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It is funny, I am the original poster of the original comment here, and upon checking up on everyone's responses, I am mortified! Somehow it became a platform for the debate between foreign and domestic.
Bringing it back to my review... I bought an gorgeous American sedan that I am proud to drive in this country. I personally feel that this Zephyr IS on a higher pedestal than Camry, Accord, Acura, Lexus AND Cadillac. I wonder, has anyone who claimed that those mentioned are better than my Zephyr actually LOOK INSIDE ONE? It has the utmost conservative, high-end classy interior which almost rivals the look of a Rolls Royce. NONE, I mean NONE of those competitors, especially any Toyota could even come close.
I love love love my new car and chose it specifically over the imports. So for anyone telling me that I made a bad purchase...well, let me tell you, I would much rather be seen in a stately Lincoln than any Lexus or Acura... for the streets are over crowded with them!!! Has anyone even thought of that... how many Zephyrs do you see? I would never conform to an asian car that will rot out!
<<Bringing it back to my review... I bought an gorgeous American sedan that I am proud to drive in this country. I personally feel that this Zephyr IS on a higher pedestal than Camry, Accord, Acura, Lexus AND Cadillac. I wonder, has anyone who claimed that those mentioned are better than my Zephyr actually LOOK INSIDE ONE? It has the utmost conservative, high-end classy interior which almost rivals the look of a Rolls Royce. NONE, I mean NONE of those competitors, especially any Toyota could even come close.
I love love love my new car and chose it specifically over the imports. So for anyone telling me that I made a bad purchase...well, let me tell you, I would much rather be seen in a stately Lincoln than any Lexus or Acura... for the streets are over crowded with them!!! Has anyone even thought of that... how many Zephyrs do you see? I would never conform to an asian car that will rot out!>>
Have you actually looked inside the imports? And Lincoln has horrible quality and ridiculous resale value. They even changed the name of your car after the first model year - says a lot about the company.
If I was ever to buy one of these it would be after two years or so, after they are selling for around $10K, if that. If you want to know the future of your car just look at the Catera.
I applaud the reviewer for purchasing a truly high quality and very well built luxury sedan. Having actually looked at and driven the Zephyr, I have to agree that it is quite a step up from the mundane and ordinary.
I think those who might be quick to criticize such a car have very obviously never so much as sat in one, let alone driven one. Although I don't put great stock in magazines (who base their reviews on who buys the most advertising) even biased magazines such as Car and Driver and Consumer Reports rate the new family of Ford small sedans as superior in reliability and sporty handling to the Camry.
I love the distinctive styling of the Zephyr, and being made by Ford, it possesses unquestioned build quality and reliability. Our family has owned 5 Lincolns. None has ever seen the inside of a service facility except for oil changes.
"...well, let me tell you, I would much rather be seen in a stately Lincoln than any Lexus or Acura... for the streets are over crowded with them!!! Has anyone even thought of that... how many Zephyrs do you see?"
That is because a lot of people seem to be too smart to buy what Lincoln is selling when they can get a more superior car; Cadillac CTS, Lexus IS, BMW 3 series, or Chrysler 300C are a few of them. The Lincoln is SUPPOSED to be a luxury vehicle, why is it being compared to a Camry or an Accord.
I will say the Interior is nice, but do not compare it with a Rolls Royce that is just pure ignorance.
I don't know of any knowledgeable person who would compare the Lincoln Zephyr to a Camry or Accord (which are cheap economy cars).
As for the Rolls Royce interior, if you'll look you'll see it really IS similar to the quality of the Zephyr. With Ford's excellent build quality and reliability I find it a far wiser choice than any other vehicle in its price range or even beyond.
The CTS IS a very good car, and it is another excellent choice because it also possesses great reliability and unique styling that does not scream "LOOK AT ME, I'm JAPANESE". I prefer the Lincoln simply because of the superior build quality and greater reliability.
Jaguar was a JOKE as far as reliability until Ford took it over, and now, with Ford's greater quality control, it has become a world class luxury car with excellent reliability. Lincoln has benefited from that same high build quality for DECADES.
People are quickly waking up to the fact that Ford Motor Company vehicles are some of the best in the world. You will probably see more Lincolns now that Nissan, Toyota and Honda have received so much negative publicity regarding poor build quality and major safety defects. Since Lexus, Acura and Infinity are just pricier versions of these economy cars their market will no doubt suffer too.
I am a loyal BMW driver, but I would also buy a Zephyr/MKZ based on the looks and value. I think that the BEST value in the $30-$35k segment is the Acura TL, but different people do want different cars.
I live with the original poster of this comment!! and I was there when he test drove the Zephyr, even when he bought it!! and I should sayyyyy that it is such an amazing car, and for all of you people who are even daring to compare it to an Accord...God, what the hell do you think you're doing?? I do like Honda products, I think they're very reliable, but to compare it with this car would be such a crime!! and for the person who said that comparing the interior of the zephyr to the Rolls Royce is ignorance, well... maybe he's never been in a Rolls royce, and maybe should start dreaming about being in one!!! coz, after all the poster didn't say "the ZEPHYR IS a Rolls Royce", he only said it can be compared in looks to one!!
