Any regrets with your purchase?

[PokerMunkee]

Finding that 2013 Lincoln MKS's can also be had for $30K or less.  Mmm.  Tempting.  I'm 32 and think I'm too young for a Lincoln but I think the MKS looks pretty sporty.  Decisions...

[65460]

As a happy EX WRX owner (2010 and a 2012), I saw the 2015 at the auto show. I hated it, the SHO was the next pick.
The Golf, from what Ive heard, and I could be TOTALLY wrong, but I heard it was a $40,000. dollar car......for a GOLF. As Ive said, I could be totally wrong but for that kind of money you can pickup a SHO and have a lot more car.
Just so you know, I got a phone call from the Subie dealer last night and they are starting to take orders for the new REX any day now. 

[MeanKS]

Finding that 2013 Lincoln MKS's can also be had for $30K or less.  Mmm.  Tempting.  I'm 32 and think I'm too young for a Lincoln but I think the MKS looks pretty sporty.  Decisions...

i'm in the same age range and sprung for the MKS over the SHO (2010).  i personally like the styling of the MKS and there not as many out on the road, so you have a sense of exclusivity.  and the car definitely looks sporty, as i have been challenged (and usually beat) by a number of drivers of BMWs, Acuras, Infinitis etc.  so it must look the part to others as well.

the 2013 MKS also has the exclusive adjustable suspension and would look great with the right set of aftermarket wheels!

[BBOX]

Finding that 2013 Lincoln MKS's can also be had for $30K or less.  Mmm.  Tempting.  I'm 32 and think I'm too young for a Lincoln but I think the MKS looks pretty sporty.  Decisions...

I turn 33 in July and have owned a 2010 MKS since June of 2012, so I would happily dispute that statement. I've always owned something from FoMoCo, so I'm certainly biased, but I am thrilled beyond belief with my MKS. I was originally looking at SHO's but I found an MKS EcoBoost that just snuck in to the top end of my price range so I jumped on it. I would honestly be a little shocked if you were able to get an 2013 MKS with EcoBoost for that price without it having crazy miles or something, but if so I would jump on it. It's no knock on the SHO, and the MKS doesn't have the performance pack option the SHO has, so there's that to consider too, but it was a tradeoff I was willing to make.

[yowen]

There are a few comforts I wish my car had come with, such as the remote start, massaging seats or adaptive cruise control. But those really are minor things compared to how much I DON'T regret getting my particular SHO.

Sometimes I wish I had a sportier, lighter RWD car. But I will just have to get one in addition to the SHO at some point, I'd also really want that car to be a convertible, so I couldn't have it in Michigan year-round anyway.

[BBOX]

Finding that 2013 Lincoln MKS's can also be had for $30K or less.  Mmm.  Tempting.  I'm 32 and think I'm too young for a Lincoln but I think the MKS looks pretty sporty.  Decisions...

i'm in the same age range and sprung for the MKS over the SHO (2010).  i personally like the styling of the MKS and there not as many out on the road, so you have a sense of exclusivity.  and the car definitely looks sporty, as i have been challenged (and usually beat) by a number of drivers of BMWs, Acuras, Infinitis etc.  so it must look the part to others as well.

the 2013 MKS also has the exclusive adjustable suspension and would look great with the right set of aftermarket wheels!

MKS brothers unite!

[PokerMunkee]

Here are some 2013's I'm finding for around $30K.  Found a couple under $30K that had "minor damage" reported under CarFax.



'13 MKS Premium/Elite/Adapt/Roof 43k = $26.9: 
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?tracktype=usedcc&csDlId=&csDgId=&listingId=130506116&listingRecNum=39&criteria=feedSegId%3D28705%26rpp%3D50%26trId%3D27862%26isDealerGrouping%3Dfalse%26sf2Nm%3Dmiles%26requestorTrackingInfo%3DRTB_SEARCH%26yrId%3D47272%26sf1Nm%3Dprice%26sf2Dir%3DASC%26stkTypId%3D28881%26PMmt%3D1-1-1%26rn%3D0%26prcId%3D28575%26prcId%3D28574%26zc%3D80863%26rd%3D100000%26crSrtFlds%3DstkTypId-feedSegId-mkId-mdId%26mdId%3D21403%26stkTyp%3DU%26mkId%3D20025%26sf1Dir%3DDESC&aff=national&listType=1

