well I'm back here after an abscence of a few years due to me thinking of getting another XF (left to buy a Y2K Camaro SS, moved on to a C70, TT 225, MG ZT and another C70) .... weird thing is that after my utter confusion a few years back at XF prices things haven't changed - if anything they've actually gotten worse!!

I've seen some up for £8k with 30/35k on the oddometer and others for £7k (or less) with 10/15k less on the oddometer

there really is some bizarre pricing! basically a change in my circumstance has meant I can think about buying a something nicer again (pay-rise! yay!!). Am currently enjoying a C70 with all the toys (and very nice it is too!) but the chance of something newer and fun is proving to be irresistable! Sooooo looking at various machines:
X5 - tempted but v.high miles for more £££
Focus ST v.nice but too common
C4 Corvette too old
Monaro seriously tempted!!
There really doesn't seem to be a whole lot out there to compare since I don't really want a BMW (except for the afore mentioned X5) or a Boxster, MX5 or mild-hatch. The 2006 C70 does hold some appeal but the XF holds a damn sight more!!!

watch this space!!

 

Hi,

I know you say your not into BMW but if your not 100% sure on another xfire, take a look at a BMW Z4, they are a cracking car. My old 3.0 was giving 28mpg running about and 43 on a run and is quicker and more fun to drive than the xfire.
I seriously miss it, in fact if it wasnt for the wife moaning about me spending too much money on new wheels and a whole lot of other things then swapping the car I would go back to a Z4.

I'm not dissing the xfire by any means, I'm enjoying driving it.

 

hi Russ the suggestion of a Z4 isn't actually a bad one and in a logical world would likely be a 'no-brainer' however aesthetics are quite important to me and the XF's quirky looks really do it for me as does the excellent VFM (not to mention the relaxed and civilised driving style, rarity etc)

 

I seriously considered the Z4, but the 2.5 is under equipped and the 3.0 pricey. My biggest concern though is that they are just starting to become the preserve of the sort of person I wouldn't like to be affiliated with.

The crossfire is too rare (especially without a roof) to ever be pigeon-holed. It spans gender, age and class. A truly liberal car?

 

After being a member of the Z4 forum and the Crossfire forum they are pretty much the same regarding age of driver. There seems to be more mature drivers than younger drivers on both forums.
As far as saying the 3.0 is pricey, I ended up selling my MINT condition 2003 3.0litre for the ridiculous price of £4500.

The Crossfire can also attract the sort of person you refer to because of the cheapness of these cars, as can any car.

 

£4500 - wow! Wish I'd bought it