Pulled the trigger
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Pulled the trigger
just to put it into a fresher thread instead of the "I'm not happy with the idea of an XE" thread, I've put my money where my mouth/typing fingers is/are and ordered the XE as the "family" car. It is an IRR 25T R Sport, 19" Venoms, sunroof, HUD, Jet/Oyster leather, solar glass, tint, flash mats, jet headliner, power boot, DAB radio, 5 year warranty/free servicing. It was already a dealer order so I just took what they are getting even though it has stuff I wouldn't have ordered and doesn't have the black pack which I would have.
Another member put me on to the Skoda Yeti exhaust tips which I've ordered (thanks!). Delivery supposedly at the end of November so I have to say I'm pretty keen, especially after being mightily impressed by a drive of the 20T.
Another member put me on to the Skoda Yeti exhaust tips which I've ordered (thanks!). Delivery supposedly at the end of November so I have to say I'm pretty keen, especially after being mightily impressed by a drive of the 20T.
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just to put it into a fresher thread instead of the "I'm not happy with the idea of an XE" thread, I've put my money where my mouth/typing fingers is/are and ordered the XE as the "family" car. It is an IRR 25T R Sport, 19" Venoms, sunroof, HUD, Jet/Oyster leather, solar glass, tint, flash mats, jet headliner, power boot, DAB radio, 5 year warranty/free servicing. It was already a dealer order so I just took what they are getting even though it has stuff I wouldn't have ordered and doesn't have the black pack which I would have.
Another member put me on to the Skoda Yeti exhaust tips which I've ordered (thanks!). Delivery supposedly at the end of November so I have to say I'm pretty keen, especially after being mightily impressed by a drive of the 20T.
Another member put me on to the Skoda Yeti exhaust tips which I've ordered (thanks!). Delivery supposedly at the end of November so I have to say I'm pretty keen, especially after being mightily impressed by a drive of the 20T.
Robert
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You wouldnt believe it, but it has just come out over here that the 2017 XE (probably the one that you'll be getting) comes out with a 10" screen as an option, instead of the 8 inch screen as is in the car that I've ordered for my wife (and which hit Australia yesterday, yay!).
My wife is just going to have to settle for 8 inches.
My wife is just going to have to settle for 8 inches.
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You wouldnt believe it, but it has just come out over here that the 2017 XE (probably the one that you'll be getting) comes out with a 10" screen as an option, instead of the 8 inch screen as is in the car that I've ordered for my wife (and which hit Australia yesterday, yay!).
My wife is just going to have to settle for 8 inches.
My wife is just going to have to settle for 8 inches.
Robert
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haha, my guy told me what ship it was on - the Titania, and I've been following it ever since it came through the Panama canal. It berthed at Port Kembler on Wednesday and the car was unloaded there. It is in Melbourne today http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/det...vessel:TITANIA
Is your car on that one, or was it coming in Feb 16?
Anyway, they will comply my car and put tint on, I'm also going to have the skirts wrapped black I think, then it goes on a truck to come up to the Gold Coast. Should have it within a fortnight. Got my yeti tail finishers ready to go on....
Is your car on that one, or was it coming in Feb 16?
Anyway, they will comply my car and put tint on, I'm also going to have the skirts wrapped black I think, then it goes on a truck to come up to the Gold Coast. Should have it within a fortnight. Got my yeti tail finishers ready to go on....
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haha, my guy told me what ship it was on - the Titania, and I've been following it ever since it came through the Panama canal. It berthed at Port Kembler on Wednesday and the car was unloaded there. It is in Melbourne today TITANIA - Vehicles Carrier: current position and details | IMO 9505053, MMSI 248225000, Callsign 9HA2272 | Registered in Malta - AIS Marine Traffic
Is your car on that one, or was it coming in Feb 16?
Anyway, they will comply my car and put tint on, I'm also going to have the skirts wrapped black I think, then it goes on a truck to come up to the Gold Coast. Should have it within a fortnight. Got my yeti tail finishers ready to go on....
Is your car on that one, or was it coming in Feb 16?
Anyway, they will comply my car and put tint on, I'm also going to have the skirts wrapped black I think, then it goes on a truck to come up to the Gold Coast. Should have it within a fortnight. Got my yeti tail finishers ready to go on....
Robert
Last edited by Fair2; 11-24-2015 at 02:43 PM.
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Nice little review of the 147KW model. They get 0 - 100 in 6.8, so I'm hoping that means that the 177KW will be quicker than the stats say. 2016 Jaguar XE R-Sport 20t review (video) | PerformanceDrive
My wife's car is just about ready to be put on a truck. Much excitement.
My wife's car is just about ready to be put on a truck. Much excitement.
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Got the car this morning. It is awesome to look at, lovely to drive. The 25T feels a little laggy driven normally but is actually very quick if you give it some juice - it might be the transmission.
I've only driven it for about 15km before I handed it over to my wife, but I'm really looking forward to getting familiar with it. She absolutely loves it.
I'm definitely going to wrap the skirts, I've already kicked them myself. Anyway, I like them in black.
I've only driven it for about 15km before I handed it over to my wife, but I'm really looking forward to getting familiar with it. She absolutely loves it.
I'm definitely going to wrap the skirts, I've already kicked them myself. Anyway, I like them in black.
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Got the car this morning. It is awesome to look at, lovely to drive. The 25T feels a little laggy driven normally but is actually very quick if you give it some juice - it might be the transmission.
I've only driven it for about 15km before I handed it over to my wife, but I'm really looking forward to getting familiar with it. She absolutely loves it.
I'm definitely going to wrap the skirts, I've already kicked them myself. Anyway, I like them in black.
I've only driven it for about 15km before I handed it over to my wife, but I'm really looking forward to getting familiar with it. She absolutely loves it.
I'm definitely going to wrap the skirts, I've already kicked them myself. Anyway, I like them in black.
Did you fit the Chrome exhaust extensions ?
I look forward to seeing some pictures.
Robert
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Hey I bought my XKR from brighton Jag. They were great to deal with (Chris Stroumos) though they didn't detail it before sending it up. I got mine quicker because it was on the boat when I ordered it.
Yep, I stuck the extensions on. They go on fine, and my wife commented so they are worth it!
Seriously, these cars look soooo much better in the metal. The driving position is just awesome, similar to the XKR. My only niggle is that the home button on the touchscreen is on the far side (RHS) so I have to stretch to get to it. It will probably be on the nearside in the US, I suppose.
In the end it didn't have the ivory inserts, it is all black leather with white stitching. Looks really classy inside, especially once it lights up with the ignition on.
Will report again once I get a decent drive.
Yep, I stuck the extensions on. They go on fine, and my wife commented so they are worth it!
Seriously, these cars look soooo much better in the metal. The driving position is just awesome, similar to the XKR. My only niggle is that the home button on the touchscreen is on the far side (RHS) so I have to stretch to get to it. It will probably be on the nearside in the US, I suppose.
In the end it didn't have the ivory inserts, it is all black leather with white stitching. Looks really classy inside, especially once it lights up with the ignition on.
Will report again once I get a decent drive.
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