Shmitty

Figured I'd do a quick update for my tastes after my first 1k miles. I'd been shopping for over a month and have tried out everything available to me in that time. I am loving this vehicle. The car feels very solid near the top in terms of quality even against some of the German makes. I did not drive a BMW or Mercedes but did almost everything else. It fits my large frame very well (6'2 260lbs). Has a good sound system. The fuel economy has been around 25mpg and the ride quality is superb. I do hear a drone noise around 45 mph but have read that is fairly common w/ the AWD. I do feel like its lacking a little power compared to some of the others I considered buying. I would actually say its the least powerful feeling even against the new 2.0T in the Malibu. I was not expecting a speed demon and find it adequate but, just a point I wanted to make. I decided in favor of the MKZ even though I hadn't driven this iteration. We do have Fusions which I had considered pretty seriously but, finally found this Z I bought. Just a point of reference, I tried out every other midsize sedan we had including an Infinity G37 AWD, Volkswagen CC/ Passat, Malibu Premier 2.0T, Impala LTZ V-6, Chrysler 200C V-6 AWD, Chrysler 300C, Dodge Charger AWD R/T, , Nissan Maxima 3.5, Toyota Camry V-6, Honda Accord, and a few of the smaller SUV's like Equnox, Cherokee, Escape, and CRV. I just kept coming back to the Fusion and knew I would be happier with the MKZ. I gambled and boy did it pay off. I have not felt passion for a car like this since my first new vehicle purchase a 2005 F-150 Lariat FX4.

I have felt that pain already from my wife's Taurus. I could not believe that car tires could cost more then my HD truck. The parts guy explained it was due to the limited number of manufacturer's using the 19" size. And thank you everyone.

It took about 4 weeks of shopping after my '08 MKZ was stolen but, I'm extremely happy with my decision. I sell cars for a living but we don't carry many Lincoln's. I nearly settled for something else about a dozen times including a '17 Malibu Premier. It's got 27k miles. Was a pleasant surprise to find out after I got it that it had the contour'd seats and adjustable suspension.