2017 Lincoln Continental
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#527
Lexus Fanatic
Yes, pretty disappointing. Lincoln should be getting the little right. They need to make a good impression on new buyers who might be intrigued by the new design.
#528
Lexus Fanatic
#529
Lexus Fanatic
I don't think your claim of modern vehicle panel expansion holds any water. I believe my dads ES350, the hood is rubber sealed when the hood is closed. Not much a way to go. Same thing with the upper part of the doors.
#530
Lexus Fanatic
I believe my dads ES350, the hood is rubber sealed when the hood is closed. Not much a way to go. Same thing with the upper part of the doors.
....True, but the rubber-seal itself is flexible (rubber is not a rigid substance), and allows for a slight amount of panel expansion/contraction.
#531
Lexus Fanatic
But you are not an engineer, I do not think car door expansion is a concern. We have not seen any problems and car makers have been building cars for 100 plus years. I think the way they build them is just fine. You make it should like there is this big concern we should all be watching out for.
#532
Lexus Fanatic
But you are not an engineer, I do not think car door expansion is a concern. We have not seen any problems and car makers have been building cars for 100 plus years. I think the way they build them is just fine. You make it should like there is this big concern we should all be watching out for.
#533
Lexus Champion
Maybe Lincoln doesn't need to worry about marketing or panel gaps. The good folks at a Lincoln forum seem to be interested in the Continental:
http://lincolnforums.com/forums/thre...My-Continental
http://lincolnforums.com/forums/thre...My-Continental
#534
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Maybe Lincoln doesn't need to worry about marketing or panel gaps. The good folks at a Lincoln forum seem to be interested in the Continental:
http://lincolnforums.com/forums/thre...My-Continental
http://lincolnforums.com/forums/thre...My-Continental
#535
Lexus Fanatic
#536
Lexus Fanatic
#537
Lexus Fanatic
Make no mistake about it, though...some gremlins still remain. The MKC, though a nice overall design, certainly doesn't exhibit the best overall build quality in its class (compact luxury SUV). The Lincoln dealer network, in general, is a borderline joke...although that nice big Ford/Lincoln facility you saw there in Chantilly yesterday is one of the exceptions. Jill, of course, got some shots of questionable panel-fit in the Continental, though I still think that issue may be a little overdone. And, as you have suggested, the rival Cadillac CT6's RWD may appeal more to those considering a shift from the RWD Mercedes S-Class or BMW 7-series....I don't think the Continental is going to draw them in as much the CT6. But I still think the Continental may draw in some of those moving up from lesser FWD cars....vehicles like the Taurus, LaCrosse, Impala, Cadenza, Azera, Avalon, etc.....
#538
Lexus Fanatic
Well, I got my long-awaited chance today to review and drive the new Continental. For the most part, though there are a couple of minor flaws in the design, it was a great experience...well worth the wait. I definitely liked it more than the Cadillac CT6....especially the Continental's superb interior. Details coming up...should have the review written up in a day or two.
Last edited by mmarshall; 10-05-16 at 04:27 PM.
#539
Lexus Champion
Somehow I knew that waiting for an up close and personal look-see would be better than jumping to conclusions. Other than its engine/transmission layout I would rather read about what the car's really like first hand. Please make sure to dish on the panel-gap issue that is front page news on this thread.
#540
Lexus Fanatic
Somehow I knew that waiting for an up close and personal look-see would be better than jumping to conclusions. Other than its engine/transmission layout I would rather read about what the car's really like first hand. Please make sure to dish on the panel-gap issue that is front page news on this thread.