XFR-S

[raysearles]

Just been reading the Top gear review of the XFR-S on a plane whilst travelling for work.

Looks like a real hoot and the ultimate XF to take on the M5, AMG Blacks, RS's etc etc

Working on the basis of 70-80% depreciation on the 80k asking price I reckon it could be about 9 years before I could afford to buy one - that's works out to having to save about £7 per day, so no chocolate, no café lattes, and no beer - is it worth it??

Opinions XF owners please.....

[jBlackwell]

None XF owner here.

But I like your calculations, £7 a day, I might have to start cycling to work to save the money.....no wait... damn, I do already.

How else to save £7 a day?

It really does look one heck of a car, as you say, it is the ultimate XF.

James

[Brakebuster]

put a dynamo on the bike and generate £7 a day..........






BB

[jBlackwell]

That BB, is genius!!

Scanning the net as we speak

J

[DaveEssex]

Firstly, forget about the "S" bit and save yourself about £10,000 in your calculation by buying a 5,0L XFR. Currently running a 2011 Factory Black Pack, and it is awesome. If you fit a Spires etc. rear system to boost the exhaust sound then be prepared to be amazed. Save, save, save, because it is worth it!!!

[raysearles]

Excellent idea - that gets it down to about £4 per day ...

So the beer is safe,..........for now! But the lattes etc will still have to go

Any one else with any other ideas??

[jBlackwell]

There is one obvious suggestion that would let us all enjoy our cars much more, but for my own safety I am not going to mention it.

Lets just say, you could probably still enjoy the latte's and chocolate, and still afford it sooner.

James

[raysearles]

It might be obvious to you James, but I am none the wiser ....any clues??

[jBlackwell]

Better half's!!

I know the cars I could be enjoying, the lattes (well Black coffees for me), beer and chocolate would all stay too!!

I'm going to get some flak now.

[raysearles]

Clearly James I live on a different planet to you....I am going to have a lie down now as my brain is tired trying to work out the solution!!

[davidr]

James - you're so right!
I've heard it said that the definition of a successful man is one who can earn money faster than his wife and daughters can spend it. I have been deeply unsuccessful by this measure!
Regards
David