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Hello chaps.... I'm thinking of returning
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DaveVX
 


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Hello chaps.... I'm thinking of returning

I had a black D3 57 plate. I then got a VXR8 and now a Jaguar XF.
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A friend on here Nick H is currently looking to buy an HSE and I think I may have got the Disco bug again.

My thoughts and budget lead me to the D4 GS and I'm rather keen on the white. It would be a new one.

So a couple of questions

Is sub £36k achievable for a brand new GS?

I like the black pack but don't want to pay factory prices.... How much is the black grille and vents? Or is it better to paint them?

I know the GS is limited spec wise....bearing in mind I'd be going for the base spec.... What can I add to it interior electrical wise?

( previously wiggs worked wonders on 4x4 screen etc)

Any other tips/mods for the GS?

Much appreciated....and I'll have a search about to see if I can answer my own question which will inevitably mean I have to ask you more question.

It's early. But I might be back.

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Can't answer the specific questions you pose, but I loved my XF as a drivers car but he D4 HSE is still a nice place to be sat in. You will not be disappointed although the XF will be more fun when the summer arrives - whatever day that is ! 2010 MX-5 2.0 Sport Tech PRHT
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I know I'll be loosing some of the refinements of an XF. Hard drive sat nav camera leather etc. but the disco3 was one of the most versatile cars I've owned. Maybe that would out weigh what I loose  
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I had one of the first XFs in 08 (i think) then went to a Volvo XC60 and now await my D4 XS. I would have gone GS but i wanted the sat nav and screen etc. it's a clever bit of pricing to make certain stuff just not available on the GS which for me made it XS or HSE. It was a close run thing to go XS in the end as i found myself adding extras, but in the end i think I came in about 4 grand less than the HSE i'd have specced.

Now I'm obsessed with delivery times - do let us know what you get quoted!!  
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Judging by the new pad, I'd say a FFRR was more in keeping! Laughing  
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Lol I wish

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Dave, try to get one with the SatNav, then you can add timed climate, 4x4 info screen (if it doesnt have it already) etc

Otherwise you can add
Cruise Control
Remote Parking Heater (remote only)
Heated Steering wheel
Chirp on Lock/Unlock
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Xenons
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Hi Dave, are you still patrolling our area, pop in for a cuppa Still rolling on the wheels I got from you.  
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Indeed I am still plodding the motorways of the south coast. If I get the change ill pop in. Dodging the cows.  
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Always welcome Dave, no cows now though they have all been sold.  
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Off Topic , but lovely looking XF Thumbs Up  
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maddogsetc wrote:
Off Topic , but lovely looking XF Thumbs Up

+1 D4 Fuji White HSE with Black Pack, TV, RSE, Tow Pack, Side Steps & Heated Steering Wheel  
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Don't say that, he'll want to keep it! Rolling Eyes

Just noticed you're still sat in the car Laughing

I still think a 1-2 year old XS will be a comfier place than a new GS coming from the XF Whistle  
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Re: Hello chaps.... I'm thinking of returning

DaveVX wrote:


I like the black pack but don't want to pay factory prices.... How much is the black grille and vents? Or is it better to paint them?



Simon (Slimer) one here sells the Black Grill and Side Vents and he has the best price that I have found. He has other stuff to complete the Black Pack look (e.g. extended roof rails)

Bill Wright Thumbs Up Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.


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