Does anyone know this XJR Portfolio please?

[monthefish]

Any update?

I've always fancied one of these, and then turning the interior into a concept 8 replica.

[supermono]

Hi yes, deposit paid but collection postponed from tomorrow to some time next week, darn it

SM

[MRPULLHARD]

Funny operation mayfair prestige but some very interesting cars , they say they are in westminister but do they actually have a showroom / warehouse ? did you get to look over their overall stock as there is some very tasty/ interesting stock on their website?

[Stedman]

Pictures please!

[Stedman]

Pictures please!

[supermono]

Sure thing, I'm getting it Friday so I'll post some shots over the weekend. I'm actually quite excited and will be sure to bring some Iron Maiden and AC/DC for the changer on the roadtrip I have planned Assuming a Jag CD player is compatible with such things...

[Stedman]

An Elbow album would be great too!

[pete5570]

Has to be Pink Floyd in a Jag. Proper car, Proper music!!

[Northbloke]

Any update on this one Supermono (with pics of course)?

What are your first impressions of the XJR? And were the Portfolio extras worth it?

Cheers.

(currently whipping myself up into a used XJR frenzy)

[supermono]

Hi there sorry for the delay... First impressions are that it's super smooth and quiet and comfy. Quite quick too but not silly quick and surprisingly agile for its size. I really like it and am glad I went XJR -- for the money it's brilliant and makes a perfect garage mate next to the GT2. Not entirely sure how to get the most out of the auto yet but getting there.

Downside is the selling dealer didn't manage to get a couple of issues resolved he'd promised before collection so it's back at the main dealer now being fettled. I'll reserve the commentary on this until after the event but right now he seems to be reluctantly fulfilling his obligations.

Portfolio options I'm not in a position to compare since I've never owned any other XJR. I do know it has a tremendous cd player and the brushed aluminium looks a million dollars compared to the woodgrain. The body colour, aluminium bits on the wings plus contrasting leather makes it a fine looking thing to walk up to.

So all in all very pleased, just annoying that I'm typing from the train collecting the kids since I only have two seats in the other car. Never had to resort to the train in 7 years and 130k miles of Peugeot ownership lol.

SM

[supermono]

Here's the beast

[Stedman]

[supermono]

Well just got the car back after the squealing belt was fixed (turned out the supercharger belt or tensioner or something, don't really know didn't see the bill)
And boy it's smoother and I'm sure faster too and a really great car to drive. Saturday I had to go 140 miles and felt sick and knackered so set the cruise at a leisurely 75 and wafted all the way in light traffic.

Who wants to guess my average mpg for that little stint?

SM

[Stedman]

33mpg

[Northbloke]

Glad you got the car sorted. Keep a list of things to check for so I can ask when I get mine!

I'll go for 29mpg (so it'll sound more impressive when you tell us it was really 40!)

[supermono]

Bang in the middle: 31. One of the criteria for this car choice was something that could at a push do 25mpg so this is better than expected.

[LeighW]

That's pretty impressive mpg - my 3.0 only manages 35 on similar runs, and I thought that was pretty good! Superb looking car by the way.

[supermono]

Thanks. After looking at portfolios I really fancied one just the right package inside too. I doubt the mpg figure will be repeated BTW, I didn't buy an xjr to get great mileage...

[9mm]

I can achieve similar figures but if I didn't want to enjoy the performance (which I do, on just about every drive) I think I'd just get a diesel. I think I saw 33mpg indicated once and I was bored rigid. <15 means I'm having fun.