How do you move on from an XKR?
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I like it but a little stuck on the front end:
https://www.autonews.com/blogs/does-...le-4225-pounds
And if I had to go SUV, or rather my wife, She would like this. I'm not digging the giant Tesla like screen though:
https://www.autonews.com/los-angeles...hat-people-are
https://www.autonews.com/blogs/does-...le-4225-pounds
And if I had to go SUV, or rather my wife, She would like this. I'm not digging the giant Tesla like screen though:
https://www.autonews.com/los-angeles...hat-people-are
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That's a lame common car now that everybody and their mama have
they all have different type horsepower,but it's the SAME 2008 body style with only different tail lights.They quit production of the Dodge Viper for this ordinary common car that everybody knows atleast 1 person on earth that have 1,and the sad thing is the Dodge Vipers are FASTER than these lame hell cats and if you don't believe me,go check out the new Vipers racing a hell cat on youtube.I swear these car companys ALWAYS wanna bring the Heaven sent beautiful fast cars to an end
they all have different type horsepower,but it's the SAME 2008 body style with only different tail lights.They quit production of the Dodge Viper for this ordinary common car that everybody knows atleast 1 person on earth that have 1,and the sad thing is the Dodge Vipers are FASTER than these lame hell cats and if you don't believe me,go check out the new Vipers racing a hell cat on youtube.I swear these car companys ALWAYS wanna bring the Heaven sent beautiful fast cars to an end
That's a lame common car now that everybody and their mama havethey all have different type horsepower,but it's the SAME 2008 body style with only different tail lights.They quit production of the Dodge Viper for this ordinary common car that everybody knows atleast 1 person on earth that have 1,and the sad thing is the Dodge Vipers are FASTER than these lame hell cats and if you don't believe me,go check out the new Vipers racing a hell cat on youtube.I swear these car companys ALWAYS wanna bring the Heaven sent beautiful fast cars to an end
they all have different type horsepower,but it's the SAME 2008 body style with only different tail lights.They quit production of the Dodge Viper for this ordinary common car that everybody knows atleast 1 person on earth that have 1,and the sad thing is the Dodge Vipers are FASTER than these lame hell cats and if you don't believe me,go check out the new Vipers racing a hell cat on youtube.I swear these car companys ALWAYS wanna bring the Heaven sent beautiful fast cars to an endLast edited by mosesbotbol; Feb 21, 2020 at 08:25 AM.
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Ayrton Senna designed, owned and loved his NSX. Do you know what that means.
You do know that Honda makes F1 winning engines, Dodge never has.
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Many fine suggested replacements but missing the essence of the jaguar XKR, grand touring car. I don’t want a sports car. I don’t want American muscle. And I don’t want anything common. And you can keep your front wheel drives and your AWD.
I do want a car that’s fun, dependable, with consistent exceptional handling in all weather, and a pleasure to drive for the time it takes to drain the fuel tank twice before I need a long break. And that’s not driving a boring freeway but a 2, occasionally 4 lane road with passing areas occasionally opening up.
That’s what I love about our X150. And currently no clear replacement without spending at least 3X what I spent.
Then ‘someone’ had to bring up one of my other addictions: F1. Time to gloat. I’ll be at the seasonal opener this year!
cheers!
I do want a car that’s fun, dependable, with consistent exceptional handling in all weather, and a pleasure to drive for the time it takes to drain the fuel tank twice before I need a long break. And that’s not driving a boring freeway but a 2, occasionally 4 lane road with passing areas occasionally opening up.
That’s what I love about our X150. And currently no clear replacement without spending at least 3X what I spent.
Then ‘someone’ had to bring up one of my other addictions: F1. Time to gloat. I’ll be at the seasonal opener this year!
cheers!
