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Old 09-20-2005, 03:28 AM
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My 2006 Vanquish S is arriving on Wednesday. Today I got my everyday car.

I had the 2006 Jaguar Super V8 Portfolio on order. It came in and I passed.

Instead I got a loaded Infiniti M45 and I love it.
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Lovin, why did you pass on the Port.? Sacramento Jaguar has one on ebay, is that yours?
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Lovin, why did you pass on the Port.? Sacramento Jaguar has one on ebay, is that yours?
I passed on the Portfolio because when I saw it I just didn't think the car was sporty enough. It's drive was incredible and I loved the interior but the car just looked "too old" for a guy that is old.

They said they were all sold but they are not. There are several around. Mine was from Walnut Creek.
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The Jag is pretty darn sweet.. For $100k you get alot of toys...

Good choice on the M45!
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The Jag is pretty darn sweet.. For $100k you get alot of toys...

Good choice on the M45!
The Portfolio was $116,000. What really turned me off was that the SIRIUS radio was not intergrated into the dash. You had to take out the ash tray and put in a unit. For that money they could have done better.

The M45 has more toys than I ever saw in a car. Very high tech.
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Have to agree, Jaguars have never done it for me. They make me feel old before my time!
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Have to agree, Jaguars have never done it for me. They make me feel old before my time!
I feel old before my time and I do not think it is the Jaguar.
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Did you get that four wheel turning thing?
I drove one and really couldn't get the rear end out. Have you tried sliding it yet?
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Lovins new baby is due in today. He is most likely pacing back and forth at the airport. I know I would be.
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enjoy lovin!!!
we got an 06 XKR victory edition, not too much tech but its a fast and beautiful car none the less!
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Good choice on the M45, the Portfolio is a gorgeous car........I happen to love it.

But at $116k its hardly worth the price, the Super V8 is basically the same car and costs $26k less.

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