Fun fact: THX was actually founded by George Lucas and used the name from a movie he directed called THX 1138. The first time the Deep Note would be used would be in Return of the Jedi in 1983.
I loved my '07 MKZ. I bought it used at a great value for AWD, V6 and some nice features. Unfortunately, they lacked stability control during this generation, which could have saved me from getting in the accident I got in on an icy day.. Fun while it lasted!
@Jonathan A I think traction control helps wheel spin at launch, and stability control keeps you on your path in turns by like monitoring breaking. That's pretty neat that it has that safety system. Did you like your 2010 Fusion? I've been thinking of switching to a Ford car from my usual GM vehicles.
Got into an accident with mine 07 lincoln mkz as well lmfao different circumstances tho mine was due to wind and a construction barricade flying into the road looking at getting an 08 soon hopefully tomorrow.
I just purchased an 06 zephyr. It has that THX setup. It sounds amazing. It's a 14 speaker 600 watt system. The center channel actually is 3 speakers. Yes my zephyr is fwd, but this is my first Ford product and I'm greatly impressed. Oh and the AC seats still work! Definitely still a goodie on the oldie
Wanna trade? I just purchased one of these because it looks brand new and only has 70k miles on it. And also because the AC works... But a dude like me needs tunes, and loud tunes at that. So if you wanna trade? I'll toss an extra 20 your way... Ya' know, so you can play the jukebox. Good luck.
I have the 2011 MKZ and I really like it. The seats are super comfortable. The SYNC is somewhat usable still. Owning the car has really made me fall in love with Lincoln.
These caught my eyes a while back… The one things that drives me nuts on the Lincoln’s is the naming… MK originally devoted “mark” seems sometimes in the early 2ks they forgot their roots and went to the “emm-Kay” naming ugg
4:39 THX Certified means it has the upgraded surround system-meaning audio quality is through the roof!!! Most if not all movie theaters have that same surround sound and it is great. That car looks beautiful by the way.
I absoulutely love the styling of these, especially compared to the following generation of the MKZ. Very sporty yet distinctive. I wish however the dash wasn't so flat and upright.
06 zephyr - I owned one. Had to get rid of it because of rust. Miss that car. So many memories. That's the car I picked up the most girls with. The one that got away.
My 2007 Lincoln MKZ has 230,000 miles. She still runs like a top but *that's* a tired car. I'm impressed that one has such low mileage on it, and its a nice car. I like mine.
I used to own an 07 with the AWD, and yes I agree that even though it had the speed it felt restricted by the creaks, the mushy brake pedal, delayed shifts, I thought that it was just my particular car but you are saying the same thing with a lightly used one. the styling is a combination of one of the best looking front ends on any lincoln to this day mixed with the second ugliest of the rear only beat out by the MKT
My mother had the same spec 2011 mkz with Bluetooth only had 60k miles. Decent driving, not even remotely fast, felt every pothole (Lincoln will never be Cadillac) it would mute the radio if you didn't have your seatbelt on. Touchscreen was non-existent when the car was moving. It was reliable until my father crashed it in late 2020 so they totaled it (parts availability).
The silver interior plastic makes the interior look cheaper than the Ford Fusion, IMHO. I would have loved cooled seats, THX, and the 3.5 V6 in the Fusion though. The Fusion/Milan/Zephyr is one of the unsung heroes of the used car market. My 2007 V6 Fusion went over 160K trouble free miles before it was totaled in an accident. BTW, the 6-Speed automatic is made by Aisin/Toyota.
I just bought one of these, leather and loaded with 70k on it. The car is spotless except for a small scratch dent that I'll fix for less than 20bucks. I paid 6.5k. First 9 takes it
People don't carry around coins in their cars anymore? Guess I'm old school, because I have a whole console full of various coins in my 2020 model car 😂
@@TwoDollarGararge putting the water pump inside the engine driven by the timing chain is moronic. Especially since the 3.0 just had it bolted to the rear of the engine driven by a cam belt.
@@wigletron2846 I'm not saying it's a great job I had to do it 10,000 miles ago on my mom's 2011 Taurus SHO it's just a pain in the ass but it's a part of ownership with those engines you can't change it so don't own it or just deal with it
@@jonathana6189 doesn't mean it's a good design. And I'm unaware if the pump is internal in the GM engine. Putting it inside the engine is nonsense. A leaking pump will grenade the engine.
