2014 Jaguar F-Type
#41
Originally Posted by s.hasan546' timestamp='1381797596' post='22827608
Like stated before, many people don't care. I understand this is a honda forum but reliability is not the only factor of purchasing a car. Especially when considering $100k cars. If that was true than maserati, aston, jag, range rover; etc wouldn't exist.
If Clarkson, Chris Harris, and Jay Leno all drive Jag's as daily cars; it's not because they are poorly made and break a lot.
Being properly trained is one thing, but you consider how many independent shops open up that are generally trained and they can take apart a new honda/toyota and put it back together with relative ease (the "complex" prius for example), but won't touch jags, sometimes the designs are just inherently flawed. There's a reason why there will always be a place for high end porsches, benzes, even Lexuses in the Ferrari level market, the fit and finish and quality of other components aside from the drivetrain. Old jags I can agree with, like teh E types and even into the XKEs that replaced them, but since then they're just laden with issues.
#42
Originally Posted by mosesbotbol' timestamp='1381836133' post='22828138
[quote name='s.hasan546' timestamp='1381797596' post='22827608']
Like stated before, many people don't care. I understand this is a honda forum but reliability is not the only factor of purchasing a car. Especially when considering $100k cars. If that was true than maserati, aston, jag, range rover; etc wouldn't exist.
Like stated before, many people don't care. I understand this is a honda forum but reliability is not the only factor of purchasing a car. Especially when considering $100k cars. If that was true than maserati, aston, jag, range rover; etc wouldn't exist.
If Clarkson, Chris Harris, and Jay Leno all drive Jag's as daily cars; it's not because they are poorly made and break a lot.
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You are entitled to your opinion, of course, but my family's experience with a mid-2000's Jaguar S-Type (bought used) over three years/~50,000 miles) of ownership was nothing but positive. I was disinclined to like the car, but it really was something remarkable. Trouble-free to 85K+, very nice ride while still being a very tight handling driver's car, IMHO. The interior was nicely done, leather and wood everywhere, and well made.
So many people repeat negative tales they've heard, but Jaguar sales numbers in this country indicate that chances are very slim the speaker has any actual experience with the cars. I'd much rather spend my money on a Jag than any BMW. And as long as it came with a manual, I'd prefer a Jag over any Mercedes.
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Jags became pretty reliable under Ford's later years of ownership. The current gen Jags and Rovers benefited from the Ford turnaround in terms of style and quality, only they were sold off to Tata, so who knows if they will stay that way.
Today I'd buy a Jag over a BMW.
Today I'd buy a Jag over a BMW.
#44
The attention to detail in all aspects of the car is one facet of a Jaguar that misses those who have not owned one recently. From wishbones, to windshield wipers; everything is so well designed. How many manufacturers are still using double wishbone suspension? All aluminum rivet bonding... Only the most top end marques like Aston and Ferrari. Ergonomics is fantastic. Dials and gauges are as easy as can be.
British midlands is a mecca for automotive talent due to F1 and associated industries. That talent filters into British automotive marques like Jaguar Land Rover. That synergy is obvious in the modern designs of both brands.
British midlands is a mecca for automotive talent due to F1 and associated industries. That talent filters into British automotive marques like Jaguar Land Rover. That synergy is obvious in the modern designs of both brands.
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Car is absolutely stunning!! However, it's too pricey and there's no manual. Hopefully in the later models there will be.
I think I will stick to an Audi TT-RS as my next car in the meantime to replace my Z4M Roadster.
I think I will stick to an Audi TT-RS as my next car in the meantime to replace my Z4M Roadster.
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