2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 2.5L Hybrid from North America

Summary:

Outstanding comfort and reliability

Faults:

Rusted out driver's side kick plate panel where you get in the passenger's seat. Cost of repair was $1700.

1 rip in passenger seat leather. All the rest of the seat leather is an excellent condition.

Front suspension components in 2 different repairs for a total cost of approximately $3000. Completely justifiable due to the fact that the car had 320000 miles at the time and the components were still original to the car.

3 door latches have broken and been replaced for less than $20 a piece by me at home.

Rear springs and shocks are weak and will need to be replaced.

One thing I'm impressed by is the hybrid battery. It is still good even after 12 years and 325000 miles.

General Comments:

This car has been outstanding for the age and mileage. I average 39 miles to the gallon both in the city and on the highway. It also can handle my very tall frame comfortably which very few cars can. I have been completely satisfied with the car, considering its extremely high miles, and the only thing I wish is that I could turn it into a plug in hybrid!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 14th June, 2024

2010 Lincoln MKZ 3.5L from North America

Summary:

A comfortable and reliable vehicle

Faults:

Strut assembly (front) replaced at 188,000 km (M+L) - $350.00.

Transmission coolant line replaced at 192,000 km (M+L) - $180.00.

Battery replaced (was still original) at 209,000 km - $160.00.

Fog light repaired (bulb + wires messed up by P.O.) at 215,000 km - $200.00.

TOTAL: $890.00.

General Comments:

Comfort and road dynamics are the same, if not better than my previous car (MB E430).

Reliability much, much better than E430, which was a subject of my review in a separate, dedicated section. The MKZ was not my first choice; a 2001 Continental and/or 2010 Town Car were. However, I have no regrets. The car is used mostly for highway commuting to work (150 km/day) and occasional trips with my wife to the capitals Ottawa or Pittsburgh (approx. 600 km). Long trips with factory installed multiple speakers are relaxing. Fog lights are definitely great during the fall and winter travels. Seats are comfortable, especially cooled ones.

Average maintenance cost from the day of purchase (excluding oil replacement) is $890.00 / 38,000km = $0.02/km.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 9th July, 2019

2007 Lincoln MKZ from North America

Summary:

Lots of repairs once the loan is paid off

Faults:

Rims don’t hold air so they needed refinishing ($200 per rim).

Airbag recall and airbag light is on.

Suspension noise because parts need replacing.

Seized brake caliper.

Rear defroster.

General Comments:

Once I finished paying off the car, lots of things started breaking. It needs ball joints and control arms replaced ($1400). I had one hub assembly replaced ($400) because the wheel was making a wobbly wheel sound.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd April, 2019

23rd Apr 2019, 19:30

Your title summary is misleading. You did not buy the car new and pay it off in 3-4 years -- you bought it 11 years old with 250K km on it. Any car that old, with that much mileage, is going to need repairs, perhaps a lot, depending on how it was maintained previously!

23rd Apr 2019, 19:40

Put some RTV silicone around the bead of the tires and remount them. Any shop with a tire changer can do it. Sure beats having the rims redone at $200 a piece.

24th Apr 2019, 18:57

Who finances an 11-year old car? Must have been a B-H/P-H lot.

20th Oct 2020, 20:46

Have owned many many Mercedes, BMW, and Lexus, I absolutely love, love my 19 Lincoln MKZ!!! By far the most car for the money, and FORGET the $600-$2000 regular maintenance service... have the 2.0L FWD. First one since an Audi. Little getting used to vs RWD, but keeping equal PSI in the front tires makes torque steer minimal on acceleration. Bought in April of 2020 with 1900 miles. Have 13k super comfortable trouble free miles. Just change the oil with full synthetic high detergent oil (use Valvoline max life). Drive one (like several days) before you buy any other luxury mid size. I believe you will be as happy as I am knowing you're safe, skipping gas pumps and crazy high service. Lincoln offers the same convenience (Lincoln my way ap) as the Germans, but with little if any charge. What a wonderful automobile!!