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2017 Lincoln MKZ consumer reviews

$35,170–$37,060 MSRP range
side view of 2017 MKZ Lincoln
(157 reviews)
97% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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Fast, fun, and luxurious

This car is awesome! Which I believe is saying a lot seeming the car I traded in was my favorite car I have ever owned. I believe this car is going to be the new favorite though. It has everything and 400HP plus the best seats I have ever been in and the best feeling steering especially when it’s heated. If your looking for luxury and speed then the V6 MKZ hits the perfect spot.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Powerful 3.0 twin turbo!

I'd been driving a Chrysler 300 Hemi for several years, I loved the power but hated how much time it spent getting repaired. It was a joy to drive but constantly broke down. My wife had been driving Lincolns for years and we've found them to be wonderfully reliable. So, when Lincoln delivered the 400hp MKZ I took note. I purchased a used 2017 MKZ with the 3.0 Twin Turbo, and WOW! The power is exhilarating! So much more fun to drive than the 300! I do miss the size of the 300 occasionally, but then I remember that I'm getting so much more from the Lincoln. The Chrysler got about 14mpg with 390 hp, the MKZ gets 24 mpg at 400hp. Easy win. Also, the new MKZ look is so much more refined than the 300. Love the car, love Lincoln in general. Truly a great value!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Delightful piece of art

The MKZ is an awesome automobile with the highest level of technology. Great comfort, enjoyable features and outstanding performance. And, it's is a beautiful car both inside and outside.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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2017 Lincoln MKZ Used

I bought this car used from a Ford/Lincoln Dealership. It had 23K MILES. I was pleasantly surprised on the cleanliness and the features of the vehicle. The car has an excellent ride and once my Ipod & phone was sync'd the access to all options is very simple. Great sound system and handles well in traffic and on the highway. Made the switch from a Buick Lacrosse and the Lincoln is a better vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Fast, Comfortable, Well Equipped, Great Mileage

We purchased the 3.0 FWD Turbo. It's Very fast! We looked seriously at the 5 series BMW comparably equipped costs 5 Series cost about 10-15 grand more, still with less features. It was a beautiful car, but the ride was stiffer, it was noiser, and again, the feature list was lacking. The Lincoln is faster, quieter, more comfortable for a long ride, gets Great mileage, (27-31 MPG) highway, and has excellent crash ratiings. It is equipped with a panoramic moon roof, it automatically parks itself, has an easy to use Navigation, and entertainment screen, and even takes corners pretty well in Sport mode. Of course, the Bmer is better in the twistys, but it's built for them, weighs less, but theirs that pesky more expensive, with less goodies than the MKZ. If you can name the toy, my MKZ has it. Auto wipers, dimming headlights, sensors around the entire car telling you if someone is getting little too close, adaptive cruise, lane-keeping, and will brake automatically if necessary. We have almost 20K on our Lincoln. It has performed flawlessly. Lincoln also has a Concierge Service, which means, they will pick up your car at home, or work, drop off another Lincoln for you to drive while yours is being serviced, or repaired. It's the best bang for the bucks in its class. We drove the Genesis, Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Cadillac, and Lexus. You can't really go wrong with any of the above, but for us, with the ease of service, maintenance costs, and toys, Lincoln made the most sense for us.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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classy looking but

Just bought this car because I am a loyal Lincoln owner but this 2017 is much different from the old TownCars,much smaller more electronics but this is what is out there in to days auto market,dash information is small to read,I have the Select model,just a few things missing on this model that you get with the Reserve model ,cooled seats,auto headlights dimmer,etc,but in all a classy looking car very quite and a smooth ride,I do hear a noise that sounds like the tires that come with this car are a low profile tire and that could be the sound I hear but will be going back to the dealer to have it checked,this car sites a bit low for me but not that much its the new style that is out there pretty much with all the late model cars ,several different engines to choose from I have the 4 cylinder with a turbo its enough power for me and front wheel drive,you can find this car with a more horsepower engine and all wheel drive but your looking at around $4000.00 more, color and interior is very nice combination,its a very good car I traded my 2018 Ford Taurus Limited fully loaded for this car,My Taurus had a few options more on it better engine,and a little more room inside the cabin,plus the Taurus is a little longer I think the Taurus is a heavy car but a very good car,would I buy another Taurus Limited with all the options again,yes in a second it is a very good car its considered a baby Lincoln,the choice is yours test drive both cars to make your final choice.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice vehicle but could be better.

I had a 2010 MKS which I loved. 2013 there were only ones with black interior available. Went to Buick LaCrosse. Then 2017 settled for this MKZ because the MKS is no longer made. No cool! The MKZ is smaller than the MKS so the ride is not as nice. I like the looks of the MKZ but will not have another one because nothing has really changed on them.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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I'm in love with the car. Best I've owned.

I bought my MKZ used from the dealer. It had only 6k miles on it at the time. It just hit 46k last night. It hasn't given me even one problem - nothing. It is a 2 liter turbo charged awd version. It is the reserve model with many fantastic options. The color was what sold me in the beginning -red with tan interior. I thought it would under powered - the dealer even gave me the option of returning it if it didn't meet my expectations. It gives me more than I need in performance. I never thought I would own a Lincoln but I think I will always own a Lincoln because of the extraordinary way this car appeals to me. It is the perfect car and seems to be custom made for me alone - perfect, I say again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Nicest car I've owned of the 30+ I've had

Lincoln did a very nice job with the 2017 MKZ, outdoes the 3 Series, Q50, Maxima's. very quiet plus riding car... highly recommended, loaded with features.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I have owned Lincolns before, and I love the drive

This car has plenty of room to move about, hold the road very well, interior is beautiful, I like the color I have Gray, comfortable

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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