John, I do agree with most of
John, I do agree with most of your comments except for the Coupe part. There IS a large, aging generation that once drove a Mustang or similar performance coupe back in the day but are now looking at getting into a more refined vehicle to grow along with their careers and maturing personalities.
At this second I own a '97 Mark VIII and I absolutely enjoy this car. I am just upset that Lincoln has not had another Mark for over a decade now which is pushing me to look at other newer performance luxury coupes because my 97 Mark is aging and parts are obsolete. If Ford/Lincoln were to promise a 2015 "Mark IX" with a Mustang platform with a V8 and stick shift, I will be allover it like a fat kid on a cupcake.
Oh yes, I used to own four Mustangs in the last 12 years but I have outgrown them as I am in my mid 30's with a good career.