So my boss got a new Jaguar XF...

[SeanPlunk]

And I have to say, it's BEAUTIFUL. The fit and finish on the panels is top notch, the interior has great quality, it had plenty of room front and rear, and a ton of trunk space. More importantly, it looks young and contemporary. Recent Jaguar sedans (mid 90's to now) have always looked old and boring to me. The rear has a little bit of Aston Martin flavor to it, and the front reminds me of a Bentley a little bit (although there is no mistaking the car for being a Jaguar). Overall I'm very, very impressed. I think Jaguar hit a homerun with this one :hail:

[Vettezuki]

If it's the model I'm thinking of, it has more than a little Aston influence. I just saw one in London the other day and it is stunning. Sounds good too. Well done ole' chaps. :thumbs_up: (I still take the DB9 . . . money no object :sm_laughing:)

[SeanPlunk]

Here is a picture for reference:

http://www.cars.justelite.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/jaguar-2009-jaguar-xf.jpg

http://www.product-reviews.net/wp-content/userimages/2007/08/jaguar-xf.jpg

[gunfish]

And I have to say, it's BEAUTIFUL. The fit and finish on the panels is top notch, the interior has great quality, it had plenty of room front and rear, and a ton of trunk space. More importantly, it looks young and contemporary. Recent Jaguar sedans (mid 90's to now) have always looked old and boring to me. The rear has a little bit of Aston Martin flavor to it, and the front reminds me of a Bentley a little bit (although there is no mistaking the car for being a Jaguar). Overall I'm very, very impressed. I think Jaguar hit a homerun with this one :hail:

I just saw one on the road the other day and was very impressed. It'll be interesting to see how they hold up. I could definitely see Mrs. Gunfish in one of those.

[SeanPlunk]

I just saw one on the road the other day and was very impressed. It'll be interesting to see how they hold up. I could definitely see Mrs. Gunfish in one of those.

If you want a second opinion while test driving Jaguars I'll take one for the team and volunteer :D

[gunfish]

If you want a second opinion while test driving Jaguars I'll take one for the team and volunteer :D

Yeah, sure we'll work that out. :thumbs_up:
Anyway, it's gotta be better than one of those damn mini coopers!:D

[Vettezuki]

Yeah, sure we'll work that out. :thumbs_up:
Anyway, it's gotta be better than one of those damn mini coopers!:D

Are you just tired of seeing them or have you taken one for a spin? I've mashed on Mini Cooper S and it was pretty fun actually. It would be perfect in tight city confines.

[SeanPlunk]

Are you just tired of seeing them or have you taken one for a spin? I've mashed on Mini Cooper S and it was pretty fun actually. It would be perfect in tight city confines.

He's primarily worried much more about the safety issue. He just doesn't feel that mini coopers are safe compared to a bigger vehicle/SUV.

[Vettezuki]

He's primarily worried much more about the safety issue. He just doesn't feel that mini coopers are safe compared to a bigger vehicle/SUV.

Well in a collision between a Mini and an Escalade, he's probably right. Physics is definitely on the side of the Escalade/Suburban, et. al. Inertia is a bitch. But this would only really matter in higher speed collisions.

[gunfish]

Well in a collision between a Mini and an Escalade, he's probably right. Physics is definitely on the side of the Escalade/Suburban, et. al. Inertia is a bitch. But this would only really matter in higher speed collisions.

The guilt would kill me if something happened. I can't help it!:bang:

[Vettezuki]

The guilt would kill me if something happened. I can't help it!:bang:


I send my wife out in an 2,400 lbs. MX-5 everyday. Sometimes I feel guilty . . . for the terror she inflicts on the general public.

[SeanPlunk]

I send my wife out in an 2,400 lbs. MX-5 everyday. Sometimes I feel guilty . . . for the terror she inflicts on the general public.

LOL, I'm trying to decide who is a more aggressive driver - my wife or yours :laugh:

[SexyLxy]

LOL, I'm trying to decide who is a more aggressive driver - my wife or yours :laugh:

Hey.....................JK, yeah don't cut me off, I'll run you over!

[Vettezuki]

LOL, I'm trying to decide who is a more aggressive driver - my wife or yours :laugh:

I think the difference is Lex drives fast on purpose, my wife is oblivious to her qualifying-like approach to driving. She's actually much more mellow now, but I remember once waking up to the sound of screeching tires as we fish tailed at about 100 mph into small Texas town. She still hits the driveway at about 20.

The one who's REALLY scary is her mom. She learned how to drive from a Tokyo cab driver (no joke) who told her you should be on the brake or on the gas at all times. Driving with her through the tiny streets in Japan packed with people and vendors is, uh, entertaining.

[SexyLxy]

I think the difference is Lex drives fast on purpose, my wife is oblivious to her qualifying-like approach to driving. She's actually much more mellow now, but I remember once waking up to the sound of screeching tires as we fish tailed at about 100 mph into small Texas town. She still hits the driveway at about 20.

The one who's REALLY scary is her mom. She learned how to drive from a Tokyo cab driver (no joke) who told her you should be on the brake or on the gas at all times. Driving with her through the tiny streets in Japan packed with people and vendors is, uh, entertaining.


Lol, I can see it now - Honey I'm home.....shrrrrreeeeech!