XKR-S..Talk me off the ledge...or should I go all-in?
#41
...better rear suspension on the R-S, though, and they do look pretty flash.
I would have gone to an R-S because they are a little over the top which I like, but the prices here are outrageous (if you can find one to start with, you are looking at $150K plus) and I didnt think I would live with the infotainment.
If the OP wants the extra grunt and better handling, then the choices are the R-S or maybe an F Type R which has some space limitations against the XK.
I would have gone to an R-S because they are a little over the top which I like, but the prices here are outrageous (if you can find one to start with, you are looking at $150K plus) and I didnt think I would live with the infotainment.
If the OP wants the extra grunt and better handling, then the choices are the R-S or maybe an F Type R which has some space limitations against the XK.
#42
The conversation has been great. Lots of great points by all, and I thank you for them. I really wish there was one near me that I could go and drive. For now, I think I will revisit my strategy towards the "S" and look a little further into an "R".
For what it's worth, after turning wrenches on cars for nearly 14yrs, I'm not afraid of having to buy a used vehicle. If it needs something, then it either gets replaced under warranty (if I buy one) or I repair it myself.
Back to taking notes.
v/r,
J. Martinez
For what it's worth, after turning wrenches on cars for nearly 14yrs, I'm not afraid of having to buy a used vehicle. If it needs something, then it either gets replaced under warranty (if I buy one) or I repair it myself.
Back to taking notes.
v/r,
J. Martinez
#43
The conversation has been great. Lots of great points by all, and I thank you for them. I really wish there was one near me that I could go and drive. For now, I think I will revisit my strategy towards the "S" and look a little further into an "R".
For what it's worth, after turning wrenches on cars for nearly 14yrs, I'm not afraid of having to buy a used vehicle. If it needs something, then it either gets replaced under warranty (if I buy one) or I repair it myself.
Back to taking notes.
v/r,
J. Martinez
For what it's worth, after turning wrenches on cars for nearly 14yrs, I'm not afraid of having to buy a used vehicle. If it needs something, then it either gets replaced under warranty (if I buy one) or I repair it myself.
Back to taking notes.
v/r,
J. Martinez
#44
You do realise that has been photoshopped don't you?
All 5.0L engine numbers end in 508PS if they are supercharged or 508PN if the are naturally aspirated (5.0 litre, 8 cylinders, Petrol).
Cee-Jay does seem to have a unique car though. Apparently his is the only one with a 60mm diameter factory fitted exhaust and the only one whose adaptive cruise brings the car to a halt so he may well have a 5.1 litre car
All 5.0L engine numbers end in 508PS if they are supercharged or 508PN if the are naturally aspirated (5.0 litre, 8 cylinders, Petrol).
Cee-Jay does seem to have a unique car though. Apparently his is the only one with a 60mm diameter factory fitted exhaust and the only one whose adaptive cruise brings the car to a halt so he may well have a 5.1 litre car
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The conversation has been great. Lots of great points by all, and I thank you for them. I really wish there was one near me that I could go and drive. For now, I think I will revisit my strategy towards the "S" and look a little further into an "R".
For what it's worth, after turning wrenches on cars for nearly 14yrs, I'm not afraid of having to buy a used vehicle. If it needs something, then it either gets replaced under warranty (if I buy one) or I repair it myself.
Back to taking notes.
v/r,
J. Martinez
For what it's worth, after turning wrenches on cars for nearly 14yrs, I'm not afraid of having to buy a used vehicle. If it needs something, then it either gets replaced under warranty (if I buy one) or I repair it myself.
Back to taking notes.
v/r,
J. Martinez
#50
You do realise that has been photoshopped don't you?
All 5.0L engine numbers end in 508PS if they are supercharged or 508PN if the are naturally aspirated (5.0 litre, 8 cylinders, Petrol).
Cee-Jay does seem to have a unique car though. Apparently his is the only one with a 60mm diameter factory fitted exhaust and the only one whose adaptive cruise brings the car to a halt so he may well have a 5.1 litre car
All 5.0L engine numbers end in 508PS if they are supercharged or 508PN if the are naturally aspirated (5.0 litre, 8 cylinders, Petrol).
Cee-Jay does seem to have a unique car though. Apparently his is the only one with a 60mm diameter factory fitted exhaust and the only one whose adaptive cruise brings the car to a halt so he may well have a 5.1 litre car
HOWEVER..... my exhaust definitely IS 60mm (at least the portion I measured, I'd assume it was all identical), and my car DOES stop using Adaptive Cruise. THOSE two things are set in stone. Once it warms up enough I can get an impartial witness (Mandrake? Anyone else??) and video the stopping. Since I don't have a lift handy, measuring the pipes on video may take awhile.
Last edited by Cee Jay; 02-21-2018 at 05:03 PM.
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#52
Buying a car is often an emotional thing. Go with what you like, don't decide based on the numbers. It's not a track car anyway. I got XKR-S because I liked the aggressive styling and the interior. Performance was important but secondary, there are faster cars out there.
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agreed but buy the RS.. just saying
Buying a car is often an emotional thing. Go with what you like, don't decide based on the numbers. It's not a track car anyway. I got XKR-S because I liked the aggressive styling and the interior. Performance was important but secondary, there are faster cars out there.
#56
prefer white over black
https://www.truecar.com/used-cars-fo...012-jaguar-xk/
I'd prefer the white one, it's much cleaner IMO.
I appreciate your thoughts and insight.
J. Martinez
I'd prefer the white one, it's much cleaner IMO.
I appreciate your thoughts and insight.
J. Martinez
Jim
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