The Cadillac was nice but around 5-10k more fully loaded. The Lexus was too much of a momma van though I do like Toyotas. We liked the MKX. The Saab and Volvo did not live up to their expectations. The interiors were BORING on them.

The Edge seemed like a pretty good deal until we drove it. While it did have some of the features of the MKX, it felt like a cheap knockoff. The MKX was a lot quieter. The stereo in the MKX was awesome. The edge felt more like a typical suv while the MKX seemed to have a more sportier feel. Besides, the fully loaded Edge was around 38k which was really close to the 43k we were getting the MKX for.

We ended up buying the MKX though it was probably the most expensive purchase I’ve made so far other than the condo!

In sum the MKX is a great car—much better than the X5 we traded in. If I can give one piece of advice to all—do not buy an X5 ! Like several other people I know that have had an X5—you will get to know your BMW service advisor by name.

I’m still waiting for a Mustang Lincoln.

Maybe Lincoln needs a high end Minvan based off of a Volvo XC90, or maybe a Jaguar MinVan for those Soccer moms that need more then a Honda Minivan or ones that don’t like the big Lincoln Navigator.

How about a Volvo c70 as a Lincoln also

Then again, that’s why we have reader comments. :-)

Since you mentioned it, I drove a Montego and there’s little praise to give it. Nice ride, ok handling, ok materials, great trunk and a buzzy, underpowered motor.

And its so boring inside and out there’s little to like. Ford, (esp Lincoln and Mercury) is dying for the passionate products they had 20 years ago.

Don’t worry, we certainly give it to everyone who deserves it. I haven’t driven the Ford edge, but it has the same engine, transmission, wheel/tire package and the same basic suspension…its gonna drive about the same.

I’m not old enough to remember the “good old days” of Lincoln (even if I have a Mark VIII) but vehicles like the MKX gives me good reason to act like a grumpy old man. :-)

Well, except the Camry/Lexus ES, whcih did so for more than a decade without all the hacks I see Ford getting.

For that matter, the majority of the Lexus vehicles since the Marque’s debut (minus the IS, LS, and SC) aren’t all that different. Funny how many people don’t care about that.

Similarly, I know many people that aren’t thrilled with Acura because “why pay more money for what looks like an Accord?”. In Honda’s defense, when they do take a styling risk…well…there’s this sorta-kinda treuck thing….

I thought the review was good, although the authors that are determined to remind the oft-reminded world about Ford’s platform engineering could pull it back a tad and focus on, y’know, driving dynamics more…and still have the connection mentioned.

Sorry, but this is not limited to this site, and it’s on the far side of ridiculous how much Ford gets hacked on for something common throughout the industry.

I’m certainly not about to trade my 1966 Jaguar Mark X in for one :). FoMoCo seems to have corporate amnesia about the fact that prior to 1967 many Jaguar sedans were name a Mark __ .

But whatever that may be, the current crop of Lincolns and PAG’s offerings simply aren’t bringing home the bacon.

I suppose the proportions of a RWD-based SUV are pleasant enough, but doesn’t that driveline arrangement weigh a bit more than a FWD-based AWD system?

Back to Lincoln: I’m concerned that all of the badge engineering has already effectively killed the brand’s equity. The luxury field is just too competitive to make such basic mistakes.

Ford should know better. The main reason Lincoln has any gravitas at all as a luxury make dates back to the company’s heavy investments in the 1950s and 60s. Lincoln’s most iconic models, the 1956-57 Mark II and the 61-63 Continental, only reached classic status because Ford eschewed GM’s bottom-line approach to Cadillac, which in those days was merely a stretched and reskinned Chevy. The Mark II, in contrast, had its own decidedly advanced platform. The Continental was based off of the low-slung T-Bird platform, which was an early adopter of curved side glass. (The Continental was arguably the first mid-sized American luxury “sports” sedan.)

It takes money to create industry-leading designs. If Ford doesn’t have it, then the company should be honest about that and downsize Lincoln to a near-luxury brand and kill Mercury. (I’m not convinced that dumping PAG is such a great idea given all of the money already invested in it, and the POTENTIAL of Jaguar.)

http://www.epinions.com/content_133810458244

In short, they feel nothing alike. Which isn’t necessarily a good thing for the Volvo.

The front and rear faces are odd and almost creepy, but the proportions are wonderful. If the MKX had those dimensions…it would be a stunner.

Then again, it would probably need a proper RWD chassis to have a hood that long. (cough-cough)

Atleast the concepts looked aggressive and had some testosterone to them. But the Fusion/Edge/MKX ? Yeesh… I wouldnt touch em even with a 9 foot pole. Too feminine if you ask me.

Beyond that there is something about a Ford/Lincoln that doesnt interest me imagewise. Think Honda and how they built their image around robot/hondajet/electric cars/bikes etc.

Ford needs to register as first and foremost an Engineer’s company not that of marketing. Mix this match that.. While they are at it, why not shake up the emblem a bit. Make the logo more youthful. How hard is all this?

BTW, whats with all the PAG bashing. Ford got all the technological know how and how about them Astons eh? arent they beautiful? Wonder how many Ford Execs are plowing in them…

Anyways, dont be quick to knock other makes under Big 2.5 umbrellas. DaimlerChrysler has Mitsu to thank for their platforms and Volvo S40 is a lowly mazda3… Talk about fat profits without lifting a finger.