Print

Please login or register.
1 Hour 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month Forever
Login with username, password and session length

[tunnie]

It's a front wheel driven diesel for work. Doubt there'll be a lot of excitement once all is revealed.

I'm sure that Mr Tunnie wouldn't dream of buying a dull car.

I have a worry that he's gone and bought a Ford<sup>*

*</sup>Part of PAG

Not Ford. But it does have a heated front screen 

Jaguar? - but which model -X type AWD?

Not a Jag, I really loved the XF. My budget saw the 1st Gen versions with 3.0d engines, very nice, could really see me owning on. Portfolio spec with B&W sounds? Yes please!

All going well, until we tried to fit basic pram stuff in the boot. No good. 

This car will be used 90% for my work, but agreed with MrsT it would need to take Little MissT's pram and basic cot bed needs if required (in-case of the 3.2 not working) - sadly XF could not do this. Our budget was way off the Sportback 

[TheBoy]

How big a poxy prams now .  I realise prams have become a status symbol in this daft namby pamby world, but even so. An XF boot isn't great, but big enough for a bloody pram.  Most families have to make do with Astras and Focus', and manage.

When I was a toddler, we toured Europe.  11 of us, with luggage, in 2 cars. Including my pram. And a ride on tractor/trailer bought in Germany for my birthday.  And one of those cars was a Fiat 850 Sport Coupe.

[Mister Rog]

All going well, until we tried to fit basic pram stuff in the boot. No good. 

At a wine warehouse in Calais once I watched a couple struggling to cram their cases of plonk into the boot. I had a huge amount more than them and just chucked it into the Omega no problem. Ok it was an estate, but I did feel a bit smug 

[Kevin Wood]

How big a poxy prams now .  I realise prams have become a status symbol in this daft namby pamby world, but even so. An XF boot isn't great, but big enough for a bloody pram.  Most families have to make do with Astras and Focus', and manage.

When I was a toddler, we toured Europe.  11 of us, with luggage, in 2 cars. Including my pram. And a ride on tractor/trailer bought in Germany for my birthday.  And one of those cars was a Fiat 850 Sport Coupe.

My parents had a Triumph Herald when I was a nipper. I always think of them as a "family car" size for that reason. Saw one on the road the other day. Could have trampled over it in the Omega without even noticing.

[tunnie]

How big a poxy prams now .  I realise prams have become a status symbol in this daft namby pamby world, but even so. An XF boot isn't great, but big enough for a bloody pram.  Most families have to make do with Astras and Focus', and manage.

When I was a toddler, we toured Europe.  11 of us, with luggage, in 2 cars. Including my pram. And a ride on tractor/trailer bought in Germany for my birthday.  And one of those cars was a Fiat 850 Sport Coupe.

How big are cars now, new Fiat 500 vs original.

Pram not just for sitting, takes cot thing, car seat with adaptors, seat itself. Bloody massive things, we do have a smaller one much more traditional. Used it once one a trip away as main pram, never again. My back was bloody killing me. Too small and low to push around all day, I know some think some are chosen for status, but really one we bought fitted our needs.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I would say  the size of the boot on the XF jaguar is pretty good.

Rear seat leg room is piss poor. More of a two plus two.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

It's a front wheel driven diesel for work. Doubt there'll be a lot of excitement once all is revealed.

I'm sure that Mr Tunnie wouldn't dream of buying a dull car.

I have a worry that he's gone and bought a Ford<sup>*

*</sup>Part of PAG

Not Ford. But it does have a heated front screen 

Jaguar? - but which model -X type AWD?

Not a Jag, I really loved the XF. My budget saw the 1st Gen versions with 3.0d engines, very nice, could really see me owning on. Portfolio spec with B&W sounds? Yes please!

All going well, until we tried to fit basic pram stuff in the boot. No good. 

This car will be used 90% for my work, but agreed with MrsT it would need to take Little MissT's pram and basic cot bed needs if required (in-case of the 3.2 not working) - sadly XF could not do this. Our budget was way off the Sportback 

XFR is to portfolio specification, and a little bit more. The meridian 825W sound system is excellent.

I'm sure an LPG tank could be fitted to the boot.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

How big a poxy prams now .  I realise prams have become a status symbol in this daft namby pamby world, but even so. An XF boot isn't great, but big enough for a bloody pram.  Most families have to make do with Astras and Focus', and manage.

When I was a toddler, we toured Europe.  11 of us, with luggage, in 2 cars. Including my pram. And a ride on tractor/trailer bought in Germany for my birthday.  And one of those cars was a Fiat 850 Sport Coupe.

My parents had a Triumph Herald when I was a nipper. I always think of them as a "family car" size for that reason. Saw one on the road the other day. Could have trampled over it in the Omega without even noticing.

Yep.....tiny little thing by the standards of today.

As a kid I recall a neighbour ordered a brand new 2 litre Vitesse some time around 1968/69....on an 'F' plate if memory serves.

It went like shit of a shovel with the six cylinder lump from the Triumph 2000 and GT6.

Lots of wood and a rev counter made this a saloon of 'sporting intent'

 

[tunnie]

It's a front wheel driven diesel for work. Doubt there'll be a lot of excitement once all is revealed.

I'm sure that Mr Tunnie wouldn't dream of buying a dull car.

I have a worry that he's gone and bought a Ford<sup>*

*</sup>Part of PAG

Not Ford. But it does have a heated front screen 

Jaguar? - but which model -X type AWD?

Not a Jag, I really loved the XF. My budget saw the 1st Gen versions with 3.0d engines, very nice, could really see me owning on. Portfolio spec with B&W sounds? Yes please!

All going well, until we tried to fit basic pram stuff in the boot. No good. 

This car will be used 90% for my work, but agreed with MrsT it would need to take Little MissT's pram and basic cot bed needs if required (in-case of the 3.2 not working) - sadly XF could not do this. Our budget was way off the Sportback 

XFR is to portfolio specification, and a little bit more. The meridian 825W sound system is excellent.

I'm sure an LPG tank could be fitted to the boot.

I think even on Portfolio B&W sounds were extra? FatherT's is Portfolio spec and has the 825w system I think, as the B&W have branded subs on back parcel shelf.

[henryd]

If its not Ford or Jag then it has to be Landrover as nowt else can have heated front glass,I guess freelander 2

[tunnie]

If its not Ford or Jag then it has to be Landrover as nowt else can have heated front glass,I guess freelander 2

Well that's what I thought, I never knew this brand of car could have one. But it does, as did others I looked at, so it's a factory fit.

It's not one from JLR group 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

If its not Ford or Jag then it has to be Landrover as nowt else can have heated front glass,I guess freelander 2

Well that's what I thought, I never knew this brand of car could have one. But it does, as did others I looked at, so it's a factory fit.

It's not one from JLR group 

This statement suggests surprise at how well specified his new car is.

I reckon it's oriental.

[tunnie]

Some of the spec:

Bi-Xenon Lights
Full Leather Sports Seats
Cruise Control
Sat-Nav with Bluetooth Audio/USB/SD card etc.
Electric Handbrake as standard, takes some getting used it.
Parking sensors front and rear, linked to the display in the car.
Heated front screen, along with the rear.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Dacia Duster. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Some of the spec:

Bi-Xenon Lights
Full Leather Sports Seats
Cruise Control
Sat-Nav with Bluetooth Audio/USB/SD card etc.
Electric Handbrake as standard, takes some getting used it.
Parking sensors front and rear, linked to the display in the car.
Heated front screen, along with the rear.

Could be just about anything.