Just bought the 2008 edition and can't help but compare it to my wife's 2007 Lexus RX 350. Here are some thoughts: Steering wheel position is not the best. Too bus angled, not enough drop down. And a lever for adjustment? The RX's automatic wheel beats this all day long. The wheel controls, such as cruise control are not on a stalk. The switches themselves are hard to use. Mine has the Elite package, but has no power liftgate. C'mon Lincoln, this is standard on the Lexus. Dashboard buttons are also not very intuitive, but the RX is guilty of this, as well. Awesomeness not found on the Lexus: heated and cooled perforated leather seats, the panoramic sunroof - very cool, dual exhaust (although it's a split single), keyless entry pad on driver door - love it! Awesomeness not found on the MKX: build quality,fit and finish are nowhere near the RX. Reliability suffers from maladies and recalls around the airbags, gas tank, water pump, throttle body, and poor braking performance. Paint quality is poor compared to the RX. One big plus for the MKX is a V6 engine that makes equivalent power to the Lexus on regular gas. The market right now puts the RX at about $4K more than the MKX for a similar year, and with 20-30K more mileage! So a well-kept MKX can be a better value. It's obvious some MKX things are compromises owing to the fact that it's a dolled-up Edge, where the RX is its own model. Both vehicles are attractive (before Lexus went nuts with their styling in later years), but I find this first-gen MKX very handsome. It has simple, elegant lines and a buttoned-down, squared-away feel, both inside and out. Love the classic Continental style grill, too!

I bought my 2008 Lincoln MKX new and in June 2022, I’m still driving it. This is, hands down, the best vehicle I’ve ever owned. I can’t imagine buying a new car right now. I’ve never kept a car for 13 years. Leather interior is still in top shape, minimal wear. I believe we’ve spent only around $1,500 in mechanical repairs in the 13 years we’ve had this vehicle. All the bells & whistles are working fine. I only wish my SYNC could be upgraded to current version, but alas, not possible.

MKX was an outstanding car!!!! Never had any issues with this model!! I’m hoping my new Nautilus will preform as well!!! I love the comfort and smooth ride the Nautilus provides. Proof will be how it performs in years to come!!