acura TL instead. If I can help it, I sure as heck am not buying it unless it has 3 pedals. :p It is a shame because the MKZ is a great car...they just aren't selling it with a stick! ARGH!
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Replying to: modenaf1 (Aug 20, 2006 6:54 pm) Yep. I've still got my 2001. Still runs like new. Seriously, the MK Z won't have 3 pedals, I can practically guarantee that. If you want a MK Z with a stick, get a Mazda 6. |
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...Edmunds Review of the Mark Z is promising news for Lincoln, but sadly happens at the same time the V8 for the Mark S got scrapped by Mr. Fields at Ford Motor. So the 3.5 Engine now has the whole future of Lincoln Motorcars on its shoulders---it had better be good, and able to hit the 300Bhp plus mark pretty darned quick---or Lincoln will go the way of Packard. The 24V V6 plus 3 litre engine is long overdue at Ford Motor. But host a pint for the team that built it...and got it past the beancounters, at least it is a start!! Mr. Leet can't object to its performance as it stands. Lincoln sales are up---50,251 for the year largely due to Mark Z(ephyr), and lets hope they pack the Mark Z and S with a lot of equipment on either side of the motor. Twin Charging a 3.5 V6 might also make a really hot Lincoln too...pushing the new engine well past 300Bhp. Without the horses, Mark Z might end up standing for 'Zorro', and become a laughingstock going against Bimmers, and Benzes. With Wixom closing all the chips are on the table for Lincoln and this motor has to pull its punches. DouglasR
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Replying to: douglasr (Aug 21, 2006 3:59 pm) I think all this TT talk is just to ease the pain of killing the V8. Soon, they'll kill the TT too or just let the rumor die and announce maybe VVT on the 3.5 in the S making maybe 300HP. By 08 if gas prices don't come down, V8s will start becoming rare as hen's teeth anyway. BTW, one thing I read today that they are going to pack into the 2007 MK Z is up to a $2000 or so price increase.
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Replying to: heyjewel (Aug 21, 2006 4:16 pm) Lincoln somewhat reversed their image with the LS for a little while, but they spoiled it by not following up soon with something else that was sporty. Believe it or not, with this new MKZ and hopefully with the MKS, it could be enough to reverse their image and start selling to younger people. Not too long ago people had the same idea about Cadillac. As for no V8 on the MKS, I was expecting that. They did a survey for the options and engines people would prefer and offered was a 3.5V6 (probably in the 275-300hp range), the same 4.4 V8 that is in the XC90, and the 3.5 Twin Turbo (they estimated 325hp and 350lbft of torque, but you know Ford and their insane low balling of early power estimates. That engine was designed from the ground up for heavy forced induction and direct injection, I would say closer to 350hp to 375hp is a safe bet.). Also, they would run into the same problem as the Lexus GS if they offered the V8. In the Lexus they couldn't offer their 3.5V6, they had to offer the 3.0 because the 3.5 made almost as much power as their 4.3 V8! |
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Can anyone confirm the MKZ 07 has a 20.00 gallon tank, hey I know Edmunds is as good a gold, but would like a conformation, great article put my deposit 7895.00 today on a fully loaded FWD MKZ for 32,895.00 with 3954.35 off MSRP thru military sales. There is no turning back so I have been sweating the load for the first review thanks Edmunds always 1st and fair Also hoping for a 6.9 0-60 and 1/4 around 94-95 so it looks like it should hit the mark. The second thing I was hoping for was to keep the same gas mileage or better with a 20 gallon tank, now if we can keep ford in healthy I am set. Chief
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Replying to: rolo77 (Aug 18, 2006 6:07 am) |
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