I was looking for an awd car for winters a few years ago. Started by looking at Subarus, and ten-year-old models with 150,000 miles were all selling for well over $10K. Sorry, not gonna happen. Stumbled upon a three-year-old 2011 awd MKZ with 18,000 miles on it for $18K. Does everything I need it to do in the snow and ice, has way more style, hasn't given me a single problem, and is plush, comfy, well appointed, and fairly sporty in its way. Handles well and with 260 HP, it's more than adequately powered. Great car, very underrated.
88 and 89 were the best of the 80's. The 88's got the first major improvement to the AOD trans. The 89 had a better looking grill. Plus in 89 the "Special Edition" PKG was available. 86-87 were great, just lacked a couple of refinements. If you still have that car get yourself a bronze bushing replacement for the AOD connection at the throttle body if you haven't already. OEM was plastic, and was the cause of a lot of heartbreak.
Recently picked up a 120k mile 2010 MKZ with a partially stuck open sunroof and grinding rear brakes for my mother for 1000 bucks. Absolutely jealous that I gave her this car, the leather and wood grain is fantastic and the Duratec is FAST with that AWD traction. This car is so comfortable and so damned fast, on the drive home it immediately reminded me of my old W220 S500 Benz and my '99 Firebird in terms of stability and the 'confidence" it provides you at higher speeds. The flowing grille striked me as odd at first but its grown on me, its a very captivating and beautiful car with a very solid feel to to the doors and trunk etc. Definitely look for one with the full screen infotainment and THX sound system with wood grain wheel, its a luxury Ford after all.
A friend picked me up in his mothers car.. And i was amazed at how smooth, comfortable, and trouble free this car is. Not that beautiful, but extremely functional. Wow.
Interestingly, an older one of these popped up on a car auction site in Australia recently. Right hand drive built for Japan as it had Japanese symbols on the little display on the dash.
I bought one of these in 2014. I'm 5'10'' 225lbs. A little small for me but it was in my budget. The glass overhead window is covered by a metal hood. The car is a monster on the road. That 3.5 dual overhead cam engine really moves. Few can keep up. Air condition comes up through my seat.Heated seats are a nice touch. Audio system is top notch including a usb port and cd player.Thanx vfor the post..
I like the MKZ. While this particular car isn't my taste, I feel like this car is perfect for an older gentleman that wants something of a throwback, but with a little sporty flair..
I have a 2013 MKS with the 3.7 V6 and love it!! Surprisingly it is only 6" shorter and 6" narrower than the last gen of the Town Car. It's a great car!
That 3.5 Duratec is really nice until the thin rods (the 3.0 Duratec actually had stronger rods) break or the internal chain driven water pump spills it's antifreeze inside the engine and it hydrolocks! Even if you catch it in time it's still going to be about $2000 to change the water pump because it's almost easier to pull the engine to replace it. I'd be darn sure I replaced that AF religiously to help that water pump seal keep from the acidity that will corrode it. The 3.0 and the 3.5 in RWD (external pump) are much better! Nice, but wouldn't be me. Just buy a newer one with a turbo 4 or a different (not the 3.7..better rods but same pump system in the FWD) v6.
*Yet another unfairly underrated, pushed to the side American offering, will American auto makers ever live-down their bad late-70's-early-80's reputation? For their sake I sure as hell hope so, this is an awesome automobile!*
The extra chrome, definitely. The vinyl top? It looks to me like a bad Dynel wig on someone who’s grayed and balding trying to be cool and hip. Other than that a really nice car
As a owner of a 2006 Lincoln Town Car I had to check this video out from a year ago. I eventually like to get another Lincoln but still researching for my next car or maybe full size SUV or truck. 🙂
A bit late to this review, but I am compelled to comment as I drove the car at the bottom of this platform's totem pole for over 11 years, a base 2010 Fusion S, complete with the 4 cylinder and the 6 speed hand shaker. The Fusion had nowhere near the richness of the MK-Z's interior. However it was as reliable as a Toyota, had all the features needed (despite not having a single extra cost option other than floor mats) for a commuter, and drove like a champ. The steering feel and response was nicer than the Lexus IS that I drive today.
