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12-11-2012, 08:37 PM | #1 |
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Guys, help.. I test drove a Jag.
I hope this is the right section. I mean, its M3 related.
So here's the story: I dropped my M3 off for oil and "intake silencer". I never sit in the waiting room because of how bored I get, so I took a walk to the Maserati/Jaguar dealership where I got my GT. My salesman saw me and asked what I was up to, told him I was getting my BMW serviced and I was just looking at their inventory. He asked how much time I said, and I replied with 2 hours... 20 minutes later I was test driving a 2013 Jaguar XFR barreling down the road at 120MPH. Now, before the M3 my daily was a 600rwhp Camaro, and that was my benchmark for this test drive. I was impressed. It has tons and tons of torque and loves to push you back into the seat. It's EXTREMELY comfortable and I think I even prefer the interior to the M3. It's just.. a really nice package. I'm not sure what to do. Half of me says dump the M3 and grab the Jag, the other half says I'm being stupid. |
12-11-2012, 08:42 PM | #2 |
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Don't do it man (yet)..too many new models coming out soon. Jag F-type coupe included, but also of course new m3/m4. May as well check them all out before deciding.
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12-11-2012, 08:45 PM | #3 |
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The F-type does look good, but I haven't been able to find any performance figures...
I do, however, have an idea. My Granturismo is going in for a routine service and a tune from the dealer to add a few horses and a few torques. They told me that "the cheapest rental car you will ever get is a jaguar!" I think I'm going to request the XFR as a rental car.. |
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The Xfr is 100k if I'm not mistaken. You could get a lightly used cl63 for that money. The 2012s and newer can get 700 hp with very light mods. It also has a much nicer interior.
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One thing I didnt check was if it had navigation or not? That's a MUST have. I'm gonig to look that up now.. |
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It does irritate me how boring the colors are. Nothing bright or skittle-like in the option list. They're all very dark colors. White, silver, gray, black, dark blue, maroon, blackish green..
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Jag and M3 are totally differant cars. I think if the extra space/size suits you, go for it. I'm a fan of smaller cars, so I wouldn't even consider an XFR. M5 is also too big for me, but I'd definately make sure I drove one of those before considering another make.
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"Consumer Reports just published their list of most (and least) reliable cars for the 2012 model year. The absolute worst in reliability: The 2012 Jaguar XF The second worst in reliability: The 2012 Jaguar XJ" Ouch. |
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12-12-2012, 07:07 AM | #20 |
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im sure its plenty fast but maybe consider other cars in the range. amg, other sports saloons. jags are nice but dont hold value. i also feel the xf is going to be a dated body soon. i would hold onto m3 and try out new f80 m3 when it comes out next year.
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