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So I've had my 2011 XKR a few month now and I love it! Anyway I took my mate out in it and as much as he liked it too he told me that when it's time for a new car, what could I possibly get in my price range with the looks, power and noise of the XKR and it's got me totally stumped! XKR production is now stopped, Vantage is too small and slow, DB9 is also lacking in power, F-Type is too small, 911 is too boring as is everything else that's German. The only car I can think of would be a Maserati Gran Turismo that comes close to the XKR! Not that I'm looking to change anytime soon. Anyone else think that Jaguar have made a mistake by not making another GT car? In my opinion the choice is small at the minute and Jag have showed for years how much of a good job at making them they can do!
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I'll say it, XK150 was from a time that Jaguar was most capable and there was ample tradition around. One thing you left off your list, I dont want a car that's too flashy, its embarrassing. I want a slightly understated car.
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The line of the xk / xkr from my point of view is beautiful, the stability also, the finishes I see them good by removing the cover of the gear lever where the PNRDS letters appear that the paint skips (I varnished it to prevent the paint from skipping ).
I do not like the Dodge line, I see it rather old although being such a large car impresses to see it on the street.
My son has one and is very comfortable in every way. Of stability I have not tested it thoroughly but it has to be good since it assembles the chassis of the class E of Mercedes.
It is not a car that I was going to buy but it is very well manufactured and is easier to repair than the xkr.
The decision belongs to each one but I believe that in the future it will be a well-priced classic.
I do not like the Dodge line, I see it rather old although being such a large car impresses to see it on the street.
My son has one and is very comfortable in every way. Of stability I have not tested it thoroughly but it has to be good since it assembles the chassis of the class E of Mercedes.
It is not a car that I was going to buy but it is very well manufactured and is easier to repair than the xkr.
The decision belongs to each one but I believe that in the future it will be a well-priced classic.
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Before buying the xk I have I went to look at a porsche 997 S and I was quite disappointed.
I found it extremely expensive in the second-hand market as well as finding it much more uncomfortable when driving.
It may be another candidate for me the aston vantage, or the maserati, nothing more
I found it extremely expensive in the second-hand market as well as finding it much more uncomfortable when driving.
It may be another candidate for me the aston vantage, or the maserati, nothing more
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Although on this forum we tend to lean towards more classier vehicles with the likes of Bentley gt, dB9 and granturisimo however I'm shocked that no one has ever suggested a GT-R before you start hating, it is a very capable vehicle that can out accelerate , out handle and out brake the best of anything we have to offer in the entire Jaguar stable and is a legitimate daily driver.
Where I do think the GT-R does fall short is definitely within the interior department it's extremely cheap looking however one does not purchase a GT-R for this, and it's no where nearly as good looking/pretty as a xk not even remotely close.
At the end of the day I guess it comes down to ones particular driving style , vehicle expectations and intended purpose of use .
Where I do think the GT-R does fall short is definitely within the interior department it's extremely cheap looking however one does not purchase a GT-R for this, and it's no where nearly as good looking/pretty as a xk not even remotely close.
At the end of the day I guess it comes down to ones particular driving style , vehicle expectations and intended purpose of use .
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This is a question that is much easier answered for the XK than XKR.
I'm not going to look at this from used value but rather if you had bought new, and were looking to buy new again:
A Porsche doesn't offer the horsepower.
An Aston's MSRP is generally more than double.
Audi and Mercedes do not offer the joy of simplicity.
Corvette doesn't have back seats.
Jaguar, same problem as Corvette. (That, or back seats come with four doors.)
Ferrari, same problem as an Aston Martin.
To me, the strongest contenders are likely a Chevy Camaro ZL1 and Nissan GTR.
For me personally, I want a special interior color that is warm and inviting.
That limits me as current trends are eliminating this from their line up when it comes to the fastest versions of cars.
I'm not going to look at this from used value but rather if you had bought new, and were looking to buy new again:
A Porsche doesn't offer the horsepower.
An Aston's MSRP is generally more than double.
Audi and Mercedes do not offer the joy of simplicity.
Corvette doesn't have back seats.
Jaguar, same problem as Corvette. (That, or back seats come with four doors.)
Ferrari, same problem as an Aston Martin.
