2008 Lincoln MKZ
The 2008 Lincoln MKZ ame out as a mid-size luxury sedan. Although stylistically, it was never the most good-looking car in the segment however for a 13-year-old car, it’s still pretty reliable considering how it is being used as a daily driver even today. It has good fuel economy numbers thanks to its well-tuned V6 engine, making it great for long journeys. Long journeys are made further easy thanks to its comfortable seats and large cabin space. Although old and not very stylistic in the interior, it is still elegant and has great longevity.
The 2008 Lincoln MKZ never really appealed to the young market, and even today, young buyers won’t be considering it. This is obviously due to the fact that it neither has a modern design Nor a sporty ride. It is still, however, a very cheap and viable option As a family car.
Overview
The 2008 Lincoln MKZ is a premium mid-size sedan that offers a single trim that can be bought with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. It has loads of standard features, and other features were added in the later 2008 models. The car offers sleek 17-inch alloy wheels Along with the powered driver and front passenger seats that are heated and cooled. It also includes a driver-side memory seat And dual-zone Automatic climate control. Lincoln provides a seven-speaker CD stereo and the auxiliary audio jack and satellite radio on the infotainment side. Later models of the 2008 Lincoln MKZ also come equipped with an entertainment integration system as well as sync hands-free communication.
You can also get a car equipped with the extra options that were available for this model year; these can include a sunroof, xenon headlights, reverse parking sensors, Chrome wheels, and a voice-activated navigation system.
Performance
The 2008 Lincoln MKZ comes with a single 3.5-litre V6 engine option. Produced by Ford, this engine is reliable and can produce 263 horsepower and 249-pound feet of torque. This comes paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The car also used to come with an all-wheel-drive mode in which the electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system could send power from side to side and from the front to rear as required.
When tested, the 2008 MKZ had a zero to 60 mph time of 7.7 seconds dead. Talking about the fuel economy, the front-wheel-drive version is good for 17 miles per gallon in the city and 25 miles per gallon on the highway. The all-wheel-drive version is 16 miles per gallon average in the city and 24 mpg average on the highway is to be expected.
Interior
It would be wrong to call the interior of this car an eye-catcher because that simply would not be true. Although the materials are used out of good quality and have passed the test of time, the design is relatively basic and dull, to say the least. However, the car does not compromise on cabin space and provides ample amounts of it, which results in an entirely usable back seat. Trunk space is also ample at 15.8 cubic feet under users can also be folded down to get even more cargo space.
Owner’s Manual
The owner’s manual helps the owner better understand their car. It includes essential information about the car’s systems and features. Detailed knowledge about operating the different systems is available as well.
The manual also contains safeguards and warnings. The owners manual for 2008 Lincoln MKZ includes information about:
- Instrument Cluster
- Entertainment Systems
- Climate Controls
- Lights
- Driver Controls
- Locks And Security
- Seating And Safety Restraints
- Tires, Wheels And Loading
- Driving
- Road-Side Emergencies
- Customer Assistance
- Cleaning
- Maintenance And Specifications
Safety
The luxury mid-size sedan does not hold back when it comes to safety. As standard, the car includes full-length head curtain airbags as well as front-seat side-impact airbags. Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes are seen along with traction control as standard. The MKZ boasts an impressive five out of five stars rating for driver and front passenger safety.
Specifications
• Engine Type: Gas
• Transmission: 6-speed automatic
• Drive Type: Front-wheel drive
• Cylinders: V6
• Combined MPG: 22
• Total Seating: 5
• Basic Warranty: 4 yr./ 50,000 mi.
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.5 gal.
• Cargo Capacity: All Seats In Place: 15.8 cu.ft.
• Curb Weight: 3,469 lbs.
• EPA Interior Volume: 115.0 cu.ft.
• Front Track: 61.6 in.
• Height: 57.1 in.
• Length: 190.5 in.
Pricing
Today you can get this car for as low as $1500, moving all the way up to $7000 depending on the condition of the vehicle. Even if you find a nonaccidental 2008 Lincoln MKZ that has been well maintained and has an odometer reading of fewer than 100,000 miles, you can still get it under $8000 easily. This price makes it affordable for almost anyone, and especially families who need a reliable family car for the cheap should indeed consider this MKZ.