 wife totalled our 2004 jaguar- some ?,.,% $#× ran a stop sign, what shall we get to replace it? UPDATE: has now been replaced |
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| DRPHIL914 |
  Jun 6 2014, 08:33 AM
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Dr. Phil  Group: Members Posts: 5,768 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States 
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We HAD a 2004 Jaguar x-type that was still mint, spotless and front end totalled
first let me say my girls are all safe thank GOD! I have 3 girls, 10,14,17 all were with her. The youngest had a severe concussion and broken nose etc, got a "free" ride in a helicopter that she does not remember . But doing well after spending a couple days in the hospital we will be going home today. So With that said I need a distraction from all of that - the car , air bags etc really did its job and protected them well so i am inclined to look for another Jaguar. Whatever it is, it will be whatever I can get for under $10K. Probably something between 2004-2010. She liked her jag, but I am looking a a 2004 745 BMW locally but was originally searching 500 series BMW's, Jags and mercedes. Ive had tha car for 9 years and have not shopped 4 door sedans for a long time. I suppose I should look at Audi A4 or A6 as well, so open to suggestions Phil |
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| r_towle |
Jun 6 2014, 09:28 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,585 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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Have you asked your wife what she wants?
My wife totaled three other cars with our VW Eurovan tank while in Germany...with the kids in the back, and she drove home each time. we kept fixing it.... When I came home, I bought another Eurovan thinking it was awesome, saved my family three times, and it was a tank.... She came home a two months later and took my new Volvo....she said she would never drive a Eurovan again.... Just putting that out there to think about. |
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| DRPHIL914 |
Jul 8 2014, 12:31 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,768 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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Well after shopping for a month on and off, it looks like we may finally chosen a replacement for the smashed x-type, a XJ Vanden Plas very low milage, looks like new. Wife likes it, kids like it.
I came very close to purchasing a '04 745i with only 50k miles on it, but in the end ven a $17k it had a few too many issues. Loved the ride and handling etc( and i drove 4 hours to go see and testdrive it ) but my gut just did not feel right. I would have ahd a 07 Avalon a couple weeks ago but it was sold out from under me - salesman said he could hold it for a few days no p roblem, i had the insurance settlement check coming in. stopped in the next day and the @#$#%^$ sales manager sold it he said that morning! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) long story short is was the cleanest 8 year old car i have ever seen, until i found this Jag yesterday. So kind of glad because i prefer the Jag for sure!! But, since i sold my Boxster too, i just might keep looking at the Bmw's -but it has to be the right deal, that oil leak issue is conserning. Attached image(s) 
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| billh1963 |
Jul 8 2014, 05:44 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
Nice! Was that the one in Florida?
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| DRPHIL914 |
Jul 8 2014, 07:53 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,768 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(billh1963 @ Jul 8 2014, 07:44 PM)  Nice! Was that the one in Florida? It was from Florida, but not the way I planned. Funny story. Short story was i t was listed on local craiga list, first day it was on there, local insurance agent also has dealer license and sells on the side a few here and there, brought it up from Daytona beach Florida Saturday. I was in Daytona also Saturday feast driving a few other cars and almost came home with a 745i, but decided to wait . Funny how things work out! Pretty excited to have found this locally. A very smooth ride. |
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| mgp4591 |
Jul 8 2014, 08:24 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,380 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region
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QUOTE(stugray @ Jun 6 2014, 10:10 AM) Glad to hear everyone is OK! Have you seen the Subaru "They lived" commercials? If family safety is more important to you than the status-symbol of a BMW, I would look at a Subaru. I second that opinion. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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| DRPHIL914 |
Jul 8 2014, 09:30 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,768 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(mgp4591 @ Jul 8 2014, 10:24 PM) QUOTE(stugray @ Jun 6 2014, 10:10 AM) Glad to hear everyone is OK! Have you seen the Subaru "They lived" commercials? If family safety is more important to you than the status-symbol of a BMW, I would look at a Subaru. I second that opinion. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Well its still a consideration. Ive sold the boxster and will drive either my 914 or my Montero to work, and am considering a Subaru for my son and daughter to use ffor commuting to college in the fall. 60 mile commute round trip so a older jetta tdi may be a possibility as well. |
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| stugray |
Jul 9 2014, 08:18 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,824 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
QUOTE Well its still a consideration. Ive sold the boxster and will drive either my 914 or my Montero to work, and am considering a Subaru for my son and daughter to use ffor commuting to college in the fall. 60 mile commute round trip so a older jetta tdi may be a possibility as well. My previous DD was a 99 Solara (Great car, but 2 doors - 18yr old son has it now), current DD is Sub BRZ, wife drives a Passat TDI which is very nice & gets >50 MPG. Her previous car was a Jetta. The VWs are very nice and dependable these days. |
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| DRPHIL914 |
Jul 9 2014, 08:52 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,768 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(stugray @ Jul 9 2014, 10:18 AM) QUOTE Well its still a consideration. Ive sold the boxster and will drive either my 914 or my Montero to work, and am considering a Subaru for my son and daughter to use ffor commuting to college in the fall. 60 mile commute round trip so a older jetta tdi may be a possibility as well. My previous DD was a 99 Solara (Great car, but 2 doors - 18yr old son has it now), current DD is Sub BRZ, wife drives a Passat TDI which is very nice & gets >50 MPG. Her previous car was a Jetta. The VWs are very nice and dependable these days. so i was looking at a 2006 tdi jetta too, BillH1963 just got a new Passat tdi , likes it , good milage, but i'm looking more in the 2000-2008 range- anything i need to llook at, for etc on those, does not have to be TDI but i know they get great milage, |
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| DRPHIL914 |
Jul 12 2014, 10:56 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,768 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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Well its in the garage! Had a lot of cleaning to do . Sure makes the 914 look small! That's Isabella our youngest just 1 month after having a fractured nose and major concussion! - Have not had a chance to really drive it much, but I think it will be on the stable for a long time. We picked it up Thursday night and drove around town with the wife. I need to go thru it all check the brakes etc but the rotors look brand new, as does the whole car. Head light polishing and new floor mats will be at the top of the list bit that's about it. Attached thumbnail(s)   
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| billh1963 |
Jul 13 2014, 05:47 AM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
I like it!
Not sure I would store a gas can right in front of the car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| zambezi |
Jul 13 2014, 08:56 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 711 Joined: 14-April 08 From: Lafayette, LA Member No.: 8,920 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(billh1963 @ Jul 13 2014, 06:47 AM) I like it! Not sure I would store a gas can right in front of the car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Why not? |
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