Lexus Or Jag

[macp]

What would you choose?

For me I am going to buy the best one of either that my 3k will buy.In my opinion the Jag is lovely to look at inside and outside is very refined with loads of character and heritage.The Lexus is beautifully built,very refined and from what I have read extremely reliable.I personally intend to use it to commute in and whatever else the family needs but only totalling 8 or 10,000mls per year.

[Speedracer329]

For me it's the Jag every time. I have owned a Jag but not a Lexus, although I did try one before I bought. No denying its a lot of car for the money, & I am sure some would prefer it, but the Jag just feels more special to me.

[Fleckers]

JAG

but then I am biased

its Tata V Toyota

[Rob_F]

I would tell anyone else that would listen to buy the Jag.

And then sneak off and buy the Lexus when nobody was looking....

[2 Wycked]

There's no denying that the Lexus is a very capable wafter, but there's just something about how a Jag makes you feel when you drive it that pips the Lexus.

[firman]

All about the Jaaaaag!

[Shaw Tarse]

Jag for me. I'm sure the Lexus is a good car, but..... It's not on my list of cars to own before I die.

[frosted]

Rob_F said:

I would tell anyone else that would listen to buy the Jag.

And then sneak off and buy the Lexus when nobody was looking....

This, then LPG the badboy

[The real Apache]

Head = Lexus, heart = Jaguar

[plasticpig]

The Lexus is better built. The engine is bullet proof. They are just so bloody dull and gloomy in the styling department. So the Jag gets my vote.

[Shaw Tarse]

The real Apache said:

Head = Lexus, heart = Jaguar

This, plus an AA membership,

[Athlon]

My LS400 was the best car I have owned to date, fast, good on fuel and so many toys to play with! much more room than the Jag as well.

[macp]

Shaw Tarse said:

Jag for me. I'm sure the Lexus is a good car, but..... It's not on my list of cars to own before I die.

I cant ignore that sentiment.

[Jasandjules]

Hmm, that's a tough call.

I like the stuff inside the Lexus (iirc silly things like 2 memory seat positions) which make it rather useful, and I've only ever been in one once but it was a lovely comfy cruise.

But then I've been in XJ8s for a couple of weeks when I was chauffered to work and it was also very comfy and effortless.

They are both large, comfy and will drink like a fish........... So not really much in it IMHO.....I think really you need to drive both and see which one suits you best.

[macp]

The real Apache said:

Head = Lexus, heart = Jaguar

Pretty much what I feel.

[jw golf mk4]

Lexus will be bulletproof, the Jag probably less so! both nice cars though - The Lexus for me

[Morningside]

plasticpig said:

The Lexus is better built. The engine is bullet proof. They are just so bloody dull and gloomy in the styling department. So the Jag gets my vote.

Drove both and so nearly purchased a Lexus off a friend of mine but it missed that 'something'.

[jbi]

macp said:

The real Apache said:

Head = Lexus, heart = Jaguar

Pretty much what I feel.

Agreed...

I'm just a poor student/part time worker so LS400 was the only realistic route into RWD V8 ownership without the headache of worrying if the car would start in the morning.

[macp]

jbi said:

macp said:

The real Apache said:

Head = Lexus, heart = Jaguar

Pretty much what I feel.

Agreed...

I'm just a poor student/part time worker so LS400 was the only realistic route into RWD V8 ownership without the headache of worrying if the car would start in the morning.

I agree have been having the same thoughts which have been pushing me further toward the Lexus but speaking with several owners of the XJ8 they are generaly very happy with reliability.One guy I know bought his jag in Aug this year and has covered 8,000mls without any problems.

[snuffle]

Jaguar every time, IMHO