Jaguar XJ
07-09-2009, 04:04 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 interior shot
07-09-2009, 06:40 PM
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Well, here's my 2 cents:
1. I LOVE the interior (hope the material quality is excellent).
2. Exterior design is not as offensive, as some might thing. Definitely more derivative than I'd expect from Jaguar. That said though, Ian Callum's designs are a little generic-looking - even in gorgeous cars. In the end, I have to admit, I like it, but...
3. I reserve my final verdict until I see the car in person.
Preliminary marks: 10 out of 10 for interior and 7 out of 10 for exterior.
1. I LOVE the interior (hope the material quality is excellent).
2. Exterior design is not as offensive, as some might thing. Definitely more derivative than I'd expect from Jaguar. That said though, Ian Callum's designs are a little generic-looking - even in gorgeous cars. In the end, I have to admit, I like it, but...
3. I reserve my final verdict until I see the car in person.
Preliminary marks: 10 out of 10 for interior and 7 out of 10 for exterior.
07-09-2009, 06:48 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530XI | Black leather interior | Cold weather Package | Premium Package
Exterior - M-tech kit / ACS roof spoiler / ACS trunk spoiler / Tinted Tail Lights / 20% Window tint / Matte black grills / Black roundels / Shadowline trim / 8000k headlights / 8000k foglights / LED License plate bulbs
Suspension- H&R Sport Springs
I think its not that bad for the most part...Not feeling the back though.
07-09-2009, 06:51 PM
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Model Year: 2008
Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='937954' date='Jul 9 2009, 07:40 PM
Well, here's my 2 cents:
1. I LOVE the interior (hope the material quality is excellent).
2. Exterior design is not as offensive, as some might thing. Definitely more derivative than I'd expect from Jaguar. That said though, Ian Callum's designs are a little generic-looking - even in gorgeous cars. In the end, I have to admit, I like it, but...
3. I reserve my final verdict until I see the car in person.
Preliminary marks: 10 out of 10 for interior and 7 out of 10 for exterior.
1. I LOVE the interior (hope the material quality is excellent).
2. Exterior design is not as offensive, as some might thing. Definitely more derivative than I'd expect from Jaguar. That said though, Ian Callum's designs are a little generic-looking - even in gorgeous cars. In the end, I have to admit, I like it, but...
3. I reserve my final verdict until I see the car in person.
Preliminary marks: 10 out of 10 for interior and 7 out of 10 for exterior.
07-09-2009, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='937976' date='Jul 9 2009, 10:51 PM
Another interior shot for you:
07-09-2009, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='937982' date='Jul 9 2009, 10:53 PM
I'm not feeling that color scheme but the first one you posted was really nice. I've always been a fan of Jaguar interiors.
But I still LOVE that interior. Its actually kinda
to me... even makes the back sort of excusable... 
07-09-2009, 06:58 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
The overall shape of the body is slightly appealing, save the rear. However, it could be an angle issue.
07-09-2009, 07:01 PM
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It's too soon for Tata to have an impact on the design. It will be a few more years before we see any Jaguar's that were designed by Tata.
The interior looks very Ford. The steering wheel looks like something off the Ford Parts bin. The sweep around line from the door to dash and back to door reminds me of the concept for the 6 series (and I didn't like that element on the 6-er either). The rest is very retro Ford (except for maybe the seats).
Ultimately, I really don't care much for Jaguar. I don't like to stereotype cars but they such middle aged woman cars that I can't see myself in one and chuckle inside every time I see a middle aged man driving one. The ride is too soft and any 'racing' heritage is history.
The interior looks very Ford. The steering wheel looks like something off the Ford Parts bin. The sweep around line from the door to dash and back to door reminds me of the concept for the 6 series (and I didn't like that element on the 6-er either). The rest is very retro Ford (except for maybe the seats).
Ultimately, I really don't care much for Jaguar. I don't like to stereotype cars but they such middle aged woman cars that I can't see myself in one and chuckle inside every time I see a middle aged man driving one. The ride is too soft and any 'racing' heritage is history.
07-09-2009, 08:06 PM
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My Ride: carbonized MB coupe
the interior is good, the outside looks a bit messed up, we had an XK8 at our last meet and the
hood/bonnet was very long and very classy like the E type and was quite admired.
when parked next to an Xf my modd'd E60 wins the looks from the girls everytime
the xf is kinda small i think.
hood/bonnet was very long and very classy like the E type and was quite admired.
when parked next to an Xf my modd'd E60 wins the looks from the girls everytime
the xf is kinda small i think.
Originally Posted by ImolaRedM' post='937995' date='Jul 10 2009, 11:01 AM
It's too soon for Tata to have an impact on the design. It will be a few more years before we see any Jaguar's that were designed by Tata.
The interior looks very Ford. The steering wheel looks like something off the Ford Parts bin. The sweep around line from the door to dash and back to door reminds me of the concept for the 6 series (and I didn't like that element on the 6-er either). The rest is very retro Ford (except for maybe the seats).
Ultimately, I really don't care much for Jaguar. I don't like to stereotype cars but they such middle aged woman cars that I can't see myself in one and chuckle inside every time I see a middle aged man driving one. The ride is too soft and any 'racing' heritage is history.
The interior looks very Ford. The steering wheel looks like something off the Ford Parts bin. The sweep around line from the door to dash and back to door reminds me of the concept for the 6 series (and I didn't like that element on the 6-er either). The rest is very retro Ford (except for maybe the seats).
Ultimately, I really don't care much for Jaguar. I don't like to stereotype cars but they such middle aged woman cars that I can't see myself in one and chuckle inside every time I see a middle aged man driving one. The ride is too soft and any 'racing' heritage is history.
