Builder49 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Hi guys, seems like ages since I've been on here, and now have to find my way around the new layout !!! Once again looking for some impartial advise, and any information from anyone in the know. I'm looking to pick up a decent 4/5 seater in the next few months. Obviously want to stick with something with a bit of power, and at the moment I'm looking seriously at 2 different vehicles. First choice I'm considering is the Jaguar XF 4.2 supercharged........ Second choice is the Audi S5.... If anyone could help I'd be really grateful. Cheers, Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Budget? Must haves/have nots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 The xfr is a cracking car, can't really go to wrong with that choice. Other options would be the m5 and the merc equivalent. And if you like jap then the Lexus version thing can't remember its designation. Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder49 Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 Keeping the Z as a weekend fun car, so budget will be limited to £20K. I know with the Jag I can pick up a 2010 with about 30,000 miles or maybe do better than that even? Not really looked into either, but a cursory glance shows a lot of nice toys on the Jag, but I'm not sure of it's reliabilty etc? The audi I'm sure might be more reliable and 'SAFE' as a purchase, but you seem to get a lot of early depreciation on the XF which means you get a hell of a lot of car for your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 VXR8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Hello stranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 thought you'd managed to find wifey Number ??, hence no sign of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 thought you'd managed to find wifey Number ??, hence no sign of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder49 Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 Holiday and business trips following on from each other....... Thanks for the warm welcome back though guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder49 Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 And I do have a friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder49 Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 VXR8 is a lovely car, but want something a bit more refined and suitable for business, hence the XFR, but was hoping someone might have some inside knowledge or experience of this beast? Thought RT might be a good bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1 HNK Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 XFR would be my choice. A red one Stunning cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsniss350z Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 What's more refined than turning up in a VXR with a couple of tinnies of Fosters in your hand. LoL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgedon Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Lexus IS F would be my choice, might be slightly over budget though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vansman66 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Dont know about the XFR but I had an S type R and that was a nightmare to run, high service cost, poor build quality, etc for me it was a waste of over 10K put up with is for 18 months and went to a 330CI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 VXR8 is a lovely car, but want something a bit more refined and suitable for business, hence the XFR, but was hoping someone might have some inside knowledge or experience of this beast? Thought RT might be a good bet from what i've seen build quality is much improved over the old ford days, there have been very good reviews about the new jags. i know chesterfield had an XF and so did his brother and had issues, but i think it was more to do with dealer service than just the car. as i think they both got a friday afternoon car. general consensus from new owners is its a very good car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder49 Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 Thanks for that. Might go for a test drive this coming weekend, could then put a little review up for anyone else interested. Localish dealership has an 09 XFR for £17k, plus is offering test drives in a 62plate base spec diesel, the comparison could be quite interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 What about RS4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgedon Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Oh wow..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 or S8? http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/audi/a8/audi-s8-s8-fsi-quattro-auto-bang-and-olufsen/853784 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I've been looking at Jag XF's recently but the 2.2D and the 3ltr D V6 Really quite fancy one of those in white.... Wouldn't be a replacement for the Zed it would be my 'Shed' Where ya been Builder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 the new jaguar stuff is superb styling, would choose it all over the german rivals at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangzoom Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 (edited) Thanks for that. Might go for a test drive this coming weekend, could then put a little review up for anyone else interested. Localish dealership has an 09 XFR for £17k, plus is offering test drives in a 62plate base spec diesel, the comparison could be quite interesting £17K for a 3 year old XFR!! Thats amazing value/unbelievable depreciation (over 70%), they come loaded with toys too (unlike the german cars). Edited November 5, 2012 by gangzoom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1 HNK Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Thanks for that. Might go for a test drive this coming weekend, could then put a little review up for anyone else interested. Localish dealership has an 09 XFR for £17k, plus is offering test drives in a 62plate base spec diesel, the comparison could be quite interesting An XFR for £17k at a main dealer....you sure its an XFR and not the older SV8? That sounds ridiculous money, unless its been to the moon and back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Couldn't find an XFR for less than £24K on PH. Can you get an E90 M3 for that sort of money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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