I have an 07 MKZ. The transmission went out at 110K miles but have been acting up once it crossed 100K. Wound up putting a used Trans in it. Overall the car has been been avg in reliability...
@@letsgonow5641 One of the reasons I went with the manual transmission on the Fusion was the fragility of many automatic transmissions in the early 2000's.
@@martinliehs2513 That car was my first automatic car in over 20 years. Go figure the dam Transmission goes on it. The first time thats ever happened. I had to risk it with a used transmission because a new or a rebuilt one was way too much. Its been just over a year and so far so good...The transm shop told me these cars come with 4 types of Auto Trans i happen to get the one the highest failure rate of the 4. Funny thing is the owner of the shop had the Manual Fusion as his daily driver...
Im highly considering one of these ... used ofcourse... you cant beat the price... I like the later models best though.. The rear ends look great and the front end is sexier.. but you cant beat this model.. Thanks Bill..
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Pretty sure most vented seats suck vs blow. So, to clarify, one would theoretically get sucked into the seat cushion, vs getting blown out the sunroof. The ones in my car suck...and not in a good way.
I have both a Lexus ES330 and an ES350. As much as I like this Lincoln, id still always go with the Lexus. It’s just a better built car. Better interior once you notice all the details.
Yeah there is no comparison.... An ES is superior in every single way imaginable. I think he was simply trying to say this car is more “interesting” than an ES.
thenybrid is much netter and with navigation. i have 206,000 mile on mind it run better than ever $4,, 000.00 it yours i never trade to a car deaer for $1,500.00 gas mileage is great.
This car and the Ford Fusion are the same car. They both share a design flaw that is absolutely terrible. The water pump and timing chain are connected which means when the water pump goes bad you have to remove and replace the timing chain! This is by no means a cheap job. Most shops will ask at least $2,500. This design flaw is a ticking time bomb waiting to explode especially if you buy one of these cars with 150,000 miles or more. These cars make terrible used cars. They are meant to be purchased new, driven for 80,000 to 120,000 miles then traded in for a new car. Unfortunately, you can't buy them new anymore so if you decide to buy one do so at your own risk.
Auto Europa Naples no no way. Man the best cars come from down there. I have a friend who inherited his deceased parents black e300 diesel. 1995 with 103k miles. It just sits in his garage. I have been begging for him to please sell it to me But he knows what he has so he ain’t budgin...can’t wait to see your surprise!
why do american cars have to be anything like European or asain cars..this is not a bmw..Mercedes , or lexus...its an american lincoln...and yes..the dash is really nice in this car and i do like the wood and chrome accents ...in fact the entire interior in really nice...why does it have to be lexus like?..whats a lexus anyway but a glorified toyota ...lincoln has been making luxury cars since forever ...i like this car even though i really dont like silver cars
Okay Bill, your salesman is showing. I'll admit when I see a good looking car. And I'm sorry, but this is not one. Even though it's trying to look like something we love from the past, it looks like everything else made at the time. Just with a vinyl roof and some plastic chrome taped on. And I'm guessing since it's a more expensive version of the Ford Fusion, the transmission will start having problems at about 80k miles. I love your videos and most of the cars you review. But this one is a polished turd. Our taste in cars is very close. But we definitely see this one differently. Unless you're just trying to sell it and talking it way up. If that's the case, then great job. Cause you fooled me
This is the ugliest car I have seen on your channel. Also I am surprised a 2012 Lincoln wouldn't have navigation standard. My wife's 2010 Expedition has it. I'm sure there is some old guy out there that will like it. but it is ugly.
