Spoken like a true Jaguar aficionado . hahaha. As I mentioned before "everything" we talked about and complained about our Jaguars is included in the new C8 and more. Then again it's only $60K and faster and as or more comfortable then the XK. My XKR was a great car for the $75K I paid but not a comparison to the C8. 2 different breed of people buy each. Enjoy the ride. I'll let you know in 5 years how reliable it is.

 

Im sure the quality is about the same as any other new sports coupe costing $65-70k that goes
0-60 in 3 sec, 11.2@122 in the 1/4 , does 194mph,can stop from 70 mph in 149 feet and hang on to the skid pad at 1.03 g
Ooops,,
except there are no other 65-70k cars that do all that

You cant have it all,,if you want top quality fit and finish at that performance level in a new car then shell out 2 to 3 times as much an you will get it.
I love my Jag but fit and finish are a joke,,undersized electrical wiring just hanging everywhere,,leather that flops off the door panels,
dashes that shrink and peel, the numerous electrical gremlins, superchargers with bad couplers,timing chain adjusters that need to be replaced,convertible tops that separate at rear window,leaking water pumps,etc,etc all on vehicles with much less than 100k on the odometer
If I had paid the $100k this was when new I would be fuming and looking to sue the pants off Jaguar,,
for $20k I paid , not as big a deal, Im happy.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a2...-c8-top-speed/

 

Man, this really shows the expectations folks have for cars! That the phrase "American Car" is synonymous with bad quality. Having had company cars for the last 20 years, first Taurus and then Malibu's, I have been nothing but impressed with the quality and drivability of those cars. Would I buy one, no only because I can afford better, but they weren't offensive either! Now that I purchased my own ride, a '15 Jeep Grand Cheroke Summit, it has an interior that gets more compliments than my Jag (which I feel is amazing). Pure luxury and quality in both vehicles.

The other part that stymies me is that some folks think that even though a car was $100k originally all the parts will last forever with no issue. What could you possible sue for, a 9 year old car that needs maintenance? Jeez, how long is a car company obligated to provide users a perfect car that has been handed down through other hands???

I am a second owner of my Jag, bought a 2012 in early 2016 with 24k miles and can say it has been a most amazing ownership experience, so little issues with very nice build quality. I am amazed that my Grand Cherokee has delivered an identical experience.

 

I believe it was AutoWeek or C&D that describes the Geo Tracker/Suzuki Samari as the world's first disposable vehicles. Drive 'em until they break, then leave 'em on the side of the road.

 

Haha, just kick it over on its side and leave it!

 

Had a guy follow me into a gas station yesterday and jumped out to look at the car. Asked me all kinds of questions and then asked if I would sell it to him. He said he would give me $100K for it and would do the deal today at his place of business. I told him thanks but no sale. He said $110K and I got in and left. I wonder what the depreciation will be in a few years . Let me think I paid $75K in 2014 for my 2012 XKR conv. with 6600 miles on it . It 's MSRP was $111K . So I sold it in 2019 with 24,000 miles on it for $30K.

 

@jagtoes I would've sold at 110K.

 

Delete. Misunderstanding. :-)

 

To me the C7 is much better looking I've seen both

 

I don't trust strangers bearing gifts...the cynical in me says this everything this guy offered could be total rubbish. With a shortage in production and limited units in the market I don't doubt you could possibly sell for a profit, not sure I would trust some dude rolling up at the gas station spouting big numbers though.

Don't worry, once Bowling Green is back up to full production and 40,000 cars a year are dumping into the market you will have plenty of time to match the depreciation of the XKR! Just stating the obvious, not to be a buzzkill, I bet that car is a blast to drive and own and your concern is not "appreciation on paper" or how much it depreciates for that matter.

 

Since nearly EVERY Corvette model has less depreciation than similar year cars of nearly every model, I'd think the C8 will be identical. While depreciation will happen, I doubt it'll be on par with our poor cars. Doesn't matter build quality or accoutrements, it'll be a more-desired car cuz the word "Corvette".

 

I got tired of my 03 BMW Z4 after owning it for 17 years, great car, no issues during the 77K miles I put on it.
Always wanted a Vett, looked for something 2016 or newer, had mid $40k to spend, could not find something I liked.
Local Cadillac Dealer that this 2010 XK Convertible taken in on trade for a new Caddy, had $20,550 on it.
Took it for a spin, looked up the CARFax on it, made an offer of $20K even and now I'm the third owner. Figured I have $20K I can put into this car that I feel has a lot more class and looks than a 2016 Vett.
Only had it less than a month before I put it in the barn for the winter, but during that month I put a 1000 miles on it and have to say it's the most fun car I've ever owned in my 60 years of car ownership. and in the short time received more compliments on it than any of my other cars.

 

I think it is used more narrowly, meaning the car has cheap plastic interior.

 

... and spent it all on Jaaaags? Yes, I am with you on this.

 

Agreed, definitely the Vette is much less than the X150 depreciation, in the list below it comes in 5th place in the sports car category. Only time and final sale price when Jagtoes sells (if ever) will support or debunk the number below, but it will depreciate for sure...eventually!

Originally from Top 10 Cars That Hold Their Value Best - iSeeCars.com

 

I wouldn't consider a 2016 Vette either. Never liked any of the models after my 63 . Would have never bought this one either until I saw that it was mid engine and all new suspension. In comparison it has just as much leather and plastic as my 2012 XKR . Surprising that the 495hp vs the 510 hp is much more responsive and faster then the Jag. as for the DC transmission it is one of the best I have ever driven . No comparison to the Jag auto-box. Hey we all have opinions and this being an XK form we all have our bias's. Enjoy what you have as you're the only one to please.

 

110K can buy a brand new Aston Martin Vantage currently.

 

Oh, gross. Those are hideous.
Course, $325k can get a person a good Vanquish S Volante, so that's something to consider.

 

This is objective and decision making information. I don't consider the C8 as a corvette of previous generations, it is a completely new car loaded with brilliant technology at a reasonable price. What I mean by "American Car" in a previous post is American cars are manufactured for mass efficient production compromising the feeling that you're in a more well crafted form of art. GM is not a boutique sort. However, neither is Toyota, but Toyota cars last longer, drive good and have little relative maintenance and don't feel chunky. I do find American cars, IMO, have lower quality plastic resins and rubber, and are chunky.

 

And you have owned jags for how long? 😂

Replacing rubber and plastic bits on jags is practically a pastime.