Four months ago, I purchased a 2011 XKR to go with my 2011 XJL/SC. I've been using the XKR as my daily driver for most of that time, relegating the XJL to longer road trips, as the XKR is just too much fun to drive around town. Today, I pulled the car cover off the XJL and ran it out on the road for a while, as much to charge the battery as anything else. I discovered (or rediscovered) just how much I enjoy the big cat. Compared to the XKR, it is almost like driving an SUV - sitting higher, more elbow room, better sound system - and an overall more refined driving experience. It is truly a magnificent vehicle, and I just wanted to post this to remind myself that these cars are both very special. I am glad to be part of a community that appreciates fine automobiles as much as I do.

 

Agreed. The 5.0LSC XJ has a split personality, like Beauty and the Beast, particularly in Dynamic Mode. But I don't know what I'd do if the XJ's top went down ... yeah, I know - I'd keep the XKR, too, because it's also gorgeous but in a different way. I really don't know which one I enjoy more.

 

What a pair of big cats!!
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