Spy Shots: 2009 Lincoln MKS
11/7/07, 02:18 PM
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The RL's problem is that it offers a V6 in its flagship when its direct competitors from Lexus and Infiniti are offering V8s. That said, the RL interior is nicer than either the Lexus GS or the Infiniti M-class.
And it's miles ahead of any of the POS interiors in today's Lincolns.
And it's miles ahead of any of the POS interiors in today's Lincolns.
11/7/07, 04:55 PM
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A few months ago when a covered up test mule was photographed, the C pillars were heavily disguised. When asked about it, some Ford person said they were keeping the C pillars covered because of their revolutionaly design. Ford is in deep trouble if it's execs think slapping some chrome on the doors near the C pillar is ground breaking.
Altough overall attractive, other than the MKS grille, virtually every other body style element looks like I've seen them before on other cars.
Altough overall attractive, other than the MKS grille, virtually every other body style element looks like I've seen them before on other cars.
11/7/07, 10:26 PM
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I'll reserve judgement until I've seen the finished vehicle, but the "old way of doing things" has been so firmly entrenched in this company for so long, that I'm not hopeful. Ford needs to build a no compromise, no excuse Lincoln that competes head-to-head with the CTS. The MKR would be a good contender here.
11/7/07, 10:45 PM
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The RL's problem is that it offers a V6 in its flagship when its direct competitors from Lexus and Infiniti are offering V8s. That said, the RL interior is nicer than either the Lexus GS or the Infiniti M-class.
And it's miles ahead of any of the POS interiors in today's Lincolns.
And it's miles ahead of any of the POS interiors in today's Lincolns.
RL must stand for "Really Low" as in really low sales figures. Obviously not many people will opt for a $50,000 V-6 powered luxury sedan.
11/8/07, 11:18 AM
#30
This car and the Acura have one major issue in common beside their fwd platforms and V6 powerplants. Neither is what the consumer really wants and like the Acura the MKS will be a sales disappointment. This appears to be a relatively well executed car that unfortunately makes for a poor Lincoln.
11/8/07, 11:33 AM
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This car and the Acura have one major issue in common beside their fwd platforms and V6 powerplants. Neither is what the consumer really wants and like the Acura the MKS will be a sales disappointment. This appears to be a relatively well executed car that unfortunately makes for a poor Lincoln.
I haven't seen targeted sales projection, but I think (unless the projections are outrageous) the MKS will hit its mark. (No pun intended.
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11/8/07, 02:25 PM
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11/8/07, 04:42 PM
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