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Title: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: TSM Girl on May 28 2008, 03:40:47 PM
I am getting antsy here. I am looking into one of the two. Bryan hates the CTS-V because he does not like the body on it AND he is too tall for the car. What's everyones OP. Just questioning.    Oh yeah, CTS-V is Manual of course which is a plus!
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: DCEPTCN on May 28 2008, 03:47:05 PM
I think the CTS-Vs are sexy as hell...?
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: Recklessrob on May 28 2008, 04:59:17 PM
I think thats a very biased opinion. (borderline treason based on the evidence that I'm about to present.)............


(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c335/dceptcn/beerzizzle.jpg)
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: DCEPTCN on May 28 2008, 05:10:19 PM
As many know, I was planning to get a CTS but had to make the more responsible move and get a truck. So, the only Caddy I got was a lousy hat.
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: Recklessrob on May 29 2008, 12:06:31 AM
Quote from: "DCEPTCN @ Wed May 28, 2008 4:10 pm"
As many know, I was planning to get a CTS but had to make the more responsible move and get a truck. So, the only Caddy I got was a lousy hat.
Next thing ya know, you'll have someone else carrying your golf clubs too...
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: DCEPTCN on May 29 2008, 12:09:52 AM
Quote from: "Recklessrob @ Wed May 28, 2008 9:06 pm"
Next thing ya know, you'll have someone else carrying your golf clubs too...
...as I joke about "the colored people" and my soaring investments all the while wearing pants made from Sharon Tate's drapes? No, not me.
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: Racer X on May 29 2008, 12:13:02 AM
Hey Sylvan, where'd you get that hat?  :cool;

I would opt for the Caddy CTS-V over the Jag.  I know the Jag is made by Ford now, but after owning a European car I will never go back unless I have a TON of money for upkeep.  

I was considering a CTS-V and my kids were lobbying pretty hard for one, but after test driving the Charger it became an easy choice.  For the money, there is no real competitor in the market for the Charger.  Plenty of room inside as Sylvan can attest and power to burn.   :supz:
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: DCEPTCN on May 29 2008, 12:18:51 AM
The Charger *was* roomy and had no fear of an onramp. It was a very nice car, fer sher.


I still say any non-communist would get the CTS.
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: Zap on May 29 2008, 12:33:30 AM
Anything associated with Britain is fucked up.  :cool;
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: TSM Girl on May 29 2008, 07:44:17 AM
The Charger has more room? Your kidding right? Any kind of car Bryan gets into he has to move his seat all the back to fit in it which means he is pract in our youngest daughter's lap which she complains "Daddy your squiching me".  It is funny only once.  That is another reason why he hates the CTS, there is no room.
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: gbsean on May 29 2008, 08:09:48 AM
Quote from: "Zap @ Wed May 28, 2008 11:33 pm"
Anything associated with Britain is fucked up.
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: gbsean on May 29 2008, 08:17:06 AM
Quote from: "TSM Girl @ Thu May 29, 2008 6:44 am"
The Charger has more room? Your kidding right? Any kind of car Bryan gets into he has to move his seat all the back to fit in it which means he is pract in our youngest daughter's lap which she complains "Daddy your squiching me".
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: TSM Girl on May 29 2008, 09:25:28 AM
Yikes! I hope she is ok. That is my biggest fear is that the airbag going off. I used to sit real close for as short as I am. Until I got my F-150, I sit back farther because of the adjustable foot pedals, thank god. Same with our Excursion, (I really miss that truck).  Well, I am only 4'11 and Bryan is 6'3.  When we had the Mustang he sat fine driving as long as my little daughter was not in the back. lol.    We will have to see what I can get.
Title: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: Top Speed on May 29 2008, 10:15:40 AM
Racer X is like 7'-5" or something.  If a Charger fits him it will fit anyone.
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: DCEPTCN on May 29 2008, 01:22:33 PM
6'2" here and I was (obviously) in the passenger seat the whole time. Racer X's son (a really rad cat who is downright savant with cars, btw) sat behind me and didn't complain once...
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: Zap on May 29 2008, 05:31:56 PM
Quote from: "DCEPTCN @ Thu May 29, 2008 12:22 pm"
6'2" here ...



What are you other places?
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: DCEPTCN on May 29 2008, 05:40:37 PM
Quote from: "Zap @ Thu May 29, 2008 2:31 pm"
Quote from: "DCEPTCN @ Thu May 29, 2008 12:22 pm"
6'2" here ...

