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So I dropped the FP off for what might turn out to be an extended stay at the dealers this morning, and hopped into their loaner 2.0D XF.
Couple of observations after a quick drive back from Croydon to Wimbledon.
1. Shocking build quality on a car with 277 miles on the clock. A couple of pieces of door trim not clipped in place properly, sunglasses holder won't close, far more scratchy plastics than in FP, buzz and rattles from door trim. However the gloss black detail to the 'riva hoop' with Jaguar logo looks much nice than in FP and the speaker covers are proper jobs. Oh and the instrument binnacle is padded and stitched. Still the FP definitely much nicer place to be.
2. The 2.0D has loads of get up and go. Quite impressed, but oh the noise. Really? I do hope the FP has better sound deadening. It's dreadful.
3. Has the standard ICT. Feels very mickey mouse compared to the ICTP. Decided to forgive the ICTP foibles. Those of you who have selected ICT - go take a look at a car with ICTP. I know it's a big upgrade, but I think if I had a choice between say 22" wheels or ICTP - I would choose the latter. Forget the mood lighting, cup holder covers, rear seat levers, etc, etc. Go for ICTP.
4. Very very very comfy. None of the jittery bouncy stuff going on in the FP on low speed urban streets.
Couple of observations after a quick drive back from Croydon to Wimbledon.
1. Shocking build quality on a car with 277 miles on the clock. A couple of pieces of door trim not clipped in place properly, sunglasses holder won't close, far more scratchy plastics than in FP, buzz and rattles from door trim. However the gloss black detail to the 'riva hoop' with Jaguar logo looks much nice than in FP and the speaker covers are proper jobs. Oh and the instrument binnacle is padded and stitched. Still the FP definitely much nicer place to be.
2. The 2.0D has loads of get up and go. Quite impressed, but oh the noise. Really? I do hope the FP has better sound deadening. It's dreadful.
3. Has the standard ICT. Feels very mickey mouse compared to the ICTP. Decided to forgive the ICTP foibles. Those of you who have selected ICT - go take a look at a car with ICTP. I know it's a big upgrade, but I think if I had a choice between say 22" wheels or ICTP - I would choose the latter. Forget the mood lighting, cup holder covers, rear seat levers, etc, etc. Go for ICTP.
4. Very very very comfy. None of the jittery bouncy stuff going on in the FP on low speed urban streets.