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Fleet disposals?
I was going to say that a face-lifted model would be nice but what I mean is an arse-lifted model.
NB Here's one with only 880 miles! www.pistonheads.com/sales/3047078.htm
I was going to say that a face-lifted model would be nice but what I mean is an arse-lifted model.
NB Here's one with only 880 miles! www.pistonheads.com/sales/3047078.htm
Edited by Simpo Two on Tuesday 20th September 00:12
Lots may have been registered by the manufacturer to give the impression of greater sales, others will have been on loan to prominent buisness people or sportsmen or will have done the rounds of golf clubs as part of dealer promotion days. Anything for a bit of publicity.
It's a kind of semi transparent discounting - 9 months old and a few k on the clock makes it much easier to buy effectively a brand new car without paying the brand new price.
It's a kind of semi transparent discounting - 9 months old and a few k on the clock makes it much easier to buy effectively a brand new car without paying the brand new price.
Simpo Two said:
johnxjsc1985 said:
I really didnt like th enew X shapes when they first cam eout but boy do they look good now after getting used to them.
Would have been better if they'd designed something you liked immediately though!johnxjsc1985 said:
Simpo Two said:
johnxjsc1985 said:
I really didnt like th enew X shapes when they first cam eout but boy do they look good now after getting used to them.
Would have been better if they'd designed something you liked immediately though!I don't fancy one no matter how low the prices drop, and for me and Jag, that is a first.
Jaguar steve said:
Lots may have been registered by the manufacturer to give the impression of greater sales, others will have been on loan to prominent buisness people or sportsmen or will have done the rounds of golf clubs as part of dealer promotion days. Anything for a bit of publicity.
It's a kind of semi transparent discounting - 9 months old and a few k on the clock makes it much easier to buy effectively a brand new car without paying the brand new price.
Interesting...Thanks for the little insight there. I remember when they went all out promoting these, just amazes me that they're so accessible pricewise.It's a kind of semi transparent discounting - 9 months old and a few k on the clock makes it much easier to buy effectively a brand new car without paying the brand new price.
Still, this can only bode well.
- begins plotting nabbing one in 18 months
Most of them are ex-demo. They put a load out at launch with top specs and allowed people to have long drives. Nice car but the quality is still veneer deep just like the XF and the LCD display for the dials is really tacky and the navigation looks dated already. Shame because visually and design wise they look great. Tight headroom in the back though and no soft closing doors limits their use in the chauffeur market
cardigankid said:
Yes, the old XJ was the chauffeur's car par excellence, as well as a lovely big sports saloon. I don't know how, but I think that on the new XJ they have fluffed it.
[queue Jaguar fan in fighting mode :-]The X350 might have made a great chauffeur's car, but it lacked the grace of the X300/308.
Jaguars should be svelte
mikele pirelli said:
Whoever the chap sitting in the passenger seat was, he was wearing a very nice suit, with a a nice blue/white pinstripe shirt ( Turnbull and Asser ? ) with a nice watch and gold cufflinks, as he had his left hand up to his face. It looked " WESTMINSTER " to a T !
And all paid for by you, dear reader.It's people like him who got us into this fine mess.
mikele pirelli said:
Quite possibly, my friend ... but I'd still prefer his particular mess, to that of say, Gaddafi eg ?
Yes, remarkable to think he could have all that oil and still cock it up.mikele pirelli said:
It could be even worse, and we at least, can still make a nice car.
Albeit owned by an Indian.Turbancharged eh?
ironictwist said:
Interesting...Thanks for the little insight there. I remember when they went all out promoting these, just amazes me that they're so accessible pricewise.
Still, this can only bode well.
Tempting indeed, but how many people would be brave enough to run one of these without an extended warranty? The prices of this size of car just keep dropping and take a long time to plateau.(I've been looking at BMW 7 Series). You may buy it at a bargain price as a two or three year old , but it is just going to keep on deteriorating at a colossal rate for several more year.Still, this can only bode well.
- begins plotting nabbing one in 18 months
Still, food for thought.
pp
I've been thinking of swapping my Vogue for the last week or so and have been offered the loan of an XJ for a couple of days next week.
I didn't like the looks at first but it has sort of grown on me.
With three teenagers, I want something with three decent rear seats and most cars seem to have a smaller middle seat.
I'm hoping the XJ will be right for them.
I have to admit that finding something to replace the luxury and seating position of the RR is going to be difficult.
I didn't like the looks at first but it has sort of grown on me.
With three teenagers, I want something with three decent rear seats and most cars seem to have a smaller middle seat.
I'm hoping the XJ will be right for them.
I have to admit that finding something to replace the luxury and seating position of the RR is going to be difficult.
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