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I was reading in my motor trend that lincoln is renaming the zephyr, they are calling it the MKZ  for what ever reason. They are also replacing the 3.0 221-horse for the 250-horse 3.5 for the 2007 models. maybe the 3.5 for the fusion isn't far behind, since they are basically the same car. Sucks that no svt versions are coming, svt would have souped up the 3.5 nice  .
"we aren't punished for our sins, but by them"
2000 se sport tropic green/gray leather.
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Originally posted by skunk:
I was reading in my motor trend that lincoln is renaming the zephyr, they are calling it the MKZ for what ever reason. They are also replacing the 3.0 221-horse for the 250-horse 3.5 for the 2007 models.
maybe the 3.5 for the fusion isn't far behind, since they are basically the same car. Sucks that no svt versions are coming, svt would have souped up the 3.5 nice .
MKZ is a far better name than the Zephyr. Ask anyone that is is old enough to remmber the Z what images arise. Not good ones.
-'96 SE MTX 3L
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they are using some sort of 3.5 MZI engine in the new Mazda CX-9, anyone know if there is a similarity?
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230.2 WHP @ 6500
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Originally posted by MxRacer:
Originally posted by RawBurt:
I'll be keeping it to myself, until the time comes. It'll be hard to find. 
much like your weiner.
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good deal. its a shame that ford is finally upping the anty and they are still behind of the competition as far as hp. 
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Originally posted by Tourige:
they are using some sort of 3.5 MZI engine in the new Mazda CX-9, anyone know if there is a similarity?
Hmm
-'96 SE MTX 3L
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Originally posted by todras:
Originally posted by Tourige:
they are using some sort of 3.5 MZI engine in the new Mazda CX-9, anyone know if there is a similarity?
Hmm
whats that todd? you love the MSpeed3? hahaha
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Originally posted by MxRacer:
Originally posted by RawBurt:
I'll be keeping it to myself, until the time comes. It'll be hard to find.
much like your weiner.
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Originally posted by todras:
Originally posted by skunk:
I was reading in my motor trend that lincoln is renaming the zephyr, they are calling it the MKZ for what ever reason. They are also replacing the 3.0 221-horse for the 250-horse 3.5 for the 2007 models.
maybe the 3.5 for the fusion isn't far behind, since they are basically the same car. Sucks that no svt versions are coming, svt would have souped up the 3.5 nice .
MKZ is a far better name than the Zephyr. Ask anyone that is is old enough to remmber the Z what images arise. Not good ones.
Unlike you kids, SOME of us are old enough to remember and appreciate the ORIGINAL Lincoln Zephyr.
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208,000 miles
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Originally posted by Beachboy:
Originally posted by todras:
Originally posted by skunk:
I was reading in my motor trend that lincoln is renaming the zephyr, they are calling it the MKZ for what ever reason. They are also replacing the 3.0 221-horse for the 250-horse 3.5 for the 2007 models.
maybe the 3.5 for the fusion isn't far behind, since they are basically the same car. Sucks that no svt versions are coming, svt would have souped up the 3.5 nice .
MKZ is a far better name than the Zephyr. Ask anyone that is is old enough to remmber the Z what images arise. Not good ones.
Unlike you kids, SOME of us are old enough to remember and appreciate the ORIGINAL Lincoln Zephyr.
Whoa, my dad is 60 and he only mentioned the chitty Zephyr. 
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Let us eee.
Accord 3.0L 244hp/211ft-lb
Camry 3.5L 268/248
Altima 3.5L 250/249
Even Chrysler has had a 3.5L 250/250 for years. Ford is way behind in V6 development. They come to the party 4 years too late. The Fusion needed to launch with a 3.5L.
10 years ago, domestic vehicles had the power advantage, but questionable reliability. One could always get more performance for the buck going domestic. Now, imports have better drivetrains and the reliability. No wonder domestic market share is down so much.
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repost not that it matters lol Just couldn't help myself. I also agree that domestic power/quality still sucks.
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