BORG Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 And attached are some photos. Nice car on the outside, the interior and rear-end could use some improvements but otherwise its impressive in the real world. I hate the red exterior and black interior color scheme however so I'm hoping for better with black, chrome wheels, and a lighter two-tone interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wescoent Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 And attached are some photos. Nice car on the outside, the interior and rear-end could use some improvements but otherwise its impressive in the real world. I hate the red exterior and black interior color scheme however so I'm hoping for better with black, chrome wheels, and a lighter two-tone interior. Well, you're part of the target market... what did you think? Any specific issues? What did you think of interior quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I'm just glad I could look at this topic without seeing pics of Borg in compromising positions.... I've been a bit concerned about his, uh, 'feelings' for this car.... :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 (edited) Well, you're part of the target market... what did you think? Any specific issues? What did you think of interior quality? Sings: "We are the target market We set the corporate target We are slaves of what we want" I'm in love, I love the car. I don't think I can afford this one, we're looking at nearly 50K for the version I played with. The interior quality is about what I expect from Lincoln, the switchgear around the left side of the dash is not attractive, but once you get deeper inside the car it's all top quality and very elegant. It's nothing earth shattering overall, but the navigation system is just gorgeous. I really liked Lincolns faux aluminum interior so loosing this on the MKS in favor of black plastic gives me a down market impression and that is one area they need to improve. Really what impressed me the most was the exterior detailing and finish which is way beyond anything Lincoln has been doing. The interior is simple elegance which is refreshing after putting up with the MKZ's garish dashboard, I've learned to appreciate understated design Edited May 16, 2008 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 (edited) I'm just glad I could look at this topic without seeing pics of Borg in compromising positions.... I've been a bit concerned about his, uh, 'feelings' for this car.... :P Nah, their were older ladies around, that killed the buzz! Oh, and the car is HUGE. Not so sure HUGE is in these days Of course, I also smashed my MKX today so that set me up for some MKS lust . Did you know the MKX reverse sensing system SUCKS! Edited May 16, 2008 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Of course, I also smashed my MKX today so that set me up for some MKS lust . Did you know the MKX reverse sensing system SUCKS! Don't incriminate yourself, Borg. Thanks for the pics... that side shot of the red car reminds me of the profile of the Lexus GS, but MUCH less boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Hope they put a little nice floor mats in the real deal, cause those look Ford Focus issued. Could be the picture exposure but looks like Ford still has to work to do as far as what a luxury interior should look like meaning the way the air-vents integrate with the aluminum looks bad, especially in the centre area were the dash top overlaps the aluminum then turns up around the centre speaker in a C shape. Just does not blend. Then on the left hand bottom part of the air-vent seems to be quite a large amount of aluminum overlapping a strip of aluminum. Exterior lines looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 The only thing I'm not feeling on the car is the center stack, just looks cheap with all that black plastic...needs to something to be added to it give it more oofffhm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomcat68 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 The only thing I'm not feeling on the car is the center stack, just looks cheap with all that black plastic...needs to something to be added to it give it more oofffhm I saw this car in person at an auto show. That trim piece doesn't look cheap when you see it in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammin Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 And attached are some photos. Nice car on the outside, the interior and rear-end could use some improvements but otherwise its impressive in the real world. I hate the red exterior and black interior color scheme however so I'm hoping for better with black, chrome wheels, and a lighter two-tone interior. Where was this? What was it? At a dealer?, part of an event? Looks like you guys are at a strip mall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inteller Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 good looking design but god damn they gotta put some power under that hood. The Caddy CTS and CTS-V will rape this thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 good looking design but god damn they gotta put some power under that hood. The Caddy CTS and CTS-V will rape this thing. Yeah. The only saving grace I see there would be if it is rubberized. I just hope it isn't soft, but I'm guessing it will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 For 50k you could get a lot more car, I'd rather save thousands and get a 335i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Yeah. You could buy two Honda Accords, Toyota Camries, or Ford Fusions. You could probably squeak out three Focuses. At that price level, it's not just about how much 'car' you can buy. It's about what that car says about you and how that car makes you feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixt9coug Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 For 50k you could get a lot more car, I'd rather save thousands and get a 335i It may be more expensive than the 3, but its also larger and more akin to the 5 Series, which it does undercut in price by a significant amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 For 50k you could get a lot more car, I'd rather save thousands and get a 335i option the 335 out...you'll be surprized at how close it comes FOR A MID/ semi COMPACT_SIZE........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 ...I think I took the same picture as Borg.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exploder48 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 (edited) Yeah. You could buy two Honda Accords, Toyota Camries, or Ford Fusions. You could probably squeak out three Focuses. At that price level, it's not just about how much 'car' you can buy. It's about what that car says about you and how that car makes you feel. Agree completely with you. We have one here at the dealership and I've been all over it. It's a classy luxury car up there with CTS, Lexus, and Infiniti. The nonsense about power is just that. Remember how excited everybody was with the Hemi Chrysler? Can't give them away today, right? The MKS will attract the luxury buyer who wants to have an Amercan car as opposed to some imported car. Hooray for that. power is not what's important here. The car is awesome and the naysayers who think it's less than that can save their money. Class will win out over import loving!! Edited May 16, 2008 by exploder48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbuck15 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 These pics of the MKS I took at the auto show. http://www.flickr.com/photos/11419799@N08/2322776150/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/11419799@N08/2321959119/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regfootball Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 same steering wheel buttons as the lowly fords? bad move. cheesy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 same steering wheel buttons as the lowly fords? bad move. cheesy. Really? Buttons? Are you serious? :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Really? Buttons? Are you serious? :rolleyes: I know, people are really starting to have to reach to find problems now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 same steering wheel buttons as the lowly fords? bad move. cheesy. Well, it is a Taurus... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Yeah. You could buy two Honda Accords, Toyota Camries, or Ford Fusions. You could probably squeak out three Focuses. At that price level, it's not just about how much 'car' you can buy. It's about what that car says about you and how that car makes you feel. What, exactly, does a $50K 'near luxury' car say about a person? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 What, exactly, does a $50K 'near luxury' car say about a person? How is the S a near luxury car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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