Comments on: 2008 Jaguar XF V8 vs Lexus GS460 review

By: Kiyoshi Manabe

Kiyoshi Manabe — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:31:29 +0000

I have heard of an example of the Lexus GS430,powered by previous generation 4292cc V8 engine yielding 221kw(300ps),being able to post 0-100km/h in 5.21sec!,much faster than quoted data of 6.1sec. Thus well run-in,loosen up example with proper engine oil can surpass manufacturer data,I’m confident of.
So well loosen-up guise of GS460(347bhp) could mark around 5sec flat(4.8-5.1sec) for 0-100km/h times,I expect.

By: لكزس

لكزس — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:29:47 +0000

This is really cool… thanks alot

By: TimC

TimC — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:35:00 +0000

Do you buy a car based on an emotional appeal, or do you see it as an appliance to carry you from A to B with minimum fuss and maximum reliability?

Lexus produtcts and Lexus service set standards for both above that the Germans have failed to provide; Ford and now India have owned Jaguar for long enough to prove their worth in these areas – if they could. Have they done so?

When you make a major investment in a manufactured product such as a car, ask yourself how long do you intend to use it and what do you hope to receive from the experience.

Lexus has consistently topped quality assessments worldwide because the experience of owning a Lexus, having it serviced and using it on a daily basis overcomes any lesser superficial judgements regarding driving excitement, styling or suburban snob appeal. With lower operating costs, higher resale value and stone axe reliability, Lexus will continue to trounce Jaguar.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:33:21 +0000

My dad just traded his bmw m5 in and brought the new jag.in the mountains the jag fell more planted better controled.but the lack of the low down touque is a real issue. Cruising along the highway is a nicer affair the the m5

By: Duck

Duck — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:39:19 +0000

TP, seriously, you don’t have taste!

By: Duck

Duck — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:28:10 +0000

Yeah, I’d have to have the Jaguar.

By: Harry

Harry — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:28:41 +0000

I’m a soul-less dentist and I am going to buy the Lexus GS. If I want a sporty ride I drive my Porsche Carrera S. There is no need to buy a luxury 4 door car when you want a sports car. If you want excitement buy a dedicated sports car or book for a root canal at my office. If you want luxury, buy a Lexus.

By: EnamoredLeviathan

EnamoredLeviathan — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 02:58:55 +0000

Id buy the Jaggie hands down compared to the Lexus GS, the Lexus GS looks like a hybrid Toyota/Honda Accord, however, I’d rethink it and buy the Lexus GS because I know for sure that hunk of metal will last up to 270,000 miles in the long run, will be cheaper to fix, and will be more reliable. However, id rethink it and buy the Jag, cuz if I want to spend that much money, Id just buy the effen Jag, period. In other words, if you want reliability, dont a ton of money on premium whips, buy an accord, until then, buy the Jag if you want that luxury look and feel, dang

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:21:28 +0000

Hey DanMan, my old Boss in the 80’s owned the biggest Jaguar Dealership in Johannesburg and he loved Jag’s but even he had to admit that the quality was terrible back then. As far as Ford ownership goes, Ford bought Jaguar in the early 90’s and far from draining Jaguar’s coffers Ford invested billions into Jaguar and even though it was a very slow process quality slowly improved, right up to the current range which everyone agrees is far better than when Ford took over. And what are you saying DanMan about transmissions? I seem to remember the infamous old Jaguar J-gate !! Now there was a hell of a transmission eh! How can a so called expert like you even compare the J-gate to the current ZF 6 spd.
BTW I wonder what your dad thinks about you working for Toyota?

By: Paul Maric

Paul Maric — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:00:45 +0000

Philip:

Sorry about that Philip, you’re right.

Audi have been offered very little in terms of test vehicles of late, so it was an unintentional neglect of mention. The A6 slipped my mind.

By: Philip

Philip — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:50:32 +0000

The article starts off saying ’ If you were ever after an alternative to the BMW 5-series or the Mercedes Benz E-class, you really only had one option – the Lexus GS.’ First car that comes to mind is without a doubt the Audi A6. The Lexus interior definitely gives me Toyota vibes, whereas the Audi never gives you a Volkswagen vibe. I’d opt for the Jag, ‘cause as some already mentioned, buying a car is not all about logic, but about the feeling. How else could you argue for spending that much on a vehicle.

By: CB

CB — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:45:58 +0000

None of the above thanks – C63 AMG or soon to be available M3 sedan for me.

That Jag rear end is beautiful though… pity the front is average… and the Lexus is a good effort but there’s something about it that turns me off. I’d get a 5 series BMW in that size bracket.

By: DanMan

DanMan — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:53:08 +0000

I guess one of these is for the head and the other for the heart..
Having a father who worked for Jaguar Australia between 1974-2004 i can tell you that Jaguar quality is, while greatly improved in the ninties, nowhere near the Japanese, mainly let down by Ford trying to get a profit on the billion they paid for Jag back in the day and leading to compromise’s in transmission, etc.
Well i work for the Japanese and while the owners may lack the ‘passion’ present for the Jag, they are generally pretty smart people and outright handling ‘at the limit’ is low on their shopping list.
Besides they usually have something else nice in the garage anyway.. “for the weekend”

By: Baji

Baji — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:59:00 +0000

Team Vodafone, please leave the racial sterotyping out of this discussion please.

By: pious

pious — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:46:25 +0000

hey, Non-Smoker! As a non-smoking jag driver I am devastated that you have no respect for me…boo-hoo!!! I will have to console myself driving my beautiful, beautiful jag…(sniff!)

By: Team Vodafone,,,,Endurance Experts

Team Vodafone,,,,Endurance Experts — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:30:33 +0000

Nice observation Non Smoker, but I have seen the same thing from a asian Lexus driver around ahhhhh you guess right Toorak, not good coming from a dressed up whitegood with extra chrome trimmings..

How can you have respect for Toyoda, a company who has cheated in every motorsport classification, I think this is worse than a few butts on the road..

By: Non smoker

Non smoker — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:39:39 +0000

Today I saw a circa 1989 Jaguar Sovereign driver open his door while stopped at traffic lights and empty out the 20 odd cigarette butts from the ashtray onto the road. A drain was about one metre away.
I was disgusted and no longer have any respect towards Jaguar drivers.

By: Team Vodafone,,,,Endurance Experts

Team Vodafone,,,,Endurance Experts — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:21:07 +0000

Lexus = Toyota, hmmmmmm we all know how bland and boring they are, Jaguar is superior in every way.

Anti spam word Suzuki, now theres a Japanese manufacturer that has more character and presence than any Toyoda vehicle..

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:53:58 +0000

I think what people are forgetting here is that yes, the Lexus is fantastically well built but the Jaguar isnt badly built, infact quite the opposite. The Jaguar is very well built, its just next to a Lexus, its never going to win is it?

By: zahmad

zahmad — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:53:11 +0000

I dont hat Lexus, but remember toyota built the lexus brand so that it can get into the luxury business….theyToyota’s are “reliable” because they dont have much things to go wrong!…Then they bring in Lexus…lots of things to go woring…equal footing for all brands in terms of quality…

..thus, Jag for me!