Would you not rather have this than v8? - Page 5

oxfordblue75 · 6th March 2016, 09:19

For me the S type was always the runner up to the 75 in styling, at their launch 1998 motor show the 75 looked right from every angle, the S type didn't .My thinking is that the team at rover worked together to create the best they could. Jaguar however had to please American customer focus groups (have a look at the terrible selection of prototypes for the S type online ) + fords parts pin culture didn't help the feel of the inside.

topman · 6th March 2016, 09:21

I remember Clarkson reviewing it. Here we are ZT260 Top Gear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1pS...ature=youtu.be

gary t · 6th March 2016, 10:04

i think a lot of the 3.5.s popularity was down to availability what else was there to chose from that was readily available at the time triumph v8/or ford v6 cologne anyone???. and by the way i think the 3.5 especially 3.9 are a great engine. as for a rover v8 what about the rover meteor v8 as found in the antar tank transporter

marinabrian · 6th March 2016, 10:11

........No, I wouldn't that particular S-Type is plug ugly, and I wouldn't give it driveway space.

Brian

Ken B · 6th March 2016, 11:27

Well i have been looking into the S type R recently as well as purchasing a Supercharger for my 260 directly from Kenne Bell.
For the cost of a decent low miles S Type i can get the Supercharger and have it mapped. Or do i buy the Jag that already has a supercharged V8... 😆
Going to buy the Supercharger as cant part with my 260...😆

Fusilier · 6th March 2016, 12:09

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

........No, I wouldn't that particular S-Type is plug ugly, and I wouldn't give it driveway space.

Brian

Brian

But you like this one

Stu

marinabrian · 6th March 2016, 12:40

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Originally Posted by Fusilier

Brian

But you like this one

Stu

Indeed, but that car was a stunner

Brian

victorgte · 6th March 2016, 14:20

Brutal machine that looks brutal too. Not my cup of tea if I am looking for a Jaguar. I would want one in dark blue with cream leather interior and waft around town listening to the whisper of the aircon.

If I were 30 years younger, with a rich Father and a need to die young then maybe I would buy it!

James.uk · 6th March 2016, 14:51

The silver "S" type is a lovely car... (I wish!)

But that XF is really dreadfull innit...

The huge grill makes it look like a trawling whale!! Yukk..

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MSS · 6th March 2016, 17:44

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Originally Posted by James.uk

The silver "S" type is a lovely car... (I wish!)

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Agreed. especially the member's car above.

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Originally Posted by James.uk

But that XF is really dreadfull innit...

The huge grill makes it look like a trawling whale!! Yukk..

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What?

I love trawling whales. Could do with one as a pet!

6th March 2016, 09:21	#42
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	I remember Clarkson reviewing it. Here we are ZT260 Top Gear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1pS...ature=youtu.be Last edited by topman; 6th March 2016 at 12:54..

6th March 2016, 10:04	#43
gary t Loves to post rover 75 connoisseur se v6 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: brockworth Posts: 278 Thanks: 46 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts	yes but i think a lot of the 3.5.s popularity was down to availability what else was there to chose from that was readily available at the time triumph v8/or ford v6 cologne anyone???. and by the way i think the 3.5 especially 3.9 are a great engine. as for a rover v8 what about the rover meteor v8 as found in the antar tank transporter Last edited by gary t; 6th March 2016 at 10:06..

6th March 2016, 10:11	#44
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Surprisingly.......... ........No, I wouldn't that particular S-Type is plug ugly, and I wouldn't give it driveway space. Brian

6th March 2016, 11:27	#45
Ken B Regular poster MG ZT 260 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Colchester Posts: 96 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Well i have been looking into the S type R recently as well as purchasing a Supercharger for my 260 directly from Kenne Bell. For the cost of a decent low miles S Type i can get the Supercharger and have it mapped. Or do i buy the Jag that already has a supercharged V8... 😆 Going to buy the Supercharger as cant part with my 260...😆 __________________ http://www9.mgcars.org.uk/mgoc260/f0...ine=1301514012 Ken Bischoff vin 075 in Odyssey Blue. MG ZT CDTi in silver. Rover 75 CDTi Auto in Odyssey Blue.

6th March 2016, 14:20	#48
victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,803 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	Brutal machine that looks brutal too. Not my cup of tea if I am looking for a Jaguar. I would want one in dark blue with cream leather interior and waft around town listening to the whisper of the aircon. If I were 30 years younger, with a rich Father and a need to die young then maybe I would buy it! __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

6th March 2016, 09:19	#41
oxfordblue75 Gets stuck in rover 75 saloon 1.8T Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: saltash Posts: 701 Thanks: 150 Thanked 235 Times in 160 Posts	For me the S type was always the runner up to the 75 in styling, at their launch 1998 motor show the 75 looked right from every angle, the S type didn't .My thinking is that the team at rover worked together to create the best they could. Jaguar however had to please American customer focus groups (have a look at the terrible selection of prototypes for the S type online ) + fords parts pin culture didn't help the feel of the inside.

6th March 2016, 14:51	#49
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	The silver "S" type is a lovely car... (I wish!) But that XF is really dreadfull innit... The huge grill makes it look like a trawling whale!! Yukk.. ... Last edited by James.uk; 6th March 2016 at 14:59..