I finally settled in the 2008 MKX AWD Monochrome Limited Edition - that means glossy black and chrome. Why? Well I think the blacked out grill leaving only the Lincoln star did it for me...it makes it distinct from most other MKXs and gives it a more powerful presence on the steet (especially with that back end lit up in all it's red LED glory.
Actually, the real story was that before I made my decision, after considering many models and makes, it came down between Edge Limited in Blue and a more base RX350 in white., I liked them both but neither did quite do it for me. Next, I looked at the MKX Monochrome Limited with my wife; after she was done fondling all the buttons and the nav screen I asked her what she thinks...."Oh, you need to get this one...it look like something Darth Vader would drive! I can look like I"m driving with Darth Vader! That's so hot!" (in her world, this is a very good thing)...
So, there you have it, how I made one of my most important purchases for the next few years, my choice of car...and what all the research, time talking to other owners, and targeting marketing...it cam down to wanting to by a car because you feel "cool" driving it. Sad, but true. LOL
Oh well...the real truth of it is it is a gorgeous vehicle, that rides great, is very quiet, halls my passengers around in comfort, and has been the best think I've ever had in these crappy winter days. So, the "Darth Vader" thing is a bonus... LOL.