What are you other places?
6'13" on the internet.
Title: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: Racer X on May 29 2008, 08:22:24 PM
The Charger has a ton of room.  My oldest son is 5'-11" and sits behind me in the car with no trouble at all.  Plus it has more HP than the CTS-V.
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: TSM Girl on May 29 2008, 08:49:18 PM
How does it handle?
Title: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: Racer X on May 29 2008, 09:26:25 PM
For a large car it handles surprisingly well.  Sylvan can attest to that as well! LOL!
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: DCEPTCN on May 29 2008, 09:34:31 PM
While I obviously didn't drive it, the feel from the passenger seat was "on a rail".
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: Zap on May 29 2008, 09:47:02 PM
Quote from: "DCEPTCN @ Thu May 29, 2008 8:34 pm"
While I obviously didn't drive it.... rail".



You sound bitter.
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: DCEPTCN on May 29 2008, 09:48:32 PM
Quote from: "Zap @ Thu May 29, 2008 6:47 pm"
Quote from: "DCEPTCN @ Thu May 29, 2008 8:34 pm"
While I obviously didn't drive it.... rail".



You sound bitter.
How I taste is hardly pertinent to the discussion.
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: Zap on May 29 2008, 10:04:28 PM
Sour Grapes.
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: Wrecked Em on May 29 2008, 11:29:49 PM
I still like this....

(http://scars.hit.bg/jaguar%20S-type%20R.jpg)

and it outperforms the CTS-V in the magazine tests. An yes, I like Fords, even though Ford just made a deal to sell Jaguar to an Indian auto company, Tata I believe. Ford will continue to manufacture parts and provide service at dealers.

I have been trying to talk the wife into an XJR, but she does not like it....

(http://www.autocult.com.au/img/gallery/full/CARmageddon1117.jpg)
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: DCEPTCN on May 29 2008, 11:33:47 PM
You've gotta be a dirty public wanker who talks like gbsean to drive a fuckin' "Jag-you-ah".
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: Wrecked Em on May 29 2008, 11:55:37 PM
Donna has decided she wants the new XF, check out the vid http://www.jaguarusa.com/Microsites/USVideos/Jaguar_09XF_Hush_720x480.htm?route=_us_en_latest_films_films@
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: gbsean on May 30 2008, 09:23:07 PM
Quote from: "DCEPTCN @ Thu May 29, 2008 10:33 pm"
You've gotta be a dirty public wanker who talks like gbsean to drive a fuckin' "Jag-you-ah".


what did I miss pick on the Brit post.......and it bender....you big poofta
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: gbsean on May 30 2008, 09:25:09 PM
the AWD handles awesome even at speed....it sits higher than the RWD but I have a set O Eibachs to install that will drop it 2" and then look out.....first upgrade I did was the CAI...boy did that wake the car up
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: TSM Girl on May 30 2008, 09:50:34 PM
Quote from: "Wrecked Em @ May 29th 2008"
Donna has decided she wants the new XF, check out the vid http://www.jaguarusa.com/Microsites/USVideos/Jaguar_09XF_Hush_720x480.htm?route=_us_en_latest_films_films@



YEAH BABY!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: TSM Girl on May 31 2008, 08:36:28 AM
Ok, so  like noone has a comment to make?  What is up with that?  Oh, I see, the beauty of it has took your breath away!
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: Racer X on May 31 2008, 11:22:02 AM
The way they shot that video it was hard to see the car.  I think if you are going to spend the kind of dough that a CTS-V or a Jaguar costs you should get what you want.
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: TSM Girl on May 31 2008, 01:16:08 PM
I agree. That Is why I want to make sure on what I get. I like the XF way better then the CTS-V.  The body says it all.  I know Bryan likes it too. It opt for a supercharger which will be the one too look at.

It may be a few before going to check it out. We are getting ready for a road trip to Chicago for a visit for a few days then home, then pack and get ready for a road trip to Disney in FLA.   (Now to hide all of Bryan's pagers and phones that weekend). lol
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: DCEPTCN on May 31 2008, 02:15:21 PM
If you must go Jaguar, the XJR is far better looking IMO.
Title: Re: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: TSM Girl on May 31 2008, 02:44:53 PM
Quote from: "Racer X @ May 31st 2008"
The way they shot that video it was hard to see the car.


Here are some better pictures of it.
Title: CTS-V Or Jaguar S-Type R
Post by: Racer X on May 31 2008, 05:38:28 PM
That is a decent looking car.  I do like the styling on it.  Your test drive will determine a lot as well, SO LONG AS YOU ARE NOT IN LOVE WITH THE CAR ALREADY.  Before buying the Charger, we drove three Mercedes Benzes and I am glad we did not buy one of those.

Waaaay too small inside for us and the power just wasn't there for car people like us!  When buying a new car, I tend to test drive all the cars in my price point so I can get a good idea of what is available.

After owning a BMW, 325i (you know, the JD Powers most reliable car?) I have sworn off European cars.  They are far too expensive to maintain once the warranty ends.
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