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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 11:10 AM
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Thanks for letting me lurk around on this forum for the past 4 or 5 years. I bought a 2012 XF after reading from passionate owners about the reliability and quality of those luxury sedans. It was a great car and I really loved that 5.0 V8! I have been bitten by the Jag's fangs and fell in love with most of the recent and current models. My XK interests came while visiting Lake Bluff Jaguar (North Chicago) back in 2014 when a wonderful sales lady let me sit in a few new XK's and the new F-Type. Recently, my wife agreed to let me work an XK in exchange for the XF so I went on the hunt. I never thought I would find a way to actually get an XK-R, but I did. Purchased in Dallas area after a friend inspected and test drove it - it arrived via transport a week later. I admit I'm still learning about this particular XK-R. After reading a lot on the X150 pages and calling Jaguar (and using TOPIx), I believe this car includes Dynamic Pack and Speed Pack along with the Black Pack (lots of 'packs'). I've tried to find an original MSRP but I haven't taken it to a dealership yet to beg someone to look it up. Maybe you guys can tell me if this car is what I think it is? Regardless, I was locked in after seeing the red/black leather combo and the price had recently been dropped a couple thousand. I love the car and am blown away with how much power it has. I've driven a good number of fast sports cars over my 30 years of driving but this one is probably the quickest to 60 - at least it sounds and feels that way. I did manage to destroy a newer Camaro SS (twice) who was begging me to race a 0 to 60 on our 4 lane stop-light packed highway. It was late in the evening, few cars, and I did not exceed 65 at any time (for those safety conscience people out there). The second time, with the Camaro given a car length head start, I was in front by 40 MPH. WOW! Anyway, here she is!






 
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 12:43 PM
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Welcome to the forum Popbumper,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

Finding the exact specification shouldn't be a problem. My dealer printed off the four page factory build sheet on my 2015MY XK 'Signature' for me.

I can see you've already found your way to the X150 forum so there's no need for a link to it from me.

Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.

You can also visit the US Midwest Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-midwest-39/ to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 03:57 PM
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 06:40 PM
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!
 
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 09:34 PM
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Yes. Jag's fangs.
Once bitten there's No escape. Usually it's Love at first Bite.
Congratulations on your new Jaguar! Pretty Car! But I would say that as it's BLACK!!
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Old Jul 19, 2018 | 03:18 AM
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Old Jul 19, 2018 | 04:34 AM
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Old Jul 19, 2018 | 05:32 AM
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Popbumper,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
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Old Jul 21, 2018 | 06:10 PM
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Thanks everyone! It always feels like family on these forums! It's nice to share Jag passion with the rest of you.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2018 | 06:58 PM
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gorgeous! congrats and welcome
 
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Old Jul 21, 2018 | 09:21 PM
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Pure SEX!!!!!! Love the Yeti!!!!!
 
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