Any Polkies a fan of Jaguar?

htrdln

the new jags are nice but for me the cl600 or cl65 07 or newer.. i know a dream i'll keep driving the family staion wagon 07 ford freestyle.. lol

Sherardp

The S550 is a great car and I do enjoy driving it. It's nothing short of amazing. Massage seats work great and comfort is really enjoyable. I have mine set up on a nice set of wheels and it still performs well. Maintenance wise no big issues yet, minus a relay that I was over charged for here, but that's expected in this place. I order any parts I need from MB USA now.

I was just looking at other options and the styling of the XJ just hit me as a very appealing machine. I will be shopping soon, and just wanted to see what would be a good upgrade. I've never been in an Audi but will look.

gdb

Buy your Jag........... AND a reliable Toyota to drive while the Jag's being fixed. Or.....F'it and go Veyron.:eek:

jflail2

Audi S5's are pretty damn sexy. I'm pleased with my S4 so far. Lots of zip hidden in a 4 door beauty, and the supercharged 6 just sings.

EDUBAG

nooshinjohn wrote: »

You have so many opinions about Jaiguar, and not a word from anyone with experience... I have owned three of these magnificent automobiles(anything less is just a car), and between the three, I have spent less than two grand on non-routine maintenance. That was to replace a blown valve on an'88 at 187k on the clock. Tha other two were a 92, and a 2000, both served proudly to more than 200k and still going strong. The breed is a wonderful machine, and is unique among all other cars I have ever owned. You truly feel that the car and those that built her cared as much for the driver as they did about breathing life into these machines. Sir William Lyons believed that the automobile was as close as mankind would come to creating something that was truly alive. His purpose was to give them a soul. You only need to drive on to feel that connection.

As far as ownership goes... Yes, they are owned by Tata, an Indian firm, but they are still an English company and still built at Castle Bromwich. The only way Jaguar has ever tolerated foreign ownership is if the guys on the line can build true and "proper" Jaguars, so Tata has wisely continued to let the paychecks flow but otherwise has taken a very "hands-off" approach to those stewardship.

For the dollar, Jaguar builds the finest cars on planet earth IMHO. I currently own a Mercedes, and have driven BMW and the Jag still has my heart. After we pay off the current Benz. There will be another big cat inky driveway for sure.

I am sorry i guess i should have said that i currently own an xjr2000 and have owned a 4.2 s type before saying that i beleive that mercedes bmw or my recommendation which is audi would be a better choice based on the current market. I do not relate quality to being owned by tata, which also owns range rover by the way and those are still considered the best suv in the world. But i do beleive that jaguar have shown quality issues prior and while being owned by ford. Do not get me wrong very nice car when everything is working but big pain in the a.. When not

Another issue is resale value but that is a conversation for another topic. I keep my recommendation audi s8 ultra fast all wheel drive new model instead of mid life for jag xj so it will not change in three years.

Many choices all nice good luck

Eduardo

Sherardp

gdb wrote: »

Buy your Jag........... AND a reliable Toyota to drive while the Jag's being fixed. Or.....F'it and go Veyron.:eek:

Hey are you in Japan? I already have a Toyota, hahaha.

gdb

I wouldn't live there for any car/money/job. I detest their culture for the most part.

Buy a fully restored XK140....then you'll have a sweet Jag.

Sherardp

gdb wrote: »

I wouldn't live there for any car/money/job. I detest their culture for the most part.

Buy a fully restored XK140....then you'll have a sweet Jag.

Fun place to live and work bro. I've been all over the world as a Marine, Asia has been fun and enjoyable. Come see it.

jflail2

Sherardp wrote: »

Fun place to live and work bro. I've been all over the world as a Marine, Asia has been fun and enjoyable. Come see it.

I enjoyed my few weeks in the Philippines. If you can get past the constant oppressive humidity, it's actually a really fun place to be. Got to spend a weekend in Boracay, which had some of the most amazing beaches I've ever seen. Enjoy it while you can bro!