Stevo985 Posted February 28, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted February 28, 2012 Glad to see someone likes the adverts for Jag (I think they're shit ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I think the biggest issue with the Jag is that you're spaffing £15k straight down the drain as soon as you drive it off the forecourt, they hang on to their value about as well as a used condom does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 28, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted February 28, 2012 That's true with most new cars though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 It is... but try trading a Jaguar back in for a new one at the same garage you originally bought it from and you'll get a nasty surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 As a side note, if you're buying an A5 Tony, then surely a test drive in an R8 is the deal breaker? they are offering track days on their website so I assumed I'd blag one of them ..but you raise a good point .. R8 it is :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 28, 2012 Moderator Share Posted February 28, 2012 I really like the Audi A7 in that category of car. Someone one office up from ours got one recently and it's a very pretty thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I saw an advert for the XF that night on TV XF Estate (and a real gem for Chindie ;-)) to be unveiled at the Geneva motor show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 29, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted February 29, 2012 Haha, we've already had Chindie's reaction to that, TV! (incidentally, I don't like it either) Like the look of the XF estate though. I'm not an estate fan in general, but as far as they go, the XF one looks decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I think the convertible Evoque is ace Its just so bonkers its awesome. A whole new segment! Gotta laugh at the article, Land rover doing some "top secret" trials in central london without any camo at all No doubt the trials took place up and down fleet street! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 29, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted February 29, 2012 Oh yeah, I know the Evoque soft top will sell. I just don't like the look of it. Much better with a roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 to just chip in on Jag dealers which is admittedly a bit OT: 2 years ago I wanted an X type estate (I know, I know), not new, but as new as possible and as high a spec as possible. The Jag dealer on the outskirts of Worcester was awful. Worse than Fiat (which I generally use as a low water mark). I told them I was ready to buy, to the point my previous car had died and I needed a car quickly. The spec I gave them illustrated I knew what I wanted but left a big wide brief, a couple of engine sizes, a couple of equipment levels, virtually any colour. They managed to dick me around for weeks. I asked them at one point if they really were into selling cars or just a cover for something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I went over to Audi today on my way home from work ... Just wanted to have a look before they closed... salesman found an A5 Quattro 3.0l and let me take it out for a test drive( bit naughty as I didn't have my license with me to show him )... Even though in theory it was 10 minutes intil his home time Came back from the test drive and he made me a cup of coffee and went through all the various add-ons and their merits on the car and answered any questions I had .. Left about an hour after they close I was impressed with the car but also impressed with him and I suspect the way he dealt with me has clinched the deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ads Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 As a side note, if you're buying an A5 Tony, then surely a test drive in an R8 is the deal breaker? they are offering track days on their website so I assumed I'd blag one of them ..but you raise a good point .. R8 it is :-) The R8 is a very nice motor. My ownly gripe is the semi-automatic gearbox, as you can hear the car thinking about what's it doing before bodging up or down a shift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 1, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted March 1, 2012 Pictures of the Sportbrake (XF Estate) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted March 1, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted March 1, 2012 **** me the car industry lack imagination. The Volvo V60 (and probably 10 other manufacturers) looks exactly like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I went over to Audi today on my way home from work ... Just wanted to have a look before they closed... salesman found an A5 Quattro 3.0l and let me take it out for a test drive( bit naughty as I didn't have my license with me to show him )... Even though in theory it was 10 minutes intil his home time Came back from the test drive and he made me a cup of coffee and went through all the various add-ons and their merits on the car and answered any questions I had .. Left about an hour after they close I was impressed with the car but also impressed with him and I suspect the way he dealt with me has clinched the deal Salesman in "being a salesman" shocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I think when you're buying a car like a Jaguar or a Land Rover, the customer service forms as much a part of the product as the car itself does. If you're about to spend £30k+ on a car, then a warm welcome and level of interest is the least you should expect, particularly bearing in mind that these will probably be the people responsible for servicing and aftercare. Mercedes, for example, will often ring you to arrange a service, arrive at your door with a replacement car and have your vehicle back on your drive the same day. Had nothing but good experiences with BMW when we had the Mini. Nice bit of stuff at Mini: "Sorry Sir we don't have any Mini's to give you as a Courtesy Car, but we have one of our BMW demonstrators for you if thats ok?" He's me expecting a 1 series..... and yes... thats an M3 for the day. Me: "Yeah that will do I suppose". VW here are tossers though. I've just got a new M3 and it's an absolutely brilliant car, love it to bits. And if you're talking shit car dealers, then Nissan over here take some beating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I went over to Audi today on my way home from work ... Just wanted to have a look before they closed... salesman found an A5 Quattro 3.0l and let me take it out for a test drive( bit naughty as I didn't have my license with me to show him )... Even though in theory it was 10 minutes intil his home time Came back from the test drive and he made me a cup of coffee and went through all the various add-ons and their merits on the car and answered any questions I had .. Left about an hour after they close I was impressed with the car but also impressed with him and I suspect the way he dealt with me has clinched the deal Salesman in "being a salesman" shocker. :-) Totally Agree but tell that to Jaguar ( or sytner) as it was a skill their salesmen lacked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I think when you're buying a car like a Jaguar or a Land Rover, the customer service forms as much a part of the product as the car itself does. If you're about to spend £30k+ on a car, then a warm welcome and level of interest is the least you should expect, particularly bearing in mind that these will probably be the people responsible for servicing and aftercare. Mercedes, for example, will often ring you to arrange a service, arrive at your door with a replacement car and have your vehicle back on your drive the same day. Had nothing but good experiences with BMW when we had the Mini. Nice bit of stuff at Mini: "Sorry Sir we don't have any Mini's to give you as a Courtesy Car, but we have one of our BMW demonstrators for you if thats ok?" He's me expecting a 1 series..... and yes... thats an M3 for the day. Me: "Yeah that will do I suppose". VW here are tossers though. I've just got a new M3 and it's an absolutely brilliant car, love it to bits. And if you're talking shit car dealers, then Nissan over here take some beating. Good to see you opted for a nice practical family car :-) A nice looking car though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 You can get four people in no danger, (shame we're expecting our third, but there you go!) The wife's got a Qashqai+2 in any case though, which is what we use for lugging the kids round in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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