Lincoln Zephyr vs. Nissan Maxima

9 messages, Last post on Apr 01, 2006 at 2:49 PM

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#8 of 9 Re: Zeph vs. Max [azazel] by savetheland Mar 31, 2006 (3:44 pm)
Replying to: azazel (Mar 31, 2006 10:39 am) Yeah, I agree. Torque steering kills for me Altima and Maxima, let alone noisy engines and cheap interior. I would compare instead Zephyr to Acura TL – much nicer vehicle than both Nissans. I do not think a powerful and heavy engine is a good thing for FWD sedan. But Ford and Honda know how to design FWD cars to handle almost like RWD cars. BTW you can consider Milan, it has firmer suspension compared to LIncoln version. Replies to this message: azazel (Apr 01, 2006 2:49 pm)
#9 of 9 Re: Zeph vs. Max [savetheland] by azazel Apr 01, 2006 (2:49 pm)
Replying to: savetheland (Mar 31, 2006 3:44 pm) Well I drove another Zeph today much better when not getting into it after 2 v-8's back to back. I think I could deal with the 221hp, but the dealer said the 06 is no longer in production, so if I can't find one to my specs everything but navi system in grey on grey I would have to wait till Sept-Oct for the 07 (not that it would be bad to wait for 250hp). Funny how these dealers seem clueless to the changes for the 07 model or are either playing dumb to try & make the sale asap. Also looked at toyota's and was plesantly suprised with the 07 camry and the 06 avalon but still have my heart set on a Lincoln. Wonder how well the Lincoln will hold it's value?

#8 of 9: Re: Zeph vs. Max [azazel] by savetheland; Mar 31, 2006 (3:44 pm)

Replying to: azazel (Mar 31, 2006 10:39 am)

Yeah, I agree. Torque steering kills for me Altima and Maxima, let alone noisy engines and cheap interior. I would compare instead Zephyr to Acura TL – much nicer vehicle than both Nissans. I do not think a powerful and heavy engine is a good thing for FWD sedan. But Ford and Honda know how to design FWD cars to handle almost like RWD cars.

BTW you can consider Milan, it has firmer suspension compared to LIncoln version.

azazel (Apr 01, 2006 2:49 pm)

#9 of 9: Re: Zeph vs. Max [savetheland] by azazel; Apr 01, 2006 (2:49 pm)

Replying to: savetheland (Mar 31, 2006 3:44 pm)

Well I drove another Zeph today much better when not getting into it after 2 v-8's back to back. I think I could deal with the 221hp, but the dealer said the 06 is no longer in production, so if I can't find one to my specs everything but navi system in grey on grey I would have to wait till Sept-Oct for the 07 (not that it would be bad to wait for 250hp). Funny how these dealers seem clueless to the changes for the 07 model or are either playing dumb to try & make the sale asap. Also looked at toyota's and was plesantly suprised with the 07 camry and the 06 avalon but still have my heart set on a Lincoln. Wonder how well the Lincoln will hold it's value?