Comments on: Can The Lincoln MKS Really Compete?

By: John

John — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:05:33 +0000

I’m not sure that Sheldon sees within the comparison the VALUE one receives from the Lincoln for the price. Sheldon, go price a normally aspirated new Cadillac CTS with direct injection (a much smaller and less appointed car) and compare it to a new comparably equipped Ecoboost MKS. I have done this, and you will find that the CTS costs as much. Do the same with a comparably equipped STS (which is the direct competition to the MKS), and you will find that the STS is $10,000 to $20,000 more (depending on whether the STS has the direct injection V-6 or a Northstar V-8).

I’ve seen the comparison, and when a person objectively compares the Ecoboost MKS with the other V-8 powered vehicles considering that the Lincoln costs between $20,000 to $50,000 less than the competition, has a respectable level of comfort and luxury, and gets better gas milage, the Lincoln is an excellent choice for the VALUE received.

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By: Sheldon

Sheldon — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:49:53 +0000

Matt K.,
I do see your point although I’m concerned that those who buy the vehicle based on an infomercial rather than a true test will be disappointed and be left with a bad taste in their mouth for Lincoln. They’ve made some truly awesome cars over the years but this is not one of them. I think for the next model year they need to find ways to trim some of that weight, lower the price and maybe scrap the V-6 and go with a modular V-8 and truly make it competitive with the Cadillac CTS and CTS/V. As it stands right now it is trying to compete with sedans that are really in a class above it and not doing a very good job at that. Plus, way too many of us know when we are being conned and I’m afraid this will turn out to be Lincoln’s equivalent of the Cadillac Cimarron. Remember it? Ouch. For me I will have to wait for the Mark IV.

By: MattK

MattK — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:55:04 +0000

Sheldon, no doubt the test was slanted to give the MKS a chance. Some have wondered why the Cadillac CTS wasn’t included as that model would have blown the Lincoln away. Still, it was an interesting video which might convince some people to at least consider the MKS, especially those buyers for whom raw power isn’t top on their list.

By: Sheldon

Sheldon — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:12:01 +0000

I’ve just watched the 6versus8 Challenge on the SPEED channel and was completely disappointed. Nothing but an advertisement for the MKS with little or no substance. They ran the top level, twin-turbocharged MKS against the base models of five European Sedans. Each of those would also have a sport version and any one of them would have completely wiped Loveland Pass with the MKS. The MKS is an overweight, 4151 pound, overpriced, about $55,000 with Eco-boast (pun intended) and options, and not the best looking tool in the kit. It might have been a relevant test if they’d used the top-dog of every marque or if they’d run the base 273hp MKS against the base models, but as it stands I’ve just wasted a half hour watching an infomercial.

By: Gary

Gary — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:27:07 +0000

The car looks impressive on the film however i will wait till i have a test drive before committing!

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