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#25 of 493 Re: I saw the 2010 [thegraduate] by gregg_vw

Mar 15, 2009 (6:49 pm)

Replying to: thegraduate (Mar 15, 2009 4:14 pm)
The photos show that the MKS bears a lot more relationship with the 2010 Taurus than the 2009 Taurus. However, it is too bad that the proportions and shapes and lines of the MKS are not actually more like the 2010 Taurus. The MKS added to the front overhang and deleted some cabin space, and for what? It is not an outstanding design--though it is better than the 2009 Taurus/Montego, It is not as balanced and fresh as the 2010 Taurus. They were stuck with it, as it was far along in development, before Ford realized the depth of the trouble they were in. It is selling ok for what it is, and thank goodness Lincoln at least has this model to market now. Hopefully, more innovative stuff, like the Concept C (even if you hate it, it is a new direction and shows real creativity) is in the pipeline...cuz the MKS doesn't have any long-term staying power.

#26 of 493 Re: I saw the 2010 [gregg_vw] by akirby

Mar 16, 2009 (7:01 am)

Replying to: gregg_vw (Mar 15, 2009 6:49 pm)
Yep - the only thing they had time to change on the MKS was the nose. I expect a mid cycle refresh to clean up the rest like they did on the Taurus. But I wouldn't expect it to look just like the Taurus body. In fact I'm sure it won't share ANY sheetmetal. Now when's the last time you could have predicted that about a Lincoln sharing a Ford platform?

#27 of 493 Re: I saw the 2010 [akirby] by gregg_vw

Mar 16, 2009 (8:03 am)

Replying to: akirby (Mar 16, 2009 7:01 am)
You have to go back to the Crown Vic and Town Car. The TC got its own wheelbase, body panels, interior...even a different windshield. About time Ford-Lincoln returns to that sort of differentiation. Good to see.

#28 of 493 Looks like a winner...... by fdcapt2

Mar 24, 2009 (1:56 am)

I've been doing lots of research on the SHO, as well as the Limited. They seem to be well designed cars, and the interior is very nice. I'm having a tough time thinking about what I might miss on my '06 Passat V6. This car has everything, and then some. Prior to 2003, all my cars were either Ford or Mercury products. I really don't have many complaints on the VW, or the car before it, a '03 Acura TL. I always preached buy American, and now it looks like I might do just that, again. Anyone with some input, feel free to give me your thoughts. Thanks.....
 
John

#29 of 493 Re: Looks like a winner...... [fdcapt2] by bobgwtw

Mar 24, 2009 (9:32 pm)

Replying to: fdcapt2 (Mar 24, 2009 1:56 am)
I understand your position. Tha last American car I owned was a 73 Pontiac Grand Am. Swore I'd never buy another Big 3 product after my many expensive problems with it; and the crappiest service I've ever experienced. There's been 15 new cars since that time, all Japanese; & they've all run 150 - 200,000 miles without a problem.
 
That said, I'm looking forward to seriously evaluating the 10 Fusion & Taurus, Lincoln MKZ; & the New Buick Lacrosse - If GM is still around. Timing is right for me; the 06 Avalon is coming up on 150,000 in a couple of months & if any of these cars are as good as they appear to be I might just give the big 2 - forget Chrysler - another chance.

#30 of 493 Re: Looks like a winner...... [bobgwtw] by gregg_vw

Mar 25, 2009 (5:39 am)

Replying to: bobgwtw (Mar 24, 2009 9:32 pm)
Why not buy American? The cars are just as good and the prices are often better.Sure, American cars were crappier in the 1970s (30 to 40 years ago...how is that relevant now?), and even into the 1980s and early 1990s. But there is no reason to believe you will have a better experience buyiing a Mazda6 over a Fusion or an ES350 over a 2010 LaCrosse. The 2010 Taurus should be a reliable winner as well.

#31 of 493 Re: Looks like a winner...... [gregg_vw] by kirby2010

Mar 25, 2009 (8:43 am)

Replying to: gregg_vw (Mar 25, 2009 5:39 am)
I am definitely looking forward to checking out the new SHO. I sold my '94 SHO in 2001 w/108K miles. I really liked that car. Unfortunately there was not much else around that was American made that would compare. So I bought a 2001 Audi A6 2.7T w/6-speed. I'm holding on to the Audi until I can drive the SHO. If its as good as the write-ups seem to suggest I'll buy American again.

#32 of 493 Re: Looks like a winner...... [gregg_vw] by bobgwtw

Mar 25, 2009 (5:59 pm)

Replying to: gregg_vw (Mar 25, 2009 5:39 am)
That's exactly why I"m willing to give them a close look this time. I drive 40-50,000 miles a year; and a car is just another business expense to me. It has to be safe, dependable, comfortable, economical - which includes purchase price, operating expense & depreciation cost- as well as reasonably enjoyable to drive on all kinds of roads. Brand is immaterial to me; & in the last 30 years or so the foreign Mfrs. especially the Japanese, have simply done a better job of meeting my needs.

#33 of 493 Limited or SHO? by rhawk

Mar 26, 2009 (4:16 pm)

I've been looking to buy for about a year now. I just can't find what I want. I've looked at Infiniti G37(nice car), Lincoln MKZ, V.W.CC, Cadillac CTS, Pontiac G8, but I think the Taurus will be my next car. Now whitch one, Limited or SHO?

#34 of 493 Re: Limited or SHO? [rhawk] by gregg_vw

Mar 27, 2009 (6:22 am)

Replying to: rhawk (Mar 26, 2009 4:16 pm)
You looked at some terrific vehicles. Sounds like you want/need a big car (the Taurus is way bigger than any of the ones you have tried so far).

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