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      08-26-2010, 12:59 AM   #20
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Originally Posted by Jon D View Post
I agree that the Jag is a close contender, but I don't think it handles as well through the bends; however, it certainly is an extremely comfortable motorway cruiser. Only trouble for me is all the trashy bling inside; I think you'd soon tire of all that shiny metal and neon-blue lighting and that's before you find that the sat-nav screen is mounted too low in the dash to make it safely usable at speed.
The BMW's cabin is a classic study in understated elegance and that's one of the main reasons why I've ordered the 535d M Sport. Ok, it doesn't sound as good as the petrol version, but it goes just as well and drinks a hell of a lot less fuel.
For real world driving a diesel is much more sensible. It's not as sexy, but neither is spending a kings ransom on fuel. As far as the Jag XF goes, it's a nice looking car, but I agree the inside is trying way to hard to be cool. That gets old. I want to like Jags, but I'd never buy one. It's stories like this that make me remember why...
How To Tow A Jaguar Equipped With An Electronic Shift Lever
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