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New car for my father....??

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  1. davelor

    davelor Karting

    Aug 2, 2006
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    David Loretto
    Hey everyone, I'm new here and not sure if this is the right place for this question but i'll ask anyways. My dad is looking for a new car, he currently has a 02 Jag XKR, a 71 Jag E-type, and a 89 Porsche. Now he is looking to replace the XKR with either the new 07 XKR, a new 05 Maserati Gransport, or a Aston DB9. I realize there is quite a price difference between the 3 cars but besides that which would you recommend and why? Thanks for your help.
     
  2. Ferrari 360 CS

    Ferrari 360 CS F1 Veteran

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    Gransport, fast, usuable, likely to be more reliable than the Jag, Gransport has wide range of abilities, can seat 4, handles very well and sounds superb, a very usuable everyday car thats packed with character, a car that can cruise when you want and can attack a twisty road when you want to...Jag IMHO doesnt have such a wide range of abilities..
     
  3. italiafan

    italiafan F1 World Champ
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    The Gransport is the handsdown winner.
    The Jag is too "mass-produced" to be exciting. I have driven the new XK and it does drive well, but has absolutely no passion. Bolting on a supercharger will not bolt on passion, just make a passionless car faster.
    The DB9 is ~$170K out the door, whereas a loaded '06 Gransport will set you back ~$100K. Tell him to buy the Gransport, it is a fantastic machine, and with the difference buy you a Z06....any more questions?
     
  4. Kewpie

    Kewpie Formula Junior

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    do they still have a new 05 GS at the dealership?? or the 900km one at north shore jag?

    at FMoV they have a demo 06 anniversary blue GS LE. that one is great looking and drives well. the MCV should be in anytime. ;)

    if he has an E-type, the new jags will be more disappointment than anything.

    DB9's are nice but they are in a totally different league. does he want a V12 or V8?
     
  5. Ferrariman355

    Ferrariman355 F1 Rookie

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    haha...I remember the quote someone told me on here, DB9's are just last seasons prada shoes.

    Ide go with the GranSport, usuable, perfect daily driver, new XK is nice, but i would choose the GranSport over it any day. The DB9 is nice also, but i would choose the V8 Vantage.

    john
     
  6. Kewpie

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  7. Dolle Dolf

    Dolle Dolf Karting

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