Show Us Your Motors!

panthro · 12 Apr 2012 at 19:17

Jonnycoupe said:
No its just borrowed it from my boss for the week, Im am swapping it tomorrow for something a little faster to use at the weekend

Thats nice, I assume you work for Jag? Great perks if you get to have an XKR-S for the weekend.

Jonnycoupe · 12 Apr 2012 at 21:01

panthro said:
Thats nice, I assume you work for Jag? Great perks if you get to have an XKR-S for the weekend.

Yes I do, although it feels like I live there at the moment! I'm looking forward to it as with the noise and colour few things has road presence like it. It's another league to the XKR in terms of driver involvement as everything has been RS'd, for example a lot was learned from the Nissan GTR with regard to front knuckle stiffness and turn in response. I just hope it's not too wet as they can be a little lairy in Dynamic mode. :eek:

[TW]Fox · 12 Apr 2012 at 21:07

Basher said:
Who has the V5

Is that the V5 the says in huge text 'THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT PROOF OF OWNERSHIP'

Princey · 13 Apr 2012 at 09:25

I have now purchased all the bits and bobs for my supercharger install and is booked at Monkfish Performance for 4th June. Should see 580-600bhp and 550-580lb-ft.

LiE · 13 Apr 2012 at 09:28

Nice, that should get you to the speed limit quicker

Princey · 13 Apr 2012 at 09:31

Very true, off the line isn't much quicker than the standard 5.0s, numbers on the forum say around 4.2-4.4s but in gear will be nuts. Plus that noise!

Howard · 13 Apr 2012 at 09:31

<3 <3

Duke · 13 Apr 2012 at 10:47

Lovely Jag, nice to see some different cars in here rather than same ones repeated every other month.

Basher · 13 Apr 2012 at 11:33

[TW]Fox;21671701 said:
Is that the V5 the says in huge text 'THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT PROOF OF OWNERSHIP'

Ok. Who has the V5 and a receipt for the car

Munkyman · 13 Apr 2012 at 14:19

I've been meaning to show this in here for a while.

shauncr91 · 13 Apr 2012 at 18:13

Not quite mine but my fathers new car, thought I'd share as it's something a little different

Only this pic for now, will get more when it comes on Tuesday. Traded in an MX5 for it so I'm a little sceptical for now, will have to see how it goes !

dessimpson · 13 Apr 2012 at 19:34

shauncr91 said:
Not quite mine but my fathers new car, thought I'd share as it's something a little different Only this pic for now, will get more when it comes on Tuesday. Traded in an MX5 for it so I'm a little sceptical for now, will have to see how it goes !

I don't think they're too quick. They certainly look the part though.
Very nice looking cars. Especially the rear window

shauncr91 · 13 Apr 2012 at 19:49

dessimpson said:
I don't think they're too quick. They certainly look the part though.
Very nice looking cars. Especially the rear window

Well I think it'll be quicker than the MX5 in a straight line, it's the 200 model. Although performance isn't really what's needed, just a nice looking sports car that's comfier for him, he's 64 so the MX5 is just too back-breaking to get in and out of for him now. This is very comfortable and well equipped too!

Minstadave · 13 Apr 2012 at 19:55

Mother in law to be just picked up a diesel one of these RCZs - ridiculously large wheels, not bad inside but still a bit cheap and French.

Princey · 13 Apr 2012 at 19:55

These are stunning looking cars, just wish they were about 240bhp and RWD and it'd be a winner.

Rybo89 · 13 Apr 2012 at 20:23

White one over-took me last week in the mini.

Looked nice. Wouldn't have one though, think there a bit posh girly.

shauncr91 · 13 Apr 2012 at 20:37

Minstadave said:
Mother in law to be just picked up a diesel one of these RCZs - ridiculously large wheels, not bad inside but still a bit cheap and French.

Wheels are 19's, I agree it's ridiculous on such a car

Draeger · 13 Apr 2012 at 20:48

The 197 bhp version drives ok, but needs a good rev to get it to stay on the boil. Handles pretty well. It's looks suggest it is a lot quicker than it actually is. Neighbour has a white one with a few RC Line extras on it, 19"'s, quad exhaust tailpipes. Looks fantastic, a bit humdrum to drive considering its cost ( he bought it brand new :eek:

).

Firestar_3x · 13 Apr 2012 at 22:13

Tenzo said:
That garage has given 15 years of pain and heartache. Everytime I drive past I just want to jump out and smear myself over all the cars, the windows and the tarmac. The experience is more like a skirt blowing up in the wind, just a fleeting glimpse and it's gone until the next time I'm lucky enough to pass by...

Reminds me of a garage close to me, drive past twice every day they have sold everything from RS200's, Enzos, F40's to Honda F1 Cars, http://www.monksheathprestige.com/used_cars.php?orderby=price_desc

Makes my mornings along with the McLaren garage which has an 80's F1 car in at the moment.

Logsi · 14 Apr 2012 at 13:36

Had this Fiesta Metal a couple of weeks now. It's quite a nice step up from the ST which preceded it in everything bar performance.

Coming from a Prefacelift ST with no nice electrical gubbins at all it's rather nice to have voice control, bluetooth, iPhone music syncing through bluetooth, keyless entry and start, auto wipers/headlights, folding mirrors, electronic auto adjusting steering (which can take some getting used too) and parking sensors (not that you'd need on a car this small). The seats are so ridiculously comfortable and also heated which is a plus for cold mornings. The economy is a definite step up from the ST at 44-46mpg from 32.

It's amazing what they put in a "bottom end" car nowadays. With all the electrical gubbins inside it's also got some nice touches to avoid any mishaps like EBD, Traction Control and Stability Management.

Definitely excited for when the ST comes about, i reckon it's going to be rather special.

My only complaint bar the performance (and maybe electronic PAS) is that it's almost too easy to drive. I just hope it doesn't get boring.