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#9535 of 10006 Re: Audi vs. BMW [ericpaulmeyer] by lovemyclk Nov 08, 2007 (1:40 pm)
Replying to: ericpaulmeyer (Nov 08, 2007 12:51 pm) Do you mean S5 vs. M3? One thing... ZERO out of pocket for 4 years/50K miles on the BMW.
#9536 of 10006 Pricing for 2009 Jaguar XF by lynnminny Nov 15, 2007 (6:16 pm)
Just in case any of you here are interested in the Jaguar XF   LOS ANGELES — Jaguar North America said late Wednesday that its 2009 XF sedan will start at $49,975, including a $775 destination charge. The newest Jag model arrives in showrooms on March 1.   The new XF will be available in three trim levels, starting with the base Luxury model. The Premium Luxury XF starts at $55,975. The Supercharged XF starts at $62,975, including shipping.   The XF shows off the new face of Jaguar but carries over hardware from the Jaguar S-Type. In comparison, a 2008 S-Type starts at $49,000, including a $665 destination charge.   The U.S. XF models launch with either a 300-horsepower 4.2-liter V8 or a 420-hp supercharged variant of the same engine. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddles as standard.   What this means to you: Be aware that there's a dramatic gulf between the base XF and the performance model when you head out to the dealership to dicker. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent Replies to this message: circlew (Nov 16, 2007 4:00 am) rayainsw (Nov 16, 2007 4:05 am) circlew (Nov 16, 2007 5:06 am)
#9537 of 10006 Re: Pricing for 2009 Jaguar XF [lynnminny] by circlew Nov 16, 2007 (4:00 am)
Replying to: lynnminny (Nov 15, 2007 6:16 pm) The luxo model will be $55K and the SC model will be $62K. I suspect an R version to exceed the $70K mark sometime in the future.   It is a sweet looker!     Regards, OW Replies to this message: rayainsw (Nov 16, 2007 4:05 am) circlew (Nov 16, 2007 5:06 am)
#9538 of 10006 Re: Pricing for 2009 Jaguar XF [circlew] by rayainsw Nov 16, 2007 (4:05 am)
Replying to: circlew (Nov 16, 2007 4:00 am) “The luxo model will be $55K and the SC model will be $62K. I suspect an R version to exceed the $70K mark sometime in the future.”   I think what is most important here, though, is the fact that the s/c 420 HP version is priced a couple grand ** BELOW ** the current s/c 400 HP S-Type “R”.   Pretty aggressive pricing, seems to me . . .   We’ll see if there is any effect on ( dismal ) Jag sales. - Ray Encouraged by this move . . . Replies to this message: circlew (Nov 16, 2007 5:06 am)
#9539 of 10006 Re: Pricing for 2009 Jaguar XF [rayainsw] by circlew Nov 16, 2007 (5:06 am)
Replying to: rayainsw (Nov 16, 2007 4:05 am) I agree. Now we're seeing some interesting activity from Jag in light of the fact there will be new ownership soon.   This xf is a very attractive combination of elegance and sophistication this side of $75K.   Regards, OW
#9540 of 10006 Is Jaguar really by marsha7 Nov 16, 2007 (8:18 am)
a viable car company???...Someone posted earlier that Jag sales were only a few thousand monthly NATIONWIDE...someone may buy Jag for a song, but will there be anything left to sell???   I ask because, for all the vehicles I look at, the thought of buying a 2-3 year old XJ, MSRP $50-65K, in the $20K range is tempting, but not if there are no more dealers to service the car... Replies to this message: warthog (Nov 16, 2007 2:46 pm) lexusguy (Nov 16, 2007 3:02 pm)
#9541 of 10006 Re: Is Jaguar really [marsha7] by warthog Nov 16, 2007 (2:46 pm)
Replying to: marsha7 (Nov 16, 2007 8:18 am) I would expect Ford dealers to service Jags, at least the models manufactured before the company might be sold.
#9542 of 10006 Re: Is Jaguar really [marsha7] by lexusguy Nov 16, 2007 (3:02 pm)
Replying to: marsha7 (Nov 16, 2007 8:18 am) I ask because, for all the vehicles I look at, the thought of buying a 2-3 year old XJ, MSRP $50-65K, in the $20K range is tempting, but not if there are no more dealers to service the car...   I don't think Jag is just going to drop off the face of the earth like Rover did. I'm sure there will still be plenty of dealers around when your XJ needs servicing. If you're that frightened about it, you can pick up a used LS430 for similar money. It wont be as fun, or as interesting, but there'll be nothing to worry about. The only other bargain luxury car like the XJ is the VW Phaeton, and honestly I'd be a lot more worried about trying to get one of those serviced than any Jag.
#9543 of 10006 Just Purchased: CPO Audi A6 4.2 Sport by jasef Nov 18, 2007 (8:35 am)
I just (12 Nov 07) purchased a CPO 2005 Audi A6 with the 4.2 V8 and Sport Package. It also has every other option available at the time. It has 25K on the odom and sports the deep coat of black paint. I love it. It came with the remainder of the original full coverage warranty for two more years, plus the Audi CPO warranty for six more years. Fantastic car, for $35,000 OTD.   The 4.2 V8 matched to the Sport package, lowered and stiffened suspension, is amazing. The power and handling are more than I would expect. The car goes anywhere I want it to. I am a trained and experienced Protective Service Operation driver in the military and know how to drive cars hard. This one drives hard and loves it! I wish we could use Audis instead of Chevys...   Plenty of room in the rear for the three kids, and the trunk is...hard to explain how ENORMOUS it is, it is big.   So far my MPG has been between 21 and 25 highway at 75MPH, but that is what the car is telling me. I need more fill-ups to determine the truth. Much better than the old Suburban I was driving!   If you are looking for a great CPO deal, I would suggest looking for one like mine. The original sticker price for this car was $60,900 with all of the options, and CPO is the only way I can grasp this kind of luxury. It still looks and feels like a brand new car. Replies to this message: kgary (Nov 18, 2007 9:04 am) lexusguy (Nov 18, 2007 8:52 pm)
#9544 of 10006 Re: Just Purchased: CPO Audi A6 4.2 Sport [jasef] by kgary Nov 18, 2007 (9:04 am)
Replying to: jasef (Nov 18, 2007 8:35 am) Welcome aboard. I have had an 05 4.2 since Feb. 2005. It is a great car. You will love it.

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