Jag XJ or Audi A8

[sasguru]

I have never understood why people fall for the myth that German cars are rock solid when the data always shows that they are mid-range for reliabilty(Jap brands top the list).
It's great marketing from the Germans to play on perceived quality and some idiots lap it up.
Of course if you are more concerned about image then by all means buy German and pay regularly through the nose for servicing and spare parts when the inevitable problems occur

[DimPrawn]

Of course if you are more concerned about image then by all means buy German and pay regularly through the nose for servicing and spare parts when the inevitable problems occur

Actually sas, when you buy a premium brand such as BMW new, you get 5 years servicing for a fixed price of £995.

But you wouldn't know anything about that would you?

[BlackenedBiker]

Actually sas, when you buy a premium brand such as BMW new, you get 5 years servicing for a fixed price of £995.

But you wouldn't know anything about that would you?

You know that Gay marriage is allowed now, don't you?

[Churchill]

Actually sas, when you buy a premium brand such as BMW new, you get 5 years servicing for a fixed price of £995.

But you wouldn't know anything about that would you?

lose 33% of its value the moment you turn left.

Shirley?

[DimPrawn]

lose 33% of its value the moment you turn left.

Shirley?

I earn back the 33% the moment I turn right again.

[sasguru]

Actually sas, when you buy a premium brand such as BMW new, you get 5 years servicing for a fixed price of £995.

But you wouldn't know anything about that would you?

Virtually every manufacturer (even Hyundai) does some sort of similar deal, but I'm sure you've been brainwashed into thinking BMW is somehow special.
Point is if you're out of warranty, BMWs will go wrong more often and cost more than a similar Jap model (and I actually think cars like the Accord are better in all respects (except maybe for purist driving dynamics) - build quality, price, reliability, you name it).

[Moscow Mule]

I have never understood why people fall for the myth that German cars are rock solid when the data always shows that they are mid-range for reliabilty(Jap brands top the list).

Jaguar

http://www.jdpower.com/autos/ratings...e-#page-anchor

[DimPrawn]

Virtually every manufacturer (even Hyundai) does some sort of similar deal, but I'm sure you've been brainwashed into thinking BMW is somehow special.
Point is if you're out of warranty, BMWs will go wrong more often and cost more than a similar Jap model (and I actually think cars like the Accord are better in all respects (except maybe for purist driving dynamics) - build quality, price, reliability, you name it).

I have nothing further to add.

[sasguru]

I have nothing further to add.

No thought not.

Anyway having said all of which I've just ordered a Citroen C5
That's the new Alfa 166.

[DimPrawn]

No thought not.

Anyway having said all of which I've just ordered a Citroen C5
That's the new Alfa 166.

Good for you. The French have to eat too.

I'm sure on the day or two it all works it will be great.