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Would you rather ride or drive?

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Old 01-14-2011, 12:42 PM
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I have to say, as nice as driving my XJ is, I'm not craving "driving" it as much I as I am being in it and just plain owning it.

On a couple occasions, I have had the chance to have someone drive me in it while I sit in the back and play CEO. It's kind of strange when somebody is driving you around in your own car--it seems like a totally different beast. All of the anxiety over vibrations, rattles and clunks go away completely and you can just relax without having to keep your eyes on the road.

So if given a choice, would you rather ride or drive?
 
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Old 01-14-2011, 02:31 PM
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Some Jags are drivers cars and some are drivin cars. The XJL is a prime example of a drivin car as to where the XJR is a drivers car. My XJR is a bit cramped in the back. I love to drive it. If you want a drivin get a XJL. IMO.
 
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YUp. FYI I have a VDP, awful nice in the back!
 
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Old 01-15-2011, 12:10 AM
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So what's a Super V8 then? Driver or driven? Really its very close to stretch XJR. Gotta say i guess I'm more for driving, but the very few times I was driven it was very enjoyable. It is fun to play with the right passenger seat from the right rear seat. If you haven't tried it, I highly recommend it.
 
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Man, I wish my VDP came with the 4 zone climate control and multimedia entertainment!
 
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Old 01-16-2011, 06:28 PM
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I love driving my Car, but I drive it a lot. Having all the cool stuff in the back like tray tables and the rear entertainment are great. I've always enjoyed the luxury of having them but have never had the luxury of enjoying them. Great question though.
 
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Old 01-17-2011, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlienmr
So what's a Super V8 then? Driver or driven? Really its very close to stretch XJR. Gotta say i guess I'm more for driving, but the very few times I was driven it was very enjoyable. It is fun to play with the right passenger seat from the right rear seat. If you haven't tried it, I highly recommend it.

I would say the best of both worlds...
 
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I don't care too much for not being able to control the rear media from the front of the car.
 
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I'd rather ride my motorbike!

Other than that I'd rather drive.

Everytime I ride with my wife we nearly have a divorce!
 
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I hear ya haggis
 
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