I looked at this when it was a Zephyr, as I had a loaded LS V8 Sport at the time and a trade was coming if not actually necessary. Underwhelmed. The THX was worlds better than the Alpine in the LS, but the driving experience just wasn't there. The LS for all its faults (cheap interior high on that list) could do a fair imitation of a 5 series - yeah, I know, it wasn't, but you could push it, and use the power to help rear end come around if desired (it has 52/48 weight distribution even with the V8). So much more engaging. This felt like a tarted up Fusion. Lincoln should have developed the LS platform instead IMOP. First vid of yours I have seen pass the bottle test though.
As the owner of a 2001 in Wedgewood Blue (gray interior), I firmly believe that if Ford wasn’t saddled with Jaguar, they would have made the LS a much better car in version 2.0. It always should have gotten the 4.2L V-8. It should have gotten a supercharger as the S-Type did. And they could have even used the DEW 98 platform to build an Estate (wagon). And the “new” Thunderbird should have always been a Lincoln. It would have been marketed to an aging demographic who wouldn’t have cared that it was floaty. Plus, an Aviator built on that platform would have been so much better than the rebadged Explorer’s of the day. Ford/ Lincoln dropped the ball.
You mentioned the Taurus interceptor/Interceptor sedan, when talking about the lock and I’m suprised you haven’t reviewed one, it’s pretty cool car especially with the ecoboost awd but the 3.7 awd is pretty decent too.
The second generation MKZ is much more distinctive inside & out, especially the 2017 model onwards since that is when it got an exterior & interior refresh
The original conceot Zephyr that Lincoln was promoting everywhere before the production released looked SO, SO much better than what they came out with especially the rear end was looking better
I've always thought that the Zepher/MkZ was a great looking car in every way. I had the opportunity to rent one for an extended weekend and was very displeased with the MPG's it got on the highway(70 mph). it was getting the low 20's. as for the one you were showing, I still think it's an all around great looking car and anything under 100k isn't high miles. If it's having power problems it probably has some mechanical issues.
Funny about build quality, my 24 year old Honda doesn't sqeek or have any interior fitment issues, the doors shut like a bank vault and going down the highway at 80 its completely silent, some cars are just built better.
Yeah its pre recession ford, im honestly suprised its still running but most were driven by 70+ year olds who did not live long/put too mich mileage on them. A equivalant toyota or honda would be humming at that mileage.
Those wheels! They’re not stock Lincoln wheels. I was thinking perhaps transplanted Nissan Maxima stock wheels which were also 6-spoke, but no… Lexus GS, maybe? I can’t place them. This is killin’ me…
You can kind of tell this is a Ford Fusion but it looks nice. I like 00s Lincoln when they tried to be a mix of modern and retro. 8 tail light bulbs, that has to be a mess to keep up on. I never see mid 00s Ford products any more except for trucks and Panthers and Mustangs. These weren't built to last. AWD was rare on a sedan back then, now it's hard to find one without. The MK names were confusing because they implied that the cars were comparable but you couldn't tell what a C or a Z or an X meant.
I have one just like this but mine has a sunroof. I absolutely LOVE mine. It’s been garage kept and is in perfect condition. ❤❤❤ ps. The sound system will blow u away. 💥
I like the reviews. But the big bottle test is kind of mehhh. Can def do without it. I actually prefer a smaller cup holder so drink doesn't fly around. Or an adjustable cupholder
I have a Mercury Milan Premium. The interior is better than the Lincoln in this video. Same color leather, except it has white stitching, which look beautiful. It has heated and powered seats, along with a 225hp v6 with 6speed trans. The interior is mint. It has no warping of the dash or anything and every other milan, fusion, mkz has some type of warping. The previous owner took very good care of the car. It appears they were the only one to ride in it because all the seats look literally brand new, with the exception of the deivers seat. The tans is clunky but dependable and predictable. All the windows are tinted and the rims are nice, which makes the car actually look nice. I hate the way the tailights look. Other than that the car is good looking if u have tint and the right rims. The rims on that lincoln look hideous on it. Different style of rims would make the car look alot better. Anyways, great vid and have a great day. 😊
Except it was based on an already excellent Japanese sedan, not a POS Chevy economy car. And this time around, the resulting automobile is WORSE than the vehicle it was based on.
Fun fact: THX was actually founded by George Lucas and used the name from a movie he directed called THX 1138. The first time the Deep Note would be used would be in Return of the Jedi in 1983.
