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I thought so. I, myself, enjoy luxury. That's why you should drive the finest motorcar in the world. Jag-u-ar.
They are among the finest motorcars in the world. Jag-u-ar.
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So you are saying you like luxury. You enjoy fine things. Silks. Furs. Fine exotic woods.
I thought so. I, myself, enjoy luxury. That's why you should drive the finest motorcar in the world. Jag-u-ar.
What do you know of the reliability of S-Type Rs?
They are among the finest motorcars in the world. Jag-u-ar.
I thought so. I, myself, enjoy luxury. That's why you should drive the finest motorcar in the world. Jag-u-ar.
What do you know of the reliability of S-Type Rs?
They are among the finest motorcars in the world. Jag-u-ar.
Maybe I'm wrong -- I've never researched the S-type R in detail. But It's a Ford-u-ar, and Fords of that time period are poo. If A is poo, and A made B, then B is poo. Amirite?
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You say that A is poo. If A is poo, an inanimate object, than A cannot make B. Unless A happens to by Mr. Hanky, the magical Christmas poo.
More to the point, Ford owned a majority stake in Jaguar. That doesn't mean the S-Type R was built in the same factory as the Ford Windstar.
I understand your skepticism and it may be well-placed in general when talking about Jaguars (certainly the older models), but I've had a number of people whose opinion and experience I trust tell me that the S-Type R (in particular the Rs) are very robust and an undervalued commodity because of the general reputation of the marque.
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There are a couple of problems with your metaphor.
You say that A is poo. If A is poo, an inanimate object, than A cannot make B. Unless A happens to by Mr. Hanky, the magical Christmas poo.
More to the point, Ford owned a majority stake in Jaguar. That doesn't mean the S-Type R was built in the same factory as the Ford Windstar.
I understand your skepticism and it may be well-placed in general when talking about Jaguars (certainly the older models), but I've had a number of people whose opinion and experience I trust tell me that the S-Type R (in particular the Rs) are very robust and an undervalued commodity because of the general reputation of the marque.
You say that A is poo. If A is poo, an inanimate object, than A cannot make B. Unless A happens to by Mr. Hanky, the magical Christmas poo.
More to the point, Ford owned a majority stake in Jaguar. That doesn't mean the S-Type R was built in the same factory as the Ford Windstar.
I understand your skepticism and it may be well-placed in general when talking about Jaguars (certainly the older models), but I've had a number of people whose opinion and experience I trust tell me that the S-Type R (in particular the Rs) are very robust and an undervalued commodity because of the general reputation of the marque.
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Seriously though: If you know of people who have them and they are good, reliable vehicles, then YO OP!!! BUY ONE AND BE OUR PERSONAL MT.NET GUINEA PIG!
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And I'd be sitting here all jelly and stuff.
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I've always had a semi for the stype R. My grandparents had a standard stype with the 6, and it always surprised me on its comfort, performance, and handling despite what I assumed would be an anemic motor. Theirs is like an 03 I think? it even had quite the rasp out the exhaust when you got on it.
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I took a quick look at the <$9k 100k mile Stype R near me. Paint and interior aren't in great shape. It's a year newer than my 540i but somehow the ****-you-ar's seat leather is cracked and holed and worn and the dash somehow looks aged. I wonder if BMW are unusual in that the interior holds up better. It will need a bunch of refurbishing. Probably better to find a fresher example.
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Leather is a bitch. Take care of it, and it looks great for a long time. Skip on treating it, and it looks like hell way quicker than even vinyl.
It is a good indicator of how well the car was taken care of.
It is a good indicator of how well the car was taken care of.
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Also, Mark and Brain - stop with the suggestions. We've decided that Jason is going to drive the finest motorcar in the world. Jag-u-ar.
This way he CAN BE OUR PERSONAL MT.NET GUINEA PIG!
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Do the right thing. May take some muscle to get 300hp though.
Edit: Near 260hp with ECU tune though. Getting there!
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Do the right thing. May take some muscle to get 300hp though.
Edit: Near 260hp with ECU tune though. Getting there!
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Do the right thing. May take some muscle to get 300hp though.
Edit: Near 260hp with ECU tune though. Getting there!
][]]&listingId=356432368&Log=0]Cars for Sale: 2010 Audi A4 2.0T Prestige Avant in Fond du Lac, WI 54937: Wagon Details - 356432368 - AutoTrader.com
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