To me, the strongest contenders are likely a Chevy Camaro ZL1 and Nissan GTR.
For me personally, I want a special interior color that is warm and inviting.
That limits me as current trends are eliminating this from their line up when it comes to the fastest versions of cars.
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Lost my favorite car tonight. It too had no replacement at any price. You know what it is my friend, once in a blue moon the stars align and its never the same arrangement again. Even Ford doesnt have access to the same Ford engine plant- in UK no less, now they have to go to Mexico and Kazakhstan. How about when F1 allowed those turbo charged monsters from Honda, that will never happen again. The car I lost was from a time when the might of the Japanese craftsmen were determined to prove they could make a better luxury car for peanuts.
I'll say it, XK150 was from a time that Jaguar was most capable and there was ample tradition around. One thing you left off your list, I dont want a car that's too flashy, its embarrassing. I want a slightly understated car.
I'll say it, XK150 was from a time that Jaguar was most capable and there was ample tradition around. One thing you left off your list, I dont want a car that's too flashy, its embarrassing. I want a slightly understated car.
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The line of the xk / xkr from my point of view is beautiful, the stability also, the finishes I see them good by removing the cover of the gear lever where the PNRDS letters appear that the paint skips (I varnished it to prevent the paint from skipping ).
I do not like the Dodge line, I see it rather old although being such a large car impresses to see it on the street.
My son has one and is very comfortable in every way. Of stability I have not tested it thoroughly but it has to be good since it assembles the chassis of the class E of Mercedes.
It is not a car that I was going to buy but it is very well manufactured and is easier to repair than the xkr.
The decision belongs to each one but I believe that in the future it will be a well-priced classic.
I do not like the Dodge line, I see it rather old although being such a large car impresses to see it on the street.
My son has one and is very comfortable in every way. Of stability I have not tested it thoroughly but it has to be good since it assembles the chassis of the class E of Mercedes.
It is not a car that I was going to buy but it is very well manufactured and is easier to repair than the xkr.
The decision belongs to each one but I believe that in the future it will be a well-priced classic.
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Although on this forum we tend to lean towards more classier vehicles with the likes of Bentley gt, dB9 and granturisimo however I'm shocked that no one has ever suggested a GT-R before you start hating, it is a very capable vehicle that can out accelerate , out handle and out brake the best of anything we have to offer in the entire Jaguar stable and is a legitimate daily driver.
Where I do think the GT-R does fall short is definitely within the interior department it's extremely cheap looking however one does not purchase a GT-R for this, and it's no where nearly as good looking/pretty as a xk not even remotely close.
At the end of the day I guess it comes down to ones particular driving style , vehicle expectations and intended purpose of use .
Where I do think the GT-R does fall short is definitely within the interior department it's extremely cheap looking however one does not purchase a GT-R for this, and it's no where nearly as good looking/pretty as a xk not even remotely close.
At the end of the day I guess it comes down to ones particular driving style , vehicle expectations and intended purpose of use .
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Lost my favorite car tonight. It too had no replacement at any price. You know what it is my friend, once in a blue moon the stars align and its never the same arrangement again. Even Ford doesnt have access to the same Ford engine plant- in UK no less, now they have to go to Mexico and Kazakhstan. How about when F1 allowed those turbo charged monsters from Honda, that will never happen again. The car I lost was from a time when the might of the Japanese craftsmen were determined to prove they could make a better luxury car for peanuts.
I'll say it, XK150 was from a time that Jaguar was most capable and there was ample tradition around. One thing you left off your list, I dont want a car that's too flashy, its embarrassing. I want a slightly understated car.
I'll say it, XK150 was from a time that Jaguar was most capable and there was ample tradition around. One thing you left off your list, I dont want a car that's too flashy, its embarrassing. I want a slightly understated car.
And you are absolutely spot on about Jaguar from that era. I do hope the future changes. A majority of the cars on the road are just plain boring to me.
Doubly so it seems: You are entirely accurate on the 'flashy' aspect. Understated elegance, simplicity and sophistication is what perks my attention.
