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Go drive the MKZ, then drive the Edge. That should give you an idea of any differences. Unless there are noticeable differences I don't see a problem.
And yes - it is frustrating that Ford can't get their powertrains updated more quickly and in higher volumes. I hope that's something Fields is already addressing.
The new 6R - "R" stands for rear-wheel-drive - automatic transmission, built at the Livonia Transmission Plant, debuts in the 2006 Ford Explorer. Craig Renneker, executive engineer, Ford Automatic Transmission Engineering Operations, says "We received a lot of very positive feedback on the 6R, particularly about its smooth shifting. "The transmission is mated to the new 3-valve
4.6-liter V-8 engine to deliver excellent fuel economy and performance."
The 6R is the beneficiary of lessons learned from Ford's first North American six-speed automatic front-wheel-drive transmission, supplied by Aisin. It was introduced last year in the Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego.
ZF 6-Speed RWD is in Lincoln Navigator
Returning now to Zephyr/MKZ!!
Now, if the Continental concept had been introduced for sale in 2005 (it was a concept in 2002), the 300 would not have done nearly as well as it did.
Now for Mkz here are my thoughts/opinions:
1. Hard to spot the differences between Big Z and
little Z. All I could really see was the chrome fog light tip. Color selection is key as some of the colors really look sharp on the car.
2. The MKz AWD feels heavy to me and it is because of AWD. I felt that during acceleration I had to step on the pedal harder than in the FWD Z.
3. The AWD is intelligent AWD so you do not see of feel any difference. Still you will get a decrease in mileage the sticker said 18/26 mpg. I am not sure if I want the AWD because here in DC it only snows about 1-2 time a year and when it does the city shuts down and you stay inside anyway plus I live in a condo and just look down at all the folks in traffic!
4. Hard to find FWD versions of the MKZ, almost all of them are AWD.
5. The interior look and feel continues to be outstanding.
6. The ride continues to be quite and comfortable.
7. The car is not a sports sedan but it still attracts looks.
8. Ticked me off when the used car man only wanted to give me 20k for my Zephyr. Not sure what he was smoking.
Other thoughts:
The dealership experience was ok, the folks sorta know the product as they asked me if my Zephyr was an 05 or 06. :confuse: Not many shoppers out on a Sunday. Looked pretty dead to me. Noticed that on the Navigator they took the MPG info off the sticker.
The Infiniti guys just offered me 5k off the sticker of any GS35 sedan. I was at another Infiniti dealer where he said the 07's were all MSRP and that is it. Interesting is the best word for my auto purchasing experience. Heck I am going to check out a Toyoto Camry Hybrid now because gas is about to go back up soon!
On the smooth jazz station in DC? Wonder who they're targeting with the MKX?
No product available and $$$s being spent on commercials? Ah, the brilliance of a Lincoln marketing campaign.
A hold up on the vista roof? Shocking.
BTW, one of the pictures in MT today appeared to show a huge rectangle sitting just atop the roof structure of the MKX. I infer from this that the vista roof opens up on top of the roof like a cheap subcompact instead of inside it like the moonroof in my Navigator. Can anyone confirm this?
I found a neat site that documents current order to delivery timeframes along with delay info on most American cars: http://www.arifleet.com/production.html
BTW: I still like the MKz but will wait until I see and drive the MKX before making my final decision.
That said, expect to see a MkZ hybrid soon. Fusion/Milan hybrids are due out for the 2008 model year. I expect we'll see an ES350 hybrid around the same time.
Yeah, Lincoln product brochures just plain suck.
I have an LS brochure from 2001 (signed by many of the engineers and product planners who worked on the car BTW, I wonder how much that'll bring on ebay? :>) and you'd think it was a brochure for a gas cooktop or beach house furniture or something. Car? what car?
And I have read somewhere (Motor Trend maybe) that Lexus will be bringing out an ES hybrid. I wouldn't look for it on their website until it is announced due to company's wanting to spread FUD.
However, the same applies to a gas engine. Once there are some X and Zs out there, you'll probably see similar complaints. THough the %age of hybrid buyers whose major concern is mpg is much higher than Z or X-type buyers so the complaints will pile higher for the hybrids.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
There are a lot of folks into Green here these days.
Wait a darn second...isn't this the MKZ discussion?? My bad.
I wonder if they are going to make a Gold lettering package for it like Lincoln use to have for the Navigator?
As to the Gold package - I hope not (but that's just me).
Thanx again for the pics, since this car interests me.
Rocky
That's the way I'd personally buy one.
Rocky
Just would like to salivate over the latest and greatest on paper of audio technology in cars.
Rocky
OK...and by that you mean to say, uh, what??
That, and the best of braille paintings too.
THX-II certified which like DTS is a benchmark.
I hope that clears up the "on paper" problem you were having.
Rocky
Rocky
2007 Ford Fusion V6 SEL-$28,235-$25,772-rebate $1,000
2007 Mercury Milan V6 Premier-$27,970-$25,611
2006 Lincoln Zephyr-$36,510-$33,269-rebate $1,000
Above figures includes all options available.
They all have the same underpinnings, frame, AND ENGINE!
Equipment included with Zephyr (not with Fusion or Milan): PREMIUM leather, 10 Driver and 10 Passenger seat adj, Passenger lumbar support, digital keypad door locks, 2 one touch power mirrors, driver auto dimming outside mirror, universal transmitter, dual front air condition zones, wood and leather dash and door trim, 2 memorized driver seat settings, optional Xenon headlights, optional 600 watt audio system, and element antenna. Is this worth $8,497 (if Fusion bought at invoice - rebate and subtract that from invoice - rebate of Zephyr)? I think not!
Buy a fully loaded Fusion V6 SEL and save yourself a lot of money!
If you really want to spend your money buy a fully loaded 2007 Honda Accord EX-L V6 with Navigation for MSRP-$29,995 and invoice-$27,075 or a fully loaded 2007 Hyundai Azera MSRP-$30,735 and invoice-$27,897. Azera doesn't have Navigation available but it does have more horsepower, torque, a larger interior and lager trunk than all mentioned sedans above! You could buy a portable Navigation. But really, stop being lazy and use a MAP!
Spending over $30,000 for a sedan is a waste of money in my opinion! If you must, buy Acura, Lexus, or Infinity!
Not much different than upgrading from a loaded Camry to an ES350.
Of course it is not fully worth all the extra money since the manufacturer has factored in extra profit margins beyond the extra cost it costs to build the luxury variant.