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How can anyone order before they are in the showroom? I don't mean to look at them or obtain specs because we have done that at the auto shows. What I mean is to test drive them. Do people really order cars before sitting in them, test driving them and thoroughly checking them out at a dealership? And how about price? What basis would you have other than sticker price and maybe some website that gives dealer cost? I really love the idea of an MKZ with 400 hp too but I really need to at least drive one first. I told my Black Label rep not to bother calling me until he gets some in stock that I can actually put my hands on.

Good to know. Job one production should come just in time for me. My current car's warranty runs out end of May and I really like the idea of a 400hp MZ. Should be the cat's meow!!

I was ready to buy the Jag XF after having a passing interest in the MKZ. Then I saw this. Not quite as nice overall as the Jag perhaps but even in Black Label the MKZ should be a few thousand less than a well optioned XF AND with about 40 more HP and torque. Many of these modern cars have traits that seem like they copy from other brands so that does not bother me at all, especially if I like the basic style. In the luxury segment only Cadillac and (most, but not all) of MB seem to stand out individually. I say "most" because the recent GLE Coupe is a copy of the BMW. The XF, even with less engine, will probably feel lighter, more nimble and sportier overall as that is its nature. But I suspect the MKZ will still be the more comfortable and quiet car of the two and that is what I want over "sport". Too bad the MKZ's new engine is not supercharged like the XF as I prefer that over a turbo. Nonetheless, thanks to this retooling I will now be taking a real good look at the MKZ next year.

It looks like they are going directly after the Jaguar XF in looks and performance. The new V6 engine at 400hp will be 20hp more than the Jag's S sport trim and offers even more torque. Finally a driver's car - perhaps. The 2017 MKZ was introduced yesterday at the LA Auto Show and here are several articles: http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2015/11/18/2017-lincoln-mkz-la-show-new-face-luxury-brand/75666776/ http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1101038_2017-lincoln-mkz-gets-major-update http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015/11/all-new-2017-lincoln-mkz-makes-surprise-debut-at-la-auto-show.html