'13 MKS Premium/Elite/Adapt/Roof 30k = $29.9:
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?tracktype=usedcc&csDlId=&csDgId=&listingId=126356354&listingRecNum=34&criteria=feedSegId%3D28705%26rpp%3D50%26trId%3D27862%26isDealerGrouping%3Dfalse%26sf2Nm%3Dmiles%26requestorTrackingInfo%3DRTB_SEARCH%26yrId%3D47272%26sf1Nm%3Dprice%26sf2Dir%3DASC%26stkTypId%3D28881%26PMmt%3D1-1-1%26rn%3D0%26prcId%3D28575%26prcId%3D28574%26zc%3D80863%26rd%3D100000%26crSrtFlds%3DstkTypId-feedSegId-mkId-mdId%26mdId%3D21403%26stkTyp%3DU%26mkId%3D20025%26sf1Dir%3DDESC&aff=national&listType=1

'13 MKS Premium/Elite/Adapt/Roof 13k = $31.9 (clean carfax) Really like this one.
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?tracktype=usedcc&csDlId=&csDgId=&listingId=131267802&listingRecNum=25&criteria=feedSegId%3D28705%26rpp%3D50%26trId%3D27862%26isDealerGrouping%3Dfalse%26sf2Nm%3Dmiles%26requestorTrackingInfo%3DRTB_SEARCH%26yrId%3D47272%26sf1Nm%3Dprice%26sf2Dir%3DASC%26stkTypId%3D28881%26PMmt%3D1-1-1%26rn%3D0%26prcId%3D28575%26prcId%3D28574%26zc%3D80863%26rd%3D100000%26crSrtFlds%3DstkTypId-feedSegId-mkId-mdId%26mdId%3D21403%26stkTyp%3DU%26mkId%3D20025%26sf1Dir%3DDESC&aff=national&listType=1

[REDSHOCGO]

There are a few comforts I wish my car had come with, such as the remote start, massaging seats or adaptive cruise control. But those really are minor things compared to how much I DON'T regret getting my particular SHO.

Sometimes I wish I had a sportier, lighter RWD car. But I will just have to get one in addition to the SHO at some point, I'd also really want that car to be a convertible, so I couldn't have it in Michigan year-round anyway.

I wish I had remote start as well but that is an easy thing to get installed plus stock the SHO is cheaper and has more power on tap than the lincoln wouldn't change my mind again. I was actually looking at a g37x and SHO at the same time....IMO hands down goes to the SHO. Even the infiniti didnt match the refinement of teh sho even though the exhaust note was alot better stock... however that was taken care of with my Corsa

[MeanKS]

There are a few comforts I wish my car had come with, such as the remote start, massaging seats or adaptive cruise control. But those really are minor things compared to how much I DON'T regret getting my particular SHO.

Sometimes I wish I had a sportier, lighter RWD car. But I will just have to get one in addition to the SHO at some point, I'd also really want that car to be a convertible, so I couldn't have it in Michigan year-round anyway.

I wish I had remote start as well but that is an easy thing to get installed plus stock the SHO is cheaper and has more power on tap than the lincoln wouldn't change my mind again. I was actually looking at a g37x and SHO at the same time....IMO hands down goes to the SHO. Even the infiniti didnt match the refinement of teh sho even though the exhaust note was alot better stock... however that was taken care of with my Corsa

buying new, the SHO is cheaper; but buying used the MKS is actually cheaper (especially considiering equipment).  at least that was my experience.  i was more than happy to take advantage, but its really not a good thing that the MKS loses its value to such a degree.

also the MKS has the same power IIRC, when using premium.  the 350 hp figure is when using 87 octane.  the engine is the same, although the gearing can be different...

[yowen]

There are a few comforts I wish my car had come with, such as the remote start, massaging seats or adaptive cruise control. But those really are minor things compared to how much I DON'T regret getting my particular SHO.

Sometimes I wish I had a sportier, lighter RWD car. But I will just have to get one in addition to the SHO at some point, I'd also really want that car to be a convertible, so I couldn't have it in Michigan year-round anyway.

