Used 2006 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan Consumer Reviews
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06 Zephyr 3500 miles
This is one of the nicest cars I've ever owned. Quiet, great ride, ample performance, very surefooted on wet pavement, every option available and under $35K. No expense was spared on the interior. The car in and out is a flat-out show stopper. Everywhere I go, car wash, supermarket, etc. people stop me and want to know what it is and salivate over it. Handles very well. No problems with it so far. Gas mileage disappointing in the beginning (18 MPG around town) but went up to a consistent 22 MPG after about 2000 miles and have reached 28 MPG highway. Could be a little quicker off the line, but really moves once in motion. This car is definitely not a fluffy Fusion. It's all Lincoln.
Excellent Luxury sedan
After looking at the CTS and the BMW 5 series's I felt that they didn't stack up against Lincoln in terms of luxury and performance so I decided to go with the Zephyr, it's Comfortable smooth, and Reliable it has all of the features you need out of a luxury vehicle, I got mine fully loaded with the Navigation,Moonroof ect. $35,000 New. The seats are very comfortable, Excellent acceleration on the freeway the car just glides. Build quality is superb and haven't had any major issues, the car currently has 127,000 miles and I fully expect to get at least another 100,000 out of it, I always get compliments on it, if you are thinking about buying one you won't regret it.
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Cadillac Killer
I have been a loyal Cadillac customer all my life but decided to try something new I was looking to upgrade from my 2003 cts and found the Lincoln zephyr, the Lincoln is a far superior car more power and refinement. I will buy lincolns from now on.
Classy
Have owned my Lincoln Zephyr for over 3 years and extremely satisfied with vehicle. Never had to take back to dealer while under warranty since I've owned. Exceptional highway mileage of 30mpg with regular gas and extremely smooth and comfortable. Very stylish even though it's several years old now.
Love my Zephyr, but ...
Bought the Zephyr out of auction in 2008 and really have had very few issues with this car and have driven almost 60,000 miles in two years. Very comfortable, great AC, handles well (except in snow), love the heated and cooled seats (thought the cooled seats make you feel wet) and the gas mileage is not bad at all. Have had very few issues with this car with the exception of finding tires that work and don't make a ton of noise, and tires for snow. This car does not do well in the snow without snow tires. Turning radius is horrific, though. My wife's huge SUV has a better turning radius. I'm surprised there aren't more complaints. Otherwise, totally satisfied.
45,563 miles, new transmission
Bought the car 3/2006, use it to drive the 20 miles back and forth to work - today, 4/30/2010 found out I need a new transmission with only 45,563 miles.
Better Than The "Experts" Think It Is
I have read numerous reviews of the 2006 Zephyr in magazines and newspapers, and almost all of them were unenthusiastic. Most claimed that the Zephyr is just a dressed up Milan, and some are critical of the performance or the interior styling. I studied these reviews before buying the car, but then I took a couple of test drives to decide for myself. I compared it to competing cars from Lexus, Infiniti, Acura, and Audi, and decided that FOR ME the Zephyr is the best choice. It handles well, looks great, and has been extremely reliable. After 3 years on the road, the Zephyr is at the top of the JD Powers quality survey, and is rated highly by Consumer Reports. Buy one, you'll like it!
I love it!
I just traded in my 2004 CTS. I love the Zephyr. It DOES have stability, so I dont know why the reviews on Edmunds says otherwise. That is not true at all. Also, I hate the fact that Lincoln will change the name to some stupid letter bearing name. What the hell is that about. I should be happy though, because my ZEPHYR will be special!
