have to agree with my fellow Brit Steve,does sound like a Clarkson clone penned this list.
On the other hand the cars on it that originated on this side of the pond were IMO real dogs,particularly the Jag Xtype.But then again I own a '96 MGF ( an MG Rover 2 seater sports car which never reached the States) reckoned by most pundits to be badly built,unreliable and a typical Rover
disaster BUT I LOVE IT and £ for pound its a hell of lot more fun than a Z3.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I think the xf is beautiful and allied to a good engine/running gear and proven chassis makes it a winner.
Having said that I would't pay SLK prices for one ( or any other 2 eater) so the fact they are sales flops with low second hand values is the reason that makes it such a viable car, bit like my MGF.
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