Lincoln seeks rebirth with shapely new MKZ
10/3/12 | 04:35 AM
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Lincoln seeks rebirth with shapely new MKZ
http://content.usatoday.com/communit...1#.UGwURL082Sp
One nice touch: Lincoln has moved the automatic transmission controls to the dashboard and banished the pull-up handle for the parking brake to create more space. The center console control labels disappear when the car is off to enhance the clean, uncluttered look.
10/3/12 | 09:05 AM
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Thanks for posting Evil_Capri.
The new Lincoln does look impressive, but I just can't get around knowing how much better the driving dynamics would be if it were rear-wheel drive based.........
Just my thoughts.------Bill
The new Lincoln does look impressive, but I just can't get around knowing how much better the driving dynamics would be if it were rear-wheel drive based.........
Just my thoughts.------Bill
10/3/12 | 02:07 PM
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I'm sweeting for a month now - this baby is lovely.
If it had the 3,5 v6 Ecoboost engine - it would have been marvelous.
But the price is disappointing.....
http://bp3.lincoln.com/2013-Lincoln-...hooseYourPath/
http://www.lincoln.com/cars/mkz/2013/
If it had the 3,5 v6 Ecoboost engine - it would have been marvelous.
But the price is disappointing.....
http://bp3.lincoln.com/2013-Lincoln-...hooseYourPath/
http://www.lincoln.com/cars/mkz/2013/
10/3/12 | 02:25 PM
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10/3/12 | 11:19 PM
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I agree. It's nice, but nice doesn't cut it.
With the CTS and now smaller ATS being RWD, Lincoln really needs those '15 Mustang underpinnings to rival it.
And the styling? Again, it's OK, but the new Fusion beats it, for me. That front end, with the small headlamps? Just a bit too "facelifted" if you know what I mean. It needs a broader, more muscular look.
Nice.....but that alone will not save Lincoln
10/4/12 | 08:27 AM
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I don't think its necessary to have a RWD in a luxury car.
Look at the Audi. They're #2 luxury automaker in the world in sales (and most likely will pass BMW for #1 next year) and they don't have a RWD model.
Lincoln needs more vehicles. Not counting outdated Navigator, they have only 4.
Look at the Audi. They're #2 luxury automaker in the world in sales (and most likely will pass BMW for #1 next year) and they don't have a RWD model.
Lincoln needs more vehicles. Not counting outdated Navigator, they have only 4.
10/4/12 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Zastava_101
I don't think its necessary to have a RWD in a luxury car.
Look at the Audi. They're #2 luxury automaker in the world in sales (and most likely will pass BMW for #1 next year) and they don't have a RWD model.
Lincoln needs more vehicles. Not counting outdated Navigator, they have only 4.
Look at the Audi. They're #2 luxury automaker in the world in sales (and most likely will pass BMW for #1 next year) and they don't have a RWD model.
Lincoln needs more vehicles. Not counting outdated Navigator, they have only 4.
All of that being said, I'm highly disappointed that Lincoln does not have a rear drive based car in its lineup.
If history tells us anything, it's that the best cars always started life as rear wheel drive. Pure and simple, and Lincoln won't have one..........
Just some of my thoughts on the matter.------Bill
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