Knowing many people with Lincolns over the last 30 plus years, I personally would not own one. Too many technical issues with them over time. I thought about the Corsair before purchasing my RX 350, but all I could think about was how Lincoln is a step down from Lexus. I have no issues or regrets with the purchase of my RX. More customers will even choose a Cadillac over a Lincoln. Lincoln has always been a step behind. JMO.

 

Teslas, unfortunately, are just not attractive in any way. I've ridden in them and driven them.......meh! They are nothing to write home about.

 

I had Fords for years since my son works at the truck plant. After endless quality issues & recalls, I quit that for good. I love the look & designs with Ford & lincoln, but I won't own one unless they get their s*$# together. Good luck.

 

 

It's a global market with vehicles produced everywhere. The Changan Ford joint venture ranked second overall in vehicle problems of 157 with Toyota in 1st place at 142 according to 2023 JD power survey. They have pick up and return service with loaner car and just to be safe, I'll add an extended warranty. And they do have great snacks and expresso machine in the service waiting area . I'm not getting married to the car and won't keep it beyond 4 years. All I'm saying was that my 3-4 day experience with it was incredible. If you haven't driven it, you don't know what you're missing.


https://fordauthority.com/2023/11/ch...zlpaWpVUlk0SkU.

 

LOL!!! Ford Motor Co. Has had more recalls & TSB'S Than ALL other manufacturers put together. I do hope you're happy with the service dept. Just hope you won't need a sleeping bag while you're there. Good luck, really. I do wish you the best.
I've owned multiple Lincoln & Fords since 2003, NEVER again.

 

I kept trying to get over my concerns with the RX after I bought it thinking this car will last forever and I'll get used to it. And, there were no competitors at the time. Once I drove the Lincoln, it was like Wow and Ahhhhh....finally a comfy, quiet vehicle. I'm not getting married to the car so not as concerned about the reliability and I can buy a 125,000 mile - 5 year warranty for $1650 to give me piece of mind. Most of the issues were resolved in mid-2024.

 

Have you noticed much difference in the overall outside vehicle size of RX vs the larger Nautilus when driving, handling, parking, rear view from driver seat, etc.? Have a 3 car garage but even with our current '20 RX seems are bit crowded at times. Lastly, viewed a couple YouTube driving reviews where comments were made about the '25 Nautilus brakes feeling too soft.........thoughts?

 

When in doubt about a car you're thinking about purchasing and are completely lost, go out and rent a model of the car you may want to buy. Rent that car for, let's say 2 to 4 weeks. Will it be expensive? Possibly. But which will cost more? The rental car, or the car you purchased and then find out it's not everything you thought it was going to be, that you either paid cash for or financed for XX number of months?

 

When I went crossover hunting from my Accord (really only considered the RX500h tbh), I looked at exterior specs first and if you're really comparing these two, Edmunds' Compare Cars Side-by-Side may be helpful: https://www.edmunds.com/car-comparis...veh2=402036131

It's also why I love the RX and its dimensions coming from the 10th gen Accord, it's virtually the same length and just a tad wider and still fits in the 3rd bay of my garage, where I rear-park. Just like a higher Accord and a hatch. But the Nautilus is nearly 1" greater than the RX's dimensions in every way. Never sat in the Nautilus but I'm sure interior packaging/view would probably affect what you're asking. I'm obviously biased, I love the RX's driver layout/interior packaging and it's even better than the NX, which I thought was already great.

And also echo @Paradise4me , one day of test driving is really not enough, but I did my research well in advance with several priorities/metrics so I'm very happy with what I got.

 

You may also want to go to the dealership's service waiting area and speak to some people that have their Nautilus in for service. Can also just sit there for a bit and listen to service advisors as they come out to speak with customers if that is possible.

 

I applaud @jer idea!

 

OP closed the deal already so why try to convince him/her it was a mistake. After a 20 page original post, the RX is gone

 

I've heard the comments on the brakes and Lincoln did have problems with them in the first year of production but in my numerous test drives of the 2025 model, I didn't find the brakes to be a concern.

 

I didn't sell the RX or buy the Lincoln yet and will post an update shortly. I appreciate all the feedback.