Newbie saying "Hi"

[TheMilko]

I've just come across the forum after following a link from Facebook.

I've recently (just last weekend) picked up my new Jaguar XE R-Sport 2.0ltr Diesel (180BHP).

It's the first Jaguar I've owned and I'm really impressed, after converting from a well known German brand with 3 letters.

I've had my eye on an XE for a few years, it was the distinctive J shaped LED running lights, that set me off wanting one.

What as really surprised me is the MPG and cheap road tax. Because the car was a pre-registered vehicle, with only 8 miles on the clock, it's only £30.00 per year to tax, compared to my previous 2.0ltr 140bhp 1 series coupe, which was £140.00 per year and the XE is currently giving me an average of 54mpg at the moment and I've only put 500 miles on her this week, so it will improve as the miles increase.

I'm off for a read of other sections of the forum now, so I quickly say "Hi"

[Carole Simpson-Hadley]

Aah, the well-known German brand must be Au.i (that's 3 letters, as most I've seen have had a bump of some sort.  Ooops).

That's a pretty impressive thread you have started reference the detailing, well worth the look.  We have used the 2 bucket method always since we bought our XK X150 over a year ago, and it does pay off.    we use Mequairs products, but may well investigate your Swiss products, just to do a comparison.

Whatever, happy growling (as a Jaguar owner), and happy detailing

Carole & partner aka significant other  

 

[Carole Simpson-Hadley]

Silly me, spot the deliberate mistake.....but then, most Audis I have seen have had a bump and the "d" has dropped off the badge.     Made in Muenchen eh?.......as in muncheun tyres, muncheun other people's road, and muncheun the mobile phone whilst driving.  Oops,  how non-p.c. are we?!

Moving on.........

[Guest]

Speaking as both a Jaguar and an Audi owner - I am now very conflicted.

Fortunately the conflict is between fun and Quattro practicality.

[Old Peter]

Welcome to the Club, Stephen.

Quandary?  Yes, but I think you will enjoy your S Type a little more than your Audi.

Regards,

Peter.