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In Reply to: Re: See Doc's post above...my case in point posted by MikeP on November 20, 2001 at 07:58:30:
I understand Jaguar needed Ford resources...but they could have let Jaguar engineer it's own parts.
You don't see MB parts in Chryslers (it would help) or visa versa. You don't see GM parts (switch gear) in Saabs. In these cars, it would far more expectable than common Ford parts in a un common car like Jaguar.
Our Jags reputation was built not necessarily on reliability, but on Quality of materials, the feel of the engine winding out and the way the car felt. The Ford structure isn't up to world standards (or Jaguar), the suspensions don't have that magical ability to soak up poor roads, yet handle (like a cat), and the engines have a mechanical feel too them, that Jag engines never had. I've owned 4 Jaguars over the years, and I never bought them for quality, I bought them for the Jaguar feel.
I can understand, this is probable the first Jaguar for most of you and you don't know any better. Kind of like thinking your first girl was the best, but she wasn't and the X Type isn't.
The point I tried too make all along (but ignorant people read between the lines when nothing was there), is that Ford dumbing down such a historically and culturally rich company like Jaguar, and people excepting it, is a sad day for auto enthusiasts.
Good luck with your soulless decisions and I wish you all well.
Joe
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