Jaguar ownership, respected or not?
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Bought my XK8 as I had a very good deal on my knackered NSX (I knackered it).
No-one who didn't know about cars ever commented on the NSX - everyone who doesn't know about cars loves the Jag.
It also means jealous bastards ignored the NSX but hate the Jag.
I know the reactions I preferred.....
As the Americans say, go figure.
No-one who didn't know about cars ever commented on the NSX - everyone who doesn't know about cars loves the Jag.
It also means jealous bastards ignored the NSX but hate the Jag.
I know the reactions I preferred.....
As the Americans say, go figure.
been running the jag after 5 years of not being let in at blackwall(due to the vectra) now i just waft up to the lights and wait paitently people always let me in.
no probs on that front also get gratifying waves from old men and small children alike..although my favourite rection comes from the 40_50yr classy looking city birds who look from a coy angle!!!!
no probs on that front also get gratifying waves from old men and small children alike..although my favourite rection comes from the 40_50yr classy looking city birds who look from a coy angle!!!!
Left my XJ parke on some grass just down the road, as I walked down to get it a couple in front of me said (girl "what a beautiful car" guy "yes but actually its not a car, its a Jag"
Nice I thought, especially as they were mid 20's..... However, a German friend tells me that at 49 I am too young for an XJ but he drives an Audi TT so no offence taken 
Nice I thought, especially as they were mid 20's..... However, a German friend tells me that at 49 I am too young for an XJ but he drives an Audi TT so no offence taken had five jags, last one an e-type for 10 years, people loved it. still the most beautifull car ever made. defected to TVR 2 yrs ago. needed an adrenaline fix.
loads of respect, everyone pulls out of the fast lane when they see the cerbera looming up behind them.
still own an XKSS rep and take it out when i get the erge to put on my cloth cap.
loads of respect, everyone pulls out of the fast lane when they see the cerbera looming up behind them.
still own an XKSS rep and take it out when i get the erge to put on my cloth cap.
los angeles said:
You'll be admired, but it's sad day when a man feels he has to buy a certain type of car to gain him the respect of his neighbours.
Where does it say that I care what my neighbours think?
When you post the question on a public web site you are seeking both an answer to your dilemma and a reassurance that you are about to make a good decision. Behind the worry of getting it wrong is the fear of public opinion.
>> Edited by los angeles on Thursday 6th October 21:15
That's your opinion, but on this occasion you're wrong. As I've said before, when I had my Jaguars in the past people would let me out of side streets etc, which is quite handy and I simply wondered if this was still the case.
I've been driving a Rover for the last couple of years, so clearly public opinion has little bearing on my decision to own a car. My original post was supposed to be lighthearted, not a deeply psychological one.
Well, ...I drive an XJ8. Respect on the road by others is earned, and we can argue all day about the general view of certain "drivers of German metal" who seem to have also inneherited their traits........
I make a point of: "letting out" that battered old escort who has been waiting for ever more.......always greeted by a thankful wave.
It's what seperates US...from...THEM. i.e. "The Tutonic brigade"..........
And of course, in the end, favours are ...returned.
Drivers of "Jaguars" are:......"Gentlemen".
I make a point of: "letting out" that battered old escort who has been waiting for ever more.......always greeted by a thankful wave.
It's what seperates US...from...THEM. i.e. "The Tutonic brigade"..........
And of course, in the end, favours are ...returned.
Drivers of "Jaguars" are:......"Gentlemen".
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