Will my seatbox fit?

[Fishinmaddad]

Hi all I'm thinking of getting a jaguar xf probably 2014 onwards.
Will my seatbox fit in the boot.
Matrix F25?
Cheers

 

[Arry]

Do what I do when I'm buying a new(ish) car... take your gear along and see if it fits... if it does I buy it... if it doesn't, I don't....simples

 

[ukzero1]

Or if it doesn't fit, ask them to put a bulge in the boot lid so that it does fit. Then you could claim for any damages caused by them.

 

[Fishinmaddad]

Or if it doesn't fit, ask them to put a bulge in the boot lid so that it does fit. Then you could claim for any damages caused by them.

. ? ?

 

[Tinca Steve]

When I looked for my new car l took a tape measure and when then salesmen asked if l wanted to sit in the drivers seat , l politely refused and asked to have the tailgate opened so as to measire if my rods would fit in, made em smile when I said if they don't fit l don't want it. Volvo XC70 was just the right size with a bit to spare.

 

[Clem]

Don't know - but when I had it's predecessor, the 'S' type, the boot opening was a bit of a letterbox. Looked pretty roomy, but not easy to get large objects into it. Definitely try before you buy.

 

[Scribe]

I am having a test drive in a Jaguar F Pace on Saturday so was thinking of measuring my S36 and getting a cardboard box and cutting & taping it to the same size so I know it will fit. It's the sloping rear door that can be awkward to check. For the rod/pole holdall I will just measure the length to see if they fit with the back seats folded down.

 

[tipitinmick]

This thread made me smile. You've got to admire fellow anglers at times have'nt you ? Buying a car on the strength of whether your fishing tackle goes in the boot or not. You've got to admire the OP. Talk about getting your priorities right. Top man. ???

 

[Scribe]

@tipitinmick Got fed up with having my disassembled S36 having to go on the passenger seat of the BMW Coupe......

 

[tipitinmick]

@tipitinmick Got fed up with having my disassembled S36 having to go on the passenger seat of the BMW Coupe......

Scribe, you have my upmost respect. Theres nothing stops you going fishing is there ? ???

 

[Scribe]

@tipitinmick It's ok but it means I can't use the coffee cup holder, fortunately I can still operate the indicators.

 

[Fishinmaddad]

@tipitinmick Got fed up with having my disassembled S36 having to go on the passenger seat of the BMW Coupe......

How do you keep your seatbox so clean... ? ?

 

[tipitinmick]

@tipitinmick Got fed up with having my disassembled S36 having to go on the passenger seat of the BMW Coupe......

Im just admiring your seat box Scribe. Those Matrix S36 look really nice dont they. Christmas present to myself me thinks. Nice box pal. Well done.

 

[Scribe]

It's not that clean now have a big cover to go on the seat before I put a wet/muddy seat box on it. Have to say they are a a great seat box. bit hefty, but I have Matrix trolley to cart it any distance. My last box was a Maver 600 which was ok, but it had front opening drawers which after a while became annoying.

 

[tipitinmick]

It's not that clean now have a big cover to go on the seat before I put a wet/muddy seat box on it. Have to say they are a a great seat box. bit hefty, but I have Matrix trolley to cart it any distance. My last box was a Maver 600 which was ok, but it had front opening drawers which after a while became annoying.

Be careful around those beautiful leather seats pal. I have a Vauxhall Vivaro van that I use for fishing. Your seat is worth more than my van. ?. Maybe worth considering when you own such a lovely car. Bit hefty you say but, I bet its solid ? You cant have it both ways can you ? Well done pal. ?

 

[TrickyD]

How do you keep your seatbox so clean... ? ?

It's wedged in the car & can't be removed, so never seen mud.

 

[Total]

It's wedged in the car & can't be removed, so never seen mud.

Our Kev parks it up on his peg!

 

[The Landlord]

This thread made me smile. You've got to admire fellow anglers at times have'nt you ? Buying a car on the strength of whether your fishing tackle goes in the boot or not. You've got to admire the OP. Talk about getting your priorities right. Top man. ???

I used to base my choice on whether it would get a big lump of German Shepherd in. I've always had estate cars for that reason. Ideal for lots of fishing gear as well though

 

[Scribe]

Blimey I don't want to get mud & muck on it !!!

 

[Scribe]

Always though if I won the lottery I would have a custom built van with a rear door hinged at the top and aluminium tread plate that would pull out with legs that folded down to provide a platform with attachable bivvy type material to fit on to the upraised rear door - In my minds eye I can see it now..........sigh