TomServo92 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Shut up Witch. I'm not a Witch I'm your wife. (Not necessarily mutually exclusive) Inconceivable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Inconceivable! You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 It's possible. Pig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. Inconceivable? That's what somebody becomes after a tubal ligation. Just so's ya know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Inconceivable? That's what somebody becomes after a tubal ligation. Just so's ya know. It's a line said by Fezzic (Andre the Giant) in The Princess Bride. Actually quite funny the way he says it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extreme4x4 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 God, that guy looks just like my tax man. Of course, you can look at him, and just know he is a CPA........... pocket protector and all. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 It's possible.Pig. You seem a decent fellow. I hate to kill you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 One thing is (IMO) confirmed - the 09/10 MKZ will NOT have unique look - it will continue to share the profile with Fusion and Milan. That is not the best situation, but I think it is acceptable for now. Igor From what I can see, those renderings look pretty accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I wasn't really expecting anything too dramatic in terms of changing the greenhouse. A new exterior skin to match the rest of the Lincoln family, the 3.7L V6, some further chassis refinement, and a nice new interior is all this car really needs. Once more new Lincoln products hit showrooms, MKZ sales will begin picking up. I wasn't expecting a very drastic update either. I agree with your evaluation of the changes it needs. I also agree that sales will continue to pick up. I don't think it's too critical that it look ENTIRELY different from the Fusion/Milan in profile. I think the more important thing here is that Lincoln is making short work of giving its entire lineup a SINGLE design identity. With a single styling theme, it will more quickly be described as "that's a Lincoln" instead of "that's a rebadged Fusion". I wonder how long we'll have to wait to see this face on the MKX or Navigator? I sure hope they fix the Navi SOON. I don't either. I agree with your "unified look" comment. Rumor has it that the MKX will receive this face with it's '10 MCE. I'm not entirely sure what, but the MKZ needs SOMETHING to make it feel less like a dressed-up Fusion. CD3 is a good chassis, I just wish they could tighten up the front overhang, make it look a little more athletic. But, I know there is only so much you can do with a front-driver... You haven't even seen it yet (except for the rendering). I suggest waiting to see it before you condemn it. There was no question it would sport the same profile, The MKZ and the MKX won't differentiate from their ford counterparts like the MKS does until they are completely redone. I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 PS: I talked about rear headrests before - note - in these mules - not only do they have adjustable rear headrests, but they have THREE of them - quite a sight unseen on models that are not sold in Europe (see: Malibu, Accord, Camry, Altima(not even adjutable) etc). Igor That is a good point. Kudos to Ford for doing this. They're not mules. They're prototypes. I'm sure Igor knows that, he just typed it wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I'd be satisifed with a MKS style grille, new LED taillights, a MKS style interior with at least some of the MKS goodies (keyless go, integrated hidden keypad, adaptive HIDs, SelectShift, AdvanceTrac, etc.) plus the 3.7L engine. Those would be good updates. It appears they haven't switched the third brakelight (in the window) to LEDs though, I'm kinda dissapointed. (this is based on looks alone without a brake light 'glow', however) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Correct mules are drug transportation device's. Also the sub-title of this thread hit the nail on the head with calling the grill Baleen. That's exactly what it looks like. A Cheap way to try to call it a Lincoln. If anything they could have spent whatever it would cost to get away from just a cheap plastic look to the grill. Anyone can throw plastic on the front of some sheet-metal. Some Mark's had distinctive headlights, grills and taillights. At least the MKX has that for the front and rear til '011. Then it will look like a Whales mouth also. But this new Baleen look is wearing thin, before the model's are even out. Oh, you're such a critic!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Most Ford products being sold today are inferior to the competition. The stock price and sales numbers prove me right. I disagree. Consumer Report gave, I think, nine "Recommended" ratings to Ford vehicles: Mustang, Fusion, Taurus, Explorer, Expedition, F150, Escape...I forgot the rest as I was just thumbing through it. Virtually the entire line up. They didn't recommend the Ranger, or the Focus....I think. I usually don't care too much about what CR says, but it's a good barometer of what buyers check out...and it bodes well for Ford's future. Ford's doing the right thing for now, working on dependability, reliability and overall quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 that is not the Lincoln grille he is predicting (pre-visioning) .. it is the Fisker Karma grille: Igor The sad thing is, the shape of the Karma's grille is very similar to Nicholson's Joker mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 You seem a decent fellow. I hate to kill you. Such peaceful words from Tom..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Such peaceful words from Tom..... Again, it's from Princess Bride..... He's got me now, as I can't quite place those words. Most certainly from Westley, but I can't be 100% sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Such peaceful words from Tom..... It's a quote from "The Princess Bride". The exchange goes something like this: "You seem a decent fellow. I hate to kill you." "You seem a decent fellow. I hate to die." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Again, it's from Princess Bride..... He's got me now, as I can't quite place those words. Most certainly from Westley, but I can't be 100% sure. It was between Inigo and Wesley prior to the sword fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 It's a quote from "The Princess Bride". The exchange goes something like this: "You seem a decent fellow. I hate to kill you." "You seem a decent fellow. I hate to die." Oh, nevermind then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 It was between Inigo and Wesley prior to the sword fight. D'oh! Mawwwwwige is what bwings us togevver today Twwwwwwwoooo Wuvvvv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 (edited) It's a line said by Fezzic (Andre the Giant) in The Princess Bride. Actually quite funny the way he says it too. I think it's Inigo Montoya's line. http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0093779/quotes Edited January 29, 2008 by Mark B. Morrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 D'oh! Mawwwwwige is what bwings us togevver today Twwwwwwwoooo Wuvvvv "I do not envy you the headache you will have when you awake. But for now, rest well and dream of large women." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 (edited) http://www.leftlanenews.com/lincoln-mkz-future.html new photo added - just as predicted - the pictured from Autocosmos were leaked official images - not predicitons - the MKZ (and the Fusion in the other thread) match the images 100% Igor Edited January 29, 2008 by igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I think it's Inigo Montoya's line. D'OH!!! That's it. I'm renting that movie this weekend. I've forgotten too much.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 the MKZ (and the Fusion in the other thread) match the images 100% I'm not so sure about that. As mentioned in the other thread, I think those renderings are preliminary, not final. I think there was detail work done with the clays that is not shown on those renderings. Especially in the bumper areas. On the MKZ it's most noticeable in the bumper's transition to the body side. That, I can about guarantee you will not end up on the production vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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