Would you not rather have this than v8?

Departed 32016 · 5th March 2016, 09:44

Interesting question, but would you not rather have a jaguar s type r than a 260.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...type&logcode=p

This particular one, although high mileage has been looked after very well. It's been tuned since 2008 and is around 460 bhp meaning 0-60 in less than 5 seconds.

There are plenty around the £5k, £6k gets you a sub 70,000 mile car.

In my opinion a better car?

charlie 22 · 5th March 2016, 09:59

The Jag is a nice car, but the 260 has a magic about it that you just can't put a finger on. I would go for the 260 all the time plus they made a tourer version where the Jag did not.

Alan123 · 5th March 2016, 10:05

Don't you just love the jag

Dominic22 · 5th March 2016, 10:18

Jag is a good car as is the V8. The Jag is not for me I think it's ugly. The 260 and particularly the 75V8 is for me but that is just a personal preference, which funny enough is why I am on a site for enthusiasts who have the cars......

You just take it upon yourself to constantly say how overvalued the car is and how much better everything else is at every opportunity, it's like a broken record

topman · 5th March 2016, 10:27

260 for me. The s type is ugly, especially that one.

Departed 32016 · 5th March 2016, 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dominic22

Jag is a good car as is the V8. The Jag is not for me I think it's ugly. The 260 and particularly the 75V8 is for me but that is just a personal preference, which funny enough is why I am on a site for enthusiasts who have the cars......

You just take it upon yourself to constantly say how overvalued the car is and how much better everything else is at every opportunity, it's like a broken record

Oh I do, do I? Thanks for your input. I asked for a discussion but as usual as soon as you say something about a v8 it's like treason. Try changing that record.

MGjim · 5th March 2016, 11:23

No thank you.

macafee2 · 5th March 2016, 12:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan123

Don't you just love the jag

no, not this colour and shape
macafee2

Nev The Bear · 5th March 2016, 11:51

For me personally I prefer the ZT, especially the ZTT V8.

first-things-first · 5th March 2016, 12:27

I think the S type is not a bad car at all. Would certainly like to drive one to be sure. The R version has a lot of poke and is good value at the moment. Got good write ups when reviewed (as did the MG ZT V8).

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/us...pe-r-2002-2008

As regards the looks, the front grille is a pastiche of 60's jags, a bit heavy handed compared to the way the 75 / ZT evoked Rovers past without laying it on in trowels. Not a bad design, but definitely looks like it was designed for the american market (cue the orange bumper indicators / reflectors) and everyone else second.

I would have either, personally.

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Departed 32016 This is my second home Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,190 Thanks: 101 Thanked 257 Times in 145 Posts	Would you not rather have this than v8? Interesting question, but would you not rather have a jaguar s type r than a 260. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...type&logcode=p This particular one, although high mileage has been looked after very well. It's been tuned since 2008 and is around 460 bhp meaning 0-60 in less than 5 seconds. There are plenty around the £5k, £6k gets you a sub 70,000 mile car. In my opinion a better car? Last edited by Departed 32016; 5th March 2016 at 10:06..

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charlie 22 Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T 2.5V6, Mazda Cx30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greenford Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 875 Thanked 165 Times in 132 Posts	The Jag is a nice car, but the 260 has a magic about it that you just can't put a finger on. I would go for the 260 all the time plus they made a tourer version where the Jag did not. __________________ Ugly Duckling

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Dominic22 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 V8 Plus Others Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Swadlincote Posts: 1,603 Thanks: 18 Thanked 163 Times in 81 Posts	Jag is a good car as is the V8. The Jag is not for me I think it's ugly. The 260 and particularly the 75V8 is for me but that is just a personal preference, which funny enough is why I am on a site for enthusiasts who have the cars...... You just take it upon yourself to constantly say how overvalued the car is and how much better everything else is at every opportunity, it's like a broken record Last edited by Dominic22; 5th March 2016 at 10:31..

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MGjim Loves to post MG ZT-T 160+ Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Peasmarsh Posts: 390 Thanks: 45 Thanked 140 Times in 87 Posts	Would you not rather have this than a V8? No thank you.

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Alan123 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Darlaston Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 484 Thanked 325 Times in 261 Posts	Don't you just love the jag

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topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	260 for me. The s type is ugly, especially that one.

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Nev The Bear This is my second home Does not matter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: . Posts: 3,996 Thanks: 2,397 Thanked 1,575 Times in 987 Posts	For me personally I prefer the ZT, especially the ZTT V8.

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first-things-first Posted a thing or two MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Hornchurch Posts: 1,255 Thanks: 176 Thanked 352 Times in 272 Posts	I think the S type is not a bad car at all. Would certainly like to drive one to be sure. The R version has a lot of poke and is good value at the moment. Got good write ups when reviewed (as did the MG ZT V8). http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/us...pe-r-2002-2008 As regards the looks, the front grille is a pastiche of 60's jags, a bit heavy handed compared to the way the 75 / ZT evoked Rovers past without laying it on in trowels. Not a bad design, but definitely looks like it was designed for the american market (cue the orange bumper indicators / reflectors) and everyone else second. I would have either, personally.