In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Lincoln MKZ, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

"Excellent ride and handling with all-wheel drive. I drove over 200 miles on solid ice, and it tracked exceptionally well, [with] excellent power."

"The navigation system is excellent. We used it to travel from Michigan to Alabama."

"I love the instrument panel, the lighting is beautiful and easy on the eyes."

"Interior materials are high quality, they make me feel great in the car!"

"Overall [acceptable] quality but not up to previous Lincolns; Continental and Town Car."

"I love the way [the Lincoln MKZ] handles curves and turns."

"I love the seats and how comfortable they are [as well as the fact that they are] heated and cooled."

"The stereo was worth every penny; amazing sound quality!"

"The interior is very tastefully done and very comfortable."

"The AWD handles extremely well in bad weather, i.e. snow."

Top 3 Things Owners Like About the Lincoln MKZ:
1. Appearance of exterior paint
2. How well interior colors/materials are coordinated
3. How well exterior and interior colors are coordinated

Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the Lincoln MKZ:
1. Trunk – Hard to open/close
2. HVAC Controls – Difficult to use/Difficult to see and read/Poor location
3. Heater doesn't get hot enough, fast enough

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