[aah78]

Originally Posted by Cesc

Found out over the weekend that EZ pass transponders dont work with cars with heated windshields. Rented a Jaguar XE over the long weekend and drove through the EZ pass express toll lane on PA turnpike.

The transponder will work if you mount it (or hold it) exactly behind the rear view mirror. There is a clear/dotted area behind the mirror that will let the EZ Pass be read. All other ares on the heated windshield will block the readers.

[vineethvazhayil]

Originally Posted by aah78

The transponder will work if you mount it (or hold it) exactly behind the rear view mirror. There is a clear/dotted area behind the mirror that will let the EZ Pass be read. All other ares on the heated windshield will block the readers.

I was going to say the same thing. I think mine worked because it is in that specific area. Cheers!

[Cesc]

Apparently a common issue - read up in the Jaguar forum. Some people have theirs mounted near that rear view mirror area you guys mentioned (in black paint with black velcro to preserve the look of the car). Some even on the sunroof! I guess if someone wishes to use the express toll lanes then they will have to mount it somewhere for sure.

I just posted to warn others like me who would use their own transponder in a high end rental vehicle.

[theMAG]

Finally did the first photoshoot of my Equinox during the recent Memorial Day weekend, while approaching 2 years of ownership in August.

[dr.abhijeet]

Hi all,
The time has come to say bye to my STi and look for something with the same soul, manual transmission and more powah! in the stock form.
Reasons for selling the STi:
Boy racer image
Interiors.
Bored with everyone wanting to race.
Sometimes embarrassed pulling up to valets at valet only places, so end up using the the soulless Lexuses( Lexuii?).

Budget: 100000 NEW, will lease or 70000 used( lesser the better as will buy)

Requirements:
1.4 Doors and manual tranny with shifting action like the STi.
2. Preferably >500 hp stock.

Test driven so far:
2017 c63 amg s: Loved it, cant get over lack of manual transmission.
2013 m5 with DCT- ? didnot like it, cant pin point why, probably due to the bulk.

Can't think of a good option. Open to suggestions.

[vineethvazhayil]

Originally Posted by dr.abhijeet

Hi all,
The time has come to say bye to my STi and look for something with the same soul, manual transmission and more powah! in the stock form.
Reasons for selling the STi:
Boy racer image
Interiors.
Bored with everyone wanting to race.
Sometimes embarrassed pulling up to valets at valet only places, so end up using the the soulless Lexuses( Lexuii?).

Budget: 100000 NEW, will lease or 70000 used( lesser the better as will buy)

Requirements:
1.4 Doors and manual tranny with shifting action like the STi.
2. Preferably >500 hp stock.

Test driven so far:
2017 c63 amg s: Loved it, cant get over lack of manual transmission.
2013 m5 with DCT- ? didnot like it, cant pin point why, probably due to the bulk.

Can't think of a good option. Open to suggestions.

Here are some suggestions for brand new cars - and they will comfortably slip under 70k.

• 2017 Chevy SS with 6 Speed Manaul
• The Cadillac ATS-V Sedan
• Cancel

Amongst used cars, maybe try and get hold of a year or 2 year old M6 with a manual. There definitely are a lot of options in used cars - but some of them maybe older, and used and abused.

PS: I would like to be in a dilemma like you

[amitoj]

4 doors, manual and 6 digit price tag really narrows the field down!
What's the world coming to?? Shouldn't it be the other way around?

[dr.abhijeet]

Originally Posted by amitoj

4 doors, manual and 6 digit price tag really narrows the field down!

What's the world coming to?? Shouldn't it be the other way around?

What's the world come to.
The SS is too much of a sleeper and has a little less power than I want. If I buy a sleeper, it has to be a wagon.
Last gen CTS v wagon is something I am considering but the interiors are so dated.
I am test-driving a manual used m5 next week, I know that manual m5 are not as good as the DCT but still.
Jag xfr-s has a rear wing which reminds me of the STI , it's a rare car and is not a manual but looks stunning and did I say that it has a wing.
M6 GC manuals are hard to find and most listed nations wide are DCTs wrongly listed as manuals.
E63 amg wagons are expensive and don't have a manual.