I was looking for an awd car for winters a few years ago. Started by looking at Subarus, and ten-year-old models with 150,000 miles were all selling for well over $10K. Sorry, not gonna happen. Stumbled upon a three-year-old 2011 awd MKZ with 18,000 miles on it for $18K. Does everything I need it to do in the snow and ice, has way more style, hasn't given me a single problem, and is plush, comfy, well appointed, and fairly sporty in its way. Handles well and with 260 HP, it's more than adequately powered. Great car, very underrated.
It is a eye catcher. A beautiful and well made car. This is why I own a 1989 Lincoln town car. Lincoln have some great cars.
88 and 89 were the best of the 80's. The 88's got the first major improvement to the AOD trans. The 89 had a better looking grill. Plus in 89 the "Special Edition" PKG was available. 86-87 were great, just lacked a couple of refinements. If you still have that car get yourself a bronze bushing replacement for the AOD connection at the throttle body if you haven't already. OEM was plastic, and was the cause of a lot of heartbreak.
@@marckemp9955 Thank You. Your right about the throdel body I had to replace it. It's not cheap to replace it.
2:48 "What the hell is that thing? Their SUV..." Sums up Lincoln's recent struggles.
Not struggling no more lol
Recently picked up a 120k mile 2010 MKZ with a partially stuck open sunroof and grinding rear brakes for my mother for 1000 bucks. Absolutely jealous that I gave her this car, the leather and wood grain is fantastic and the Duratec is FAST with that AWD traction. This car is so comfortable and so damned fast, on the drive home it immediately reminded me of my old W220 S500 Benz and my '99 Firebird in terms of stability and the 'confidence" it provides you at higher speeds. The flowing grille striked me as odd at first but its grown on me, its a very captivating and beautiful car with a very solid feel to to the doors and trunk etc. Definitely look for one with the full screen infotainment and THX sound system with wood grain wheel, its a luxury Ford after all.
Just bought a 2010 with 21k miles. I love it!! Especially the satellite touch screen thx system.
Even when I hate the cars, I love listening to Bill !!!😃
A friend picked me up in his mothers car.. And i was amazed at how smooth, comfortable, and trouble free this car is. Not that beautiful, but extremely functional. Wow.
You finally reviewed it! Lol. US state representative edition. Or the cheeze package as I like to call it
Interestingly, an older one of these popped up on a car auction site in Australia recently. Right hand drive built for Japan as it had Japanese symbols on the little display on the dash.
Quintessential older guy’s car. Trunk struts a nice touch.
I wish we have that here in Indonesia. I really like the looks of it, especially its vinyl top.
I’m 18 and I love vinyl tops. Not always for the looks but what is means historically.
If your government were to mandate driving on the right side of the road (world standard) then you could import this beauty to your country.
I bought one of these in 2014. I'm 5'10'' 225lbs. A little small for me but it was in my budget. The glass overhead window is covered by a metal hood. The car is a monster on the road. That 3.5 dual overhead cam engine really moves. Few can keep up. Air condition comes up through my seat.Heated seats are a nice touch. Audio system is top notch including a usb port and cd player.Thanx vfor the post..
I like the MKZ. While this particular car isn't my taste, I feel like this car is perfect for an older gentleman that wants something of a throwback, but with a little sporty flair..
My mom used to have a 2015 MKZ and I loved driving that thing around.
The landau top doesn't fit the car in my opinion, but it's still a great car.
I have a 2013 MKS with the 3.7 V6 and love it!! Surprisingly it is only 6" shorter and 6" narrower than the last gen of the Town Car. It's a great car!
The vinyl top should have extended down the A- pillar, to the front fender. That is the way they did it in the 70s.
That 3.5 Duratec is really nice until the thin rods (the 3.0 Duratec actually had stronger rods) break or the internal chain driven water pump spills it's antifreeze inside the engine and it hydrolocks! Even if you catch it in time it's still going to be about $2000 to change the water pump because it's almost easier to pull the engine to replace it. I'd be darn sure I replaced that AF religiously to help that water pump seal keep from the acidity that will corrode it. The 3.0 and the 3.5 in RWD (external pump) are much better! Nice, but wouldn't be me. Just buy a newer one with a turbo 4 or a different (not the 3.7..better rods but same pump system in the FWD) v6.
