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Goldmember · 02-02-2005, 02:42 PM

I am in a JAGUAR

It is the worst. Its a 3.0 X Type. I have had it for 1 hour and I already an trying to convince the wife to drive it and let me have her Touareg. Its not lookin good that I will convince her, so looks like I'll be in the Jag for a week.

It could be worse I know, I could be driving a BMW. I just can't wait to get the 6 back.

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MarcSuri · 02-02-2005, 05:12 PM

April · 02-02-2005, 05:17 PM

a better choice if you don't have snow

hkallroad · 02-02-2005, 05:23 PM

they'll tell you Jag is the best, and of course Land Rovers, Range Rovers, Aston Martins, Rolls & Bentley for that matter as well. However they seems to forget none of those are British car anymore. What's more, PAG are losing money left and right coz' no one is buying their cars.

You may have just discovered why after an hour in the Jag....

lkfoster · 02-02-2005, 10:58 PM

jimdiesel3.0TDi · 02-03-2005, 12:21 AM

Now if you want to talk about Jingoism!

The X-type is poor compared to the A4/3 series/C Class and the only reason it sells here in the UK is because its relatively cheap.

Boston Driver · 02-03-2005, 06:25 AM

I spent 14.5 hours driving an X-type from Annapolis, MD home to Boston (friend's car)...yeah, it is normally a 6.5 hour drive, but I drove right through the heart of the blizzrd the whole way!

Not that impressed with the X-type, felt like a Ford...oh wait, it is! At least the AWD kept us moving forward, albeit 30MPH the whole way.

Goldmember · 02-03-2005, 08:17 AM

but have driven a 745i, a 330Xi, an M3 and an X5. The 330Xi I drove for almost a month. My problem with BMW is the stigma attached to their owners. The typical BMW owner that I HAVE ENCOUNTERED (I AM NOT SAYING ALL, JUST THE ONES I HAVE MET) is usually a 'snob' who doesn't appreciate fine automobiles. The only reason they have one is cause of the fancy advertisement and status symbol they represent.

spitze · 02-03-2005, 08:21 AM

All German cars are above average in performance, luxury and driving pleasure. They have different brand characteristics. I have two BMWs and have owned several Benzes as well. I have not had an Audi to date but drove a new A6 4.2 recently which impressed me very much. I'm waiting to compare it to a 545i which will soon be a 550i with a beast of an engine. I'm told the BMW experience still beats anything in it's class. I love my two Bimmers which have given me nothing but driving pleasure with zero problems

spitze

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RespectTheA6 · 02-05-2005, 10:52 PM

Most bmw owners i have met were enthusiasts. Especially M3 owners.

A few years ago this guy pulls up in a MB SL600(older body style). Im smoking a cigarette outside the building and say "Beautiful car" hes like "yea, its mean, that eight cylinder really roars" im like "ya, too bad its a 12", his smile goes away and simply says "its my boss's old car, he sold it to me". Conversation ended there.

02-02-2005, 05:12 PM	#2
MarcSuri New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 23	Spoken by someone who probably never had a BMW. __________________ 2003 BMW 330i 2003 Volvo XC90 T6 1999 Audi A4 2.8 Avant (GONE) 1998 Audi A4 1.8T (GONE)

02-02-2005, 05:17 PM	#3
April AudiWorld Uber User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 52,940	I've rented the X Type before. My condolances:-( The BM is probably a better choice if you don't have snow __________________

02-02-2005, 05:23 PM	#4
hkallroad New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 248	Go ask any Brits and... they'll tell you Jag is the best, and of course Land Rovers, Range Rovers, Aston Martins, Rolls & Bentley for that matter as well. However they seems to forget none of those are British car anymore. What's more, PAG are losing money left and right coz' no one is buying their cars. You may have just discovered why after an hour in the Jag....

02-02-2005, 10:58 PM	#5
lkfoster AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 237	It's just a re-badged Mondeo, not a true Jag

02-03-2005, 12:21 AM	#6
jimdiesel3.0TDi New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 52	Thanks for the generalisation. Now if you want to talk about Jingoism! The X-type is poor compared to the A4/3 series/C Class and the only reason it sells here in the UK is because its relatively cheap. __________________ Current 04 A6 3.0TDi (225) SE Quattro Atlas Grey 04 A2 1.4TDi (90) SE Silver Past 03 S4 (B6) 02 A4 2.5TDi (163) SE 01 A2 1.4TDi (75) SE 00 A6 2.5TDi (150) SE 98 A4 2.5TDi (150) SE 97 A4 1.9TDi (110) SE

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02-03-2005, 06:25 AM	#7
Boston Driver AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lexington, MA Posts: 27,055	I feel your pain... I spent 14.5 hours driving an X-type from Annapolis, MD home to Boston (friend's car)...yeah, it is normally a 6.5 hour drive, but I drove right through the heart of the blizzrd the whole way! Not that impressed with the X-type, felt like a Ford...oh wait, it is! At least the AWD kept us moving forward, albeit 30MPH the whole way. __________________ 2002 A6 4.2 Sport...with a few things added

02-03-2005, 08:17 AM	#8
Goldmember AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 788	True, never had but have driven a 745i, a 330Xi, an M3 and an X5. The 330Xi I drove for almost a month. My problem with BMW is the stigma attached to their owners. The typical BMW owner that I HAVE ENCOUNTERED (I AM NOT SAYING ALL, JUST THE ONES I HAVE MET) is usually a 'snob' who doesn't appreciate fine automobiles. The only reason they have one is cause of the fancy advertisement and status symbol they represent. __________________ ____________________ 2008 Audi S6 5.2 V10 Brilliant Black Carbon Fiber trim Silver S Nappa Silk Seats Ipod Interface 2007 Audi Q7 4.2 Premium S-Line Garnet Red Pearl Effect Adaptive Air Suspension Adaptive Cruise Control Alcantara Leather Headliner Side Assist Rear Side Airbags Towing Package 21" Wheels 2005 Audi A6 4.2 - PICK UP DEC. 6 2004 - Wrecked and replaced with 2006 Cadillac STS 2004 Vw Touareg 4.2 - TRADED FOR Q7 2004 S4 Cabriolet - - AOA REPLACED WITH AN 05 A6 4.2 2003 A6 3.0 Quattro - TRADED VW TOUAREG ____________________

02-03-2005, 08:21 AM	#9
spitze New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17	Why the cheapshot at BMW?? All German cars are above average in performance, luxury and driving pleasure. They have different brand characteristics. I have two BMWs and have owned several Benzes as well. I have not had an Audi to date but drove a new A6 4.2 recently which impressed me very much. I'm waiting to compare it to a 545i which will soon be a 550i with a beast of an engine. I'm told the BMW experience still beats anything in it's class. I love my two Bimmers which have given me nothing but driving pleasure with zero problems spitze 2002 X5 3.0 Sport 2000 540i Sport

02-05-2005, 10:52 PM	#10
RespectTheA6 AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,046	could be true, but from my experience a mercedes driver(not all, but 70%)knows crap about thier car Most bmw owners i have met were enthusiasts. Especially M3 owners. A few years ago this guy pulls up in a MB SL600(older body style). Im smoking a cigarette outside the building and say "Beautiful car" hes like "yea, its mean, that eight cylinder really roars" im like "ya, too bad its a 12", his smile goes away and simply says "its my boss's old car, he sold it to me". Conversation ended there. __________________ Socom 2= best game ever.

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