Viking Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 (edited) 2012 Lincoln MKZ Base with Sport Appearance package. 18" 10 spoke rims with 225/45R18 Michelin Cross Climate tires. All wheel drive, V-6, 3.5L. 83,000 kms (about 52K miles). I like the grill on this model better than the newer ones, and as I am an old fart, the lack of tech in it is refreshing. It has just enough. I got rid of a Nissan Murano to get this, and I could not be happier. Edited February 23, 2020 by Viking clarification R2D2, Rivard and MKZMark 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusionff Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 It looks to be in great shape, congrats. Welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf2530 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) Hi Viking. Yes, looks great! Welcome aboard and good luck! Edited February 24, 2020 by bbf2530 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Welcome. I had that exact MKZ. That's pretty low mileage for an eight year-old car. Enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy3906 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Congrats on your MKZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokestone10 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Ooooooohhhhhhhhhh..... you're gonna like it! I've had my 2010 AWD for about a year and a half now and I love it. Mine had over twice the miles on it when I got it but it's held up well, just a little bit of wear on the shift knob, and the typical little battle scars any (at that time) eight year old car with that many miles would have. Quiet, rides nice, decent on gas (and runs just dandy on good old 87), and has all the luxury doodads I'd ever want. I agree, just the right amount of tech. And the 2010 facelift has held up well, appearance-wise, especially compared to a lot of other luxury cars from the same period. I actually like the "bow wave" grille now more than I did when the cars were current. And since I live in a snowbound region the all wheel drive is nice. My MKZ is better at being a Subaru than my previous car... which was an actual Subaru! A few pieces of advice... Get the fluid level in the PTU (transfer case) checked with every oil change. Mine burned out last summer, fortunately I purchased the car with a 100k warranty and paid nothing out of pocket for the repair. If it's going out you'll hear a high pitched whiny rumble, kind of like a wheel bearing, that will appear at about 40MPH and 60MPH. Keep an eye on the fluid and you should be golden. Check the tail lights. If they're flickering, pulsating, or lighting up strangely (as in all three levels are lit up when the brakes aren't applied), they still should be covered under an extended warranty from the factory. Strictly speaking I believe the cutoff is 2011 models, but I don't know if the actual tail light for 2012 was any different. I'd imagine it has to be if it isn't covered by the extended warranty, but I have no idea if the early 2012s may have come with the older lights. The lights will still function, but it just looks weird. Keep an eye on the rockers. Mine are starting to bubble from the inside, though the driver's side is slightly worse. That side was getting crusty when I bought the car. What irks me is that my brother's beater '06 Fusion (same rockers) has pristine rockers, while my car is four years newer and has about half the miles on it and mine are getting scabby. This summer I may be going in with some Por 15 to see if that works, because I really don't feel like spending nearly 3k for new, professionally-replaced rockers. Other than that, just maintain it (as you would with any other car) and you should be quite happy with it. I'd also recommend taking it to a Lincoln dealer for regular service when possible, because you should get the complementary wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 (edited) All good information Smokestone, thank you. I already love it. I had a top of the line Nissan Murano, fully loaded, and the electrics were starting to give me headaches. I fixed them all last summer and put brand new brakes all around, but no longer felt any love for it, so I flogged it (priced it low and sold it) and the person who got it is ecstatic. I had been looking for a "nicer to ride in and drive" for a while (looked at Cadillac CTS, Buick, Mercedes and Genesis, as well as Lincolns, and this MKZ showed up at a used car dealer near me. I went and looked at it and it was pristine. Up here, we do not find pristine 8 yr old cars with low mileage. This car was not winter driven, I am sure. I took it for a drive and it so far outclassed the Cadillac, Buick and Genesis that I immediately loved it. It is every bit the equal to drive and ride in that the Mercedes C Class was. And it was priced seven thou less than the C Class, which was the same year. The local Ford/Lincoln dealer had a 2013 on his lot with the same mileage, and wanted eight thou more for it. The used car dealer had a carfax report on this car and I was amazed at the care it has had. I ran the VIN through my local dealership for Ford/Loncoln and it came up the same as the carfax. Suffice to say, the car is tight, runs beutifully, and was just what I wanted. I cannot believe how nicely the doors close and how little effort it takes. If I saw this car on a showroom floor and did not know its age, I would think it new. Part of the deal when I bought it was brand new tires of my choice, and new brakes all round. (pads, calipers and rotors) and safety certified. The only thing that doesn't work is the CD player. It is jammed. However, as it takes USB sticks, I am not disappointed. These Ford 6-CD loaders have been a problem with every one I have ever had. In fact, when I bought my F250 Superduty, I pulled out the brand new deck and replaced it with an Alpine. If I ever sell the truck, I will put it back in, and it will still be brand new, and still working. Nuff B.S. outta me for this go. Oh, Smokestone - what color is your MKZ. Ford has always had problems with silver. Edited February 28, 2020 by Viking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokestone10 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 On 2/28/2020 at 4:29 PM, Viking said: Oh, Smokestone - what color is your MKZ. Ford has always had problems with silver. It is, well... Smokestone. ? It looks silver in bright light and gold in less light. Weird thing is Ford always had issues with dark metallic blue, and guess what color my brother's Fusion is. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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