I wish I had remote start as well but that is an easy thing to get installed plus stock the SHO is cheaper and has more power on tap than the lincoln wouldn't change my mind again. I was actually looking at a g37x and SHO at the same time....IMO hands down goes to the SHO. Even the infiniti didnt match the refinement of teh sho even though the exhaust note was alot better stock... however that was taken care of with my Corsa

buying new, the SHO is cheaper; but buying used the MKS is actually cheaper (especially considiering equipment).  at least that was my experience.  i was more than happy to take advantage, but its really not a good thing that the MKS loses its value to such a degree.

also the MKS has the same power IIRC, when using premium.  the 350 hp figure is when using 87 octane.  the engine is the same, although the gearing can be different...

When I was shopping I really could've ended up with either. In my area the pricing was similar. The distinct advantage I saw with the lincoln is more sound deadening and the THX stereo.

[MeanKS]

There are a few comforts I wish my car had come with, such as the remote start, massaging seats or adaptive cruise control. But those really are minor things compared to how much I DON'T regret getting my particular SHO.

Sometimes I wish I had a sportier, lighter RWD car. But I will just have to get one in addition to the SHO at some point, I'd also really want that car to be a convertible, so I couldn't have it in Michigan year-round anyway.

I wish I had remote start as well but that is an easy thing to get installed plus stock the SHO is cheaper and has more power on tap than the lincoln wouldn't change my mind again. I was actually looking at a g37x and SHO at the same time....IMO hands down goes to the SHO. Even the infiniti didnt match the refinement of teh sho even though the exhaust note was alot better stock... however that was taken care of with my Corsa

buying new, the SHO is cheaper; but buying used the MKS is actually cheaper (especially considiering equipment).  at least that was my experience.  i was more than happy to take advantage, but its really not a good thing that the MKS loses its value to such a degree.

also the MKS has the same power IIRC, when using premium.  the 350 hp figure is when using 87 octane.  the engine is the same, although the gearing can be different...

When I was shopping I really could've ended up with either. In my area the pricing was similar. The distinct advantage I saw with the lincoln is more sound deadening and the THX stereo.

absolutely man!  i agree 100%!  the THX system is ridiculously great, lol...

the MKS also feels a little 'tighter'/more solid to me, as far as rigidity is concerned (might be because of all the increased insulation thats adds a few hundred pounds to the MKS).  but you also pay for it with a non-folding rearseat...

[SRT82ECOBOOST]

The non-folding rear seat was a real deal breaker for me. I would have went with the MKS if that was part of the options.

[yowen]

Haha yep, see attached

If I recall correctly that's about 20 2x4x8's, with just one seat folded down, trunk closed.

[TSS]

Finding that 2013 Lincoln MKS's can also be had for $30K or less.  Mmm.  Tempting.  I'm 32 and think I'm too young for a Lincoln but I think the MKS looks pretty sporty.  Decisions...

i'm in the same age range and sprung for the MKS over the SHO (2010).  i personally like the styling of the MKS and there not as many out on the road, so you have a sense of exclusivity.  and the car definitely looks sporty, as i have been challenged (and usually beat) by a number of drivers of BMWs, Acuras, Infinitis etc.  so it must look the part to others as well.

the 2013 MKS also has the exclusive adjustable suspension and would look great with the right set of aftermarket wheels!

MKS brothers unite!

YEAH!!!!!!!!! 

p.s.  - no regrets at all either on my 2010 MKS Ecoboost.   

[BiGMaC]

I agree with Dave... best four doors out there now.

My son has a 2010 MKS, I have a 2013 SHO... the only differences we notice besides minor sheet metal treatments are the huge MKS sunroof (nice!), the adjustable suspension (sweet, but expensive shocks!), the seats may be better leather with more interior wrap (for the extra 10K MSRP it should be), and the THX certified sound system (definitely superior to the SHO... has one big sub in the rear deck, but still needs subwoofer improvement).  Using the decimeter,  admittedly in my phone, no apparent noise level differences. All the other options mentioned here... seats, etc, are on both cars.

Go either way ... you will be happy!  I have no regrets on the purchase... nor does my son