How to fix Lincoln?

"dogisbadob" (dogisbadob) 08/28/2013 at 12:14 • Filed to: None

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This is how they do it, for those that don't look through the FP comments.

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BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > dogisbadob 08/28/2013 at 12:17

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http://heresthethingauto.blogspot.com/2013/04/lincol…

I know I put it on FP, but here it is again :D

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > dogisbadob 08/28/2013 at 12:21

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Easier said then done.

Party-vi > dogisbadob 08/28/2013 at 12:30

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Uh, why do they need diesels? Specifically, why does a Town Car need a diesel? The only diesel luxury offerings in the US (for large cars) are the S Class Blutec and the A8 diesel. Let Ford focus on making Lincoln a real luxury brand again without the added complexity of shoving a heavy new diesel engine into them - it'll make production easier and cheaper if there is just a petrol option for the first few years.

Victorious Secret > Party-vi 08/28/2013 at 12:37

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Lol diesels.

The worst answer to a question Lincoln didn't ask.

I'd rather they go full Tesla before they dump money into an even pricier proposition in diesels.

Who needs sway bars anyway > dogisbadob 08/28/2013 at 13:07

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This is pretty good for the most part but I don't think Lincoln Should get a Focus Variant or diesels for the flagship. They should have a midsize sedan "MKZ", sporty coupe/convertible, large flagship sedan/coupe and two SUV's small aka "MKC" and a Large one. The style of the MKZ and MKC concept are great starting points but I think if they want to go upmarket like Cadillac they have to move to RWD, and they have to get products that aren't just dressed up Fords.

I think if they really wanted to make a statement, I believe the Fisker Karma would be a great starting point for a flaship sedan/coupe and with Fords resources the problems that Fisker had technologically could be overcome rather easily.

dogisbadob > Who needs sway bars anyway 08/28/2013 at 14:05

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I totally agree on the Karma. I hope someone buys the design and continues to make it!

But I think Lincoln needs names, not MKC and MKZ, but Zephyr and Town Car.

dogisbadob > Party-vi 08/28/2013 at 14:10

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To full-on compete with Europe, like you mentioned. If Lincoln can be made global, that means including Europe, they need diesel engine options. Over there, you can get a 730d, for example. They also have a FWD A8 in Europe, but that's a different story.

dogisbadob > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 08/28/2013 at 14:10

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Nice article.

Party-vi > dogisbadob 08/28/2013 at 14:23

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LOL besides the Chinese who is going to buy a Lincoln overseas? Remember only the US is dumb enough to buy expensive Nissans, Hondas and Toyotas and call them Inifinitis, Acuras and Lexus'.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > dogisbadob 08/28/2013 at 14:25

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Thanks bud :)

dogisbadob > Party-vi 08/28/2013 at 14:26

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The Japanese used to buy Toyota Celsiors without a luxury badge—until Lexus launched in Japan!

Isn't Cadillac making headway in Europe too?

Party-vi > dogisbadob 08/28/2013 at 14:31

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True, but Chevy's aren't sold in Europe whereas Fords are sold. I'm not sure how they'd react to a Lincoln. They need to focus on the US market and China before they start extending their grasp to the old world.