Farewell

[johnjordan]

I'm afraid I'm half reluctantly leaving the Jaguar family.

Two weeks ago I collected a car for my son from Bristol and drove it to Leicestershire. The car was a BMW 323d M Sport X drive.. What an engine that thing has!!!

Anyway, I saw a 535d M Sport yesterday in a local dealer and had to have it. I know it hasn't got the luxury finishing touches that the XF has, or the name. It is so satisfying to say, when people ask what I drive to say " a Jaaaagggggg". Sounds so much better than " a bmw". But times change and I collect the car on Friday.

So I'd lie to say a big thank you to all those that have helped me over the years both on this forum and the X & S Type forums.

Thank you and farewell.

[Jimbov8]

Don’t be a stranger John and pop in from time to time. Good luck with the new car.

[Super350]

Hope you enjoy!
Would be nice to see pics of the new beastie.
My brother had a 535d for a while and found the performance exceptional.
Does the new car have run-flats? My bro said they were really expensive come time to change.
All the best
S

[johnjordan]

Hope you enjoy!
Would be nice to see pics of the new beastie.
My brother had a 535d for a while and found the performance exceptional.
Does the new car have run-flats? My bro said they were really expensive come time to change.
All the best
S

Here you go. The actual body colour is a much darker grey. Not sure about the runflats yet but will find out on Friday.

[Super350]

Wow, that looks mean
Thanks for sharing!
Good luck with the new car
S

[Grumpyalan]

I hope it proves to be more reliable than the BMW 116ed that I had as a company car prior to buying my XF. In two years and 41,000 miles boot lock failure; permanently locked. Drivers door lock failure; would not lock, Driveshaft seal in gearbox leaking. Obviously a Friday car.

[Peterthejagman]

I'm afraid I'm half reluctantly leaving the Jaguar family.

Two weeks ago I collected a car for my son from Bristol and drove it to Leicestershire. The car was a BMW 323d M Sport X drive.. What an engine that thing has!!!

Anyway, I saw a 535d M Sport yesterday in a local dealer and had to have it. I know it hasn't got the luxury finishing touches that the XF has, or the name. It is so satisfying to say, when people ask what I drive to say " a Jaaaagggggg". Sounds so much better than " a bmw". But times change and I collect the car on Friday.

So I'd lie to say a big thank you to all those that have helped me over the years both on this forum and the X & S Type forums.

Thank you and farewell.

Just think you can now join in with Audi drivers and tailgate Everyone insist you are always the car in the front and only drive in the outside lane at max speed ?

Sorry don't mean to offend just based on personal experiences.

My attempt at humour ....(or is it ?)

[GeoffR]

Just think you can now join in with Audi drivers and tailgate

When I had my XF and now with the NG 9-5 I find that, at night, cars that get too close become invisible because their lights disappear below the bottom of the back window. I do wish people wouldn't do that.

[Peterthejagman]

When I had my XF and now with the NG 9-5 I find that, at night, cars that get too close become invisible because their lights disappear below the bottom of the back window. I do wish people wouldn't do that.

I know what you mean I got done doing 36 in a 30 mph zone went on a speed awareness course and brought up this very issue....Their advice is to slow right down put on your left indicator and if possible wave them past...I found it works and really makes them look like the idiot they are !!

[GeoffR]

I know what you mean I got done doing 36 in a 30 mph zone went on a speed awareness course and brought up this very issue....Their advice is to slow right down put on your left indicator and if possible wave them past...I found it works and really makes them look like the idiot they are !!

That's worth knowing, thanks.