And Hurt my ears
@@RedBird7 lol commie can’t spell typical
Don't forget the Milner Deuce... THX138
I loved my '07 MKZ. I bought it used at a great value for AWD, V6 and some nice features. Unfortunately, they lacked stability control during this generation, which could have saved me from getting in the accident I got in on an icy day.. Fun while it lasted!
@Jonathan A That’s what made it even more confusing…
@Jonathan A I didn't know this generation of Fusion/Milan/Zephyr/MKZ had stability control, have never seen one with it.
@Jonathan A I think traction control helps wheel spin at launch, and stability control keeps you on your path in turns by like monitoring breaking. That's pretty neat that it has that safety system. Did you like your 2010 Fusion? I've been thinking of switching to a Ford car from my usual GM vehicles.
Got into an accident with mine 07 lincoln mkz as well lmfao different circumstances tho mine was due to wind and a construction barricade flying into the road looking at getting an 08 soon hopefully tomorrow.
@@kingyoung5228 dang, i'd never expect that to happen. good luck with a new one!
Sad news, Shoichiro Toyoda, chairman of Toyota Motors has died at age 97. He lasted as long as his cars
I just purchased an 06 zephyr. It has that THX setup. It sounds amazing. It's a 14 speaker 600 watt system. The center channel actually is 3 speakers. Yes my zephyr is fwd, but this is my first Ford product and I'm greatly impressed. Oh and the AC seats still work! Definitely still a goodie on the oldie
Wanna trade? I just purchased one of these because it looks brand new and only has 70k miles on it. And also because the AC works... But a dude like me needs tunes, and loud tunes at that. So if you wanna trade? I'll toss an extra 20 your way... Ya' know, so you can play the jukebox. Good luck.
@@iamme294 haha. I'm good broski. Thx though
I am actually really impressed by the interior tbh.
The exterior is just weird.
The very last Lincoln sedans we got were beautiful
I have the 2011 MKZ and I really like it. The seats are super comfortable. The SYNC is somewhat usable still. Owning the car has really made me fall in love with Lincoln.
These caught my eyes a while back… The one things that drives me nuts on the Lincoln’s is the naming… MK originally devoted “mark” seems sometimes in the early 2ks they forgot their roots and went to the “emm-Kay” naming ugg
Personally I find the exterior beautiful. I think black with silver or chrome is an excellent color combo, and I love the subtlety
4:39 THX Certified means it has the upgraded surround system-meaning audio quality is through the roof!!! Most if not all movie theaters have that same surround sound and it is great. That car looks beautiful by the way.
I thought that he purchased the company, not started it? I certainly could be wrong.
I absoulutely love the styling of these, especially compared to the following generation of the MKZ. Very sporty yet distinctive. I wish however the dash wasn't so flat and upright.
I have the 2018 Mkz & I absolutely love it. Shocked to see so many features i’m still enjoying in this older model.
06 zephyr - I owned one. Had to get rid of it because of rust. Miss that car. So many memories. That's the car I picked up the most girls with. The one that got away.
My 2007 Lincoln MKZ has 230,000 miles. She still runs like a top but *that's* a tired car. I'm impressed that one has such low mileage on it, and its a nice car. I like mine.
I used to own an 07 with the AWD, and yes I agree that even though it had the speed it felt restricted by the creaks, the mushy brake pedal, delayed shifts, I thought that it was just my particular car but you are saying the same thing with a lightly used one. the styling is a combination of one of the best looking front ends on any lincoln to this day mixed with the second ugliest of the rear only beat out by the MKT
As a Lincoln guy: I might buy it soon Zack.
It's the exact same analog clock found in the Town Car of the same period. The MKZ looks like an Accord from the side.
My mother had the same spec 2011 mkz with Bluetooth only had 60k miles. Decent driving, not even remotely fast, felt every pothole (Lincoln will never be Cadillac) it would mute the radio if you didn't have your seatbelt on. Touchscreen was non-existent when the car was moving. It was reliable until my father crashed it in late 2020 so they totaled it (parts availability).
The silver interior plastic makes the interior look cheaper than the Ford Fusion, IMHO. I would have loved cooled seats, THX, and the 3.5 V6 in the Fusion though. The Fusion/Milan/Zephyr is one of the unsung heroes of the used car market. My 2007 V6 Fusion went over 160K trouble free miles before it was totaled in an accident. BTW, the 6-Speed automatic is made by Aisin/Toyota.
I just bought one of these, leather and loaded with 70k on it.
