First numbers test I believe I've seen on the new XF. The old one was pretty enough, but never really captivated me. There's something about this new one I really like. C&D has plenty of good things to say about it, as well. Here's the review for those interested- http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2016-jaguar-xf-35t-r-sport-test-review.

 

 

As always, you have from 10% under the base price, up to 10% over the as-tested price to spend on a car in roughly the same genre. Going up or down a size is allowed, but no 2-seat sports coupes or SUV's, obviously.

 

 

Base price was $61,645. As-tested was $74,785. Price range allotted- $55,480-82,265.

 

 

You must spend at least $55,480. You cannot spend any more than $82,265.

Pics for reference-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is a very good looking car as-in.. I'll have to search around some but the Jag looks like a good choice this time. Most of these it's easy to go away from the "starter" vehicle. This one.. not as easy. 

Well, once I looked around it wasn't too tough at all to make a switch. First I saw the A7 was well within the price range and with every option I wanted it was just a tick under 83k(I would have had to change something but not a big deal). Then I thought..hey if the A7 is within price I bet the CLS is also..I wonder which car makes more power for under 83k??? CLS. V8.  

 

333hp V6 vs 402hp V8 

 

So I built one and it's less than $100 over the $82,265. Mine was $82,360. I'll walk past the car and scratch the paint somewhere to work out a $100 savings. lol

 

CLS550

Blue paint, dark brown interior

 

Entertainment & Convenience$4,200

Key Standard Features

 

• 14-way power front seats with memory
• Heated front seats
• harman/kardon LOGIC7® sound system with Dolby® Digital 5.1
• Central controller and 8-inch freestanding display
• COMAND navigation
• No-charge navigation map updates for 3 years
• Bluetooth audio streaming
• SiriusXM Radio with 6-month All Access trial
• SiriusXM Traffic and Weather with 5 years of service
• Hands-free Bluetooth interface
• Multicolor ambient lighting

Options

Premium Package

• MULTIBEAM active full-LED headlamps
• Adaptive Highbeam Assist
• Ventilated front seats
• Rearview camera
• KEYLESS-GO
• Electronic trunk closer
• Power-folding side mirrors
• Power rear-window sunshade

$4,200

Performance & Safety$2,800

Key Standard Features

 

• 4.7L biturbo V-8 engine
• ECO Start/Stop system
• 9-speed automatic transmission with shift paddles
• AIRMATIC® adaptive air suspension
• COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
• ATTENTION ASSIST
• PRE-SAFE®

Options

 

Driver Assistance Package

• DISTRONIC PLUS® with Steering Assist
• BAS® PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
• PRE-SAFE® Brake with Pedestrian Recognition
• PRE-SAFE PLUS
• Active Blind Spot Assist
• Active Lane Keeping Assist

 

 

 

This color and these wheels.

And the interior. 

I was really torn between this and an S6 w/ Sport Pkg and not much else. Built an Audi out with $15 to spare, lol. It's the standard 19's and gloss white paint, so I guess I'd be springing for some RS reps and a vinyl wrap after purchase, haha. 

HA!

I could fit many cars in this price range without breaking my head maxing out at $82 265

 

I saw that Tesla has increased their prices and discontinued some models due to better battery offerings...

ITS OK...Ill take...for Montreal, a P70D AWD that starts at $75 000 and Id option it out to $82 000...

If the government rebates are to be counted in, then an AWD P90 base model starting at $88 000 minus government subsidies with maybe some options would be suffice.

 

I think I like a white Tesla Model S with various black accents.

 

sorry for the size.

Easy. Tesla or Cadillac.

 

or both, used.

Jag looks dated & bland to my eye. Between the so-so interior and Jag's traditional reliability, just about anything else in that price range would be more appealing.

Demo CTS-V, perhaps.