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With adaptive cruise control, and the ability of a car to "read" the lines on the highway (I saw a piece on one of the Discovery type channels), it appears we are getting closer to having a car that will drive itself--just hook everything into a navigation device, then just open a book, watch a dvd or take a nap and the car will let you know when you've arrived.
With adaptive cruise control, and the ability of a car to "read" the lines on the highway (I saw a piece on one of the Discovery type channels), .
Volvo is using a technology called "city-safe" or something like that. The radar from the adaptive cruise control tracks targets, but that is primarily for the ACC and stop and go functions. The tracking for in the city is based off high mounted radar, I believe, behind the rear-view mirror. Depending on vehicle speed, it uses data to minimize or avoid a crash by braking.
Lane departure warning is in a few cars currently, it uses a camera (usually mounted behind the mirror) to monitor the lane markings on the road. Based on those lane markings (and if the car's turn signals are on or not) it will warn the driver if the car gets too close or crosses the markings. The next step is to actually steer the car back in the lane.
it appears we are getting closer to having a car that will drive itself--just hook everything into a navigation device, then just open a book, watch a dvd or take a nap and the car will let you know when you've arrived
Alas, we already have those, they are called trains. That aside, there are sensors that disable the systems if it senses there are no hands on the steering wheel. It also tracks how much weaving the driver is doing and suggests taking a break if necessary.
Can you explain why you didn't read the owner's manual? They print them and put them in the glovebox for a reason.
If you use the keyless entry pad to lock the car with the keyfob inside - it will lock the car and disable the fob until you unlock the car with the keypad.
No. It's separate from the Sync module.
When you lock your vehicle using the driver or passenger power door
lock control (with the door open), after you close the door the vehicle
will search for a Intelligent Access Key in the passenger compartment. If
a Intelligent Access Key is found inside the vehicle, all of the doors will
immediately unlock and the horn will chirp, indicating that the Intelligent
Access Key is inside.
In order to override the smart unlock feature and intentionally lock the
Intelligent Access Key inside the vehicle, you can lock your vehicle using
your keyless entry keypad or using the control on another Intelligent
Access Key. Refer to Keyless entry system in this chapter for more
information on keyless entry keypad operation.
Would you expect a car salesman to know how his/her product functions?
No more than I expect car buyers to actually read the owner's manual.
I'm going to start hiding cash in mine because it's the last place anyone would ever look.
Can you explain why you didn't read the owner's manual? They print them and put them in the glovebox for a reason.
Of course, I could explain why I didn't read the owner's manual (yet). However, you would not understand my explanation. I often am amused by the fact that people like you monitor forums like this. Why would you even attempt to answer my question if you can't tolerate the asking of that question.
I am so sorry to have taken some of your time. How sad.
If you notice, I did answer your question. And if you have access to a computer (which you obviously did since you're posting here) you could have looked up the manual online (like Brucelinc did):
https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/owners_manuals/default.asp
Sorry if you're offended, but this is obviously a major pet peeve of mine.
How about referring to brakes as breaks? :P
But then you already knew that........
I want the MKS Ecoboost with Ultimate package and the interior wood trim package. The MSRP is $52,870 according to the dealer. The 2009 MKS AWD with Ultimate and wood trim stickers for $48,320. Pretty significant difference for the twin turbo - but I wouldn't want an MKS without it. In the email, he indicated they would knock $3000 off MSRP. I am going to go visit with them in the next day or so and also check with a couple of other dealers. I need to see what invoice is and go from there.
If anyone else is ordering a 2010 MKS, please let us know about your experience.
It is likely that waiting until fall or early winter could result in some savings but it is worth several bucks to me to have the car sooner rather than later. Besides, I will be selling my LS and I would prefer to do that during the summer. I will make a decision within the next few days.
note: I'm not trashing the MKS, just looking for MKS owners' opinions. thanks.
I am pretty comfortable with the arrangement. We agreed on a price and I gave them a $500 deposit. If the car arrives and I don't want it I can apply the $500 to anything else they sell or, of course, I can just lose the 5 bills if I don't buy a car from them.
