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Sedans Lincoln MKS Article Comments - 2009 Lincoln MKS First Drive / Full Test
154 messages, Last post on Nov 17, 2008 at 2:21 PM
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First Drive: 2009 Lincoln MKS - First Impressions: The world's most completely equipped Taurus/Taurus X/Sable/Volvo/Flex, which turns out to be not such a bad thing. (more)
Full Test: 2009 Lincoln MKS AWD - Bottom Line: A luxury sedan for the Ford faithful, but all others would be advised to look elsewhere as there are far better luxury sedans for the price. (more)
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Replying to: cowbell (Aug 28, 2008 6:14 am) I have sat, rode, driven and even ordered one and the only major complaint I have is that it is not here yet. I was at the Detroit auto show and got my first taste of it without the sales pitch from the display folks. I was impressed then and still am now. I remember my first impression on the styling inside and out saying "These guys were on the good dope when they designed this." Yes there are a few points of concern but none of them were deal busters. One of the major complaints I had heard and notice was the trunk opening. Yes it is smaller, but I could still could get a couple of duffle bags in it. The trunk is so huge; the Sopranos could have used this car. If there was a car out there that satisfied me totally with no issues what so ever, I probably could not afford it. But I will say this MKS is damm close. I plan on providing a detail report on it to all who are interested once I have mine in my hands. The one I ordered had just about everything you could put on it, which is taking the time. The 20 inch rims are not available yet. I thought Inside Line was on the cheap stuff myself on their eval. I have looked at all the others, but I think the MKS was a great knock out of the park to start. I see more home runs coming with the 2009 MKZ, and the 2009 MKT as well. 
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Replying to: cowbell (Aug 28, 2008 6:14 am) We all know the Lincoln is a slightly bigger, ES350. The second opinion, by the way, was not harsh either--until he considered the $46K price. I agree with him that is too high for this type of car and too high for Lincoln right now. They need to build market share. Of course, this is the same company that has been pricing that hoary old Town Car in the same range...and then selling it for more like $30K if that.
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Replying to: cowbell (Aug 28, 2008 6:14 am) When one reviewer's opinions are 180 degrees from every other reviewer's opinions you just have to chalk it up to bias or just a totally different personal preference. |
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Aug 28, 2008 6:46 am)
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Replying to: datagen (Aug 28, 2008 6:45 am) Furthermore, Lincoln may be moving toward a more unified grill theme, but the MKS doesn't say Lincoln otherwise. Nor does the MKZ. Ford has a long history now of planning to make its brands instantly recognizable. However, they change the styling themes so often that all they end up with is a hodgepodge. Now the three bar grill is being phased out for Fords, even though it was never rolled out across the board. You can go back decades, and a plebeian brand like Pontiac's grill is always recognizable.
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Replying to: akirby (Aug 28, 2008 6:51 am)
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Aug 28, 2008 7:05 am) And if being FWD presents a deficit for the MKS against the RWD competition then that should come out in the comparison. I just don't think it's ever fair to compare a larger vehicle to smaller vehicles - the smaller vehicle has inherent advantages just because of size (handling, fuel economy). Would you compare a MB E350 to a Lexus ES350? I don't think so. So why do it here?
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Replying to: akirby (Aug 28, 2008 6:51 am) Aside from the actual test numbers there is an unseemly lack of accurate assessments in this review. Maybe he was expecting something different, but Lincoln never compared this car to a CTS let alone BMW. To opine otherwise is disingenuous. Finally, none of his criticisms were mentioned by other professional reviewers from Car and Driver, Motor Trend or Road and Track leading one to seriously question his credibility and objectivity. |
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Replying to: akirby (Aug 28, 2008 7:16 am) The MKS has to be a transition from the Town Car to something else, and even with the less firm handling characteristics Lincoln dialed in, a lot of people are finding the ride too firm, not smooth enough. This is a critical time for Lincoln. To compare an important vehicle like the MKS to something that it is not yet designed to go up against, will not help anything.
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Aug 28, 2008 7:28 am)
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