I've succumbed....
03-06-2010, 09:22 AM
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After 12 years and 3 x 5's, I've finally decided to move from BMW to Jaguar. Was looking second-hand but today got a good deal on a new Black XF-S Premium Luxury. Looks the business with ivory leather on sports seats with piano black trim, grey leather dash and black outside. Looks sporty enough to match the fact I'm not over 50!
Only 2 weeks from the launch of the new 5, so hopefully I've done the right thing....didn't realise I was buying new until too late...gulp!
Hopefully I've put as much into this forum as I've taken out over the last 4 years. A valuable source if info for any E6o owner!
Still got the Z4, so not totally BMW free.
Thank you all (& particularly Bruce when I had a bespoke phone cradle problem a few years back).
Ian.
Only 2 weeks from the launch of the new 5, so hopefully I've done the right thing....didn't realise I was buying new until too late...gulp!
Hopefully I've put as much into this forum as I've taken out over the last 4 years. A valuable source if info for any E6o owner!
Still got the Z4, so not totally BMW free.
Thank you all (& particularly Bruce when I had a bespoke phone cradle problem a few years back).
Ian.
03-06-2010, 10:03 AM
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Good luck with the Jag. 470 bhp is nothing to sneeze at. I test drove a XF Supercharged just before I got my 550 and was very impressed.
03-06-2010, 11:48 AM
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The new Jaguars are nice, if only other manufacturers would offer a manual in a sedan the size of the 5 with a AWD or RWD platform, I'd probably move on as well.
03-06-2010, 03:14 PM
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, BMW makes cars in Chennai,Southern India. I believe, TATA owns Jag but still everything takes places in UK
03-06-2010, 03:38 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
03-06-2010, 06:28 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
There's a dealership near my house. They are beautiful cars. Have fun.
03-06-2010, 06:32 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).