Random musings on F01 730d

Del Lardo · 29 Jun 2015 at 09:51

Can anyone comment on what the Comprehensive BMW warranty covers that the Named Component doesn't? Named Component seems to cover everything major that could go wrong?

[TW]Fox · 29 Jun 2015 at 12:36

It covers everything not listed in the exclusions whereas named component only covers what is listed. I have never found it cheap enough to be worth it. I think it's missing some of the electronics etc

Del Lardo · 6 Jul 2015 at 11:27

For anyone who cares I placed a deposit on a car over the weekend. I'll post some info and photo's when I collect it. Don't want to jinx it :rolleyes:

GinG · 6 Jul 2015 at 14:36

Look forward to seeing what it is

skaif · 6 Jul 2015 at 16:05

Noice, looking forward to pics!

pepsilol · 6 Jul 2015 at 16:23

Tell me you went for the XJ and not that soulless German rubbish!

[TW]Fox · 6 Jul 2015 at 17:01

There is nothing rubbish about the F01. It's a great car. In some respects the XJ is a better car, in other respects the F01 is better.

Not everyone wants 'soul' (what even is that?) in a diesel saloon car.

Sukh · 6 Jul 2015 at 20:26

I think soul in a Jaguar means random niggling electrical faults..

#Chri5# · 6 Jul 2015 at 21:17

I saw a 5GT in an almost matt dark grey at the supermarket tonight - possibly the best colour I've seen for a 5GT. Seemed to take away some of the bulk around the C pillars / boot.

[TW]Fox · 6 Jul 2015 at 21:24

#Chri5# said:
I saw a 5GT in an almost matt dark grey at the supermarket tonight - possibly the best colour I've seen for a 5GT. Seemed to take away some of the bulk around the C pillars / boot.

Sophisto Grey

SDK^ · 6 Jul 2015 at 21:35

A very nice new 7 Series pulled up alongside me at the petrol station. Long wheel base, exec rear seating and rear entertainment package.sweet

Jonnycoupe · 6 Jul 2015 at 21:39

[TW]Fox;28277425 said:
There is nothing rubbish about the F01. It's a great car. In some respects the XJ is a better car, in other respects the F01 is better.

Not everyone wants 'soul' (what even is that?) in a diesel saloon car.

If it needs describing then you're already beyond help and simply a shade of grey.

pepsilol · 6 Jul 2015 at 22:17

[TW]Fox;28277425 said:
Not everyone wants 'soul' (what even is that?) in a diesel saloon car.

Something that isn't dull and has hints of eccentricism..

[TW]Fox · 6 Jul 2015 at 22:19

pepsilol said:
Something that isn't dull and has hints of eccentricism..

I thought we were talking about automatic diesel saloon cars here not sports cars?

I'm being a bit obtuse because I do know where you are coming from but I find it hard to accept that a large saloon car is 'rubbish' simply because it doesnt have 'hints of eccentricism'. I like the XJ, I think it's a fabulous car, but I don't see how the F01 is 'rubbish' in comparison. There are pros and cons of each - the Jaguar is better looking and has a better, more refined image, the BMW has a better powertrain, better electronics and infotainment system, the Jaguar rides better, the BMW handles better, etc etc. It's six of one, half dozen of the other and neither are poor choices. Which is the best car is going to come down largely to personal taste - they are two slightly different approaches to this market segment.

geekman · 6 Jul 2015 at 22:38

The infotainment system in particular is vastly better on the F01 than the XJ

Jonnycoupe · 6 Jul 2015 at 22:55

Yeah MY16 XJ is now Simply competitive.

A week after most cars though it doesn't really make much difference to day to day use IMO. Audi MMI personally does my head in.

Joe T · 7 Jul 2015 at 06:09

[TW]Fox;28278772 said:
I'm being a bit obtuse because I do know where you are coming from but I find it hard to accept that a large saloon car is 'rubbish' simply because it doesnt have 'hints of eccentricism'.

He's just trolling as usual. Ignore him.

Del Lardo · 9 Jul 2015 at 16:19

Well it would seem that just talking about it has jinxed it, had a call from the dealer and they can't sell the car as it needs £4500 worth of work so will be off to the auctions. Look's like outside of servicing it's been maintained on the cheap so lots of non standard parts and all four wheels need replacing

The hunt has made me realise just how good my GS450h is for what I need from a car and frankly after 3 weeks of dealing with the motor trade which for the most part has been a distinctly frustrating and in some cases unpleasant experience I'm going to wait for 6 months and then take another look.

[TW]Fox · 9 Jul 2015 at 16:51

What was it?

pepsilol · 9 Jul 2015 at 17:04

Del Lardo said:
Well it would seem that just talking about it has jinxed it, had a call from the dealer and they can't sell the car as it needs £4500 worth of work so will be off to the auctions. Look's like outside of servicing it's been maintained on the cheap so lots of non standard parts and all four wheels need replacing

The hunt has made me realise just how good my GS450h is for what I need from a car and frankly after 3 weeks of dealing with the motor trade which for the most part has been a distinctly frustrating and in some cases unpleasant experience I'm going to wait for 6 months and then take another look.

LS460?

I miss my Lexus so badly and dealing with the dealer network

Everything just worked, it was honestly that simple.