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4 out of 5 stars

Trade in value similar to a compact Ford Focus

Dissatisfied customer, 08/19/2016
updated 08/22/2019
2016 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful

Shopper you need to be aware of the trade in value of this car. We purchased the MKZ about 7 months ago and wanted to trade it on for SUV. This cars value dropped from MSRP of 42,000 to 22000 trade in value. This is not just from the dealer where we tried to trade, but actually we couldn't find a Lincoln dealer that displayed any interest in trading for this car. KBB list the car with a ver low trade in value. If you plan to drive the car you're fine, but if you trade often stay away!

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5 out of 5 stars

Everything you could want in a car.

Jim Ferere, 06/27/2018
updated 06/29/2023
2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I had a 2013 MKZh and liked it so much that I purchased a 2016 . The car gives you a stylish super comfortable ride that gets 39 mpg on regular gas . Update at 06/27/2019 , car is still great at 26000 , every time I get in I feel good about where ever I am going . No problems with electronics , body or anything , getting ready to put synthetic finish on it called " The Last Coat " .

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5 out of 5 stars

I STILL Love My MKZ!

Cory, 06/04/2019
updated 12/05/2019
2016 Lincoln MKZ Black Label 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Updated Review Six months later and all I can say is I love my MKZ even more! Initial Review Cars are emotional purchases. You have to form an attachment. But there are rational reasons that make us select the cars we love. My attachment to the MKZ starts with its lines. I believe the MKZ's design will age well. The interior is smooth, elegant and user friendly, rich with wood and leather. My MKZ includes the Tech Package and I have all the features engaged. I love the adaptive cruise, which works so well and so smooth that it like all the Tech pack features make me a better driver. I'm infatuated by technology in vehicles and that's why I love the Park Assist. I could go on. But let me end by saying that I have owned Buick's, BMW's, Cadillac's, a Lexus and several Mercedes Benz's yet I am most proud of this emotional purchase for the rational reasons I layed out. It has the best of all the things I require in a car including the "convenient luxury" and ownership experience of a Lincoln. Check one out. I think you'll agree.

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5 out of 5 stars

Way to go Detroit

Steve Yzerman, 10/30/2015
updated 11/07/2016
2016 Lincoln MKZ Black Label Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful

Sleek lines and colors, comfortable and quality interior, ‘just right’ firm and quiet ride. For my city driving, the hybrid is perfect. Being born and raised in the Detroit metro area, now living [two decades] in our nation’s capital and I am very proud to show America still make exceptional automobiles.

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3 out of 5 stars

Improvements badly needed!

Simon, 09/25/2016
updated 09/27/2017
2016 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful

It is a nice looking car, but it has multiple shortcomings. Six cylinder engine does not have massive torque and it is thirsty. Transmission is not particularly smooth and holds high RPM at highway speeds, which contributes to a high fuel consumption. Steering is not intuitive and steering wheel is hard to turn. Headlights are LED, but lighting perimeter is short and dark. Touch sensitive screen controls are slow to respond. Navigation screen has 2-4 seconds delay, while changing scenes. Though I just drove 1100 miles, I've been in the dealership multiple times for rattles and vibrations. Quality of interior materials are left to be desired. Leather on the seats bubbles and finger prints are easily shown everywhere, including navigation screen. Cooled seats only cool bottom cushion, but not seat back. Dealership said it is normal. It takes 15 minutes for the heated seats to start operating. THX audio system is a big disappointment. No matter what setting you choose, it sounds dull and subdued.

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