pkoko Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 When will the new Lincoln MKS be out?? When will it reach dealership lots?? My Dad may be interested in one.. An accurate time frame other than summer 2008 would be nice?? Also will the car be released as a 2008 or 2009?? And lastly, anyone got interior photos w/o NAV?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 (edited) When will the new Lincoln MKS be out?? When will it reach dealership lots?? My Dad may be interested in one.. An accurate time frame other than summer 2008 would be nice?? Also will the car be released as a 2008 or 2009?? And lastly, anyone got interior photos w/o NAV?? Thanks http://www.lincoln.com/reachhigher/?intcmp...erHome_20080128 Upper right corner. Edited April 15, 2008 by TomServo92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 (edited) GOD! I want this car sooo bad! JOB 1 date on the MKS is? There is usually a 3-month lag before you start seeing them in any quantity on the lots. Edited April 15, 2008 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldwizard Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 GOD! I want this car sooo bad! Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it ! I think it looks amazing, but the first year buyers are getting the shaft with no EcoBoost. Kind of like what they did to the first years buyers of the Zephyr/MKZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it ! I think it looks amazing, but the first year buyers are getting the shaft with no EcoBoost. Kind of like what they did to the first years buyers of the Zephyr/MKZ. Nah, I wouldn't count on it, I think the top-end model is a little out of my league so I'll probably stay with the fully-featured MKX or MKZ. Fortunately, I can count on Lincoln to maintain those vehicles now (Sadly, my MKZ lease is up before the 2010 is due, crap!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 GOD! I want this car sooo bad! JOB 1 date on the MKS is? There is usually a 3-month lag before you start seeing them in any quantity on the lots. http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums/index...st&p=315126 Man, I'm just full of answers tonight! :shades: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums/index...st&p=315126 Man, I'm just full of answers tonight! :shades: Yes, that was the post I was looking for. I think I saw the 5/5 date on 2b2's signature at the GMI forums Anyway, that means we can expect to see the MKS on the streets sometime in late July or August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 (Sadly, my MKZ lease is up before the 2010 is due, crap!) Can always extend the lease -- can extend it for up to a year with the same payment (assuming a $0 down lease) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 When will the new Lincoln MKS be out?? When will it reach dealership lots?? My Dad may be interested in one.. An accurate time frame other than summer 2008 would be nice?? Also will the car be released as a 2008 or 2009?? And lastly, anyone got interior photos w/o NAV?? Thanks I've been wondering when this and the Flex will be out as well. Oh, and in regards to the non-nav system interior, there were some spy shots a while back that didn't have a nav system: http://blogs.edmunds.com/.ee9bbff/cmd.233/enclosure..ee9bc00 http://www.lincoln.com/reachhigher/?intcmp...erHome_20080128 Upper right corner. All it says is "Summer 2008". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it ! I think it looks amazing, but the first year buyers are getting the shaft with no EcoBoost. Kind of like what they did to the first years buyers of the Zephyr/MKZ. Yeah, they may be getting the shaft with no EcoBoost....if they have demand for a 300+ horsepower engine. I'm guessing a lot of people in this car's demographic will be perfectly pleased with the base engine. Would be interesting to see the take rate on the EcoBoost compared to the base engine once both are available. I'm going to guess the base engine still remains the far more popular choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Greene Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 (edited) I don't imagine many potential MKS buyers give a toot about Ecoboost. I'm in the taget group for the car, and I could care less. It won't be a performance car, no matter the HP. So why waste the money and fuel on more HP for the car? I will like it fine with NA 3.7 I bet. Also Ford will probably offer it in a trim level with a bunch of other options, so it will probably wind up costing about $10,000 over standard model. However...offer a turbo 3.5 or 3.7 in a smaller lighter RWD car like the Mustang, where it can make a real performance difference, then sign me up. Edited April 15, 2008 by Ralph Greene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Also Ford will probably offer it in a trim level with a bunch of other options, so it will probably wind up costing about $10,000 over standard model. I hope not. Ford should stick to Honda's model of offering any engine on any trim level. They shouldn't be dependent upon one another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 (edited) The MKS may get booed off stage by the auto critics without the Ecoboost present to thrill them. I don't think the MKS will be a big critical hit but that matters not for the most part since they never value the same things that the target customer does. It's hard to legitimately dismiss a product that provides world class safety, quality, and drive quality at a lower than average price. Edited April 15, 2008 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Greene Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I'm interested in seeing the MKS. We are hoping it's a nicer version of our Montego, with higher quality content, but with same interior and trunk space. HP, or lack of HP, will not be a deciding factor, for what we are interested in. The standard 3.5 or 3.7 87 octane engine will be fine. We think the current MKZ and MKX, when you inspect them closely, are little better than the Milan and Edge, and in fact look kinda cheap for their retail sales price. We think the Milan and Edge are better buys. We also really like the size of our Montego, so are hopeful the MKS will be just what we ae looking for. I imagine the Ecoboost version will come in as a separate model, priced at least $10,000 higher, maybe to go up against the 535 or something, and will appeal to a different market than us. For us, it not really so much the money, it's more about what we want. We want a nice smooth quiet roomy Lincoln. Hopefully there is a car for both type of buyers. Those who feel as we do, and those who want a "hot rod Lincoln". