New 2016 XJ Sedans
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While the Ultimate may have been Jaguars attempt at the ultimate XJ they were all built at one time and only offered a choice of 2 interior colors and everything else was the same including the outside color. The Autobiography (similar to the SuperSport did) offers 17 exterior colors, 9 wheel choices, 7 interior choices, 6 wood verniers, 2 steering wheel choices, and 2 headliner color choices. So in IMHO the reason the Ultimate failed was lack of individuality that the customer could select at a premium price, but easy for a dealer to order and put on the floor. The Autobiography by virtue of its customization is not attractive for a dealer to order for inventory, but if offered on a custom order basis would be an attraction for those that can afford it and are willing to wait for what they want, just as Range Rover Autobiography buyers are. Lastly, I think, it would be seen by XJ buyers WOW if I want it and can afford it it's out there and lends the XJ at any level cache.
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While the Ultimate may have been Jaguars attempt at the ultimate XJ they were all built at one time and only offered a choice of 2 interior colors and everything else was the same including the outside color. The Autobiography (similar to the SuperSport did) offers 17 exterior colors, 9 wheel choices, 7 interior choices, 6 wood verniers, 2 steering wheel choices, and 2 headliner color choices. So in IMHO the reason the Ultimate failed was lack of individuality that the customer could select at a premium price, but easy for a dealer to order and put on the floor. The Autobiography by virtue of its customization is not attractive for a dealer to order for inventory, but if offered on a custom order basis would be an attraction for those that can afford it and are willing to wait for what they want, just as Range Rover Autobiography buyers are. Lastly, I think, it would be seen by XJ buyers WOW if I want it and can afford it it's out there and lends the XJ at any level cache.
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Stuart, the Autobiography is offered in many countries around the world and as close as Jamaica. So Jag has all the pieces and it could be as simple as a special order here in the USA. The prices are about the same as the XJR fully tricked out and about a 100k less than Bentley starts at. I'll bet the Bentley SUV, built on the Cayenne chassis nee VW Toureg will be also priced in the stratosphere.
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I have a 2014 XJL Portfolio. I love this car, and have 9500 miles on it. It is a beauty.
I have been keeping my eyes on the new xj's that are soon to be released. I am looking at them because of a few things that interest me. When I bought mine, I settled for the options, which are good, but wanted other things, like adaptive lighting, more powerful Meridian system etc.
1. - When are the new 2016 models about to be released?
2. - When do you think they will be promoting them, if at all.
3. - Does my logic make sense that I want to change due to:
Much better technology
1300 watt Meridian system
looking at the 8 cyl., if it is in AWD only
What is your thinking on 16 vs. 14?
Thanks,
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I have been keeping my eyes on the new xj's that are soon to be released. I am looking at them because of a few things that interest me. When I bought mine, I settled for the options, which are good, but wanted other things, like adaptive lighting, more powerful Meridian system etc.
1. - When are the new 2016 models about to be released?
2. - When do you think they will be promoting them, if at all.
3. - Does my logic make sense that I want to change due to:
Much better technology
1300 watt Meridian system
looking at the 8 cyl., if it is in AWD only
What is your thinking on 16 vs. 14?
Thanks,
Appreciate your inputs (my other toy is a 15 F-type S :-) )
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My hold up is the loss in trade as my dealer has already quoted me a trade difference and I would take a nice size hit.
I found a company that can install a remote start with phone app, which would be the best way to go financially but my thought is I would probably be better off with an OEM unit and getting the Surround Sound in the 2016.
To add fuel to the fire another dealer has a 2016 just the way I like.
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Meridian base (380watts/14 speakers)
Meridian Surround (825watts/20 speakers)
Meridian Reference Surround (1300watts/26 speakers)
And then there is an even higher system for Range Rover--
Meridian Signature Reference (1700watts/29 speakers)
There is a review in the hardcore audiophile blog "Absolute Sound" proclaiming the Meridian Surround as the "Best car audio system in the world", while acknowledging it's only the middle system.
Cheers,
Wolfy
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There are 3 Meridian configurations for Jaguar--
Meridian base (380watts/14 speakers)
Meridian Surround (825watts/20 speakers)
Meridian Reference Surround (1300watts/26 speakers)
And then there is an even higher system for Range Rover--
Meridian Signature Reference (1700watts/29 speakers)
There is a review in the hardcore audiophile blog "Absolute Sound" proclaiming the Meridian Surround as the "Best car audio system in the world", while acknowledging it's only the middle system.
Cheers,
Wolfy
Meridian base (380watts/14 speakers)
Meridian Surround (825watts/20 speakers)
Meridian Reference Surround (1300watts/26 speakers)
And then there is an even higher system for Range Rover--
Meridian Signature Reference (1700watts/29 speakers)
There is a review in the hardcore audiophile blog "Absolute Sound" proclaiming the Meridian Surround as the "Best car audio system in the world", while acknowledging it's only the middle system.
Cheers,
Wolfy
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