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[voicevoice]

The Jaguar probably the best choice. However I want the Citroën. Quirky luxury and a fun comfy drive. French flair

[GTRSv]

Let’s be honest... even if a Ghibli is within your reach, you should still get one of these instead

[timgosling]

I've owned two of the three. 166s were always incredibly rare, and that facelift model shown even more so. But it still had that wonderful, soulful Busso V6. But mine had to go after it started turning its lights on overnight and draining the battery. The only way to stop it was to leave the light switch on and then kill them with the key. Dealer never could find out why it was happening, but at least it didn't go rusty! The XF I bought in 2008 was like it was from another planet though. The engine, handling and electronics literally were from a different generation. The reason the higher-powered XFs eat rear brakes is that they don't have an LSD but use the brakes to limit wheelspin. Many contemporty Jaguars had the same problem, especially XKs. The 2.7 diesel is smooth but a bit limp-wristed and the 4.2V8 petrol is quick but thirsty. If you're not totally anti diesel the 300BHP 3.0 diesel S from 2010 onward is probably the pick.

[arthurstube]

As owner of the Jaguar XF drivers great feel great drive just absolutely pain in the ass to work on.

[loyalfans-kxngunkasaxxx]

3:47 Not in the US lol... Jaguars are HORRIBLE here which sucks because they are beautiful cars.

[dortkommendieclowns]

The Jag and C6 share the same V6 diesel engine(s)

[colincrawford]

I have the Citroen C6, I love it but my wallet hates it

[picdar]

hmm more like £6500+ for a facelift 166 3.2, i looked for a good one for a while with no luck. Ended up getting a Lexus LS430, far better car for the money (From a passionate alfisti who has owned GTV6, GT's, GTA's ect)

[nigelfisher]

I’ve had 4 Alfas and never had reliability issues. My German cars; that’s a different matter. I’ll take the Alfa 166 please.

[Dudleymiddleton]

Well the citroen don't look too bad - grows on you I guess!

[jjefferyworboys]

The Jag 3.0D S would be a better choice.

[fasthracing]

Citroen C6 great car but an absolute money pit. Suspension and dpf filters the main problems in my experience.

[MrMoss]

Facelift XF 2.2 diesel for me £4-5k currently and reasonable mileage, less to go wrong than V6 either the 2.7 or 3.0 tdv6

[DaveDVideoMaker]

The Citroën C6 is replaced by the DS9, but there is a new C6, specifically for sale in China and nowhere else.

[Well_Theres_Your_Problem]

I have an Alfa159 with 300, 000km that thinks it a Toyota. Freaks me out. 12 years old and has never left me on the side of the road and absolutely everything still works. Black sheep of the Alfa reputation it seems. 🤯

[Josh-eroz]

The earlier Alfa 166 is better looking than the facelift

[BurtSampson]

If you're not picking the Jag, you're picking the wrong car. These are just facts folks.

[toneranger]

Citroen C6 everday of the week, a classic!

[christiantava]

How do they find these cars for only 1500 pounds? They should cost a lot more

[bobibest]

No way you can find a good 166 3.2 for 1400 pounds these days.