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I'm interested in seeing the MKS. We are hoping it's a nicer version of our Montego, with higher quality content, but with same interior and trunk space. HP, or lack of HP, will not be a deciding factor, for what we are interested in. The standard 3.5 or 3.7 87 octane engine will be fine. We think the current MKZ and MKX, when you inspect them closely, are little better than the Milan and Edge, and in fact look kinda cheap for their retail sales price. We think the Milan and Edge are better buys. We also really like the size of our Montego, so are hopeful the MKS will be just what we ae looking for. I imagine the Ecoboost version will come in as a separate model, priced at least $10,000 higher, maybe to go up against the 535 or something, and will appeal to a different market than us. For us, it not really so much the money, it's more about what we want. We want a nice smooth quiet roomy Lincoln. Hopefully there is a car for both type of buyers. Those who feel as we do, and those who want a "hot rod Lincoln". MKS should be far above the Montego, but it does have a slightly smaller trunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 but it does have a slightly smaller trunk. So it'll only fit 5 bodies instead of 6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 So it'll only fit 5 bodies instead of 6? Thats about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 6 is MK T time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wescoent Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 The base model isn't going to be anything to be ashamed of. 270hp (although I'm sure the number will be higher when launched) is PLENTY of pep. Anyone remember this? 280hp was monstrously fast in that car... and we're complaining that the initial engine will only have 270hp on 87 octane? Anyone care about standard adaptive HID lamps? Real wood trim? Bridge of Weir leather seats, same source as Aston Martin? Quality at least on par with the best of Lexus? Even at $38,000 base, this is a fairly impressive vehicle, with far more standard equipment than I thought it would have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 The base model isn't going to be anything to be ashamed of. 270hp (although I'm sure the number will be higher when launched) is PLENTY of pep. Anyone remember this? 280hp was monstrously fast in that car... and we're complaining that the initial engine will only have 270hp on 87 octane? Anyone care about standard adaptive HID lamps? Real wood trim? Bridge of Weir leather seats, same source as Aston Martin? Quality at least on par with the best of Lexus? Even at $38,000 base, this is a fairly impressive vehicle, with far more standard equipment than I thought it would have. I had two of those cars I remember, and they weren't that fast because they handled so poorly. I'm waiting for a genuine LS replacement, I've never had a Ford that could haul like the LS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Greene Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 MKS should be far above the Montego, but it does have a slightly smaller trunk. I hope you are correct about the interior. Our Premere Montego with black "leather" interir looks about as nice on inside as most MKZ's I have seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkisler Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I'm interested in seeing the MKS. We are hoping it's a nicer version of our Montego, with higher quality content, but with same interior and trunk space. HP, or lack of HP, will not be a deciding factor, for what we are interested in. The standard 3.5 or 3.7 87 octane engine will be fine. We think the current MKZ and MKX, when you inspect them closely, are little better than the Milan and Edge, and in fact look kinda cheap for their retail sales price. We think the Milan and Edge are better buys. We also really like the size of our Montego, so are hopeful the MKS will be just what we ae looking for. I imagine the Ecoboost version will come in as a separate model, priced at least $10,000 higher, maybe to go up against the 535 or something, and will appeal to a different market than us. For us, it not really so much the money, it's more about what we want. We want a nice smooth quiet roomy Lincoln. Hopefully there is a car for both type of buyers. Those who feel as we do, and those who want a "hot rod Lincoln". Ralph, I have a MKS due to be built in May; hopefully I'll get it early June. I'll post a mini-review when I get it. It's FWD "Ultimate" with nav, sunroof, THX, etc. For my driving, the 3.5l will be fine; I can count on one hand the number of times I have had the pedal to the floor in my Edge. But I do agree with Borg's comments. I believe the LS, although not perfect, was the finest car ever produced by Ford in NA. I think the MKS will be a nice car -- sort of like a larger ES350 with full differentiation from the base model and lots of features. But...it's pretty large and I don't think it will have nearly the sporting character of the LS. I just hope it's not too relaxed. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I hope not. Ford should stick to Honda's model of offering any engine on any trim level. They shouldn't be dependent upon one another. I agree that that's how it should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Ralph,I have a MKS due to be built in May; hopefully I'll get it early June. I'll post a mini-review when I get it. It's FWD "Ultimate" with nav, sunroof, THX, etc. For my driving, the 3.5l will be fine; I can count on one hand the number of times I have had the pedal to the floor in my Edge. But I do agree with Borg's comments. I believe the LS, although not perfect, was the finest car ever produced by Ford in NA. I think the MKS will be a nice car -- sort of like a larger ES350 with full differentiation from the base model and lots of features. But...it's pretty large and I don't think it will have nearly the sporting character of the LS. I just hope it's not too relaxed. We'll see. One correction: your car will have Lincoln's new 3.7L V6, not the 3.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkisler Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 One correction: your car will have Lincoln's new 3.7L V6, not the 3.5. ooops. You're right of course. Nothing like a few extra cc's (slightly larger bore I think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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