So, I don't know what I want. Time to go to work in the STI . I will miss it.

[Jeroen]

Originally Posted by dr.abhijeet

What's the world come to.
The SS is too much of a sleeper and has a little less power than I want. If I buy a sleeper, it has to be a wagon.
Last gen CTS v wagon is something I am considering but the interiors are so dated.
I am testdriving a manual used m5 next week, I know that manual m5 are not as good as the DCT but still.
Jag xfr-s has a rear wing which reminds me of the STI , it's a rare car and is not a manual but looks stunning and did I say that it has a wing.
M6 GC manuals are hard to find and most listed nations wide are DCTs wrongly listed as manuals.
E63 amg wagons are expensive and donot have a manual.

So, I don't know what I want. Time to go to work in the STI . I will miss it.

Just order a XFR and tick all the option boxes. Americans love Jaguars, every time you pull over to fill up lots of guys and girls will come and want to know what you are driving. Beemers are for sorry tossers that cant hack it on their own accord. True in the US and in Europe. Fast majority of Beemers are company leased cars.

Trust me, a Jag gives incredible street cred and they are these days very nice cars to boot!

Enjoy and make a wise decision, don't be a plonker and go for mainstream Germany! jag it is!

Jeroen

[dr.abhijeet]

The problem is the new XFR can't be ordered yet.
M5 is the only option with a stick.

[aah78]

Originally Posted by dr.abhijeet

Requirements:
1.4 Doors and manual tranny with shifting action like the STi.
2. Preferably >500 hp stock.

You want something that not made anymore.
Your only choice for a 500bhp 4 door sedan with a manual transmission is the BMW M5 or a BMW M6, I guess.
Very few dealers, if any, will even stock one. You'll probably have to order one and wait a few weeks.

Originally Posted by Jeroen

Americans love Jaguars, every time you pull over to fill up lots of guys and girls will come and want to know what you are driving.

Actually, that's not true anymore. Americans were used to the traditional Jaguar shape & loved them until the X300/X308 Series.
Ever since the 2009 X351 was introduced, a lot of them didn't like them anymore.
Some do not appreciate the design of the XF. I love it myself, but then the Jaguar dealers I have dealt with are another story.

Originally Posted by dr.abhijeet

The problem is the new XFR can't be ordered yet.

German car dealers, in my experience - Mercedes & BMW are the best to deal with for ordering a car not in inventory. Jaguar dealers have been very uncooperative.

[theMAG]

Originally Posted by dr.abhijeet

Can't think of a good option. Open to suggestions.

Dodge Challenger Demon: starting $85000. Drag-racing car made street legal by a manufacturer. Standard : 808 hp, Optional : 840 hp.

Forget the door-deficit.

[dr.abhijeet]

Originally Posted by theMAG

Dodge Challenger Demon: starting $85000. Drag-racing car made street legal by a manufacturer. Standard : 808 hp, Optional : 840 hp.

Forget the door-deficit.

Please be advised that the car needs to fit two car seats and will be used as a daily driver which I want to use all the time, I.e. any time I am going somewhere alone or with family.
Considered Charger hellcat and rejected due to interiors and dealership experience.

@ aah78: can't order a new m5 anymore as the new gen is awaited. M6 is just pricey for what it is, but I am thinking about it.

[amitoj]

Originally Posted by dr.abhijeet

What's the world come to.

Here's a thought. Ask at jalopnik.com
They have a weekly "What car should I buy" piece. I am sure your question will get picked up. And I am also sure you will not go with any of their suggestions
But it will be fun!

EDIT: Here's the link:What Car Should You Buy

[dr.abhijeet]

Originally Posted by amitoj

Here's a thought. Ask at jalopnik.com
They have a weekly "What car should I buy" piece. I am sure your question will get picked up. And I am also sure you will not go with any of their suggestions
But it will be fun!

EDIT: Here's the link:What Car Should You Buy

Done! Lets see if it gets picked up.