is it bad that i now want to buy a Range Rover, after just recently buying my XJ8? anyone else ever have that feeling that you want more toys? (doesnt have to be a Range Rover btw)

 

British cars have their quirks, no doubt. But they also have exquisitly appointed interiors, and a "feel" no other maker can replicate. I am not saying that "they are the best" (I drive MBZ and BMW also), but there IS a different feel to a British made vehicle.

I didn't have a chance to drive any of the newer Jag models, but the "old school" Jags feel and smell like a "gentleman's den" with the blend of English leather, walnut, pipe tobacco, scotch, and silence. No wonder that one with the taste in finer things in life, gravitates toward them.

So, to answer your question,....no it's not strange that you want another British made vehicle. They get under your skin easily, and some of us spend a lot of money keeping them on the road. The old Jags were awfull (electrically and mechanically!), but they had a "feel". I'm affraid the new ones are way better in the electrical/mechanical department, but lack in the "feel" department.

 

Take it from me-

1974 MGB
1998 XJ8
2001 XJR
2003 Land Rover Discovery SE

British cars are awesome, and there is no other brand with the same feeling for the price. One word: QUALITY.

I cringe every time I have to look at/drive one of my daughters VW's (Cabrio/Jetta)

 

I agree on the lack of "feel" with the newer Jags, but times change. When I go to a British car show I want to take most of them home with me - but then, I feel the same way at beauty pageants. ;^)

 

ive never been in a new Jag, but im sure their interiors are built with finesse, but my XJ8 is like night and day compared to my old VW GTI, never look back

 

Yes.
Dave

 

For sure I have. Give me tons of money and a legion of gifted mechanics and I'd instantly add

- a Series I or Series II E-Type (XK-E) or both
- a XJ220
- a Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed

to my collection which currently consists of my Daimler.

And I guess this would only be the beginning

 

i think thats the American way is to spoil yourself, anyway everyone post what your craving