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Sort of Off Topic...But I'm here most...
Well, I'm not a Jaguar driver anymore..At least for now...
I traded the S Type in Monday evening for a 2007 Chrysler 300C...
It is Cool Vanilla (a sightly off white)
Looks just like this:
It has the gray and black interior. 32k miles. It has all the goodies except Bluetooth and Navigation.. More tricks than my S Type had..
As some of you may know, I've been looking at getting rid of it due to space issues with the family. I will also admit that service costs were scaring me with the Select Edition warranty due to expire at the end of June this year..
That said, I miss some things about it already.. I've said it before and I'll say it again... The S Type platform has to be one of the best engineered cars out there. It's ride and handling balance was great. The Chrysler rides good with it's Mercedes E-Class components, but it just doesn't feel as composed and confident as the S.
The other thing is the interior.. That is well known on the LX Cars.. You can really see where Chrysler saved money.. It's not that it is poorly put together, it just uses the same cheap plastic stuff that is in a Caravan... Definitely not worthy of a car that retailed for around 40k new..
That said, the V8 in the Chrysler is sweet.. 340+hp is nice! Also makes that "muscle car" rumble when you start it.. And a sweet growl when you boot it...
Also, no more Premium Gas! Much cheaper parts!
Yea! can't wait to get my 24" rims, chrome port holes, and can't forget my lambo doors and Bentley grill!
Just kidding... Just like my Jag, it will remain mostly stock...
Probably look at a new exhaust when time comes to replace... Maybe a set of OEM SRT-8 wheels, or the "S" line's... Then winter tires on the stock wheels..
I plan to stay on here, as long as you folks let me....
I traded the S Type in Monday evening for a 2007 Chrysler 300C...
It is Cool Vanilla (a sightly off white)
Looks just like this:
It has the gray and black interior. 32k miles. It has all the goodies except Bluetooth and Navigation.. More tricks than my S Type had..
As some of you may know, I've been looking at getting rid of it due to space issues with the family. I will also admit that service costs were scaring me with the Select Edition warranty due to expire at the end of June this year..
That said, I miss some things about it already.. I've said it before and I'll say it again... The S Type platform has to be one of the best engineered cars out there. It's ride and handling balance was great. The Chrysler rides good with it's Mercedes E-Class components, but it just doesn't feel as composed and confident as the S.
The other thing is the interior.. That is well known on the LX Cars.. You can really see where Chrysler saved money.. It's not that it is poorly put together, it just uses the same cheap plastic stuff that is in a Caravan... Definitely not worthy of a car that retailed for around 40k new..
That said, the V8 in the Chrysler is sweet.. 340+hp is nice! Also makes that "muscle car" rumble when you start it.. And a sweet growl when you boot it...
Also, no more Premium Gas! Much cheaper parts!
Yea! can't wait to get my 24" rims, chrome port holes, and can't forget my lambo doors and Bentley grill!
Just kidding... Just like my Jag, it will remain mostly stock...
Probably look at a new exhaust when time comes to replace... Maybe a set of OEM SRT-8 wheels, or the "S" line's... Then winter tires on the stock wheels..
I plan to stay on here, as long as you folks let me....
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Hey Jeff, congrats on the new car
You are one of the long time members / posters here Jeff and I'm sure there'll soon be more than a few posts behind me when I say, I really do hope you keep visiting us here and posting your pearls of wisdom.
Car choice is a very personal thing, it not for me Jeff, but I understand and respect your choices and really hope that all goes well for you.
Please remember to post up some pics of your new baby into the other rides section and show her off some too
All the best Jeff and hope to see you around the place as often.
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Hi Jeff,
Congrats on the new car...but you'll be back with another Jag in a year or two. Either an XF or an XJ is my prediction. I would agree with on the S-Type's ride and handling. I haven't driven a car that really comes close to it. I drove a Charger for a day or two, but handling wise it was no match for the Jag. You could definitely tell the Charger was built to a price.
At least do the gangsta tint in the back for the kiddies.
Mike
Congrats on the new car...but you'll be back with another Jag in a year or two. Either an XF or an XJ is my prediction. I would agree with on the S-Type's ride and handling. I haven't driven a car that really comes close to it. I drove a Charger for a day or two, but handling wise it was no match for the Jag. You could definitely tell the Charger was built to a price.
At least do the gangsta tint in the back for the kiddies.
Mike
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Funny how it has the Benz steering column and shfter as well....
Design is a personal thing... I just hate it when the 300 gets "pimped"...Don't worry mine won't...
Oh, don't worry, your "new style" cupholder is safe with me.... LOL
Look for a pm later....
I see John doesn't like them... "ugliest car ever"??? that's a little harsh..I can think of others that are worse... But, hey, design is a personal thing..
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Hi Jeff, Congrats for your new ride! You are an awesome forum member and I hope you continue to post here. Please give us a report on your 300 after you've enjoyed it. My S is still running great and I love her too much to look at replacing her , though I have thought about getting a pickup truck. l like the Ford F series but would consider the Chrysler and GM products. How has your Dodge been for you?
