rob wild Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 So thinking about changing the daily, so short recap went from single soop, to R34, R35, RS6 and now S5 Cab. Now within the last year been doing a lot of miles with work hence the the S5 which has been been a good Daliy I.e fuel, performance, comfort etc etc. However works changed again and I don't need to do the miles anymore so can go back to having a thirsty daily without worrying to much MPG etc. Keeping the R32 for a bit of fun as it really ticks the box and fills the R35 whole! So this is something to get me to work and back 12 mile commute and ferry the family about on occasion, no track work etc Fancy a change and have narrowed it down to a Jaguar XFR or and Audi S6 like this:- http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201505283839358/sort/pricedesc/make/audi/quicksearch/true/channel/cars/page/1/postcode/pr71re/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/usedcars/model/s6_saloon/radius/1500?logcode=p Or http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201505133415403/sort/pricedesc/postcode/pr71re/usedcars/model/xf/engine-size-cars/5lplus/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/page/5/make/jaguar/radius/1501/channel/cars?logcode=p Both can be tuned to about 550-600 and will be rapid but the Audi would be easier to handle as its 4wd. On the other hand the wife wants to finish the house with a rear extension which would mean either a A6 bitidi or an older XFR perhaps a preface lift model. All advice appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Can't say I've experienced the Audi, but I went out for a ride in an XKR-RS. If the XFR is anything like the XKR, it will be absolutely insane. Phenomenal car and phenomenal power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s-u-p-r-a Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Had the xfr and its crazy, really fun to drive but you do forget your driving a 2 ton car, the noise alone is fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 The only advice I can give you Rob, is to stop looking at car adverts. What is wrong with you? H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 The only advice I can give you Rob, is to stop looking at car adverts. What is wrong with you? H. I know, I know but partly its I have a bucket list of cars I want to own and partly I'm still looking for something that I really like! And I get bored very easy!!! Anyway enough of my 'issues' Jag or Audi lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 I am sure we have done this thread before. I love the look of Jags and Mercs but they seem to insist on auto boxes with roles out any fun or skill in my book. Jag ftw. Ever thought of a C63? I decided to go Merc for my daily this week. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Jag is perfect, for me a daily has to be comfortable above all. Especially if you got something fast, that way you appreciate both cars. The roads are littered with Audi's everywhere so it is the Jag vote for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 I am sure we have done this thread before. I love the look of Jags and Mercs but they seem to insist on auto boxes with roles out any fun or skill in my book. Jag ftw. Ever thought of a C63? I decided to go Merc for my daily this week. H. Must say after just having a extended test drive in the Jag it is awesome! The noise is just incredible, I'd have to disagree on the fun and skill thing though dude I had a massive smile on my face booting it and they are a right handful through the twisty honestly there is some skill in controlling 500+ lfbt through a pair of rear wheels lol The salesman almost lost it and we ended up doing a small drift lol Which merc dude please say C63 5.5 V8!!!!! Jag is perfect, for me a daily has to be comfortable above all. Especially if you got something fast, that way you appreciate both cars. The roads are littered with Audi's everywhere so it is the Jag vote for me. Yeah totally agree now it was very comfortable and was still seriously quick once we were on the move! Just not sure whether to go with a 10/11 plate for 20-25k pre facelift or spend another 10k for a facelift. The pre facelift would be the safer bet with the new model coming out as far as deprecation is concerned, but I much prefer the gearbox in the facelift hmm decisions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Must say after just having a extended test drive in the Jag it is awesome! The noise is just incredible, I'd have to disagree on the fun and skill thing though dude I had a massive smile on my face booting it and they are a right handful through the twisty honestly there is some skill in controlling 500+ lfbt through a pair of rear wheels lol The salesman almost lost it and we ended up doing a small drift lol Which merc dude please say C63 5.5 V8 No mate. C220D AMG Line. Just never enjoyed or been troubled by a car where your change is done for you. Autos are great if sat in traffic. Give me a manual stick any day. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Must say after just having a extended test drive in the Jag it is awesome! The noise is just incredible, I'd have to disagree on the fun and skill thing though dude I had a massive smile on my face booting it and they are a right handful through the twisty honestly there is some skill in controlling 500+ lfbt through a pair of rear wheels lol The salesman almost lost it and we ended up doing a small drift lol Which merc dude please say C63 5.5 V8!!!!! Yeah totally agree now it was very comfortable and was still seriously quick once we were on the move! Just not sure whether to go with a 10/11 plate for 20-25k pre facelift or spend another 10k for a facelift. The pre facelift would be the safer bet with the new model coming out as far as deprecation is concerned, but I much prefer the gearbox in the facelift hmm decisions Go with the pre-facelift, the depreciation is hard enough on the Jag's, with the money you have saved, you could treat yourself to some minor mods (not sure if you understand what minor means Rob) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 No mate. C220D AMG Line. Just never enjoyed or been troubled by a car where your change is done for you. Autos are great if sat in traffic. Give me a manual stick any day. H. Harvard is not happy unless he has a stick in his hand or at least that's what Abz told me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 go for the extension at least it wont lose you any money (sensible head on ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Harvard is not happy unless he has a stick in his hand or at least that's what Abz told me Or anyone's stick for that matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Audi RS6 estate with the big V10 twin turbo engine in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spunkmeyer Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Be an absolute hooligan and import a VXR8 Tourer! Or Volvo Polestar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Harvard is not happy unless he has a stick in his hand or at least that's what Abz told me Just to clear this up, Mike is referring to H's stick... he likes talking about H's stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spunkmeyer Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Just to clear this up, Mike is referring to H's stick... he likes talking about H's stick Is yours a short shifter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Is yours a short shifter? Shall I send you a picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spunkmeyer Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Shall I send you a picture? Yeah I got nothin for that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 yeah i got nothin for that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolizma Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 My vote would go to jag. For some reason I like the estate version 10x more. Much more slick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 Go with the pre-facelift, the depreciation is hard enough on the Jag's, with the money you have saved, you could treat yourself to some minor mods (not sure if you understand what minor means Rob) Yeah need to drive another non facelift, just wondering what the depreciation will be like on the facelift once the new one is out but you're right I will mod it and no idea what minor is go for the extension at least it wont lose you any money (sensible head on ) Not bad advise mate! Audi RS6 estate with the big V10 twin turbo engine in it Had a 700hp version of that as a saloon awesome power! Be an absolute hooligan and import a VXR8 Tourer! Or Volvo Polestar Cheers I'll Defoe check them out My vote would go to jag. For some reason I like the estate version 10x more. Much more slick. Yeah the sportbrake is a striking motor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus1 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Oh for god sake!!!!! Get an R8 V10, super charge it, 750bhp min, four wheel drive, job done! In black If you need to move family and furniture, borrow the wife's 4x4. Simples! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted June 20, 2015 Author Share Posted June 20, 2015 Thanks for all the advice chaps went with this in the end can't wait for the Jaaaaaaaaag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Very pretty. What is going to be the first modification? H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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