The car is spotless except for a small scratch dent that I'll fix for less than 20bucks. I paid 6.5k. First 9 takes it
People don't carry around coins in their cars anymore? Guess I'm old school, because I have a whole console full of various coins in my 2020 model car 😂
I had a 2006 zephyr and loved it but sold it 6 years ago. Still the most comfortable car seats I've ever sat in. 😊
I have a 2017 MKZ and I love having air conditioned seats. Pretty cool to see them in this generation car.
The 3.5 liter had water pump issues…….
Pretty much every EcoBoost V6 had that problem it's just accepted maintenance at this point if you don't want to do it don't buy one
@@TwoDollarGararge putting the water pump inside the engine driven by the timing chain is moronic. Especially since the 3.0 just had it bolted to the rear of the engine driven by a cam belt.
@@wigletron2846 I'm not saying it's a great job I had to do it 10,000 miles ago on my mom's 2011 Taurus SHO it's just a pain in the ass but it's a part of ownership with those engines you can't change it so don't own it or just deal with it
@@jonathana6189 doesn't mean it's a good design. And I'm unaware if the pump is internal in the GM engine. Putting it inside the engine is nonsense. A leaking pump will grenade the engine.
@Jonathan A are you talking about the 1.4t that they used in the cruze turbo those engines are turbo killing turds
I looked at this when it was a Zephyr, as I had a loaded LS V8 Sport at the time and a trade was coming if not actually necessary. Underwhelmed. The THX was worlds better than the Alpine in the LS, but the driving experience just wasn't there. The LS for all its faults (cheap interior high on that list) could do a fair imitation of a 5 series - yeah, I know, it wasn't, but you could push it, and use the power to help rear end come around if desired (it has 52/48 weight distribution even with the V8). So much more engaging. This felt like a tarted up Fusion. Lincoln should have developed the LS platform instead IMOP. First vid of yours I have seen pass the bottle test though.
Ugh, I always wanted an LS… Absolutely gorgeous car in my opinion.
As the owner of a 2001 in Wedgewood Blue (gray interior), I firmly believe that if Ford wasn’t saddled with Jaguar, they would have made the LS a much better car in version 2.0. It always should have gotten the 4.2L V-8. It should have gotten a supercharger as the S-Type did. And they could have even used the DEW 98 platform to build an Estate (wagon). And the “new” Thunderbird should have always been a Lincoln. It would have been marketed to an aging demographic who wouldn’t have cared that it was floaty. Plus, an Aviator built on that platform would have been so much better than the rebadged Explorer’s of the day.
Ford/ Lincoln dropped the ball.
You mentioned the Taurus interceptor/Interceptor sedan, when talking about the lock and I’m suprised you haven’t reviewed one, it’s pretty cool car especially with the ecoboost awd but the 3.7 awd is pretty decent too.
I prefer the dashboard design in the Navigator and the Mark LT.
The second generation MKZ is much more distinctive inside & out, especially the 2017 model onwards since that is when it got an exterior & interior refresh
Amusingly; I had the exact same thoughts first time I drove an MKZ. However I think think they look fantastic 🤷🏿
The 2013-2016 MKS could be equipped with massaging front seats, and they already had heated & cooled front seats standard if I’m not mistaken
They do! Mine has the messaging front seats and heated back seats
For the 2006 model year this was called Zephyr.
The original conceot Zephyr that Lincoln was promoting everywhere before the production released looked SO, SO much better than what they came out with especially the rear end was looking better
I've always thought that the Zepher/MkZ was a great looking car in every way. I had the opportunity to rent one for an extended weekend and was very displeased with the MPG's it got on the highway(70 mph). it was getting the low 20's.
as for the one you were showing, I still think it's an all around great looking car and anything under 100k isn't high miles. If it's having power problems it probably has some mechanical issues.
I love this car it does very well in snow and ice also down in the armrest you have your usb and aux plugs
I love my MKZ!
Funny about build quality, my 24 year old Honda doesn't sqeek or have any interior fitment issues, the doors shut like a bank vault and going down the highway at 80 its completely silent, some cars are just built better.
Yeah its pre recession ford, im honestly suprised its still running but most were driven by 70+ year olds who did not live long/put too mich mileage on them. A equivalant toyota or honda would be humming at that mileage.