Enjoy your 300.
VMV
Enjoy your 300.
VMV
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Hope you like it! The SRT8 version was on my shopping list when I was looking for my STR. Plus's and minus's on each but was able to work the price much better for the STR. Also agree about the suspension. The Jaguar stood out in this aspect.
I REALLY like the SRT8 Challenger with the new 6.4L Hemi or as they called it the 392! 470 HP and 470 FT-Lb. Very nice locking rear end. 0-60 mph 4.5 sec
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I REALLY like the SRT8 Challenger with the new 6.4L Hemi or as they called it the 392! 470 HP and 470 FT-Lb. Very nice locking rear end. 0-60 mph 4.5 sec
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Hi Jeff, Congrats for your new ride! You are an awesome forum member and I hope you continue to post here. Please give us a report on your 300 after you've enjoyed it. My S is still running great and I love her too much to look at replacing her , though I have thought about getting a pickup truck. l like the Ford F series but would consider the Chrysler and GM products. How has your Dodge been for you?
Enjoy your 300.
VMV
Enjoy your 300.
VMV
That car just comes out of it's hiding spot 3 or 4 times a year...
If you want to know about a Dodge Truck, PM Jon89. He has a Ram Pickup that he loves.
I plan on sticking around as well...
I'm pretty sure I'm not going to find a forum this good in the Chrysler world...
Thanks for the kind words..
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Congrats on your new purchase! I'm saddened to see that you changed over to the dark side, jk! Hey to be honest with you I personally like the the looks of the 300C, just change out the front grill though and get the Bentley one and also the chrome caps next to fog lights where those small grills are, lastly get the SRT wheels, by the way you will need 3mm spacers for the front only if you go with the upgrade, just a heads up; then you will be set. I really hope you took out those rear tv's that you purchased not tooo long ago from the Jag , but anyhow thought I would dig this video up from Top Gear, which you may or may not have seen, enjoy amigo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCrWMnyQHL8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCrWMnyQHL8
Last edited by jag79; 02-02-2011 at 10:48 PM.
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What Dodge? The Grand Caravan is just OK.... Nothing major wrong but it doesn't get the miles like my primary car... The Dodge 600, well it's role 99% of the time is to take up one half of the garage..
That car just comes out of it's hiding spot 3 or 4 times a year...
If you want to know about a Dodge Truck, PM Jon89. He has a Ram Pickup that he loves.
I plan on sticking around as well...
I'm pretty sure I'm not going to find a forum this good in the Chrysler world...
Thanks for the kind words..
That car just comes out of it's hiding spot 3 or 4 times a year...
If you want to know about a Dodge Truck, PM Jon89. He has a Ram Pickup that he loves.
I plan on sticking around as well...
I'm pretty sure I'm not going to find a forum this good in the Chrysler world...
Thanks for the kind words..
I was actually looking at a Dodge Magnum AWD when I was shopping for the Jag. The main trouble is that they were too hard to find at my desired price range. They were anywhere from $2-3K more than the Jag. Anyway, the 300 should be a fun one with the Hemi. Just watch out for the OH smokies.
Mike
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What Dodge? The Grand Caravan is just OK.... Nothing major wrong but it doesn't get the miles like my primary car... The Dodge 600, well it's role 99% of the time is to take up one half of the garage..
That car just comes out of it's hiding spot 3 or 4 times a year...
If you want to know about a Dodge Truck, PM Jon89. He has a Ram Pickup that he loves.
I plan on sticking around as well...
I'm pretty sure I'm not going to find a forum this good in the Chrysler world...
Thanks for the kind words..
That car just comes out of it's hiding spot 3 or 4 times a year...
If you want to know about a Dodge Truck, PM Jon89. He has a Ram Pickup that he loves.
I plan on sticking around as well...
I'm pretty sure I'm not going to find a forum this good in the Chrysler world...
Thanks for the kind words..
(Even though I haven't driven it since before xmas because our road remains snow / ice covered since then).
Oh I fould a new avatar for you :P
(Strapping on bulletproof vest as we speak lol)
Seriously though, Retards who do this is the only reason that car has a bad name.
Take care,
George
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Just for grins I got on autotrader to compare prices for a 2007 300C Hemi and a V8 S-Type. There were lots of 300Cs available within 100 miles but only ONE S-Type, an R model for $28K. I can see why Jeff was able to pick up a nice 300C, but where did all the V8 S-Types go? I can only surmise that their current owners are holding onto them pretty tightly.
Mike
Mike
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Just for grins I got on autotrader to compare prices for a 2007 300C Hemi and a V8 S-Type. There were lots of 300Cs available within 100 miles but only ONE S-Type, an R model for $28K. I can see why Jeff was able to pick up a nice 300C, but where did all the V8 S-Types go? I can only surmise that their current owners are holding onto them pretty tightly.
Mike
Mike
Last edited by jag79; 02-03-2011 at 02:10 PM.