I’d spend a little more and find a nice Town Car. The front drive throw aways aren’t worth it.
Except it actually has a weep hole that the coolant will spill out of to keep it from going inside the engine.
Own a 2014. Best car ive ever bought.
Expecting you to hate it lol, I can’t blame you sometimes we get a warm fuzzy feeling to cars that appeal to the soul.
I never thought I would buy a Lincoln but I love my 2011 mkz gotta be careful I ride so smooth you can fall asleep.
Also gotta be careful for the water pump
❤ the baby Lincoln
*Yet another unfairly underrated, pushed to the side American offering, will American auto makers ever live-down their bad late-70's-early-80's reputation? For their sake I sure as hell hope so, this is an awesome automobile!*
I’ve had a 2016 and now a 2020 hybrid and it is by far my favorite car to ever drive.
it would of been a kick if the curtis mayfield cd they forgot in the radio started playing during bills test drive
15 year old who watches grandpa car reviews lel. I like it
The extra chrome, definitely. The vinyl top? It looks to me like a bad Dynel wig on someone who’s grayed and balding trying to be cool and hip. Other than that a really nice car
As a owner of a 2006 Lincoln Town Car I had to check this video out from a year ago. I eventually like to get another Lincoln but still researching for my next car or maybe full size SUV or truck. 🙂
i envy the 6 cylinder with 260 hp. but the hybrid got over 200hp great gas miles. but guys the microsoft system kicks ass all kind of music.
I'd have that over the lexus for sure as far as interior aesthetics go. Its just nice. The lexus looks too sterile
A bit late to this review, but I am compelled to comment as I drove the car at the bottom of this platform's totem pole for over 11 years, a base 2010 Fusion S, complete with the 4 cylinder and the 6 speed hand shaker.
The Fusion had nowhere near the richness of the MK-Z's interior. However it was as reliable as a Toyota, had all the features needed (despite not having a single extra cost option other than floor mats) for a commuter, and drove like a champ. The steering feel and response was nicer than the Lexus IS that I drive today.
I have an 07 MKZ. The transmission went out at 110K miles but have been acting up once it crossed 100K. Wound up putting a used Trans in it. Overall the car has been been avg in reliability...
@@letsgonow5641 One of the reasons I went with the manual transmission on the Fusion was the fragility of many automatic transmissions in the early 2000's.
@@martinliehs2513 That car was my first automatic car in over 20 years. Go figure the dam Transmission goes on it. The first time thats ever happened. I had to risk it with a used transmission because a new or a rebuilt one was way too much. Its been just over a year and so far so good...The transm shop told me these cars come with 4 types of Auto Trans i happen to get the one the highest failure rate of the 4. Funny thing is the owner of the shop had the Manual Fusion as his daily driver...
having just bought a used 2012, so far i love it.
Im highly considering one of these ... used ofcourse... you cant beat the price... I like the later models best though.. The rear ends look great and the front end is sexier.. but you cant beat this model.. Thanks Bill..
The 10-13 MKZs are really nice cars.
Worst part is the water pump...
I wonder how long it took the detailer to finally get the smell of Bengay out of this car...
That would be Dalton -a lazy snowflake.
😂 I’ve been waiting for this car!!! Thanks bill!
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Got to keep the Canadians happy...
A Lincoln version of the Ford Taurus
I like your reviews, theyre very real :)
I like the Ford styling on these a little better. I have a Taurus
Twice pipes. Epic :-D !
Pretty sure most vented seats suck vs blow. So, to clarify, one would theoretically get sucked into the seat cushion, vs getting blown out the sunroof. The ones in my car suck...and not in a good way.
