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slovcan · 16th January 2019, 14:10

I wouldn't have a Mercedes with a "V" type engine with cylinder de-activation. Now, I don't know if they all have that "feature" or not, but certainly the V12s do. V8s, not sure? I have 2 friends with S600s. Both have had the cylinder de-activation parts fail. One repair required the removal of the intake and both cylinder heads, the other required a replacement engine (more economical than repairing).

What countries make that class of car? I think Germany and Japan - and I'm not sure if Japan really does (Lexus?). I don't think the Americans have anything to compare.

gadget1960 · 16th January 2019, 14:41

I know it's supposed to be a choice between the two but ... neither tbh.
They are both lovely cars bristling with technology and design but neither float my boat, perhaps if the Mercedes choice was a 1969 280 SL and the jaguar choice was a 1961 FHC E type, I would be torn between the two.
For me ... Jaguar saloons stopped being just that with the demise of the XJR 4.2 supercharged.
I'm just a bit set in my ways, the new jags just don't look like a Jag is supposed to look. IMO.
So ... i'll pick the Merc ... sell it immediately and by a classic Jaguar.

Raspberrycai · 16th January 2019, 14:43

If I had to choose one, it'd definitely be the Jag. Also, 542 BHP, wow. But look at that tax and insurance category...

Graham1961 · 16th January 2019, 21:24

Probably the Mercedes.

MSS · 17th January 2019, 19:16

Ok, here's my order of preference for V8 cars that I regularly drool over.

1. Jaguar Sportbrake XFR-S (There is something about a large, powerful estate that saloons just cannot match in my view. Also, in my view all V8 engines should have a supercharger as opposed to turbocharger(s) or be naturally aspirated.)

1. Equal - XKR soft top.

2. Mercedes CLS 63 (I also love coupes body types and the CLS design/interior is as close to a "British Classic" as a German car gets).

3. BMW 650i in coupe format.

4. S type R (Supercharged)

5. Jaguar XFRS and E63 in the 6.3 litre naturally aspirated format.

I could live with a Mustang purely for the sound.

Neil1 · 17th January 2019, 20:30

Definitely the Mercedes for me, love the colour.

MSS · 29th January 2019, 18:58

I saw an XJ 575 on the M25 recently and fell in live.

Here are a couple I would not mind having on the drive.

https://www.sytner.co.uk/jaguar/car-...-xjr-4dr-auto/

https://www.arnoldclark.com/used-car...ign=autotrader

Lottery ticket purchased for Friday.

steve-45 · 29th January 2019, 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinabrian

The Mercedes all day every day, nicer colour and nicer interior, not to mention nicer to drive, and unlikely to fall to bits like the Jag.

Brian

Agree 100% , especially about the colour.

oxfordblue75 · 30th January 2019, 06:28

Neither float my boat, rather have an Alfa romeo with some real styling

marinabrian · 30th January 2019, 07:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by oxfordblue75

Neither float my boat, rather have an Alfa romeo with some real styling

I used to own an Alfa 33 Gold Cloverleaf Sportwagon.....a lovely car to drive with it's flat four boxer engine.........would I have one again??

Nope

Brian

16th January 2019, 14:10	#31
slovcan Gets stuck in 75 Tourer CDT MK2 manual in Glorious Grey Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Slovakia Posts: 987 Thanks: 926 Thanked 346 Times in 252 Posts	I wouldn't have a Mercedes with a "V" type engine with cylinder de-activation. Now, I don't know if they all have that "feature" or not, but certainly the V12s do. V8s, not sure? I have 2 friends with S600s. Both have had the cylinder de-activation parts fail. One repair required the removal of the intake and both cylinder heads, the other required a replacement engine (more economical than repairing). What countries make that class of car? I think Germany and Japan - and I'm not sure if Japan really does (Lexus?). I don't think the Americans have anything to compare. __________________ Southern Slovakia Anything can happen in Formula 1 and usually does - Murray Walker 1999 Triumph Trophy 900, Saddlesore 1600, Iron Butt Riders Association #63720 2005 Rover 75 CDT Tourer MK2