Love these way more than Fusions
There basically they same platform
Those wheels! They’re not stock Lincoln wheels. I was thinking perhaps transplanted Nissan Maxima stock wheels which were also 6-spoke, but no… Lexus GS, maybe? I can’t place them. This is killin’ me…
You can kind of tell this is a Ford Fusion but it looks nice. I like 00s Lincoln when they tried to be a mix of modern and retro. 8 tail light bulbs, that has to be a mess to keep up on. I never see mid 00s Ford products any more except for trucks and Panthers and Mustangs. These weren't built to last. AWD was rare on a sedan back then, now it's hard to find one without. The MK names were confusing because they implied that the cars were comparable but you couldn't tell what a C or a Z or an X meant.
Was thinking about buying one
I have one just like this but mine has a sunroof. I absolutely LOVE mine. It’s been garage kept and is in perfect condition. ❤❤❤ ps. The sound system will blow u away. 💥
You can actually make the car play that sound on the “THX demo” option
I like the reviews. But the big bottle test is kind of mehhh. Can def do without it. I actually prefer a smaller cup holder so drink doesn't fly around. Or an adjustable cupholder
How DARE you tell people to turn down the THX Deep Note, should ALWAYS be at max volume!!
The 2010 and 2013 were much better looking.
2012 it is lot better-looking
3.5 L engine has water pump issue. Not great for long-term use
Ford was making crap at this time. They dont hold up compared to japanese brands and 92k miles is not that much tbh.
Should do the 2009-2016 Lincoln MKS
I actually really like the front end, but the side profile is strange and the enormous tail lights look ridiculous on the rear
The American brands don't have the good quality that Japanese automakers Toyota & Honda do.
I'd day it's decent tbh
The trucks are reliable, especially if they're diesel or don't have displacement on demand and don't have turbos. Everything else can be iffy.
@Jonathan A yes, he said that. Though the body is the same design as the Ford sedan
AND THE SKY IS BLUE. SOME PEOPLE DONT CARE ABOUT THAT. IDC HOW GOOD A TOYOTA OR HONDA ARE, THEY DONT STAND OUT IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM.
@@JustinLapekes American cars don't stand out they are mid tier
I’d rather have the first generation Ford Fusion then the first generation Milan and MKZ/Zephyr.
Even my 99 Corolla has the keyhole in the tail light
Lincoln has a new car also called the Zephyr but it’s sold in China.
Yes & it's beautiful! Really wish it was sold in North America. They really need some cars in their lineup again instead of all boring SUV's.
I have an 08 mkz love my car
This hurt my ears thanks thx
Nice 🥰
It looks like a sad version of a Hyundai Sonata. The back seat area is surprisingly low spec compared to the competition.
Cars for old folk's
That dash oof but hows the engine?
I have a Mercury Milan Premium. The interior is better than the Lincoln in this video. Same color leather, except it has white stitching, which look beautiful. It has heated and powered seats, along with a 225hp v6 with 6speed trans. The interior is mint. It has no warping of the dash or anything and every other milan, fusion, mkz has some type of warping. The previous owner took very good care of the car. It appears they were the only one to ride in it because all the seats look literally brand new, with the exception of the deivers seat. The tans is clunky but dependable and predictable. All the windows are tinted and the rims are nice, which makes the car actually look nice. I hate the way the tailights look. Other than that the car is good looking if u have tint and the right rims. The rims on that lincoln look hideous on it. Different style of rims would make the car look alot better. Anyways, great vid and have a great day. 😊
Not a bad car. A bad Lincoln, though.
What do Toyota & Ford have in common? They are both owned by their founding families.
How dare U call that car ugly
Its not just ugly, its hideous tbh. The fusion of the same gen was ugly but not this ugly.
@@2007NissanAltima I bet your car reeks of curry.
Lovely car. I'd love to own one but I better not as a European.
Car looks hideous, but im suprised by the features. Still not very reliable.
The MKZ is nothing but a Cadillac Cimarron with a supporting press.
Except it was based on an already excellent Japanese sedan, not a POS Chevy economy car. And this time around, the resulting automobile is WORSE than the vehicle it was based on.
Wouldn't say that that generation Mazda 6 was a decent car where is the J body was a pile of shit unless it's something like a Beretta GTZ
@@TwoDollarGararge Honestly, I can’t parse your sentence.
@@BeefyMon I understood it fine.
@@bwofficial1776 Great! Don’t leave me in the dark…
When I see this particular car I get old people vibes with this car. That or people from the upper Midwest.
As a MN resident who just bought a 2009 MKZ last week and sees these on the roads quite frequently, you are spot on with your analysis.