Our 06 Zephyr
WE love our Lincoln Zephyr, it handles and drives very well, hugs the curves and the ride is smooth. The only thing that I feel could be improved is that the front seats are too small for my frame on a long trip. I am 6' 3" and weigh 225. Although the Zephyr is my wife's car and she loves it especailly the GPS system. WE do like to take it on trips in excess of 400 miles and that is where it becomes un comfortable for me. Besides that I feel the Zephyr is a solid vehicle. I suppose we will need to look for a larger Lincoln perhaps a MKS, we shall see. Thanks for listening Edward & Alice Edward & Alice
Terrific Luxury Car
I purchased my Zephyr in 2015 with 22K miles, for $10K Use it as my daily driver, and presently has 98K miles. I recently changed spark plugs, coils, PCV valve and flushed coolant. Outside of oil, tires, brakes and the alternator failure in 2017, this is the only maintenance I have performed. Great interior and ride. Definitely a compact luxury car. Plenty of room for 4 people and a sizable trunk.
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Very comfortable car, reliable, dependable
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Love this car
Classy Lincoln Good handling. Love the sleek look and luxury look and feel
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Somethings Missing
Came out of an LS to the Zephyr. I know we are comparing apples and oranges but Lincoln really missed the mark if trying to retain customers who came to the brand for mid performance. LS was tight and confident. Zephyr is not even close. Zephyer is luxury inside while the vehile is in park. Awesome interior, no mechanical issues, great looks and finish. Step on the gas and it ends here. Loud unrefined engine noise, unremarkable ride, major torque steer. This is a Fusion at best with a better interior. Nothing wrong with this except why pay for luxury and get a common auto mobile. After 7 weeks I traded it out.
Wife Loves It
Had looked at a number of other sedans but kept coming back to Lincoln due to the quality. I had also read a number of reviews and they did help. I understood that, like most other models sticker claims, the gas mileage would be less than stated. But, it's close enough not to be a major concern. It looks great, rides comfortably and inside looks just right.
Looks nice, very rough trans
My Zephyr looks great. I put 20" rims and low profile tires from the start and the car looks great. The tires the dealer sold me were horrible (Nitto) but I replaced them with Michelins that are much better. Car is comfortable and rides fairly well on the freeway. I always get people telling me they love how it looks too. The biggest problem is the transmission and the poor fuel economy. The transmission has been poor from the start, with very jerky upshifting almost predictable when trying to accelerate from a rolling 40 MPH. The transmission actually jerks so hard that the car almost comes off the ground. I am really not looking forward to that repair bill that come inevitably.
Love my zephyr but...
I love my 06 zephyr it's one classy looking car in black with the sharp chrome strips on the window sills. The sound system is incredible it's almost as good as the Bose system I had in my 04 Cadillac DTS. Gas mileage isn't brutal but it isn't no 4 banger either. When it comes to the v6 3.0 DOHC that's where the issues are but there expected with the age of the vehicle now... got it 2 months ago and I have had to put valve cover gaskets and a oil pan gasket and a timing chain gasket on it to stop the leak and burning oil smell. Other then the aging motor issues I love my car to peace's. Just wish I had a aftermarket deck put in it so I could have Bluetooth and aux options... all in good time
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Our Zephyr
Zephyr is one great car! We've had ours for just over one month and it has been a joy to drive. The interior is extremely comfortable and very tastefully done (stone colour combination is great). The exterior styling is what caught our interest in the Zephyr. Great job Lincoln! On the highway it provides an extremely smooth and quite ride. It cruises effortlessly. There is lots of passing power and gas mileage has been excellent. The THX sound system is awsome! The Zephyr is well assembled with no flaws.
These are a few of my favorite things
I bought my pre-owned Zephyr over 4 months ago, and I still smile when I walk up to it, it's just fantastic. It's such a classy-looking car, ESPECIALLY in black, which mine is. Unfortunately, being black, the birds seem to enjoy hanging out above it... often. It's very fun to drive, though as has been pointed out repeatedly, the gas mileage leaves something to be desired. I live pretty close to work and don't drive a whole lot otherwise, so I'm getting about 17mpg regular. But on the highway, I have gotten 30mpg, so that's something. I've read reviews saying the acceleration is bad, but I haven't really experienced that, if you drive it intelligently (don't slam the gas/squeal tires).
