Searching for a Kyanite Blue XKR
#22
12-07-2018, 05:14 PM
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You can write to Jaguar North America, but I doubt that they'll have color by year data.
https://jaguar.iservicecrm.com/f/9
You can start a new thread "Kyanite Blue Registry" and see how many Forum members sign up.
https://jaguar.iservicecrm.com/f/9
You can start a new thread "Kyanite Blue Registry" and see how many Forum members sign up.
#24
12-07-2018, 08:17 PM
In my experience when looking for a particular color it is worth it to look at colors you may not be considering. I was looking for a silver XKR with a tan interior. I did see one with a black interior but did not want the black interior. A dealer not to far from me had a black 2011 with the tan interior. I figured I'd go look at it and drive it cause I never drove one before but NO WAY I'M BUYING A BLACK CAR. When I saw that car in the flesh I was stunned at how beautiful it was. I drove it and I bought it. So I think you owe it to yourself to look at many options. Good luck.
#25
12-07-2018, 08:35 PM
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In my experience when looking for a particular color it is worth it to look at colors you may not be considering. I was looking for a silver XKR with a tan interior. I did see one with a black interior but did not want the black interior. A dealer not to far from me had a black 2011 with the tan interior. I figured I'd go look at it and drive it cause I never drove one before but NO WAY I'M BUYING A BLACK CAR. When I saw that car in the flesh I was stunned at how beautiful it was. I drove it and I bought it. So I think you owe it to yourself to look at many options. Good luck.
#26
12-07-2018, 09:17 PM
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Not a bad approach but it all depends on what your priorities are. My approach was based on color which 3 were acceptable . Next was model type followed by year. Then it was low mileage car with records and if possible a one owner car . In my 6 month search the most popular colors were the same as any other mfg. colors . That was black , white , silver and gray. Any other was a low volume special order . Once again it's all in each priorities.
#27
12-08-2018, 05:51 AM
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I looked at a Kyanite blue 2009 and was REALLY keen as it was the closest colour to my old X100 Antigua.
But it had no DAB, or reversing camera, so ended up spending £10k more for a 2014.
I defo was not in the market for a white car but there were only 5 available with the quilted sports seats
1) 2 x black, I live by the sea and seagulls love crapping on my Audi
2) 1 x Red, NO as felt I'd have to carry a glove box full of sweeties!
3) 1 x Stratus Grey - this was my fave but a convertible and sadly have no hair to feel the wind in!
4) 1 x Polaris white which was £7k cheaper than it's nearest competition as dealer didn't know what they were selling
So in my case I bought a colour I wasn't anticipating, was considering getting it wrapped in something close to Kyanite (£1800) but have gotten used to it
But it had no DAB, or reversing camera, so ended up spending £10k more for a 2014.
I defo was not in the market for a white car but there were only 5 available with the quilted sports seats
1) 2 x black, I live by the sea and seagulls love crapping on my Audi
2) 1 x Red, NO as felt I'd have to carry a glove box full of sweeties!
3) 1 x Stratus Grey - this was my fave but a convertible and sadly have no hair to feel the wind in!
4) 1 x Polaris white which was £7k cheaper than it's nearest competition as dealer didn't know what they were selling
So in my case I bought a colour I wasn't anticipating, was considering getting it wrapped in something close to Kyanite (£1800) but have gotten used to it
Last edited by MarkyUK; 12-08-2018 at 04:45 PM.
#28
12-08-2018, 07:05 AM
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I looked at a Kyanite blue 2009 and was REALLY keen as it was the closest colour to my old X100 Antigua.
But it had no DAB, or reversing camera, so ended up spending £10k more for a 2014.
I defo was not in the market for a white car but there were only 5 available with the quilted sports seats
1) 2 x black, I live by the sea and seagulls love crapping on my Audi
2) 1 x Red, NO as felt I'd have to carry a glove box full of sweeties!
3) 1 x Stratus Grey - this was my fave but a convertible and sadly have no hair to feel the wind in!
4) 1 x Polaris white which was £7k cheaper than it's nearest competition as dealer didn't know what they were selling
So in my case I bought a colour I wasn't anticipating, was considering getting it wrapped in something close to Kyanite (£1800) but have gotten used to it @D
But it had no DAB, or reversing camera, so ended up spending £10k more for a 2014.
I defo was not in the market for a white car but there were only 5 available with the quilted sports seats
1) 2 x black, I live by the sea and seagulls love crapping on my Audi
2) 1 x Red, NO as felt I'd have to carry a glove box full of sweeties!
3) 1 x Stratus Grey - this was my fave but a convertible and sadly have no hair to feel the wind in!
4) 1 x Polaris white which was £7k cheaper than it's nearest competition as dealer didn't know what they were selling
So in my case I bought a colour I wasn't anticipating, was considering getting it wrapped in something close to Kyanite (£1800) but have gotten used to it @D
#29
12-08-2018, 10:55 AM
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12-08-2018, 04:02 PM
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#35
12-08-2018, 04:48 PM
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They didn't do the kyanite with the facelift to my knowledge...more's the shame
#38
12-09-2018, 08:13 AM
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The facelift has the washers built into the bumper, this one doesn't, also the side vents are vertical where they are horizontal on the facelift until end of production
Plus the facelift has no amber bulbs to be seen at the front
All very weird if a UK 2010/US 2011, so suspect this is a 2009 pre-facelift?
Last edited by MarkyUK; 12-09-2018 at 08:19 AM.
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12-09-2018, 05:44 PM
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