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advantage web » Lincoln MKS — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:46:57 +0000

[...] 4.Lincoln MKS concept The confident stance and clean front of the Lincoln MKS signal an understated strength, while the vehicle’s surface communicates motion. As the sculpted hood travels back to the cowling, it curves upward to greet the A-pillars. http://www.leftlanenews.com/detroit-2006-lincoln-unveils-mks-concept.html [...]

By: Steve Deluca

Steve Deluca — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:59:03 +0000

Excellent Car. Now when you develope the marketing plan please inform the poeple what they are getting. Point out all of the hi-tech gizmos and gadgets they will be getting. Talk about the AWD and the 315hp under the damn hood. Don’t do stupid commercials showing a car driving throght the streets of Chicago with no info like you did with the 500. The 500, although not the most attractive car, is a great car. The 500 failed because nobody knows what it has to offer. Sell IT!!!!!!!!! Remember how Lee Iacocca sold that ugly K-Car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where have you gone Lee, a domestic auto industry cries its lonley tears for you!

By: melvin koenke

melvin koenke — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 18:29:46 +0000

i’m ready for a new town car .6 passenger seating &sameinterior volume &trunk volume as my 2003 town car more gas milage would be nice. you cant be cramped &call that luxury. is a diesel possible?

By: N2mustaches

N2mustaches — Mon, 29 May 2006 22:35:46 +0000

I’m European and i love it.

By: Michael Casados

Michael Casados — Sat, 20 May 2006 15:51:15 +0000

I love it. Lincoln has a website to drive different technologies into the car. I suggest everyone goes to it. Go to the lincoln website and select the MKS and take the survey. This will be my next car. Currently have a LS V8 SPORT. Like HP but love the feel of the V8 better. I would like to see a supercharged V8 (s/a JAG). I think the front is fantastic. I do think the back tail lights need to be changed to give the car a bit more character. I also agree that 80% of the power should be on the rear wheels. On a rating of 1 to 10, i give it a solid 10. This will be another “CAR OF THE YEAR”.

By: JC

JC — Sat, 13 May 2006 13:41:49 +0000

Three and one-half stars for some smart cues here for the target taker…more like an Olds Aurora/Acura RL blend-look to me….if it scoots to 60 under 7 secs, has decent cornering and braking, and prices at $40K, it should hurt some of the Imports. Now a convertible coupe…THAT would do some serious damage!

By: John

John — Wed, 03 May 2006 01:23:59 +0000

I love the interior. Beautiful. If they made it with black leather, and it was actually a production car, I’d go and buy one tomorrow. The instrument cluster needs to be redone…. too boring. Make it look like a Rolex watch face. That would be cool.

The upper and lower grills need to match better. They could also afford some simplification. What they have now is ugly. The potential is there. I dig the exhaust pipes.

There considering a 350hp twin turbo six! How sweet would that be?

By: Louis Friend

Louis Friend — Sun, 30 Apr 2006 03:24:33 +0000

I think Lincoln is taking a step in the right direction on the styling of this MKS and the MKZ (Zephyr): understated (as opposed to “in your face”)elegance. I hope that the 20″ wheels, 315 bhp, all wheel drive, and the duel exhaust are an indication as to the performance capabilities of the car. In order for this car to be competitive with the likes of the Cadillac STS, Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Acura RL, Infiniti M45, and the Lexus GS, it should have high performance capabilities. If it does, I’ll buy one.

By: felix ramsey jr.

felix ramsey jr. — Sat, 08 Apr 2006 17:44:59 +0000

nice interior…now what about the exterior..?

By: Westbank

Westbank — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 01:11:31 +0000

The town car is not replaceble it ate the deville and it can eat everything else if designed right.My dad was a cadillac fan until he drove a lincoln and had 4 ever since.the ride was un matched by any sedan .and me being 24 years old and owning a 97 and a 90 town car real lincoln lovers will tell you drive one and well see why we love them.the design on the MKS is definetly not lincoln ,What till i show my dad the new quote un quote town car he is going to have a stroke

By: chris

chris — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 02:27:26 +0000

I love lincolns alot, but I have to say lately I have been alittle dissapointed with them. the power in the new mks was a step in the right direction and so was the interior. But I wish the car had more of a regal look and statement when you first look at it. The short trunk is not a lincoln characteristic at all. That to me makes it look like some economy car, and not a true midsize lincoln.

By: Daaave

Daaave — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 06:21:29 +0000

I came here after seeing the MKS in the March, Car and Driver magazine. The short article says that the MKS is built on the upcoming platform that the Volvo S80 will be based on. The article goes on to say that Ford and Volvo co-developed the tansversely mounted V-8, all-wheel drive and the 6-speed auto. I also thought the MKS look like the Acura TL, a car I like allot. I drive a ’98 Towncar. We’ve been looking for a Lincoln LS since last summer. We both want something smaller, and I want more power. I drove a V-8 LS, and liked it. I’ve suggested the Acura TL and Cadillac CTS, but the boss wants another Lincoln.

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 26 Jan 2006 18:41:26 +0000

Ok i am sick of everyone critizing anything american companies do. I bet if they through a big acura A or lexus L on it everyone would love it.

This car was designed to stomp the GS430, this has AWD compared to the GS430′s rwd which makes it better for northern states where it snows, this also has 15 more hp and a nicer look in my oppinion, i wouldnt doubt compareable if not better gas mileage as well.