Drivers Seat poor quality Leather
I purchased my 2006 Zephyr via an auction in 2009. Sharp, sporty looking car! Mine is dark gray & has the light gray interior. The car had a slight worn spot in what appeared to be a seam on the left hand side of the upper drivers seat. In time the worn spot appeared to stretch & you could see fibers & then the dye in the leather started to come off in just that one small section. I paid $400 to have the upper seat leather replaced. It happened again & they took the cover back and gave me another. Now, less than 6 mos. later it is doing the same thing. The same location on all 3. Time for a meeting with a Factory Rep.
I love it
I got this car for my 19th birthday and I couldn't ask for much more. Great sound system for my music. Rides great and comfy for road trips I've taken. All around a great car
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There are big time steering problems with this vehicle. Without four lanes forget a u-turn. Pulling into a parking space requires that you backup and correct. Hard to believe it has rack and pinion steering! The engine sounds like a tinker toy not that of a $30,000 luxury car. Forget having to accelerate quickly when merging onto the interstate or turnpike. At 52, I would I was more consumer savvy. Wrong!
poor wheel quality
I have a 2006 zephyer with all options have 8 thousand miles on it bought new. The chrome is peeling off of the wheels I have talked to other owners and they have the same problem. I purchased an extended warranty I was told by lincoln the wheels are not covered. I have bought lincolns for over 30 years this will be my last terrible customer service. if you own one check your wheels
great car
Finally a car that runs as they say it should. This includes the gas mileage
Whispered Elegance
This quiet, elegant, classy car speaks volumes, without saying a word. When I first came upon it without even looking, I felt a "connection". I've owned the 5-speed flashy cars, the red cars, too many white cars and big SUV's -- (not conducive to wearing skirts!) It was time for me to show some style and I've done that in my brand new classic black, oyster leather interior, Lincoln Zephyr. I brought it home and just stared at it for 2 days and then I took it out on a Saturday night by myself and drove through town playing "Enya" on my fabulous stereo very loud. Then I clicked over to CD #3 and "Start Me Up", classic Stones. My genre, my style. That's me pulling up in whispered elegance...
Zephyr 06
I have owned a lot of sports cars and this time Lincoln has come up with all around car great family and sporty, I have had a lot of Vettes that did not handle better than this car, it is great !
Very good car.
I found this car slightly used at a Jeep dealer and really liked it at first sight. I have driven it all over and on two long trips (5K miles) since then and still like it a lot. This US car is better than any Toyota or Honda and is comparable to the Lexus. It drives great, gets good MPG (26-30 hwy), runs very quiet and is very reliable. It is great car for a couple or a small family with lots of trunk room and a big back seat for extra junk or two kids or two friends as needed. The car is very luxurious and great looking on both the inside and outside. I highly recommend it to all my friends.
Great little luxury car!
I bought my Zephyr as soon as it came out and I have been very pleased. It has plenty of power; I get about 19.5 miles to the gallon in the city. I have never had to take it in for anything major, but I did have to have the CD player replaced once. I get lots of compliments on the looks of it and I enjoy driving it. I wasn't surprised to see it so highly rated in Consumer Reports used car report. It's been a great small car with lots of luxury features. My only regret is not getting the sun/moon roof option.
Head Turner
It is unbelievable how much attention this car gets. The pictures don't do it justice. Almost every day total strangers just walk up and start asking about it; one lady actually came up to me and asked me if she could sit in it. People give me the thumbs up when I'm driving down the road. I've been waiting for Lincoln to enter this category for a loooooooonng time; it was worth the wait. Driving it is a great experience. On the highway it cruises like a much larger car, and off the freeway it handles the demands of city/suburban driving with incredible agility. Handsome, well-mannered, athletic, and adult. Not your father's Lincoln.
lincoln retrurns
really enjoyable driving this car, when i each a destination i remain in the car to finish listening to my cd.,but a little more power ,sound proofing,and outside mirrors that are on springs, bluetooth, steering wheel (powered),tire pressure gauge,would make this car something the foreign cars would have to worry about.