And God, it is exhausting to read all of these comments and debates about foreign against local...!!! God, you people it's a comment about a ZEPHYR, a Unique beautiful car, that has a lot of power, great interior, great and attractive looks, and a great reliability from a HUGE american maker "FORD"!! so whoever wants to post another comment, plz make it about the car, and not all of the other junk that it has been compared to, like camary, accord,...and whatever else!! and do me a favor and go test drive a Zephyr, and then post your comments!!
To the original reviewer: Don't let the import fans get to you. The ones doing the domestic bashing are obviously not very well-informed about vehicles. Recent problems with most imports far exceed the minor problems a few domestics encounter. None of those criticizing your choice of a vehicle have (obviously) ever even looked inside one, let alone driven one. Most are first time car owners who have never owned a domestic and tend to be easily swayed by ad hype and peer pressure. You have a world-class luxury sport sedan. Enjoy it. It will be running years after any Toyota of the same vintage.
"To the original reviewer: Don't let the import fans get to you. The ones doing the domestic bashing are obviously not very well-informed about vehicles. Recent problems with most imports far exceed the minor problems a few domestics encounter. None of those criticizing your choice of a vehicle have (obviously) ever even looked inside one, let alone driven one. Most are first time car owners who have never owned a domestic and tend to be easily swayed by ad hype and peer pressure. You have a world-class luxury sport sedan. Enjoy it. It will be running years after any Toyota of the same vintage."
Thank you! it is refreshing to finally see an open-minded person comment on my review. I am not here to say that my Zephyr is the best car in the world... for I know it is not. I simply wanted to tell auto enthusiasts that I thoroughly enjoy my purchase and feel wonderful knowing that I am an American, buying and American car. I am proud of that and am proud of my Lincoln. So Acura, Lexus, Accord and Camry drivers... drive on to your reviews and tell us how much you love your car...
I have enjoyed reading all of these comments. As for me, I am not biased towards imports or domestics. I will also preface this by saying that I am a Toyota salesman and drive a Grand Marquis. My reasoning: Toyota's ARE good cars and sell well, and Grand Marquis's are cheap used and are ALSO good cars. I believe that Lincoln probably ruined the Zephyr's resale value by changing the name to MKZ-HUGE mistake. However, the Zephyr/MKZ appeals to a wide range of people. For instance, if I was buying a new car, it would be perfectly sensable for me to buy a Camry XLE V-6 for its immense luxury features and performance. For those of you who are curious, an XLE V-6 has more features and power than a MKX. However, for the same amount of money, I could have a Lincoln. Lincoln is still considered an American icon, for the status symbol would buy an MKZ over a Camry. It is as simple as that. Lincoln lets its buyers have a luxury car for a near luxury price. Impressive marketing as well as an impressive car. By the way, an MKZ is the same to a Fusion as an ES350 is to a Camry.
<<Lincoln is still considered an American icon, for the status symbol would buy an MKZ over a Camry. It is as simple as that. Lincoln lets its buyers have a luxury car for a near luxury price. >.
Which part of the country are you in? Around here Lincoln is considered a car for limousine drivers and that's about it. A Zephyr, MKZ, or whatever its name will be next year has zero brand recognition and once people realize it's a Lincoln they will think somebody paid too much for a Ford (which they did).
Other than the Navigator (which lost out in prestige to the Escalade), Lincoln no longer has any presence or desirability.
"By the way, an MKZ is the same to a Fusion as an ES350 is to a Camry."
That is true, but the difference is that Camry is a reliable car so the ES350 was modeled after a good car. The Fusion has only been out for less than 2 years so only time will tell where that will go.
I do agree with the guy about the Contour. That car is complete crap.
<<It kind of makes you wonder when you read comment after comment from actual owners of domestics testifying to their reliability and great build quality, but all you hear from import owners is "domestics are crap because we say so" without a SHRED of data or evidence to support such silly claims.>.
Well, given Lincoln not only changed the name after one year, but added a bigger engine and other features, one has to wonder how great the Zephyr was to begin with. Also, it speaks volumes about what Lincoln thinks of its customers - "remember that great car you just bought? Well, it's crap, so buy this new one".
And, of course, this all enhances the resale value of the Zephyr - NOT.
Go to the Ford Explorer section to rant about its safety issues, some of us are here to read intelligent comments about the Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ. I must say I have only found about ten intelligent comments amongst all of this quarreling.
After mom kept hitting stuff with her gigantic Lincoln Town Car, the family decided to take it away from her and make her get a smaller car. Having driven the Zephyr/MKZ I was adamant that she get one, but she ended up getting a fully loaded Volvo S-60 instead. I just drove her Volvo and WOW!! What a DISAPPOINTMENT!!! The interior is EXTREMELY cramped (the console actually rubs against my leg while driving), the ride is very harsh, and the power brakes were entirely too touchy. I was very upset that she did not get the extremely roomy and great handling Zephyr/MKZ. Although reliability is not a concern (she drives less than 5000 miles a year and trades every three years), the Lincoln is rated as far more reliable than the Volvo. My wife's comment after mom was out of earshot was "Your 6-year-old Pontiac Grand Am (which we bought as a 3rd car to haul our dog in) rides MUCH BETTER than mom's new Volvo!!"