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[DarkManX4lf]

i would buy any mercedes over a jaguar...opinions?

[havocaose]

depends which model of course... but ive heard jags have shitty electricle.. but thats just a generalization.

[DarkManX4lf]

well since ford bought jaguar, the electrical problems have been gone, and they are ranked number 3 on jd  powers quality list, merecedes is number 10 unfortunately, but id still buy a merc.

[iwinulose]

mercedes all the way
i no a couple of ppl who have had jags and they have had problems wit them
my mom has an S500 and we've had no problems wit it    except that the screen for the xbox blew out    (not standard in the car)
if ur going to buy one of the two go wit a mercedes



edit: i got a new screen thats bigger and better  

[jesterrace777]

I've got to agree that this one is a toss up now.  10 years ago I would've said Mercedes all the way (Nothing but problems with the Jags until recently).  However, I have heard that Jag has started producing some decent machines recently (after Ford bought them).  So I don't know.  I guess I would go with whichever one is giving me more for the money.

[Hercules Q Einstein]

I think that almost Mercs look better than jags. So i would get a Merc.

[Rylinkus]

Depends on the car I guess, both have options I'd drive. I certainly would never say ANY model of one car is better then ANY of another, unless Kia or Daewoo is being thrown into the mix.

[AnThRaX]

Like people said depends on model and year. Some models are better than others. Some years better than others.

[moistness]

QUOTE (FUCKMS @ Jun 1 2004, 10:02 PM)

my friend has an XK8.  i drove it and it feels like im driving a ford.  not to mention the interior is basically plastic and fake wood.  i would much rather go for the mercedes.

You've sort of hit the nail on the head there, jaguar is fast becomming just a victim of badge engineering for ford, the x-type is simply a re-bodied mondeo and the fact that they have released a diesel engined jag just spells the end of an era to me

A two litre jag? Fuck no. Diesel? Leave it in the tractor!

I'll take the merc please!

R.I.P. jaguar, you will be sorely missed

::edit:: Yes, jags have shitty electrics, but that is SO not the point!

[lebriznon]

i personally dont like the way most jags look. the only thing i like about them is the cool jaguar hood ornament  

[cityson]

QUOTE (FUCKMS @ Jun 2 2004, 11:27 PM)

also, as i recall they only make jaguars in automatic.  who wants a two seater sports car in automatic-  not even tip-tronic or SMG or all those other manual-wannabes. one thing thats cool about hte car is where the Emergency break is.  on the left side of the driver, right against the bottom of the seat and drivers door. kinda different, but i guess thats a jaguar/english car common thing... Either way, i just think that NEWER jags are a waste of money.

AssMartin cars are all left-handed ebrakes. Guess most white kids are born left handed nowadays...

The word Mercedes in the title captured my attention, I just want to say that Benz is massive and long which shows "class". And safer of course, (well at least feels safer.) You see, I tried the e320 when she reaches 60 miles it feels stable, and as she goes faster it feels more stabler. The steering wheel has a motion of 2.25 cycles (Compared to normal cars' 1.5) which makes life a lot easier. Jaguar could never do that! Though Panther might...

True story: I know this guy who got a car accident....You see he was driving responsibly, but this young bitch rushed to the opposite lane and hit the guy head to head. He was driving a C-class and right after the crash, he can walk out of the car...But the bitch's legs are dead and have to be sawed. So crash all you want with your Mercedes cuz you'll never die in it!  

[iwinulose]

amen to that ^

[Rylinkus]

A lot of generalizations in this thread. To say you'd take ANY Benz over ANY Jag is not really that great a statement. Jag has some decent rides. Maybe not all of them are great, but some are.



The 2004 Jag XK has pretty nice looks. Decent specs too,

ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN    
   
Engine Type    90° V8, aluminum alloy cylinder head/block, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement- liters    4.2 liter
Bore x stroke—in.    3.39 x 3.56
Compression ratio    11.0 : 1
Maximum horsepower - (SAE)    294 bhp at 6,000 rpm
Maximum torque    303 lb.-ft. @ 4,100 rpm
Ignition system    Electronic
Fuel system/Fuel grade    Electronic fuel injection/ Premium unleaded
Transmission type    6-speed automatic transmission
Top gear ratio    6th - 0.69:1
Final drive ratio    2.06 : 1
   
I'm not saying its the end all sports car and ATX is kind of lame, but I'd take this above several Mercedes vehichles.

[moistness]

QUOTE (FUCKMICROSOFT @ Jun 3 2004, 12:27 AM)

also, as i recall they only make jaguars in automatic.  who wants a two seater sports car in automatic-  not even tip-tronic or SMG or all those other manual-wannabes.

I believe manual gearboxes are an optional extra!

[iwinulose]

QUOTE (Rylinkus @ Jun 2 2004, 10:53 PM)

A lot of generalizations in this thread. To say you'd take ANY Benz over ANY Jag is not really that great a statement. Jag has some decent rides. Maybe not all of them are great, but some are. The 2004 Jag XK has pretty nice looks. Decent specs too, ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN         Engine Type    90° V8, aluminum alloy cylinder head/block, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder Displacement- liters    4.2 liter Bore x stroke—in.    3.39 x 3.56 Compression ratio    11.0 : 1 Maximum horsepower - (SAE)    294 bhp at 6,000 rpm Maximum torque    303 lb.-ft. @ 4,100 rpm Ignition system    Electronic Fuel system/Fuel grade    Electronic fuel injection/ Premium unleaded Transmission type    6-speed automatic transmission Top gear ratio    6th - 0.69:1 Final drive ratio    2.06 : 1     I'm not saying its the end all sports car and ATX is kind of lame, but I'd take this above several Mercedes vehichles.

ok so they have one decent car
but there are still many many mercedes that are better than that
(and it has less horsepower and torque than my moms car which isnt even a sports car)
iwinulose, lol j/k