2013 XE...Is the Current XK a Dinosaur?
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2013 XE...Is the Current XK a Dinosaur?
Please be objective when responding to this thread...I know that may not be so easy for current XK owners and understandably so but please try.
The more I've been reading about the new 2013 XE the more I am regreting ordering a 12 XKR. I've always felt the XK's a big car (and it is) and the interior is so so especially for the price; although I love the love the exterior. It appears the XE's might just have it all and for about 30-40 percent less money. I also understand the current V8's both NA and FI will make it into the XE's with the XK's becoming an even larger car and going more upmarket. The pics of the XE are quite nice leaving me wondering if I am making a mistake...I am beginning to think so.
Thanks
The more I've been reading about the new 2013 XE the more I am regreting ordering a 12 XKR. I've always felt the XK's a big car (and it is) and the interior is so so especially for the price; although I love the love the exterior. It appears the XE's might just have it all and for about 30-40 percent less money. I also understand the current V8's both NA and FI will make it into the XE's with the XK's becoming an even larger car and going more upmarket. The pics of the XE are quite nice leaving me wondering if I am making a mistake...I am beginning to think so.
Thanks
Last edited by RJC; 08-13-2011 at 11:06 AM.
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I don't know about a full comp of an SL/SLK or 911/Boxster as the XE will have the same powertrain as the current XK and XKR and from what ive seen from the pics and what the Jag rep told me is quite stunning. Ive always thought the XK is too big for a 2 seater especially since I'm coming from a long history of 911's.
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I don't know about a full comp of an SL/SLK or 911/Boxster as the XE will have the same powertrain as the current XK and XKR and from what ive seen from the pics and what the Jag rep told me is quite stunning. Ive always thought the XK is too big for a 2 seater especially since I'm coming from a long history of 911's.
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True, no one here knows for sure but I've read the engines will be the same. The 2014 XK/r gets even more power and the car grows in size going even more upscale (the last two parts are directly from the Jaguar rep). Even if the XE gets a NA 6 and FI R version, it could be close in performance to the current XK/R as the XE's will be much lighter. The rep said he saw a coupe version of the XE and in his words was stunning.
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True, no one here knows for sure but I've read the engines will be the same. The 2014 XK/r gets even more power and the car grows in size going even more upscale (the last two parts are directly from the Jaguar rep). Even if the XE gets a NA 6 and FI R version, it could be close in performance to the current XK/R as the XE's will be much lighter. The rep said he saw a coupe version of the XE and in his words was stunning.
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The 2014 XK/R will be significantly more expensive according to the regional rep from jaguar USA. If you google the 2013 XE there are many current renderings and if they are close, the car will be quite nice looking much nicer than the 12 XK. Even if the car comes with the touted v6's as in the link below, 450 hp in a car weighing hundreds of pounds less will be perfect. Don't know what to do.
http://m.automobilemag.com/features/..._xe/index.html
http://m.automobilemag.com/features/..._xe/index.html
Last edited by RJC; 08-16-2011 at 11:45 PM.
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I did not ask him to give a number, he just said the 14 XK's will be larger being a true 2+2, move further upmarket and be significantly more expensive. He also commented that he saw the new XE coupe in semi finished form and "it was stunning".
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I just don't think Jaguar is in the same class as Aston Martin. Now, if they design the '14 XKR to be *equal* to or *better* than a DB9, and hand-build it maybe my opinion might change.
I suspect the XKR may be over $100K new. Currently they are around $88K to $95K average (new). If they go to $110K or even $120K new, that's ok, provided the styling and the design follow suit. I don't see that price range as a bad thing.
But if we're talking $150K or more? Different story altogether...
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Well, for me (and I understand that this is a highly personal thing) the most beautiful car *to me* in the world is an Aston Martin DB9. There are several other Aston's I think are stunning as well. I am not into Ferarri's, Lambo's and such.
I just don't think Jaguar is in the same class as Aston Martin. Now, if they design the '14 XKR to be *equal* to or *better* than a DB9, and hand-build it maybe my opinion might change.
I suspect the XKR may be over $100K new. Currently they are around $88K to $95K average (new). If they go to $110K or even $120K new, that's ok, provided the styling and the design follow suit. I don't see that price range as a bad thing.
But if we're talking $150K or more? Different story altogether...
I just don't think Jaguar is in the same class as Aston Martin. Now, if they design the '14 XKR to be *equal* to or *better* than a DB9, and hand-build it maybe my opinion might change.
I suspect the XKR may be over $100K new. Currently they are around $88K to $95K average (new). If they go to $110K or even $120K new, that's ok, provided the styling and the design follow suit. I don't see that price range as a bad thing.
But if we're talking $150K or more? Different story altogether...
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