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My daily commute is only 7 miles each way, the morning run is great, it's just the return trip which is in fairly heavy traffic, lots of stopping and starting, traffic lights etc.

Many thanks Peter and Leo.  I guess I have some agonising decisions to make.  I'll probably let the car I was looking at go in favour of a smaller diesel engine.  The car is lovely but I don't think I can justify the large increase in fuel that it will cost me as I have a daily commute through traffic to and from work.

Many thanks,

Rory

Hi all,

For years I have longed to own a Jaguar...and now at the ripe young age of 60 I am seriously considering a particular one and would like to know what your thoughts are on it.

I have seen a 2009 model in a local dealers - an XFS 4.2L V8 supercharged petrol engine model which I have kind of fell for.  The mileage is 66,000 and the asking price is 9995 UK pounds.  The dealer lists it as  a rare model?  It is silver with full leather interior and has had 4 previous owners

I do have a liking for the earlier model with the chrome grille and badge as opposed to the black grille.  The obvious glaring thing is that it has a 4.2L petrol engine which means its going to be a thirsty car, followed by the 530 quid road tax.  My present mileage per year is between 6 and 8k.

I guess I'm really asking if I should avoid such a big engine and go for something smaller.  Also, with it being a 10yr old car with 66k on the clock, am likely to be buying myself a very expensive toy.  Also any advice on average running costs would be most welcome.

Many thanks,

Rory