Lincoln MKC vs. Volvo XC60 and maybe others.

"K-Roll-PorscheTamer" (k-roll390)
07/13/2014 at 13:48 • Filed to: debate

Lookie! I made a fancy picture! Jokes aside, I need some car advice from you all for me mother.

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So not too long ago(a couple months I think), my mother and I test drove an '14 XC60 T6 AWD and that thing was frakking awesome. Now she's pretty biased in the fact that she's wanted a Volvo for years and I don't want to turn her away from it; but honestly, at about $43k, it's a tad bit outa the budget. Actually quite a lot!

So I'm once again exploring the other close options she could(should) consider. Enter the MKC with the 2.3L Ecoboost AWD. It's AWD, luxurious, EcoBOOOOST, and it's cheaper. The only con that I see, being a car enthusiast, is no Twin-scroll turbo I-6 and paddle shifters!

What say you Oppo? How do you think these two compare? What else compares to these two that is 'Murican or German or Volvo? Can I haz a debate going on this while I'm bored at work? :P

DISCUSSION (36)

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
07/13/2014 at 13:53

If her heart is set on the Volvo why not try a used one to get it into the budget?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/13/2014 at 13:55

Because she was like me when I got my FoST and doesn't want a used car. -_-

heliochrome85 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
07/13/2014 at 13:57

The volvo is the smarter choice. Any level of that XC60 will be good. The Lincoln's longevity remains to be seen, and ultimately, she reportedly lusts for volvos and not lincoln.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
07/13/2014 at 13:57

Fair enough. My family are the opposite and refuse to take the depreciation hit so buy a couple years old. It helps that I do all of their maintenance for free though...

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/13/2014 at 14:01

My dad would rather her get a cheaper new car instead, like an Escape or Edge, I'm trying to find a balance where both of them will be happy. Nigh imposiburu.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > heliochrome85
07/13/2014 at 14:02

If she'd only accept a used XC60! -_-

heliochrome85 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
07/13/2014 at 14:02

Volvo Euro Delivery is your answer.

MAXIMUMVRM > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
07/13/2014 at 14:03

wait for next model year then have dealer locate this model year, a new one. Pick from remaining and save $1000's.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > heliochrome85
07/13/2014 at 14:04

Is it? How so?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > MAXIMUMVRM
07/13/2014 at 14:04

She was getting a '14 as there were incentives for getting the '14s off the lots for the '15s. But I think it was just $3k.

My citroen won't start > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
07/13/2014 at 14:07

For the same price you could get a base Evoque or a top of the range LR2, but I'm being silly. If you want a new car the Volvo is a sound choice.

Vi517, JDX Racing > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
07/13/2014 at 14:07

I love the XC60 and Volvo. It just felt right to me when I drove one. We are going to get one for my sister when she gets a job, but I think we will wait for the next generation. If the XC90's top power train gets put in the XC60, we'll buy that for sure. 400 hp and 470 lb/ft while having less emissions than a Prius? Yes please. If your mom can wait a couple of years, get the next gen model, but if not, the current T6 is great. :)

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vi517, JDX Racing
07/13/2014 at 14:13

Unfortunately, she's impatient like me and wants one now. -_-

heliochrome85 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
07/13/2014 at 14:16

you can get those volvos at a decent discount, as long as you are willing to wait for shipping from sweden. plus, its built to order.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
07/13/2014 at 14:17

In those situations I usually just keep out of it and leave them to it. People don't like advice on their purchases usually.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > heliochrome85
07/13/2014 at 14:23

We'd have to see how long she'd wait for one. I doubt it but maybe the thought of specing her own car would intrigue her.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/13/2014 at 14:24

I like advice on cars. I'll be honest, it's that particular reason that it's kinda my fault she wants the T6.... -_-

heliochrome85 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
07/13/2014 at 14:25

it may be good for 10% off US MSRP, and Volvo overseas delivery allows you to spec certain options that are exclusive to overseas delivery cars, and not otherwise available in the US.

heliochrome85 > heliochrome85
07/13/2014 at 14:26

Id recommend BMW Euro Delivery but the X3/X5s are made here in SC.

MAXIMUMVRM > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
07/13/2014 at 14:26

yup $1000 cash on 14's plus any mark up. Of its on lot should be able to do better than $3k off.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > MAXIMUMVRM
07/13/2014 at 14:28

Hmm, how much do you reckon she should be able to get off the car?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > heliochrome85
07/13/2014 at 14:32

Neat! I'll have to let her know!

BATC42 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
07/13/2014 at 15:13

Why not get a T5 instead of a T6? In the US you can have it with AWD, and 250hp is not bad either.And it's around $5k less than the T6 according to Volvo's website.

MAXIMUMVRM > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
07/13/2014 at 15:44

$4-$5k to get rid of it. Might have to wait until next month but remember the long you wait the less ones avail. But more $ off