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SUVs Lincoln MKX Article Comments - 2007 Lincoln MKX First Drive & Full Report
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First Drive: 2007 Lincoln MKX - Despite similar dimensions, the MKX weighs about 500 pounds more than a similarly equipped RX 350. (more)
Full Test: 2007 Lincoln MKX - A well-equipped and comfortable luxury crossover, but the MKX comes up short against similarly priced competition. (more)
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I guess it's great timing that this comes out at a time that I am in the market for a mid-size Sux/crossover ute (whatever they are called). I have to say I prefer this exterior style over the Lexus, even though they are so much similar, I actually like the grill on this one. I'm trying to decide on which vehicle to go with. I'll probably stop in to a local Lexus dealer and take an extended look at the RX. One of the drawbacks for that vehicle though is that everyone and their brother owns one. I'm not trying to be flashy, but I would like to get something that doesn't blend in amongst the others quite so easily.
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Replying to: 310toleft (Nov 11, 2006 10:18 am) You must live in L.A. (310, left coast. I get it.) Now if you lived in Detroit (313tocenter?), the RX would be the rare bird. 
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Replying to: actualsize (Nov 11, 2006 11:30 am) Actually I live in NC. Asheville to be exact, I'm originally from Boston though. The 310toLeft is a reference to the left-field dimension of Fenway Park. Down here you can't spit without hitting an RX model. |
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Replying to: 310toleft (Nov 11, 2006 10:18 am) That said, I've always admired and would recommend you try the FX350 aswell if you can live with a little less interior space. They're a blast to drive and in my opinion, styled very differently the the rest. |
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Replying to: drjames (Nov 11, 2006 3:44 pm) Thanks Drjames. The more research I've been doing it looks like I might wind up going with the RX. I took an FX350 for a spin on Friday, and although the drive was great, I'm really not fond of the exterior design. A little too much like a station wagon for my taste. Thanks again. |
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Replying to: drjames (Nov 11, 2006 3:44 pm) Think about it a little guys the MKX is quieter, smoother(MKX has a 6 speed transmision while both FX350 & RX330 have 5 speeds) and cheaper in price as well as cost in gas (needs only regular 87 octane to get 265 hp while both FX & RX need ultra premium for thier hp ratings. All this adds up for any person who wants to pose that their rich, and lets face it any car in the $40-$50,000 range is no longer a "rich" mans car.
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Replying to: foxrun (Nov 11, 2006 4:16 pm) Might want to check your figures again. The FWD MKX base is $34,795 and the AWD MKX base is $36,445. Whereas the FWD FX350 base starts at $37,800 and AWD FX350 base starts at $39,300. Not quite $5000 dollars and exactly in line with the price of the RX350, which if you didn't know is who Lincoln IS comparing their MKX with.
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Replying to: drjames (Nov 12, 2006 1:28 am)
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| There is no such thing as a front wheel drive FX35. Also, the driving dynamics of the FX35 make it more comparable to a Porsche Cayenne, or a BMW X3. Comparing that to the Lincoln is ridiculous. Completely different mission statement for each vehicle. | |
| I negotiated my wife's FX35 for 35k and change. You can guarantee that Ford will hit the MKX with a bunch of incentives and rebates eventualy so I bet you will be able to get it for pretty close to 30k real soon. | |
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