New Lincoln MKS
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New Lincoln MKS
If the comments in the June 16 issue of Autoweek are any indication, then what goes around comes around.
Details of the Lincoln MKS suggest it could be a Ford Motor Company clone of the Acura RL -- minus the weight saving use of aluminum in much of the chassis. At almost 4300 Lbs. for the AWD model reviewed it's no rocket ship. Yet, Autoweek seems to think Lincoln "was prescient" in developing it for today's $4 gas world. Never saw any suggestion that Acura was ever prescient in the design of the RL, but apparently the RL is now a luxury car exactly right for the times. Autoweek even indicates the MKS while targeted as competion for the Caddy STS, Lexus GS and (hold your collective hats) the ACURA RL, they think quality wise it's really more competitive with the Buick Lucerne.
Maybe Acura got the RL right after all.
Details of the Lincoln MKS suggest it could be a Ford Motor Company clone of the Acura RL -- minus the weight saving use of aluminum in much of the chassis. At almost 4300 Lbs. for the AWD model reviewed it's no rocket ship. Yet, Autoweek seems to think Lincoln "was prescient" in developing it for today's $4 gas world. Never saw any suggestion that Acura was ever prescient in the design of the RL, but apparently the RL is now a luxury car exactly right for the times. Autoweek even indicates the MKS while targeted as competion for the Caddy STS, Lexus GS and (hold your collective hats) the ACURA RL, they think quality wise it's really more competitive with the Buick Lucerne.
Maybe Acura got the RL right after all.
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Originally Posted by ssim3
However Lincoln already has preorders on over 8,000 units. A little better than 350/month.
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No Way! The RL is much smaller, No V8, not close to the price range and not close to material/ride/fit and finish quality. The RL is not even classified as a large car, only slightly bigger then the midsize TL. The S, 7 and LS have wheel bases and lengths that would devour the RL.
Im sure the RL was designed to be a sportier more agile car. There for smaller and cheaper.
Im sure the RL was designed to be a sportier more agile car. There for smaller and cheaper.
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Originally Posted by aznboi2424
No Way! The RL is much smaller, No V8, not close to the price range and not close to material/ride/fit and finish quality. The RL is not even classified as a large car, only slightly bigger then the midsize TL. The S, 7 and LS have wheel bases and lengths that would devour the RL.
Im sure the RL was designed to be a sportier more agile car. There for smaller and cheaper.
Im sure the RL was designed to be a sportier more agile car. There for smaller and cheaper.
The fit is equal to them IMO.
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while i always look at all the new cars and a part of me sees something i like in most of these cars. This car does nothing for me...it reminds me of the lincoln LS. If you buy this car, resale value is going to be 30% in three years.
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Originally Posted by kirbyflorida
I agree with most of what you said, but not on material and fit, the RL has aluminum brake calipers, alum sub frame and suspension comps, those 3 do not have all of that.
The fit is equal to them IMO.
The fit is equal to them IMO.
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Originally Posted by aznboi2424
lol sorry but im not really into the RL scene as you can tell. But all I know is that those 3 maybe in the same class but the RL isnt.
My guess is no.
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Originally Posted by kirbyflorida
Have you ever driven a RL with SH-AWD at speed in turns?
My guess is no.
My guess is no.
Acura RL - 0.87
Acura TSX - 0.85
Infiniti G35 Sedan - 0.87
Lexus GS460 - 0.89
Cadillac CTS - 0.87
BMW 535xi - 0.82
Mercedes-Benz C350 - 0.82
Mercedes-Benz E350 - 0.82
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Originally Posted by larrynimmo
it is a great commercial...starships don't need keys.
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Acura needs to hire those people.
...and thanks, CL6. I'm sure that with stickier rubber, the RL would do even better.
Would you believe I drive my RL harder than my S2000?
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
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Acura needs to hire those people.
...and thanks, CL6. I'm sure that with stickier rubber, the RL would do even better.
Would you believe I drive my RL harder than my S2000?
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The S2k is a cool car but the understeer on that puppy is just crazy; you can pop that car out with a tiny throttle input. I'm sure with better tires and ASPEC suspension the RL would more than hold its own. When I put new tires on my CL-S I noticed an amazing difference.
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The MKS look good on paper and in the commercials, but just wait until those 8,600 owners try to trade in their cars in two years and the dealers will give them 50% of MSRP. They will regret their purchase, but there are always people who want the lastest and greatest only to find out it's the same old, same old. Like PT Barnum said ". . . ."
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Originally Posted by CL6
The S2k is a cool car but the understeer on that puppy is just crazy; you can pop that car out with a tiny throttle input. I'm sure with better tires and ASPEC suspension the RL would more than hold its own. When I put new tires on my CL-S I noticed an amazing difference.
With the RL, I wait until the apex of the curve, TROMP the gas, and the electronics do the rest.
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Can't do THAT in an MKS.
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Originally Posted by larrynimmo
while i always look at all the new cars and a part of me sees something i like in most of these cars. This car does nothing for me...it reminds me of the lincoln LS. If you buy this car, resale value is going to be 30% in three years.
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Originally Posted by Rexorg
The MKS look good on paper and in the commercials, but just wait until those 8,600 owners try to trade in their cars in two years and the dealers will give them 50% of MSRP. They will regret their purchase, but there are always people who want the lastest and greatest only to find out it's the same old, same old. Like PT Barnum said ". . . ."
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Why would anyone buy a car from a company that is losing tons of money and may not have enough money to really cover warranty claims, they have fought claims big time in good years. Now they are selling off brands, closing plants, laying off people and sales are way down, doe not make sense to me.
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