New Jag XJ
06-23-2010, 08:39 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
Model Year: 2008
Here's an excellent XJ review from one the very best automotive journalists in the business:
http://online.wsj.co...3115581102.html
http://online.wsj.co...3115581102.html
06-23-2010, 08:50 PM
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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
I don't know, I saw it at the NY Auto Show this year and I can't say it was all that striking... maybe I need to take another look at it 
Is there even a Jag dealership in NYC? 
Is there even a Jag dealership in NYC?
06-23-2010, 09:22 PM
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I have a difficulty with something else you mentioned in your OP...
You said "470 hp, about 4200 lbs, equal road performance to my 550 Sport" and, assuming it's true (and I'm not doubting you), you're measuring the Jag against a bar that has just been raised by the F10. I don't know about you but for me, I'm usually like to get a new car that performs better than the one I have, not the same (or not worse).
You said "470 hp, about 4200 lbs, equal road performance to my 550 Sport" and, assuming it's true (and I'm not doubting you), you're measuring the Jag against a bar that has just been raised by the F10. I don't know about you but for me, I'm usually like to get a new car that performs better than the one I have, not the same (or not worse).
I sat in an F10 again tonight just to ground myself. It's very nice. But the interior of the Jag is mind blowing, espcially with non-Jaguaresque black leather, anthracite headliner and carbon fibre trim. Stunning.
You may be right Rudy. I may just be ready for a change.
06-23-2010, 09:27 PM
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06-24-2010, 01:37 PM
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OK - once again a brief flirtation with a non-5er has ended. The Jag is a great - and a beautiful - car, but it's just too big (even in SWB form) for me to be a true sports sedan. Now the wait for the new M5 . . .
07-26-2010, 02:31 PM
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Not so stupid.
I test drove the Jag XJ the other day and was very impressed too. The exterior styling is absolutely stunning as you walk around it - it made me wish BMW had the balls to do as much with the F01 & F10.
And that XJ interior is delicious. One thing that really bugged me though was that the instrument display was 100% computer generated ... and when you see a fake jeweled speedo and tach, well, it just looked so very out of place in that interior. Ugh.
But for that price (upper $80s) I'd rather buy an E60 M5 now or even wait until the F10 M5.
Good move to hold off for now.
By the way, have you driven the XFR ... could be a good stop-gap until the next M5.
I test drove the Jag XJ the other day and was very impressed too. The exterior styling is absolutely stunning as you walk around it - it made me wish BMW had the balls to do as much with the F01 & F10.
And that XJ interior is delicious. One thing that really bugged me though was that the instrument display was 100% computer generated ... and when you see a fake jeweled speedo and tach, well, it just looked so very out of place in that interior. Ugh.
But for that price (upper $80s) I'd rather buy an E60 M5 now or even wait until the F10 M5.
Good move to hold off for now.
By the way, have you driven the XFR ... could be a good stop-gap until the next M5.
07-27-2010, 01:56 AM
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So now I'm sitting on my hands, waiting for the M5 and hoping it stirs my soul a bit more than the 550. Of course the A7 that was just introduced looks interesting . . .
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