Bye Bye BMW...

DM · 3 Mar 2011 at 17:53

Lucero said:
I really like the XF, I would always try and push for a differnt colour combo. Having said that, the colour combo in my E60 is not to everyones taste either but it makes an otherwise very dark interior (no sunroof) very light.

In addition, given the number of posts removed, I can't believe the suspension hammer has not been waved around! Seems relaxed for OcUK

You mean the rod of correction!

Jonnycoupe · 3 Mar 2011 at 17:57

Ezah · 3 Mar 2011 at 17:58

Awesome looking car, do want! Enjoy in good health

Nothing wrong with that colour choice either m8.

Jaguar have a really attractive range atm, and I may well have to make the switch from a run of german saloons (C, E, 3ers and 5ers) to a Jag next time.

Django x2 · 3 Mar 2011 at 17:59

So whats the deal with the gear selector, is there a sport / manual mode? How many gears is the auto?

My interior choice would be something like this:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/la...ics=9&imgsrv=1&current=7&make=JAGUAR&model=XF

but then I don't have kids, and even when I do, they won't be going in a car like this!

rG-tom · 3 Mar 2011 at 18:01

So how much does it cost for one of these in the current climate then? Looks REALLY nice. Still can't help but think that BMW make the best steering wheels, they look REALLY thin with no thumb grooves in the competition

Is that reflective of how they feel IRL or is it an optical illusion?

EDIT:

this is the colour combo you should've got:

Jonnycoupe · 3 Mar 2011 at 18:03

Lucero said:
So whats the deal with the gear selector, is there a sport / manual mode? How many gears is the auto?

S is far right past drive position and gives a nice resistance as you rotate to the sport mode. S gives constant control on the manual gears with paddles behind the steering wheel, in Drive it will change as requested however revert to auto after a period of no changes, I think sport does that aswell after a longer period. I think dynamic mode then adds more resistance to changing for you unless you get really silly.

6 Speed ZF item at the moment but changing on the facelift to 8 speed with introduction of new engines and entertainment packs.

Django x2 · 3 Mar 2011 at 18:03

So how do you change manually?

Skidder · 3 Mar 2011 at 18:04

If it wasn't for my dogs I would be in one of these rather than the E61. Love it

Django x2 · 3 Mar 2011 at 18:04

rG-tom said:
So how much does it cost for one of these in the current climate then? Looks REALLY nice. Still can't help but think that BMW make the best steering wheels, they look REALLY thin with no thumb grooves in the competition

Is that reflective of how they feel IRL or is it an optical illusion?

Looks like £30k for a 2010 3D v6 upwards to late £50k for the 5l supercharged

Jonnycoupe · 3 Mar 2011 at 18:08

The wheels controls for volume aren't clicky buttons but a up and down push switch that feels much nicer. Does the Diesel S get the Alcantara Roof and pillar trim?

G-MAN2004 · 3 Mar 2011 at 18:09

[TW]Fox;18588140 said:
Black exterior with black interior and black trim.

How inspiring.

I think it's quite nice tbh, much better than these tacky wood options people go for.

Much better than some of the crap combinations BMW put out too. Black steering wheel and top half of dash + cream for the rest. You'd have to be off your head to like that monstrosity.

SHEDDER1uk · 3 Mar 2011 at 18:10

Really really like these cars simply stunning.

rare · 3 Mar 2011 at 18:13

Looks superb,a really impressive car.

ashrobbo · 3 Mar 2011 at 18:15

Thta is fubbing gorgeous,

Nice car dude, my life goal to be able to afford one of these, only a few more years and promotions to go....

Blackhawk47 · 3 Mar 2011 at 18:22

Love it. Stunning looking car and smart interior!

Although this I do like the look of...

G-MAN2004 · 3 Mar 2011 at 18:29

Exactly what I was talking about (above). Absolutely awful colour combination.

Wicksta · 3 Mar 2011 at 18:30

G-MAN2004 said:
Much better than some of the crap combinations BMW put out too. Black steering wheel and top half of dash + cream for the rest. You'd have to be off your head to like that monstrosity.

I don't understand this, you'd want a cream steering wheel too? And haven't you just described the Jaguar in blackhawk's post (which incidently looks awesome)?

Lord-Jaffa · 3 Mar 2011 at 18:31

InvaderGIR said:
I'm sorry but that has to be the most boring colour combination you could possibly think of.

Says the guy with the silver car, the most bland colour you can possibly buy

G-MAN2004 · 3 Mar 2011 at 18:38

Wicksta said:
I don't understand this, you'd want a cream steering wheel too? And haven't you just described the Jaguar in blackhawk's post (which incidently looks awesome)?

No I wouldn't want a cream steering wheel, I'd just rather not have that combination in the first place.

Yes, I think it looks awful. Problem?

J1nxy · 3 Mar 2011 at 18:44

Blackhawk47 said:
Love it. Stunning looking car and smart interior!

Although this I do like the look of...

Thats ivory with oyster and its not bad, but its what my wife said we weren't old enough for and she's right it does feel like an older persons interior compared to the black, or at least in my opinion which is why we bought the car we did.