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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 09:30 AM
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The New Lincoln Zephyr (pictures)

I like.

http://wieck.com/public/*2PV_068105
http://wieck.com/public/*2PV_068104
http://wieck.com/public/*2PV_068103
http://wieck.com/public/*2PV_068111
http://wieck.com/public/*2PV_068110
http://wieck.com/public/*2PV_068117
http://wieck.com/public/*2PV_068116
http://wieck.com/public/*2PV_068114
http://wieck.com/public/*2PV_068121

Say what you want about J. Mays, but ya gotta admit he does some serious attention to body details and makes some pretty mean interiors!
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 09:44 AM
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Yes, it looks nice. But I can pass on fwd.

More info:
http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content...._code=03008788
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 10:09 AM
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It looks very A8 to me, except for the interior, that looks like something out of the 70's. I haven't really been a fan of the "new" Lincoln interiors, they just look way to old to me.
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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Wow that car is beautiful!!! I hope it comes out exactly like that.

Too bad it's on a Mazda structure though. You'd think a premier American Luxury auto maker would stay away from foreign parts.
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 12:37 PM
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Too bad it's on a Mazda structure though. You'd think a premier American Luxury auto maker would stay away from foreign parts.
But didn't Ford build that Mazda 6 platform?


I like it, looks great, better than the Lincon LS IMHO. AWD should be standard, no Lux car should be FWD anymore.
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 12:40 PM
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Is it just me, or does the steering wheel have an oblong shape to it like and egg?
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 12:43 PM
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Surprisingly good looking... I like this one.
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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This is the styling direction Lincoln is going, so it's probally a safe bet the restyled LS (to be renamed Continental) and the restyled Town Car will both look much like the Zephyr as well.

No doubt, Lincoln's going through some positive changes in style direction.
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 12:55 PM
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Front looks like the new Caddy XLR. Back kinda looks like an Infinity G35. It's okay looking from the outside. First word that came into my mind when I saw the interior was PIMP.

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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 12:55 PM
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I like it fairly well, but in all but the first picture it looks quite tall and narrow, which looks a bit awkward to me. Overall I like the interior, but there's something about it that seems kind of funky, and I can't put my finger on it. I'll give it a overall.
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 02:21 PM
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Nice looking car but I'm not sure I like the rear end treatment. I'm also not feeling all that warm and fuzzy looking at the dash. It looks sterile(?) and cold to me - just my opinion. The rest of the interior is fine.
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 04:17 PM
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Nice looking car! Too bad it's fwd.


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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 04:21 PM
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But didn't Ford build that Mazda 6 platform?
No, I'm pretty sure that Mazda built that platform.
The Mazda 6's platform has been getting some really good reviews too.
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 04:49 PM
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Not really digging the rear, but everything else looks good. That interior looks plush....i could live in there.

Thw Fwd part sux, but the optional Awd will make up for that. Overall, i think it's a good move on their part.
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 07:48 PM
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It looks nice. Not something I would want but not a bad effort at all. I wonder why they picked Zephyr for the name. I mean the past Zephyr made by Ford was not exactly they pinnacle of automotive bliss. I can't even hear the name without thinking of these beauties



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