Great Car!!!!
I love this car!!! I bought it back in November 2005 when they first came out. It is a beautiful car that gets looks everywhere I go. It has wonderful feature for an affordable price. I love driving this car and actually enjoy driving to work everyday. I don't know if I would ever own anything other than a Lincoln now.
Great Car
Dailey driver and short trips,great gas mileage. Comfortable ride. Great looking ,lots of compliments by others.
Great Car (Fun to Drive)
Had a friend recommend looking at the Zephyr as I was in the market for a new car. I just moved to Vegas and was looking at some GM products, but when I saw the Zephyr, my search was over, the car has looks, drives great and is loaded with every option that I wanted. Have had the car for two weeks and I am liking it more and more each day. The ride is extra quiet even when doing 65 on the freeways and the stereo is out of sight. The cooled seats will come in handy this summer and I will put the Navigation through it's paces as we plan traveling on a whim.
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great car love how it drives and handles great experience with the dealer really was helpful
Zephyr
A zippy, luxurious commute vehicle that is a pleasure to drive. Quality in every respect.
I love this car
I have had the car for just over two months. The car is comfortable and the ride is excellent. I think the interior was particularly well done. My car is Merlot with a Sand interior, and it looks really sharp. I have caught a number of people on the road speeding up to get a closer look.
Best Luxury Car Value Around
My new Zephyr has so many great features I couldn't list them all. Great proportions, Drives like a bigger/heavier car, and so far seems to be well on track to rival my favorite (up until now) car I ever owned. (Which incidentally was also a Lincoln) It truly drives like a Lincoln affectionado would expect it to drive. To top it off I had a great purchase experience with the dealer, although I had to drive 30 miles to get it. (Local dealers always try to pad the price with charges to have the car transfered etc.) I dont see why so many think it is to similar to the Milan/Fusion sure there are similar beginings, but all car manufacturers do that. (Honda/Acura..Toyota/Lexus)
First Ford product in over 35 years
Bought Zephyr used with only 11k miles. Fully loaded with every option. Like the cooled seats (Houston is hot) killer sound system and tremendous storage with rear seat folded down. Adding door protector strip to avoid dings. Could use a little more power and engine sounds "busy" when accelerating. Gas mileage averaging around 22.5. Don't like the tilt steering, GM is much better.
New car for us.
The car handles great and has no steering faults that I can find. The car is well made and I have not had to take it back to the dealer.
Went Lincoln over Lexus, Acura, BMW
I was going to pickup a BMW a couple months back, until I drove the Zephyr. I am very impressed with everything about it. Gets lots of looks, but its not gaudy. Lincoln has a notion of sophistication. Everything from Cooled/Heated seats, automatic Up/Down widows, comfortable seats and high quality seat and dash materials, awesome fit and finish! I drive over 27k per year in city and highway, so I am very stringent on what I buy. Better materials inside than BMW, more power and no 'tin box' feel like Lexus. This car performs well, shifts are dead-on, steering is tight, lights on and off highway are bright, regular (87) gas, comfortable, very roomy and open feeling. Plus it's American! A+
Piece of trash
I bought this car in 01/2007. Sold my SUV for this car. It has been nothing but trouble. Been shop more than out. Replaced wheel bearings four times, it has a rough idle that nobody can fine or the noise it makes in the dash.
Ford is the best of American made cars
Owned the vehicle for 2 months and really love this car. I get many compliments on my new car and I inform them it is 4 years old and not new. This design is like the 2010 MKZ and in top condition so it appears that way. The mileage is very good, not great. I get 24 in town and 27 on the highway. Seats are very comfortable and fully adjustable. Leather seats are wonderful on long trips.
