Jaguar XF or Lexus GS 350

chrispalen · Mar 7, 2008

Has anyone test driven the 2009 Jaguar XF?
Would you choose it over the Lexus GS350 AWD?

Here is a video clip of the Jaguar XF. Turn your speakers on as there is music "This is the One" by the Stone Roses.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdguMzAT6Qk&feature=related

CP

vavog · Mar 8, 2008

Can I vote for the 61 roadster? http://www.forbes.com/2002/05/27/0527feat_3.html

james t kirk · Mar 8, 2008

I'm watching that video and I am mourning the loss of the Stone Roses more than anything.

Never the less, I love the look of the car and I think it's way more distinctive than the Lexus GS (which I believe is coming up on a redesign as the IS and ES have both been redesigned and the GS is still on the same platform.)

You won't beat the Lexus for reliability, though, I don't know how good their all wheel drive transmission is. Toyota seems to be rather perplexed when it comes to a good all wheel drive transmission (unlike Infiti, or better still Audi - who really know how to make an AWD transmission)

I voted for Lexus because of the reliability issues, but I must admit, my heart is with Jaguar. Always has been. I want to see Jag do well and survive.

I'd have to test drive both cars frankly to be able to say.

If the Jag started to go south, at least it's under warrantee, and as soon as the warrantee is up, you unload it (mind you that could cost you if the resale value isn't there)

LancsLad · Mar 8, 2008

I'm suffering from servere anguish and emotional distress now that Ford has sold both Jag and Land Rover to that guy from India that makes the nano(?). What the f**k.

Cinema Face · Mar 8, 2008

It sounds like a head vs. heart decision. The Lexus is high quality, reliable good car.

The Jag is a really sexy car. It would be a chick magnet for sure.

Dissey23 · Mar 8, 2008

THe Jag unfortunately looks very american to me. Kind of like the new Malibu. Unfortunate. THis observation comes from the rear view though.

Plus...jag's are notoriously horrible for reliability. If you want to live at your dealership get the jag.

If you want to enjoy your car, get the lexus. Plus, the Jag also looks like the GS in a way. The rear quarter panel is unmistakably Lexus.

Powershot · Mar 8, 2008

The Lexus just doesn't look very desirable. Its a car that has failed to compete with the 5 Series and E Class.

toughb · Mar 8, 2008

Powershot said:
The Lexus just doesn't look very desirable.
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It's who's driving the Lexus that's desirable. Own a Lexus and you'll sex where ever you want but never in the car....

stang · Mar 8, 2008

The Jag looks like a Volvo.

Though still looking for a coupe, I'm in love with the Lexus ISF instead.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq4Fnt5ohWk

james t kirk · Mar 8, 2008

stang said:
The Jag looks like a Volvo.

Though still looking for a coupe, I'm in love with the Lexus ISF instead.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq4Fnt5ohWk

I thought it looked like a volvo too.

The ISF is a hell of a machine, but, I dunno how day to day it is. The GS is a pretty big car.

Apparently Lexus owners on average are the oldest demographic going. Their cars are pretty boring looking for the most part.

The IS was introduced to appeal to a yonger buyer to try and pull that average age of owner down from 64.

The ISF starts at 56k in the USA. There is no price yet on the Canadian website, so that means Canadians will be ripped off at about 72k is my guess. We'll see. I don't think it's available in a standard either.

Lustology · Mar 8, 2008

M35/M45 owns the segment, the only car that can compete is the 5 series.

CreamTea · Mar 8, 2008

If all you're talking about is reliability, buy a Honda. If you spending 65k then the car had better be gorgeous and, in my book, the Jag will win that war every time.

Lustology · Mar 8, 2008

CreamTea said:
If all you're talking about is reliability, buy a Honda. If you spending 65k then the car had better be gorgeous and, in my book, the Jag will win that war every time.

Bah are you kidding me, go back to pakistan and drive your tata

John Holmes · Mar 8, 2008

The Jag XF doesn't even look like a Jag anymore. That was one of the things that made the Jag stand out was it's distinctive look. It now seems to be taking a design from the Japanese market.

I don't like the way the Lexus GS looks at all. And the ES doesn't look much better. The Lexus IS 250 and 350 are nice looking sport sedans but a little too small. For big car lovers, the LS 460 and 460L are nice. Very sharp looking cars. And now the new LS 600 HL is all wheel drive and a hybrid. It's looks to be the ultimate in luxury cars. The Lexus ISF is a really sharp looking car. I saw it at the 2008 Auto show and fell in love wit it. Although it is not really a practical day to day year round car. It would make a great performance summer car for someone that can afford a second car.

However, in the end, I think I will stick with my Mercedes E550 4matic. Big, powerfull, luxury and great all year round.

superman · Mar 9, 2008

netiher

the new a4

21pro · Mar 9, 2008

i hated my a4... nothing but problems. but, it was last gen.

blackdog · Mar 9, 2008

I have an A4 now, I love it. But between the Jag and Lexus the Jag is the obvious winner. The Lexus is just an overpriced corolla, The jag has history and a tradition of design+performance. Yes the old "Lucas" Jags had reliability issues but the new ones are fine. Japanese cars just don't have what it takes to be classics.

LancsLad · Mar 9, 2008

blackdog said:
I have an A4 now, I love it. But between the Jag and Lexus the Jag is the obvious winner. The Lexus is just an overpriced corolla, The jag has history and a tradition of design+performance. Yes the old "Lucas" Jags had reliability issues but the new ones are fine. Japanese cars just don't have what it takes to be classics.

Lucas electical systems: The " Prince of Darkness".

2SOON JR · Mar 9, 2008

Porche Cayman S

superman · Mar 9, 2008

blackdog said:
I have an A4 now, I love it. But between the Jag and Lexus the Jag is the obvious winner. The Lexus is just an overpriced corolla, The jag has history and a tradition of design+performance. Yes the old "Lucas" Jags had reliability issues but the new ones are fine. Japanese cars just don't have what it takes to be classics.

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