16th January 2019, 14:43	#33
Raspberrycai Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon, Merc 190E 1.8, '91 Yamaha SR125 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Chester Posts: 193 Thanks: 85 Thanked 60 Times in 36 Posts	If I had to choose one, it'd definitely be the Jag. Also, 542 BHP, wow. But look at that tax and insurance category... __________________ 2004 Rover 75 Saloon - Connoisseur S.E - 2.0 Diesel CDTi - Platinum Gold - Auto. 1991 Mercedes 190E 1.8 (Nico) / 1991 Yamaha SR125 (David) This vehicle (Nigel) was born Wednesday, 15th September 2004 @ 08:14:39 and was the 103,810th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 - This vehicle was the 3,096th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 - This vehicle was the 303rd 75 in Platinum Gold (code: MCN) to be made out of 1,685 Platinum Gold 75s

16th January 2019, 21:24	#34
Graham1961 Moderator / RS East Scotland Rover 75 1.8 Conn Se saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Berwick, East Lothian Posts: 4,738 Thanks: 4,143 Thanked 753 Times in 563 Posts	Probably the Mercedes. __________________ Graham.

17th January 2019, 20:30	#36
Neil1 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T CDTI Auto Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Newton Abbot Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 518 Times in 425 Posts	Definitely the Mercedes for me, love the colour. __________________ Rover 75 and MG ZT: The Complete Story

29th January 2019, 18:58	#37
MSS This is my second home Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, V'xhall Omega V6 Estate, Twintop 1.8VVT, Astra Estate and Corsa 1.2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7,083 Thanks: 283 Thanked 624 Times in 440 Posts	And there's more to drool over I saw an XJ 575 on the M25 recently and fell in live. Here are a couple I would not mind having on the drive. https://www.sytner.co.uk/jaguar/car-...-xjr-4dr-auto/ https://www.arnoldclark.com/used-car...ign=autotrader Lottery ticket purchased for Friday.

16th January 2019, 14:41	#32
gadget1960 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Maxton, Dover Posts: 519 Thanks: 183 Thanked 132 Times in 89 Posts	I know it's supposed to be a choice between the two but ... neither tbh. They are both lovely cars bristling with technology and design but neither float my boat, perhaps if the Mercedes choice was a 1969 280 SL and the jaguar choice was a 1961 FHC E type, I would be torn between the two. For me ... Jaguar saloons stopped being just that with the demise of the XJR 4.2 supercharged. I'm just a bit set in my ways, the new jags just don't look like a Jag is supposed to look. IMO. So ... i'll pick the Merc ... sell it immediately and by a classic Jaguar.

17th January 2019, 19:16	#35
MSS This is my second home Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, V'xhall Omega V6 Estate, Twintop 1.8VVT, Astra Estate and Corsa 1.2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7,083 Thanks: 283 Thanked 624 Times in 440 Posts	Ok, here's my order of preference for V8 cars that I regularly drool over. 1. Jaguar Sportbrake XFR-S (There is something about a large, powerful estate that saloons just cannot match in my view. Also, in my view all V8 engines should have a supercharger as opposed to turbocharger(s) or be naturally aspirated.) 1. Equal - XKR soft top. 2. Mercedes CLS 63 (I also love coupes body types and the CLS design/interior is as close to a "British Classic" as a German car gets). 3. BMW 650i in coupe format. 4. S type R (Supercharged) 5. Jaguar XFRS and E63 in the 6.3 litre naturally aspirated format. I could live with a Mustang purely for the sound.

30th January 2019, 06:28	#39
oxfordblue75 Gets stuck in rover 75 saloon 1.8T Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: saltash Posts: 701 Thanks: 150 Thanked 235 Times in 160 Posts	Neither float my boat, rather have an Alfa romeo with some real styling

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