It’s not just the top.It’s just another front wheel drive disposable “modern”car .A Lincoln in name only,like they’re producing today
I have both a Lexus ES330 and an ES350. As much as I like this Lincoln, id still always go with the Lexus. It’s just a better built car. Better interior once you notice all the details.
Yeah there is no comparison.... An ES is superior in every single way imaginable. I think he was simply trying to say this car is more “interesting” than an ES.
Great car but the doors sheet metal is unchanged from the Fusion. Why oh why? The last vestige of badge-engineering from Ford.
Can I get that top for a 2010 model that car looks great with that top
Has the Mustangs Cyclone 3.5 DOHC Big V6
that AINT real wood brother
Bill can even make this tacky ghettomobile sound interesting. The reason I watch.
thenybrid is much netter and with navigation. i have 206,000 mile on mind it run better than ever $4,, 000.00 it yours i never trade to a car deaer for $1,500.00 gas mileage is great.
Newer cars with vinyl tops are cringey IMO. It looks out of place.
Not really. It's a dressed up fusion. It has a Fusion dash.
This car and the Ford Fusion are the same car. They both share a design flaw that is absolutely terrible. The water pump and timing chain are connected which means when the water pump goes bad you have to remove and replace the timing chain! This is by no means a cheap job. Most shops will ask at least $2,500. This design flaw is a ticking time bomb waiting to explode especially if you buy one of these cars with 150,000 miles or more. These cars make terrible used cars. They are meant to be purchased new, driven for 80,000 to 120,000 miles then traded in for a new car. Unfortunately, you can't buy them new anymore so if you decide to buy one do so at your own risk.
This looks Cuban.
Great review Bill 👌👏👏🙂
is it sold already?
Do the Challenger - have some fun!
Too common of a car -pass.
3.7 litre without turbo, 3.5 litre with.
Nice car. Too many add ons sadly
Wait do I see a 94-95 w124 around the corner?? Man talk about the best of a benz.
Auto Europa Naples no no way. Man the best cars come from down there. I have a friend who inherited his deceased parents black e300 diesel. 1995 with 103k miles. It just sits in his garage. I have been begging for him to please sell it to me But he knows what he has so he ain’t budgin...can’t wait to see your surprise!
Auto Europa Naples wait I think I saw your wagon! White?
2005 Audi A4 next pls
Compared to the Town Car this is a sad car.....
why do american cars have to be anything like European or asain cars..this is not a bmw..Mercedes , or lexus...its an american lincoln...and yes..the dash is really nice in this car and i do like the wood and chrome accents ...in fact the entire interior in really nice...why does it have to be lexus like?..whats a lexus anyway but a glorified toyota ...lincoln has been making luxury cars since forever ...i like this car even though i really dont like silver cars
390merc 66 because German auto industry is on top. Every auto manufacturers try to compete. It’s just how it is man.
@@mujtabamujeeb786 German auto industry on top of what ??it cant be reliability ...
390merc 66 automobile engineering ....
@@mujtabamujeeb786 you mean..over engineered
390merc 66 I’m not here to change your mind
Okay Bill, your salesman is showing. I'll admit when I see a good looking car. And I'm sorry, but this is not one. Even though it's trying to look like something we love from the past, it looks like everything else made at the time. Just with a vinyl roof and some plastic chrome taped on. And I'm guessing since it's a more expensive version of the Ford Fusion, the transmission will start having problems at about 80k miles.
I love your videos and most of the cars you review. But this one is a polished turd. Our taste in cars is very close. But we definitely see this one differently. Unless you're just trying to sell it and talking it way up. If that's the case, then great job. Cause you fooled me
LOL I thought only people in Detroit put those terrible tops on cars that look way better without them... same with that hideous trim!!! Lol
V6. Ugh.
This is the ugliest car I have seen on your channel. Also I am surprised a 2012 Lincoln wouldn't have navigation standard. My wife's 2010 Expedition has it. I'm sure there is some old guy out there that will like it. but it is ugly.