c240 or Jaguar X-type
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he probably said, screw both of you all and went and bought a 1968 VW bug for $800.
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people started to get off topic that i didn't read all the posts. so i don't know if anybody said anything around the lines that a c-class or any benz for that matter is a terrible car to own. i would not buy german or jap or even american.
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Hey ,
Get all the cars your parents will buy you before you graduate college. Once you graduate i guess they expect you to be kind of be on your own. I say go for a C230 sedan good car, and insurance rates can be horrible dont go with gieco, they like to screw underage drivers. Liberty Mutual has been good so far.
Offtopic, jaguar makes good cars, I guess people should not comment much on cars they have not driven on a long term basis. You dont know much about a car from a test drive. When I first drove a C Class, I thought they were peices of **** but once I got of used to the car I loved it.
C240's are great if you plan to do long roadtrips, you dont need too much power and you get a great ride for hours and hours.
Good luck.
Get all the cars your parents will buy you before you graduate college. Once you graduate i guess they expect you to be kind of be on your own. I say go for a C230 sedan good car, and insurance rates can be horrible dont go with gieco, they like to screw underage drivers. Liberty Mutual has been good so far.
Offtopic, jaguar makes good cars, I guess people should not comment much on cars they have not driven on a long term basis. You dont know much about a car from a test drive. When I first drove a C Class, I thought they were peices of **** but once I got of used to the car I loved it.
C240's are great if you plan to do long roadtrips, you dont need too much power and you get a great ride for hours and hours.
Good luck.
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Originally Posted by wblynch
This will be my last post on the subject.
The Jaguar S-Type and Lincoln LS are NOT based on a Taurus platform. That is plain stupid. There is no way to take a front wheel drive, transversely mounted-engine, platform and place a longitudinally mounted, rear wheel drive system into it.
That platform wouldn't even fit under the S-Type.
Comparing the switches on the 2000 S-Type/2000 LS to the 2002+ X-Type and especially the new S-Type which has been redone twice since 2000, is an exercise in idiocy.
The X-Type does not share any switches, dash, entertainment or climate controls with any Ford.
You want repeat bad information then tell other people to "Get Over It"?
The Jaguar S-Type and Lincoln LS are NOT based on a Taurus platform. That is plain stupid. There is no way to take a front wheel drive, transversely mounted-engine, platform and place a longitudinally mounted, rear wheel drive system into it.
That platform wouldn't even fit under the S-Type.
Comparing the switches on the 2000 S-Type/2000 LS to the 2002+ X-Type and especially the new S-Type which has been redone twice since 2000, is an exercise in idiocy.
The X-Type does not share any switches, dash, entertainment or climate controls with any Ford.
You want repeat bad information then tell other people to "Get Over It"?
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Originally Posted by tifosiv122
BTW, the same Nissan V6 is used as a FWD and RWD (and now 4wd).
It just depends whether the engine is fitted transversely or longitudinally. (and with the correct transmission to go with it)
Any transverse or longitudinal engine can be made to drive an AWD system, just need to add the transfer case and extra drivetrain for the other two wheels.
Back to the original topic, both the C240 and X-Type are good cars, you can't really go wrong with either... but for someone who is 16, it seems odd for you to pick these two cars - they aren't exactly targeted at your age group... remember that you can only be young once, so enjoy it while you can.
But if these two cars are what makes you happy, then go for it!
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We got a 04.5 3.0 x-type about 2-3 months ago... Fit and finish is great and the power is really good....The steering is a little lighter than i like but is still responsive....The car is very very well poised in the corners sadly much better than my c230, If some of you dont know the 04's have over 1,000 build quality improvements over the originals... And AWD is just fun...You can really through it around
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i also agree with hitman, i didnt read throughout this whole thread, since im real tired, but i would tell the poster to now ask on jagtalk, and see what they see, im sure he'll notice that its kind of pointless, i would just go over to some lexus board, and bmw board and post this question in the OT section. before we got the E, i loved, i mean loved the X/S. at that time i was only 15, and it wasnt going to be my car, but the family....mom and dad... they wanted the benz, so we fell in love with the E....but to me, the X is a beautiful car inside and out, and no one can match that luxurious interior. i havent researched the jags as of late, but hopefully thier quality has gone up, since hitman mentioned they improved over 1000 things, as a person who doesnt own either, id say go for the X 3.0 if you can. i personally drive an AWD car, and believe me, if you like handling like i do, im sure youll love the X with high performance tires. GL with whatever you do though.
just a quick side note, if you want sportiness, why not look at the STi, EVO8, or R32? GL
just a quick side note, if you want sportiness, why not look at the STi, EVO8, or R32? GL
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Originally Posted by c240Lover
Hi guys,
Iam 15 years old(16 next June) and my parents have given me a set price of a car i can get. With research i found that I could get a Mercedes C240 or a Jaguar X-type. Which one do you all think i should get. I really like the s500, but i dont want something that nice. has anyone had any problems with the C?
