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I hate what Cadillac and Lincoln have done.  These downsized and overpriced cars aren't what I want from an American luxury car.  They lack the style and comfort of the older ones, such as from late 1970's through late 1980's.  The current Cadillacs look like Toyota Corolla for god sakes!  And what's with the horrible 3 letter names both companies are using?  Awful.  Aren't there any car people around anymore who want big American sedans with a column shifter and front bench seat and with distinctive styling and REAL names?  If I wanted a BMW, I'd buy one.

Guess I'll just enjoy my 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis with its fantastic legroom.  I'm not an old geezer either and miss the traditional American cars.  

I'm not sure there are that many people left that want a giant American sedan with a bench seat and a column shifter. I love old American cars but I'm not sure I want modern cars to feel like a Grand Marquis. Obviously, you disagree.  

I can see where you're coming from... Rather than capitalizing on an "American" style, it seems like Lincoln and Cadillac are both just trying to emulate Japanese and German engineering these days - even down to the nomenclature for the vehicle names.

Although I think the day of the large sedan is over, I would definitely like to see something that's well-made and ORIGINAL from GM and Ford.  I must say though - I think the 2008/9 CTS is a sharp car.  

Cadillac has done the best job of design and overall appearance but lets face it, when you analyze the situation the V8s are still Chevy in most people's minds throughout the US and the World. they need to continue developement on the North Star or some suitable replacement.
Lincoln has a pretty good design in the MKS but the tail lights look like a Suzuki or Hyundai. A blunder that needs fixing ASAP. Their decision to use only V6 engines is assinine to the inth degree. You don't go to a gun fight with a knife, even if the knife is really a sword. You'll get your butt killed.
Instead of trying to bring US auto think into the 21rst century we need to change our thinking to incorporate that which will bring success and to hell with portholes on Buicks and fins on Caddy's etc. The retro fad has left the building in my opinion.
While America fiddles the foreigners have set fire to the city and we are unable to defend ourselves because we can't get rid of stupid, out dated institutions like the UAW and it's self centered, egotisitcal perspectives and rulings.  

Honestly, I think the best job of a new, big American sedan in recent memory is the Chrysler 300. Distinctive styling, available V-8 power, and lots of room. Ironically enough, it was done with German parts & engineering.

On paper, the Pontiac G8 had the right idea, but the styling was still too bland. Not ugly, just bland. Granted, it's a totally different animal than the Grand Marquis or Crown Vic, but the coolest-looking big American sedan, in my opinion is a Dodge Charger SRT8, all-black.    That thing just oozes bad-@$$ness.