Lincoln MKS-Competition?

08CTS · #1 (**permalink**) 03-26-08, 10:22 AM

What do you think of this car? I was just checking it out, my guess is it would be a direct competitor of the CTS. At first glance, it looks nice but I don't think it's going to give the CTS anything to worry about...

http://www.lincoln.com/reachhigher/?...rHome_20080128

cts2008lover · #2 (**permalink**) 03-26-08, 10:32 AM

It has good features like Accura Body + CTS Ultra View. But I alreay have CTS 4 and I am happy with it.

greyghost04 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-26-08, 10:54 AM

It's a nice Taurus

Southern · #4 (**permalink**) 03-26-08, 11:17 AM

Looks like a nice car.
Built off the Volvo platform with 20" OEM wheels avail.
Sync seems to be far superior to the voice commands that we have.
I don't particularly like Adaptive Cruise Control, but have to admit that it is more advanced than what we have.

If I was still in the market, I would def test drive it.

**Jesda** · #5 (**permalink**) 03-26-08, 11:37 AM

Oh great, a long wheelbase version of the Hyundai Elantra.

Loveldos · #6 (**permalink**) 03-26-08, 11:58 AM

It looks like a nice car--but the Cadillac CTS is much nicer! The styling, design, ride, performance and overall feel of a Cadillac have always been superior to a comparable Lincoln, in my opinion. I don't see the MKS changing that opinion, but it would be a nice other vehicle "in addition to my CTS." I am glad Lincoln is staying "competitive," so those who prefer to buy American still have a choice of similar category of cars. Good work, Lincoln! I'll have to check the MKS out in-person, when it comes out.

heinzd01 · #7 (**permalink**) 03-26-08, 12:21 PM

The overall length of the Lincoln MKS is 204.1" which makes it a foot longer than the CTS and longer than I wanted. Wheelbase is 1/2" shorter than CTS.

RustedElvis · #8 (**permalink**) 03-26-08, 12:37 PM

I don't care for it. I like the MKZ much better out of the Lincolns.

MoFex · #9 (**permalink**) 03-26-08, 01:11 PM

It is rather a large car. It will not compete with CTS.

mashnost · #10 (**permalink**) 03-26-08, 01:31 PM

I saw it at a car show last weekend and was impressed with the styling but what really matters is how well it rides! The CTS was a definite point of interest and I really didn't find anything that compared except for the Acura RL, although it really just looked like a $50,000 Honda Accord.