Lincoln Zephyr...nice car
We bought our Lincoln after frustration with other makes. Hard to find good front seats. The Lincoln has them and offers power adjustments for driver AND passenger. The car is relatively quiet. I like the handling, trunk space, and ride. Oh, and the analog clock is a neat touch. You'd expect to run this on premium. Guess again. Only a couple minor gripes. The plastic in the gear box is cheap feeling, and I'd expect a locking fuel door. Some, I suspect will not like the moving center console deck. It's well padded, but moves fore and aft and can't be locked in place. Overall, a fine car. Glad to be back with Ford.
Good luck finding one to buy!
Great car! Handles well, accelerates well, great gas mileage - 28 mpg combined! Good looking car. Top reliability. I'm 6'4" and fit in this car comfortably. Trunk is large, put the seats down for extra space. Every possible control. Lucky to find one, I had to look for three months until I found a Zephyr, worth the wait.
Just Shy of Perfect
Knowing that my Lincoln would soon be on its death bed, I knew I had to shop. With gas prices higher than Kate Moss in a recording studio, I thought the time came to downsize -- even though I enjoyed the luxury and comfort of my Town Car. I looked at the Caddilac CTS. It felt cheap. I looked at the Lexus ES330. I liked it, but I couldn't justify paying more than 30K for a comfortable Camry. I felt lost but knew I was in no true hurry since my Lincoln still had some life left. Then, I stumbled on news of a new model Lincoln. I saw the pictures and pestered a particular dealer employee to call me when it came in. All I can say is that even in the pouring down rain, it was love at first drive.
Selectred After a Long Search
I have only owned this car about a month but my first impressions are very positive. I test drove and evaluated many other cars before making my deicison. This car has more standard features for the price then its competition. Plus its a new look which people notice on the road. I was a bit concerned that it might be underpowered but after driving it for a while, although its no performance car, the 6 speed transmission helps in getting the car up to speed adequately. Don't let that stop you from buying this car. It's comfortable with enough room, has all the features you could ever want and still stickered for only $35K. The navagation system is great, my first one, I recommend it.
Zephyer vs CTS
I was looking for an entry level luxury car that wouldn't break the bank. Well, I found it. I thought the CTS was going to be my choice but once I test drove the Zephyer it was all over. The car has a sophisticated look of an import and the interior is extremely impressive. Nothing like it in its class. Car handles like a dream, has lots of standard features ( 15 of them you won't get with the CTS - compare at cars.com).I highly reccomend seeing and driving this car before the purchase of the cadillac. My guess, 9 out of 10 will choose the Zephyer.
Good but could be better
I have owned this Zephyr for 2 years now. All in all it has been a good car for me. There have been some issues,however. Since day one of ownership the car has idled very high after sitting for more than a couple of hours! It takes several minutes for the car to idle down on its own! Have been to the dealer and they say all is fine! My mileage is now dismal and I believe it is due to the high idle every morning and afternoon. 2006 was the only year this particular engine was used.I've talked to other owners of 2007-08 models they have no problems. They also have more power as Lincoln added about 43 horsepower! A friend drove my car and thought it was a 4 cylinder!
Nice Work!!
Extremely pleased with this car. First looked at the Mercury Montego, but for only a couple thousand more the decision was easy. It is quick and rides real smooth.
This is great
So far this has been a great car. I have not had to return to the dealer for single problem. The fit and finish are excelent. It has most of the bells and whistles too.
Just not sure yet????
I just traded in my 2000 Infiniti I30 which I just loved and unfortunately miss after purchasing the Zephyr. I don't think the Zephyr is as sporty as I would like, but it is classy. I enjoy the heated seats and the sound system. I enjoy the smooth ride, but miss the sporty look and feel of the I30. I have no desire to go out and joy ride with this car. I've only owned it a week and think I'm still going through withdrawal of giving up my I30, so time will tell.