I just realised I never introduced myself - I'm a first time Jag buyer, having driven around in the last 4 years in a Mini Clubman diesel. Great little car, but not really designed for the hauls I drive (some trips are 300 miles plus each way, so I wanted something a little more comfortable). I had a think about what I wanted, and it roughly went like this:
BMW - boring as hell
Merc C Class - weird looking, expensive, average handling, crummy auto box and a Poundland tablet glued to the dashboard
Audi - Stoneage (and the brand new one that is due looks EXACTLY the same as the old one ... )
New Alfa - a little way off, and though beautiful, I can't afford to push my car around the UK
So, that left the Jag; happily I think it looks fantastic, drives really well, has a great interior and is a fine machine all in all.
Anyway, today I placed an order for a 180 r sport auto, Italian Racing Red, black pack, back windows, 19" Venoms (black), heated and cooled seats, lighting pack and some other stuff. The dealer described it as a 'Christmas Tree'. I will admit to getting a little carried away with the options!
I just wanted to say a big thanks to everyone on these forums who has helped answer my many questions, and I shall be glad to be joining the club!
P.S. I was told delivery in October (probably) - I should get a notification of where it is in the build queue, sometime this week. Though judging by the experience of others, I think I shall take it with a pinch of salt!
BMW - boring as hell
Merc C Class - weird looking, expensive, average handling, crummy auto box and a Poundland tablet glued to the dashboard
Audi - Stoneage (and the brand new one that is due looks EXACTLY the same as the old one ... )
New Alfa - a little way off, and though beautiful, I can't afford to push my car around the UK
So, that left the Jag; happily I think it looks fantastic, drives really well, has a great interior and is a fine machine all in all.
Anyway, today I placed an order for a 180 r sport auto, Italian Racing Red, black pack, back windows, 19" Venoms (black), heated and cooled seats, lighting pack and some other stuff. The dealer described it as a 'Christmas Tree'. I will admit to getting a little carried away with the options!
P.S. I was told delivery in October (probably) - I should get a notification of where it is in the build queue, sometime this week. Though judging by the experience of others, I think I shall take it with a pinch of salt!