Thanks a Million
Wade
Iam 15 years old(16 next June) and my parents have given me a set price of a car i can get. With research i found that I could get a Mercedes C240 or a Jaguar X-type. Which one do you all think i should get. I really like the s500, but i dont want something that nice. has anyone had any problems with the C?
Thanks a Million
Wade
Last edited by vadim; Jul 17, 2004 at 02:02 AM.
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Originally Posted by Noble C320
What is left. Korean? 
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thank God, this thread is over !!
someone LOCK it for good !
someone LOCK it for good !
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Good Lord! 16 years old? A Benz is one car I wouldn't even consider when I was 16.
Today, at 16, with Mommy and Daddy's deep pockets - - a 350Z, Boxster, 911...etc. Have some FUN, kid!
My first car was a 1972 Beetle, new off the showroom floor for $1,800. My next car was more representative of "fun"...a new 1973 Triumph TR6 for $5,200.
Kid, have some fun!!!!
Today, at 16, with Mommy and Daddy's deep pockets - - a 350Z, Boxster, 911...etc. Have some FUN, kid!
My first car was a 1972 Beetle, new off the showroom floor for $1,800. My next car was more representative of "fun"...a new 1973 Triumph TR6 for $5,200.
Kid, have some fun!!!!
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i dont understand why parents cant buy thier kids nice cars, as if it shouldnt be legal.....because we are kids..makes no sense to me.....it just shows how hard our parents work...thats all
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Tonewheel, not everyone likes sports cars. 
It doesnt matter what age you are. Im 20 and I hate sports cars, never liked them never will. Maybe because im a conservative driver. I dont care too much for speeding and putting other peoples lives in danger on public roads.
It doesnt matter what age you are. Im 20 and I hate sports cars, never liked them never will. Maybe because im a conservative driver. I dont care too much for speeding and putting other peoples lives in danger on public roads.
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Originally Posted by c240Lover
Well,
I will probably end up getting the Jag, I love the wood and leather. Although before I decide I will drive both, thats the only way I can decide.
Thanks all!
Wade
I will probably end up getting the Jag, I love the wood and leather. Although before I decide I will drive both, thats the only way I can decide.
Thanks all!
Wade
. Post some pictures, whatever you choose. You have good taste on cars from a young age.
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Originally Posted by wblynch
I can't believe the stupidity here.
3) The Countour does not exist. The Jaguar X-Type is built on a Mondeo stamped floor pan. No other parts are common. The All-wheel drive on the X-type was designed into the car from the beginning and it wasn't until later that front-wheel-drive X-Types were introduced in Europe.
You guys like Mercedes, fine. I like it also. I bought one. But stop repeating stupid lies that you read on some internet message board.
3) The Countour does not exist. The Jaguar X-Type is built on a Mondeo stamped floor pan. No other parts are common. The All-wheel drive on the X-type was designed into the car from the beginning and it wasn't until later that front-wheel-drive X-Types were introduced in Europe.
You guys like Mercedes, fine. I like it also. I bought one. But stop repeating stupid lies that you read on some internet message board.
Kind of ironic -- the "lies on the Internet message board" are your own.
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The "X" and "S" types are very much Ford integrated. V-Tech engines, interior switches and components, etc.
The only real "Jag" worthy of still being called a Jag is the XJ8. (And those that don't know better are also "Jags".)
The only real "Jag" worthy of still being called a Jag is the XJ8. (And those that don't know better are also "Jags".)
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Originally Posted by tonewheel
Seriously, are you serious?
I get the impression that the majority of people on this board are pretty young to begin with. And many of them have cars thanks to Mommy and Daddy.
I get the impression that the majority of people on this board are pretty young to begin with. And many of them have cars thanks to Mommy and Daddy.
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Originally Posted by c240Lover
Hi guys,
Iam 15 years old(16 next June) and my parents have given me a set price of a car i can get. With research i found that I could get a Mercedes C240 or a Jaguar X-type. Which one do you all think i should get. I really like the s500, but i dont want something that nice. has anyone had any problems with the C?
Thanks a Million
Wade
Iam 15 years old(16 next June) and my parents have given me a set price of a car i can get. With research i found that I could get a Mercedes C240 or a Jaguar X-type. Which one do you all think i should get. I really like the s500, but i dont want something that nice. has anyone had any problems with the C?
Thanks a Million
Wade
a c240 vs a s500, totally different price....unless u get the old style S class....
the jag is ehhh, I had a S-type rental car once, and it was kinda weird
if u ask the members here, take the 240...what year tho?
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Originally Posted by c230 o5
C240 Are So Damn Slow I Just Had 1 As A Loaner
hahhaha soc, i know lol i told jonathan to give u a c280/c230k next time, i said if he gives u another 240, u'll kill him
