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Title: just had a go in an XJR
Post by: Janner_Sy on August 25, 2011, 11:13:25 pm: Guy in work just paid less than 7k for a mint 7 year old Jag XJR 400hp supercharged 4.2V8, im well impressed with it

Honest to god, its ******* savage. Im genuinly shocked at the speed of it, i expected it to be quick, but theres something really wrong about being in such a comfy sedate looking luxury car that is as rapid as this.

he wants to start doing track days in it :grin:. Wouldnt want to be changing the tyres to iften though. 255 width 19" tyres :surprised:hes considering a remap as well lolwhich wont help

It actually handled really really well. Feels like it rolls alot, but doesnt seem to run out of grip

Fantastic car
Title: Re: just had a go in an XJR
Post by: nc35 on August 25, 2011, 11:47:37 pm: Had both the XKR and XJR...

Awesome motors. It's possible to get 2mpg out of them too....

So hope there is a fuel station near the track :laugh:

Don't know if chipping it will make much difference. Better off IMO with handling & stopping.
Title: Re: just had a go in an XJRl
Post by: Janner_Sy on August 26, 2011, 12:06:37 am: What can be done to the handling though without ruining the ride quality which is awesome. Thought the brakes were pretty good tbh

Your not wrong about fuel from what i gather lol. We have a tescos accross the road, and the new deal where you can cash in 3x 5p/litre discount vouchers at once, so i dont think hes experienced the true fuel cost yet. Not sure what he'll get in normal running, mid 20s id imagine.
Title: Re: just had a go in an XJR
Post by: PDT on August 26, 2011, 01:14:23 am: Exhaust, 18% smaller SC pulley and mapping = +50hp / 60 ftlb
Title: Re: just had a go in an XJR
Post by: Janner_Sy on August 26, 2011, 06:18:39 pm: an extra 50hp would make this crazy fast lol.

Finished early today, and am home bored so ive just been looking at what you can get for less than 8k super saloon wise, some awesome options, and a whole lot of car for the money

Jag XJR 4.0V8 Supercharged 400Hp
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3078535.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3078535.htm)
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Jag S Type R 4.0V8 Supercharged 400hp
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3128662.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3128662.htm)
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Jag XKR 4.0V8 Supercharged coupe
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2896534.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2896534.htm)
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Audi S6 Avant 4.2V8 Quattro
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3152985.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3152985.htm)
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Looked at the Audi RS4/RS6 and no chance for less than 8k unless they have intergalactic mileage

BMW M5 4.0V8 400Hp
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3153170.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3153170.htm)
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Holden HSV 5.7V8 (just over 8k) 412Hp
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3037652.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3037652.htm)
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Mercedes S55 AMG Supercharged 5.5LV8 493hp/517lbft :scared:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2383036.htm (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2383036.htm)
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For me its all about the Jags loads more car, and much newer and lower mileage. Audi RS models and even S models really really hold their money :congrats:. I still cant get over that XJR, theres something just wrong about it.

Especially with clarkson driving it getting it airborne :pomppomp:
Title: Re: just had a go in an XJR
Post by: andrewparker on August 26, 2011, 08:27:28 pm: You'd have to drive a Jag though, and unless you're over 60 that is just plain wrong!
Title: Re: just had a go in an XJR
Post by: Janner_Sy on August 26, 2011, 08:28:48 pm: I drive a skoda. Badges dont bother me :signLOL:
Title: Re: just had a go in an XJR
Post by: vRS Carl on August 26, 2011, 08:50:48 pm: Quote from: andrewparker on August 26, 2011, 08:27:28 pm
You'd have to drive a Jag though, and unless you're over 60 that is just plain wrong!

So you wouldn't have one of these till your over 60 :confused:

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Title: Re: just had a go in an XJR
Post by: Janner_Sy on August 26, 2011, 08:55:15 pm: That is stunning
Title: Re: just had a go in an XJR
Post by: chungster on August 26, 2011, 09:08:56 pm: funnily enough i was looking at the V8 400bhp M5 the other day...rather cheap and good bargain now!

then i thought about running costs and fuel bills....

can't ever see me forking out £100 per fill up!

:sad1:
Title: Re: just had a go in an XJR
Post by: andrewparker on August 26, 2011, 09:29:37 pm: Quote from: vRS Carl on August 26, 2011, 08:50:48 pm
Quote from: andrewparker on August 26, 2011, 08:27:28 pm
You'd have to drive a Jag though, and unless you're over 60 that is just plain wrong!

