XF!! Surely you are joking? It looks unpleasant and you see them everywhere. The car park at work has more XF's than BMWs and Audis (on most days).

 

put a mint condition xk8/r next to a new xf see wich gets the moste comments,its a no brainer if you ask me

 

Wouldn't dream of it...

 

I've got 101K on my '98 XK8 conv. Thanks to this forum I feel comfortable trying DIY projects. My '07 x-type is another story. I get nervous changing wiper blades. My warranty expires 2/2013. I don't want to own a newer Jag without a warranty. There are no newer certified used x-types so I'm going to be looking real hard at certified '11 XF's. The wife likes the size and ride of the x-type. I'm going to have to help the salesman convince her the XF is just as good or better. Jack

 

I so seriously considered buying one that I did. I wanted a a modern diesel saloon and one afternoon in the XF 3.0 D Sport had me sold. Now it is the 'every day' car and the XKR gets taken out on high days and holidays.

Best of both worlds

 

How did Crocadile say it...

That's naut a Jaguar.

This is a Jaguar! (see signature).

Guess I'm biased

 

ide give it a go

 

Been thinking about an XF SC lately

 

This thread actually should be titled "Are you considering the purchase of an F-type?".

I think most users in this forum would probably prefer the F Type to the XF.

 

I keep mixing the XF up with the Buick Lucerne. Very frustrating...

 

.... and a Lexus, and a Volvo, and a Nissan, and whatever else its mish-mashed appearance reminds me of....

No thanks. I'll just stick with what we already have....

 

Buick has always stolen design cues from Jaguar.

I really like the XF even w/out it screaming Jaguar. There are a few black ones in the area. I saw my first current XJ whispering by me in Martha's Vineyard last fall...gawd she's pretty.

But as much as I hate to say it I'd rather own the top of the line loaded Buick LaCrosse than an XF. I had one for a week in Fl...really one heck of a car.

I still miss my 96 VDP and would like to find another one and/or an 86-87 XJ-6 sedan or an XJ6C if possible.

 

Actually, take a very close look at the rear or rear 3/4 view of the next Kia Optima or Hyundai Elantra that goes by ... remind you of anything?

 

Sometimes when I drive past an XF in my "proper jaguar" ;-) - a shiny black '02 XKR, I think "I bet they are looking at mine thinking, "gosh what a beautiful car", whereas, looking at theirs I am thinking. "Is that a new Mondeo / Lexus / Nissan / Honda or what...?"

I'll be keeping my XKR forever, I believe it is the flagship model of the last of the true jaguars and is bound to be an appreciating classic (if it isn't already). The XF is just so..... normal and well, it all feels a bit soul-less (IMHO)

The XK, particularly the R is one of the last great cars from a bygone era, you'd have to buy an Aston or something now to feel so special! Keep it! :-)