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Old 05-18-2011, 04:42 AM
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Default 2012 XKR - what do you think?

I really like what they have done to the front lights - much less gloopy than before - but I'm not sure about the oval grill and those chrome 'embellishers' around the fog lights. What do you think?

 
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Wow! I think that's a big improvement. It looks like they are moving away from the ricer look and back towards their traditions.

I could do without the Chrome, though.
 
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I like it.........
 
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Old 05-18-2011, 07:08 AM
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Very nice!!
 
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Yep, like it better. Looks more traditional.
 
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MUCH Improved Front Appearance!
 
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Like it! Looks more like a Jag.
 
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Now they need to get some wood back into the interior - and not just a little bit here and there. Jags have always been known for beautiful wood interiors. And also get a shift lever back in there instead of that gimicky dial.

The only problem is if they did all that, combined with the tweaked exterior - that I would want one. It is much easier if I actually like my car better than a brand new and expensive one.
 
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The badging on the rear is a bit over-the-top.
 
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FINALLY looks like a worthy successor style wise to the 97-08 series XK8
 
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Looks more like an Aston Martin to me.

I agree it looks better than the 2007, but I still don't like it.

I like the 2005-2006 enhancements better.
 
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