While I was there, I drove a 2009 with the 20" wheels. It handled pretty good with nice quick responses but I would tire of the stiffness over our rotten Minneapolis potholes. It was fine on smooth freeways. I then drove one with the 18" wheels and it was much smoother and quieter. Mine will come with 19s but they have agreed to swap me 18s if I want to. I will make that decision when the car arrives.
The wait begins......
One other thing I noted yesterday when I drove a couple of MKSs: One of them had 2800 miles on it. It was so much quicker than the other one with 20 miles on the odometer that it felt like it had 50 more HP. It even sounded better under hard acceleration. The base 3.7 is really no slouch when broken in. I think it would run head to head with the base Cadillac DTS with the 275 HP Northstar V8 - maybe even beat it.
Base FWD 3.7L V6 Auto 19 mpg $40,870
Base AWD 3.7L V6 Auto 19 mpg $42,760
EcoBoost AWD 3.5L V6 T Auto N/A $47,760
So if you load it up with all the goodies, You will be looking at between 50-58. Yeah I will have to think about that. I wonder for $5000 bucks can the ecoboost pay for itself in 2 years like they advertised last year. I tell you the 3.7 is good enough for me. I am sure in time it will get me a few tickets to put on the wall. :surprise:
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/15/first-drive-2010-lincoln-mkt-ecoboost-and-mks- -ecoboost/
I really hope though that the appearance package is not going to show up like 3-4 months after the first arriving units. Seriously it is rather annoying when a company reveals a vehicle in press photos, auto shows, and now lending out to automotive reviewers...showing equipment on a car that's not going to be available from the SOP.
There is an optional ecoboost appearance package that is another $2000. It is a late availability item - side skirts, spoiler, metal interior trim and other juvenile nonsense that make the car look like something it isn't.
I wanted a relatively high tech mid luxury car that would go when you put your foot down. I did NOT want a sports sedan with a stiff suspension or silly body kits. So far, I am tickled to death with the prospects of an ecoboost MKS filling the bill.
There will be some who will expect the MKS to be more sporty or more of a handler. Lincoln probably should offer the SHO suspension tuning as an option on the MKS. I wouldn't want it but it would be more in line with what the enthusiast press is looking for.
I was kidding about the glorified Taurus comment....and trying to add a bit of fuel to the fire on this forum. We also have a 2008 Taurus so I am pretty familiar with the differences. The Taurus is an excellent car so using the platform for a starting point for the MKS is a good thing in my book.
I certainly do not expect the twin-turbo to pay for itself in gas savings. To be honest, I would have paid the extra $5,000 even if the fuel economy was worse than the base car. Having said that, I would not criticize anyone for buying the MKS with the standard 3.7. Once broken in, they run surprisingly well. According to the order guide, Linclon is expecting 65% of buyers to go for the 3.7 and 35% for the ecoboost.
COMPARE the SHO or MKS vs. their direct competition and you will see (if you can open your eyes) that they are true values, regardless if its a Ford or Lincoln (UNSURPASSED quality to Toyota and Honda). Don't even give the domestic car companys a chance, "its too much money", what horse crap excuse without all the facts... just shows how STUPID you are!
You will soon see that this EcoBoost technology gives Ford an EXCLUSIVE for a premium and higher residual value for these cars. Why don';t you all just go buy a Chrysler product for $5K-$10K off and watch your residual value sink to $0 in 2-3 years... that what you deserve!
The SHO will be much closer to "sports-sedan" territory than the MKS. The suspension is pretty significantly tweaked for better handling. With the twin-turbo and the other improvements and technology that is part of the 2010 Taurus, I think the SHO is a good value starting at less than $40,000. I can't think of anything in that price range that offers as much for less money.
http://www.autofiends.com/2009/05/we-drive-2010-lincoln-mks-ecoboost/
Apparently it's pretty powerful. 0 to 60 in 6 seconds.
They also give high marks to the manual shift option, saying it is very quick to respond.
The kicker is that the price for the appearance package is $2,995, according to the Lincoln site. Much of that must be for the chrome wheels but it seems a bit steep. The cars that were driven by the press at Ford's proving grounds had the appearance package but the order guide says delayed availability. It is not my cup of tea but it certainly beats gold trim and vinyl tops in the taste department.