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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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Has anyone actually driven the supercharged XF? I was totally amazed at the car in all respects, especially when you compare standard features against options on the e60. Although i would never consider owning it, it does help put pressure on bmw to get serious about some of their option prices, like well, CA for instance that is STANDARD on the XF.... And no, I cannot build a bridge and get over this CA thing yet.
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 02:45 AM
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Originally Posted by studavis' post='835923' date='Apr 4 2009, 12:21 AM
Has anyone actually driven the supercharged XF? I was totally amazed at the car in all respects, especially when you compare standard features against options on the e60. Although i would never consider owning it, it does help put pressure on bmw to get serious about some of their option prices, like well, CA for instance that is STANDARD on the XF.... And no, I cannot build a bridge and get over this CA thing yet.
The xf is a great looking car both inside and out. I have not driven one yet but will take a serious look at one in two years when great used ones start to hit the market. Jags are terrible lease cars as they loose so much of their value...
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted by studavis' post='835923' date='Apr 4 2009, 01:21 AM
Has anyone actually driven the supercharged XF? I was totally amazed at the car in all respects, especially when you compare standard features against options on the e60. Although i would never consider owning it, it does help put pressure on bmw to get serious about some of their option prices, like well, CA for instance that is STANDARD on the XF.... And no, I cannot build a bridge and get over this CA thing yet.
Yes I test drove the XF Supercharged. It was a terrific car. It's very fast, the interior is beautifully made, the electronics were pretty easy to operate and the handling was excellent. I can see why it is winning many of the comparisons. I still got my 550i Sport as it drove even better (although not as fast as the XF Supercharged), I'm a BMW person and I would not ever seriously consider owning a Jag.
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by James_2008_535' post='836004' date='Apr 4 2009, 06:45 AM
The xf is a great looking car both inside and out. I have not driven one yet but will take a serious look at one in two years when great used ones start to hit the market. Jags are terrible lease cars as they loose so much of their value...
I saw one at Costco about a month back, it def got double glances from everyone walking by.

Seriously, the F10 really needs to up its ante. So far, the renders are bland.
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='836013' date='Apr 4 2009, 07:47 AM
Yes I test drove the XF Supercharged. It was a terrific car. It's very fast, the interior is beautifully made, the electronics were pretty easy to operate and the handling was excellent. I can see why it is winning many of the comparisons. I still got my 550i Sport as it drove even better (although not as fast as the XF Supercharged), I'm a BMW person and I would not ever seriously consider owning a Jag.
I wouldn't own one either since everyone knows how Jag reliability goes, but I would probably lease.
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by James_2008_535' post='836004' date='Apr 4 2009, 05:45 AM
The xf is a great looking car both inside and out. I have not driven one yet but will take a serious look at one in two years when great used ones start to hit the market. Jags are terrible lease cars as they loose so much of their value...
Does anyone else think that the XF looks like a Fusion from the back? The rear end is a bit high for me.
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 08:35 AM
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Jags have always had a bad reputation, poor motors,poor finish etc. etc and are no comparison to the German technology that is built into any BMW..But hey I am biased
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by neoe60' post='836095' date='Apr 4 2009, 09:56 AM
... everyone knows how Jag reliability goes ...
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I was waiting for someone to make the quality rating post. I read it in one of the mags the other day that Buick and Jag were at the top of the list. Interesting that BMW is ONE pip above average...
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Originally Posted by studavis' post='836436' date='Apr 4 2009, 03:45 PM
I was waiting for someone to make the quality rating post. I read it in one of the mags the other day that Buick and Jag were at the top of the list. Interesting that BMW is ONE pip above average...
+1, it's maybe time for some of the posters here to take their blinders off and for some of the old prejudices and preconceptions to be put to bed. That particular survey is probably the most reliable of all the JD Power studies as it measures total problems over a three year period. The others measure initial quality (first 90 days) and nameplate loyalty, and you can guess which one of the two BMW scores best in...
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