Also this car has a new easier to use than the competitors navigation system and many other features. I truly think this is the retro lincoln, it has modern look with retro fancy rich styling. I am 100% happy over this improvement from the out dated under powered town car.

By: yvonne bailey

yvonne bailey — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 16:08:45 +0000

I like the design on this car, however the glass roof makes me a little leary because I wonder how safe it would be upon impact during an accident.

By: Jim

Jim — Sun, 22 Jan 2006 00:11:22 +0000

I’ll agree with Steve about “borrowing” everyone else’s design cues. The car is nice but again, just another sedan (with the exception of the Vista Roof) Does anyone remember the 93 to 98 Mark VIII series. When you looked at the Mark VIII, you knew it was a Lincoln. It didn’t look like every other car on the road. It had power, Sport styling and design. Lincoln, how about a 2 door sport luxury Lincoln. Then after you got that handled, go ahead and build a battle ship 4 door for the older generation.

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 07:42:53 +0000

I like the front end, but the rest could be a bit more formal somehow, if this is in fact a look at the possible Towncar replacement……it’s getting there, but I hope somehow it comes in a bit more formal and looses the doodads here and there. At least it’s not as weird and bizarre as the Chrysler Imperial concept….gawd, that thing was hideous…..Only his fearless loving leader of North Korea could love that thing!

By: Carl Drake

Carl Drake — Sat, 14 Jan 2006 02:05:38 +0000

I like the design of the Lincoln MKS. Can I assume that, since it has 20 inch wheels, that it will be as big as the Lincoln Town Car? It does not look big. If is also based on the Mazda 6, as is the Zephyr, then it will not sell, and the 20 inch wheels will be out of proportion. The car will do fine if it is big enough and really has a command presence in the flesh. I wouldn’t woory about the horsepower; it’s enough for Linciln drivers. The car should be exciting and fun to sit in. I like the console shift; they should keep that. I have a 2004 Navigator and the best feature is the console shifter. Lincoln should make options for the rear seats of either 2-seats or a bench seat; similar to the Bentley Continental Flying Spur.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 08:40:11 +0000

It has Maserati Quattroporte taillights, an Acura TL front end, an M Roadster side vent, a Mercedes E-Class glass roof, and it’s all stuck on a Lexus GS body with what I think may be a Jaguar engine. You know what though? I dig it. I like the styling. Chrysler has that hideous Ambassador concept that looks like a rapper’s 300C. I would take this over that any day. At least the Lincoln mimics other beautiful, well thought out designs and improves on them. My only concern is the AWD. Unless it puts between 80 and 90% of power to the rear wheels under normal conditions and an option for stiffer springs, the car will probably be a pretty dull performer. I’m still keeping my fingers crossed for it to be great though.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 00:08:42 +0000

Is it me or does this look like the TL?

By: Maranello

Maranello — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 17:35:06 +0000

Please, don’t hate, it must be a matter of opinion, because I like this car alot. I hope this design makes it into production I like the 315bhp V8 too, that’s one problem about Lincolns, their engines should have MORE POWER, the idea with the alphanumeric names is bittersweet to me. But I think the MKX should have a higher output V6 or a small V8, and a more luxurious interior. The old Aviater had more power and a better looking interiorl

By: Maranello

Maranello — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 17:34:02 +0000

Please, don’t hate, it must be a matter of opinion, because I like this car alot. I hope this design makes it into production I like the 315bhp V8 too, that’s one problem about Lincolns, their engines should have MORE POWER, the idea with the alphanumeric names is bittersweet to me. But I think the MKS should have a higher output V6 or a small V8, and a more luxurious interior. The old Aviater had more power and a better looking interiorl

By: Steve Brant

Steve Brant — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 15:40:52 +0000

The tragedy of this design and perhaps the tragedy of Lincoln in general, is that the designers have all lost their nerve. Did someone in head office say, “find out what Toyota designers are doing and do the same thing… and oh, by the way, see if you can through in a little bit of BMW M6″? The problem is, I don’t see any Lincoln in this design. Lincoln used to represent to me an impressive, high class, luxurious and powerful American brand. I don’t see any of the stuff in this design that used to make Lincoln great.

By: rickey939

rickey939 — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:29:30 +0000

I dig the Zephyr.

By: The Big Guy

The Big Guy — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 12:48:33 +0000

Disappointing…….

I expected much more. Bland styling, nothing to connect it with it’s proud heritage. The Lincoln Continental Concept car of a few years ago was better than this thing……

I think i’ll wait for Chrysler’s Imperial……DCX at least made a ‘loud’ statement, and people will hear it.

By: BRobs

BRobs — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 05:26:55 +0000

“Lincoln MKS is a luxury car that doesn’t need to shout – it captivates with a whisper.�? – A WHISPER CUZ’ THE MOMENT I SAW IT I FELL ASLEEP.

Boring…

Lincoln needs a BIG f’in kick in the balls. The MKS lacks any character, heritage, muscle, class or prestige. Take a cue from Cadillac – get an EDGE. And stop referencing every line of the new Lexus IS/LS. You did pretty well with the Navigator and all you had to work with was the Expedition. Show us something interesting.

I know you’ve been left to wonder on your own for too many years by papa Ford, but take control and dominate. Seriously, what do you, Lincoln, have to lose???