Pictures of my new car

Ben M · 30 Dec 2007 at 19:58

CypherPunk said:
Regarding the automatic gearbox, there was actually no manual option due to the amount of torque produced by the engine. My car is fitted with a 6 speed ZF gearbox and it’s absolutely perfect for the car, it’s fitted with all sorts of sensors to detect when you are pushing on, and in sports mode it’s almost as much fun as a proper manual gearbox.

I'm sure a manual would still be a lot more fun when it gets down to it.

But I'm sure the auto is really good for having a nice relaxing drive.

divine` · 30 Dec 2007 at 20:00

Ben M said:
I'm sure a manual would still be a lot more fun when it gets down to it.

But I'm sure the auto is really good for having a nice relaxing drive.

It's not really made as a back road blaster though is it, it's a cruiser with a big engine.

thepharcyde · 30 Dec 2007 at 20:00

Love it but apart from the colour is a but wuss.

Andri · 30 Dec 2007 at 20:01

I have actually always liked the look of the S Type and i have no idea why.

Apart from the colour it looks very nice indeed and must shift quite nicely

Ben M · 30 Dec 2007 at 20:03

Andri said:
I have actually always liked the look of the S Type and i have no idea why.

Apart from the colour it looks very nice indeed and must shift quite nicely

I've always thought they look okay, provided they are the ones without the chrome.

I also think that this colour really suits the car =0

[TW]Fox · 30 Dec 2007 at 20:03

muttclugg said:
Perhaps because his financial situation is none of your business? I personnally like it.

'His financial situation'? Don't be daft, it's the price he paid for a car not a photocopy of his last payslip. I was bombarded with numerous requests for how much mine was when I posted my new car last year. I dont see what the big deal is.

Ben M · 30 Dec 2007 at 20:05

[TW]Fox;10778907 said:
'His financial situation'? Don't be daft, it's the price he paid for a car not a photocopy of his last payslip. I was bombarded with numerous requests for how much mine was when I posted my new car last year. I dont see what the big deal is.

Some people want to disclose the price, some people don't. I don't see what the big deal about his not posting the price is.

Kristoph · 30 Dec 2007 at 20:06

Prefer the new shape. Sounds like its quick in a straight line, but how does it perform in the corners?

http://www.driveblog.co.uk/files/Jaguar C-XF.jpg

thepharcyde · 30 Dec 2007 at 20:10

mp3kla said:
Prefer the new shape. Sounds like its quick in a straight line, but how does it perform in the corners?

http://www.driveblog.co.uk/files/Jaguar C-XF.jpg

That aint a S-Type though

Tesla · 30 Dec 2007 at 20:12

How come the supercharged model doesn't have the sports pack? Makes it actually look OK.

Finchowned · 30 Dec 2007 at 20:16

Quite nice.

Friend of mine gets to drive his parents! He's 22. Lucker.

Anyway, exactly the same spec as yours. Was really nice inside. Really comfy and even though it's a minging auto it went really well and sounded lovely.

[TW]Fox · 30 Dec 2007 at 20:18

Anyway enough of the price stuff.

Not keen I'm afraid. Just looks a bit... meh. And is ruined by a slushbox. I always thought the choice in this area was an RS6 if you wanted an Estate, an E55 if you wanted an auto and an M5 if you wanted the ultimate sport saloon. The S Type-R didn't seem to fit. Which I suspect is why you rarely ever see one.

Shimmy · 30 Dec 2007 at 20:19

Nice motor, although the styling and colour isn't to my liking.

Trim and performance and looks good to me.

Doesn't matter too much what he's paid for it, unless it's massively over the odds (which I highly doubt). As long as he's happy with it, leave him alone.

Don't see why some people are so insistent on finding out anyway. Fair enough asking once, but asking again when the OP declines is a little rude imho.

thepharcyde · 30 Dec 2007 at 20:19

[TW]Fox;10779017 said:
The S Type-R didn't seem to fit. Which I suspect is why you rarely ever see one.

Good thing IMO.

CypherPunk · 30 Dec 2007 at 20:21

Tesla said:
How come the supercharged model doesn't have the sports pack? Makes it actually look OK.

I don’t think that Jaguar offered the sports pack until after it was built. It has got a few additions to make it stand out a little bit, for a start all of the exterior chrome trim has been removed, it’s got the mesh grill, revised front bumper and a boot spoiler. Also the interior is exclusive to the R model.

loltim · 30 Dec 2007 at 20:21

thepharcyde said:
Good thing IMO.

Provided the price was good I'd agree too.

Saytan · 30 Dec 2007 at 20:24

one of those cars that on paper, you shouldnt buy

but in your chest, where it counts, it's a jag. a car for rotters and cads, and who doesnt want to be one of those.

BigT · 30 Dec 2007 at 20:25

[TW]Fox;10779017 said:
I always thought the choice in this area was an RS6 if you wanted an Estate, an E55 if you wanted an auto and an M5 if you wanted the ultimate sport saloon. The S Type-R didn't seem to fit.

Cars you mentioned of the same age, condition and mileage are likelier to be significantly more expensive than the S-Type though aren't they? So I guess the S-Type would be the choice if your budget didn't stretch to one of the models you mentioned but you still wanted a big comfortable car with awesome straight line performance.

[TW]Fox · 30 Dec 2007 at 20:26

This is true - an E55 for this sort of cash would be a pre 2002 model, the RS6 is unavailable at this budget leaving only the E39 M5 as an alternative.

CypherPunk · 30 Dec 2007 at 20:39

[TW]Fox;10779017 said:
Anyway enough of the price stuff.

Not keen I'm afraid. Just looks a bit... meh. And is ruined by a slushbox. I always thought the choice in this area was an RS6 if you wanted an Estate, an E55 if you wanted an auto and an M5 if you wanted the ultimate sport saloon. The S Type-R didn't seem to fit. Which I suspect is why you rarely ever see one.

You're right Fox, brand new the S-Type R was the odd car out and that’s the reason that Jaguar only managed to sell about 400 a year. However second hand is a different matter, I’d absolutely love an E55 or M5, but realistically the E55 is too expensive to buy, and the M5 is too fragile for its own good (and I don’t particularly want to drive a manual).