BYE BYE 335i....welcome the Cat

stickypaws · 12-21-2009, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackLemon

Not really, little to large for me. I did look at the cls65 didnt like the way i drove belive it or no it felt clunky. I also wanted to be low 100's or under if possible.

Since when does MB make a CLS65?

Unless you mean the CL65 which is one hot car (V12 biturbo) but costs way more over the low 100Ks...

I like the looks of the new Jag. The rear tail lights look like an AM. What I don't like is the chrome (as somebody else also mentioned.) I'm hoping you can get a shadowline trim, right?

I'm guessing reliability has improved dramatically from the old days. I'm sure that TATA really wants this to work and has put a big effort into build quality. We'll know in a few years.

Congrats on the new ride

montreal red · 12-21-2009, 04:04 AM

damn.... for the price, its an awesome car!

335ifanatic · 12-21-2009, 04:51 AM

Damn, that's a siiiiiick car and a very rare car. I live in Vancouver where you see almost every possible luxury car but to date I've seen one XF around town. Funny thing is the same one I seen has been on craiglist for a lease takeover for ages now.

onehungevo · 12-21-2009, 09:32 AM

I love the looks!

ChrisV · 12-21-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig@SupremePower

Nah it seems you've just had bad experiences and i can certainly understand your frustration with BMW but i meant the numerous write ups and reviews of Jaguar's poor quality in recent years and if you have a bad taste in your mouth from BMW why in the world would you try out Jaguar which has been having these issues for years.... Just sayin

Oh, like BMW hasn't been at the bottom of the reliability pile for years now? My own 740iL is considered a car to stay away from by most consumer magazines, as well as the previous 7 series, the 8 series, and many, many others. BMW owners have ZERO leg to stand on to call other new cars poor quality and unreliable. Sorry.

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Originally Posted by keanu1

very nice mondeo!!

The X Type was based on the FWD Mondeo, but added a larger engine AWD, and Jag styling inside and out. THIS car, however has about as much to do with the Mondeo as YOUR car does. When was the last time you saw a RWD, supercharged V8 Mondeo? Oh, right. Never. Why is ignorance of other cars the hallmark of a BMW owner?

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Originally Posted by 320what

the older X type and S type are old cars and are crap thanks to all that nice neglect from Ford.

Actually, both those cars were quite decent, and so VASTLY improved over pre-Ford Jaguars. I've spent quite a bit of time with Jags, both classic and modern and can tell you, the Ford stuff is so much better it's not even funny, as far as quality and reliability goes. Maybe not as much passion as classic Jags, but definitely better put together. Without Ford, there would BE no Jaguar today. Or Range Rover. Or Aston Martin.

OP, congrats on a great car, and hopefully you will enjoy it for a few years.

CPI · 12-21-2009, 10:42 AM

WOW! Congrats!! Your new ride looks fantastic! Did you end up finding someone to take over your lease for your 335i or did you just end up giving it back. You were giving a pretty wicked deal for your 335.

Memphis1 · 12-21-2009, 11:15 AM

congrats on the ford mondeo...

LI E90 · 12-21-2009, 12:04 PM

quite and upgrade congrats...
it is a shame the quality issues are still plaguing Jaguar though, I hope your experience is trouble free

LI E90 · 12-21-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by memphis2012

congrats on the ford mondeo...

your post is highly misinformed a useless the two cars are completely unrelated

02themax · 12-21-2009, 12:15 PM

Sweet ride J, you'll have to take me for a quick rip in that thing one day!!

ejazbmw · 12-21-2009, 12:19 PM

congrats on the sweet new ride i don't understand why so many members are bashing on the op....

anthony @ eas · 12-21-2009, 02:34 PM

Congrats- it looks great.

lesha · 12-21-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackLemon

What i like about this car is it turns heads. In my city a BMW is as common as a honda civic. I might see 3-4 new Jags a month. I think the are producing a great new fresh product. its just a metter of time before you strt to see alot more on the road. All XF-R's in Canada are sold out as of now. Hear there is a wait list now

i know what you mean about "turns heads", my neighbor got one of these and I can't help but to glance at it every time i walk by, definitely a rare car that catches people's attention, i wish BMWs were not so inconspicuous

how are the reviews of these cars? i know that jags did not have the greatest reputation in the past

vitaman · 12-21-2009, 06:53 PM

I get more looks and comments in 2 weeks in my XF SC than I did in 2 years of driving a M5 and E55 put together! That said I'm replacing it next month with an X5M.
Got tired of a horrible Nav system, and low profile tires that that popped regularly when meeting potholes. In a year and a half I have spent about $3500 on new tires and Wheel repairs.

AZ135 · 12-21-2009, 07:36 PM

Great choice! My mom just got a 2010 XKR and that is one amazing engine. Enjoy!

hiimwayne · 12-21-2009, 07:36 PM

Great car! one of the best looking sedan out there!

AD330I · 12-21-2009, 09:56 PM

klipseracer · 12-21-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackLemon

Again i love BMW, but am very tired of the servicing they require.

What? I can get my car worked on the same day if not the next day. I think you should be blaming your crappy dealer and not BMW.

Rawhyde · 12-21-2009, 10:49 PM

I think it's an strikingly beautiful car. Congratulations and enjoy it in good health!

RUS0628 · 12-22-2009, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackLemon

Maybe my photo of the interior isnt the best. Here are a few pro pics

one very cool rear quater pic

What i like about this car is it turns heads. In my city a BMW is as common as a honda civic. I might see 3-4 new Jags a month. I think the are producing a great new fresh product. its just a metter of time before you strt to see alot more on the road. All XF-R's in Canada are sold out as of now. Hear there is a wait list now

Bro if you lower your car its going to look 10000000x better.

Project1 · 12-22-2009, 04:14 AM

Love it...rear end reminds me of my Maserati

footie · 12-22-2009, 04:36 AM

Congrats on the car Blacklemon, looks the business.

I completely agree on everything you said, I commented exactly the same after I tested both car a while back. In fact that test all but convinced me that I should consider it when I was finished with the M3 but I got the XF3.0dS instead.

I didn't notice whether you got the Bowers and Wilkins stereo upgrade? My Portfolio came with this and I can honestly say it is without a doubt the best factory fitted system I have even heard and that includes all the Lexus models and the B&O system in the A8.

P.S.
Word of warning, the XF is a pig in the snow, even light snow so winter tyres are a must.

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335ifanatic Major 54 Rep 1,091 Posts Drives: Revuelto, Urus Performante, X5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	Damn, that's a siiiiiick car and a very rare car. I live in Vancouver where you see almost every possible luxury car but to date I've seen one XF around town. Funny thing is the same one I seen has been on craiglist for a lease takeover for ages now.
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AZ135 REALTOR 23 Rep 379 Posts Drives: 2010 Jag XF Supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (1)	Great choice! My mom just got a 2010 XKR and that is one amazing engine. Enjoy!
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