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    I don't remember it either, wonder if it was an east coast only commercial.
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    It was a Super Bowl commercial...back in '97 IIRC.
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    I bet even if it was on I missed it - Nissan
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    The new alfa commercial was pretty good launching the quadrifoglio.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tbone View Post


    Who comes up with this marketing crap?


    But Matthew McConaughey is sexy...

    I’ve seen plenty of these Conti’s where I live. Most are usually fleet limos. Nice looking ride!


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    Quote Originally Posted by 88LTDCV351 View Post
    I've seen maybe one or two continentials in the wild. But that is it. Didn't look as big of a car in person but maybe I was just expecting something big like the old Town Car.

    It is about 10" shorter than the Marauder as they sit in the driveway, mostly in the outward trunk appearance. Conti trunk stretches more inward while the Marauder's is deeper. Way more roomy Conti interior, especially back seat section.




    Quote Originally Posted by BLACKMARAUDER04 View Post
    Lincoln did very few commercial promoting the new Continental.
    Just like the Marauder. Poor Marketing.
    They just started offering reasonable leases because so many are on dealer lots. I saw one dealer with over 25.

    My dealer has about 20 of them sitting on the lot. With a price tag fully loaded of $73,495 i can see why. Fits the old adage "If you have to ask...


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    Quote Originally Posted by justbob View Post
    But Matthew McConaughey is sexy...

    I’ve seen plenty of these Conti’s where I live. Most are usually fleet limos. Nice looking ride!


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    Quote Originally Posted by 1stMerc View Post
    It is about 10" shorter than the Marauder as they sit in the driveway, mostly in the outward trunk appearance. Conti trunk stretches more inward while the Marauder's is deeper. Way more roomy Conti interior, especially back seat section.

    I saw one this week out at Dulles airport...it is a very nice looking car.


    My dealer has about 20 of them sitting on the lot. With a price tag fully loaded of $73,495 i can see why.
    But.....That is crazy money!
    It makes my jaw drop just like the $84,000 F250 that I recently saw on a dealer lot.


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    Haven't seen one yet, are they better looking in person, back end looks nice otherwise it reminds me of how an old Yellow cab would have evolved if still around.
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    I've been looking at the 2018 Continental. My MM spoiled me, though. I doubt the Continental will hold up as well as my MM in 15 years.

    Can dealers do more customization than what's available online? I haven't been car shopping in 15 years. I'm fine with the base model Continental, but I like the fancy LED headlights and wheels on the mid-range versions. I wouldn't mind the upgraded speakers either. I don't want all the other junk like the turbo, heated seats, and powered trunk.

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    Looks like a rebodied Tauras to me, was so excited at the idea... And so ambivalent when I finally saw one.

    Rode in one and it roadie nice, quite, and was beautiful inside.


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    I have had mines for a while now. Just has much if not more room inside than my marauder, I really love what they did with the new Continental.
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    The Continental rides on a Modified Fusion / MKZ platform that is extended for the Continental. It is at its limits and hurts the ride quality a little.
    The old Taurus / MKS used the shorter Fusion MKZ platform.
    The new Taurus ( China only) rides on the same Continental platform.
    Ford still has not decided if they are updating the Taurus (US) to the new platform. With SUV and Truck sales booming, Ford is not looking to invest $$ in any sedans. There is hint that the Fusion will be discontinued after the current cycle ends. ( I doubt this will happen - They sell way too many to discontinue). Hence the new Bronco and Ranger. Ford is even testing a Ranger Raptor.

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    I was excited about the car but quickly noticed the transverse engine and lost all wood. Barf.

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