So you wouldn't have one of these till your over 60 :confused:

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Nope, great car, but I still think Jags suffer from a poor image. Granted it is getting better, but I think they really need a cutting edge 3-series competitor.
Title: Re: just had a go in an XJR
Post by: Hedge on August 26, 2011, 09:38:55 pm: I think the Jagdeo and the S-type were a strange pair but the current XF, XK and even the XJ are very nice.
Title: Re: just had a go in an XJR
Post by: andrewparker on August 26, 2011, 10:12:24 pm: If only the XJ was as achingly beautiful to look at as it is to drive. I really, really want to love it, but it's just not right. Two of my neighbours have them, one of which is an amazing aubergine colour, but each time I see them I'm frustrated, particularly by it's rump.
Title: Re: just had a go in an XJR
Post by: vRS Carl on August 26, 2011, 10:17:32 pm: Quote from: andrewparker on August 26, 2011, 09:29:37 pm
Quote from: vRS Carl on August 26, 2011, 08:50:48 pm
Quote from: andrewparker on August 26, 2011, 08:27:28 pm
You'd have to drive a Jag though, and unless you're over 60 that is just plain wrong!

So you wouldn't have one of these till your over 60 :confused:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wcoty.com%2Fupload%2Fimages%2Fvehicle_531.jpg&hash=ee6423fc70213bb04b9e5d77038cd61e8f4b96b6)

Nope, great car, but I still think Jags suffer from a poor image. Granted it is getting better, but I think they really need a cutting edge 3-series competitor.

I'd give both my testicles for that XFR :drool:
Title: Re: just had a go in an XJR
Post by: Greeners on August 26, 2011, 11:05:21 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fjlgmx%2FTecnorapia%2FJaguarXKR-S1.jpg&hash=856d42ffd3c1812a7e2be7a4034c16809315bfb6)

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:love:
Title: Re: just had a go in an XJR
Post by: Hedge on August 26, 2011, 11:18:50 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FGoodwood_FoS_2011%2FFriday_FoS%2FIMGP3816.jpg&hash=ed951fb74c4a02a61673a528899e067f9d0b9722)

:love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: just had a go in an XJR
Post by: andrewparker on September 07, 2011, 02:25:41 pm: OK, ready to swallow my words if Jaguar build this!

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:party:
Title: Re: just had a go in an XJR
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Title: Re: just had a go in an XJR
Post by: gtipirelli on September 07, 2011, 03:57:06 pm: Andrew

Agree, the C-X16 would go straight to the top of my 'want' list ahead of the 911 I have always aspired to.
Title: Re: just had a go in an XJR
Post by: rdfcpete on September 07, 2011, 04:30:38 pm: You're right Sy - £8k get's a very hot saloon right now.

A used S6 would steal the show for me, particularly as an all rounder. I've always like that shape and would love a V8. At just £8,000 in today's money, it must get a lot of people thinking... Me included! :popcornsoda:

Even being a tender 24yo, insurance wouldn't be an issue I don't think, nor would tax or the price of the car as such. I think the regularity of visits to Shell and servicing it would hit the wallet hardest.
Title: Re: just had a go in an XJR
Post by: andrewparker on September 07, 2011, 04:58:05 pm: It would have to be an E39 M5 for me. I've never driven an S6 but I can't imagine it's much of a handler.

http://pistonheads.com/sales/3169065.htm (http://pistonheads.com/sales/3169065.htm)
Title: Re: just had a go in an XJR
Post by: Greeners on September 07, 2011, 08:39:41 pm: Quote from: andrewparker on September 07, 2011, 04:58:05 pm
It would have to be an E39 M5 for me. I've never driven an S6 but I can't imagine it's much of a handler.

http://pistonheads.com/sales/3169065.htm (http://pistonheads.com/sales/3169065.htm)

That is :love:
Title: Re: just had a go in an XJR
Post by: markymark on September 07, 2011, 08:43:22 pm: Quote from: andrewparker on September 07, 2011, 04:58:05 pm
It would have to be an E39 M5 for me. I've never driven an S6 but I can't imagine it's much of a handler.

http://pistonheads.com/sales/3169065.htm (http://pistonheads.com/sales/3169065.htm)
A friend of mine has a black one of these which he is looking to sell soon, it's quite a motor......I think he was trying to sell it to me! :laugh:
Title: Re: just had a go in an XJR
Post by: W8 Performance on September 07, 2011, 08:51:09 pm: My Boss at work has just got an XFR and it does go like stink. A company called paramount can fit a smaller pulley and a map to make it 600bhp :scared:

I love M5's but have found myself looking at 535D M sports recently.

There are so many luxury cars that have more power than you realise and are now becoming affordable. I went to the VW garage the other day and nearly fell over when he told me the Scirocco R was £35k and I couldnt get one till nearly Christmas.

Admittedly I was driving this though so wasnt too bothered. Its not mine a customer leant it to me for a very fun (and expensive) weekend

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