Mann Incognito
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I'm in the process of moving back to the UK after 35 years away and am just closing on a property within the next few days but probably won't be able to move until May at the earliest judging by the way things are going.
I've been shopping around for a car and initially settled on an Audi S6 but boy those things get pricey very quickly! I've now settled on an new XF R-Dynamic AWD P300 which offers much better value for money than the German car even when you add all the toys. I also really appreciate the more subdued styling and more appropriate performance when considering how I'll be driving 90% of the time, and the boy-racer side of me isn't as full on as it used to be. But not being able to see a UK spec car except online, I have a few questions/concerns that I hope someone here is able to answer:
1) The previous model's interior left a lot to desired, it was functional but bland as heck; the new interior looks the business but has it improved in quality/materials used? It was a bit cheap feeling and looking before;
2) Any concerns about the smoothness of the engine overall?;
3) How well does Jag's AWD system work in comparison to Audi's quattro (for eg)? Does it have a RWD bias under normal driving circumstances? How quickly does it adapt to changing driving conditions? The place I'm buying is in Dartmoor so very changeable weather conditions, especially in the winter;
4) Any need for winter tyres?;
5) How well from a logic POV does Jag's infotainment system work?;
6) I'm likely to be ordering from the factory, judging by what I've been told by dealers there's a very slim chance I'll find what I'm looking for in-stock. How reliable is Jag's build scheduling? I'm not in a hurry but I hope to place an order a few days after my property purchase closes.
I'm 90% sure this is the car I'm going to end up getting, but maybe you can convince me to hit 99-100%!
Cheers!
I've been shopping around for a car and initially settled on an Audi S6 but boy those things get pricey very quickly! I've now settled on an new XF R-Dynamic AWD P300 which offers much better value for money than the German car even when you add all the toys. I also really appreciate the more subdued styling and more appropriate performance when considering how I'll be driving 90% of the time, and the boy-racer side of me isn't as full on as it used to be. But not being able to see a UK spec car except online, I have a few questions/concerns that I hope someone here is able to answer:
1) The previous model's interior left a lot to desired, it was functional but bland as heck; the new interior looks the business but has it improved in quality/materials used? It was a bit cheap feeling and looking before;
2) Any concerns about the smoothness of the engine overall?;
3) How well does Jag's AWD system work in comparison to Audi's quattro (for eg)? Does it have a RWD bias under normal driving circumstances? How quickly does it adapt to changing driving conditions? The place I'm buying is in Dartmoor so very changeable weather conditions, especially in the winter;
4) Any need for winter tyres?;
5) How well from a logic POV does Jag's infotainment system work?;
6) I'm likely to be ordering from the factory, judging by what I've been told by dealers there's a very slim chance I'll find what I'm looking for in-stock. How reliable is Jag's build scheduling? I'm not in a hurry but I hope to place an order a few days after my property purchase closes.
I'm 90% sure this is the car I'm going to end up getting, but maybe you can convince me to hit 99-100%!
Cheers!
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