Is the XJ(L) an attention magnet, or what?
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Is the XJ(L) an attention magnet, or what?
I often cover up my cars during the hot California summer/fall days as I park at my regular, upscale hotel and walk across the street to my work location. The car is very prominently parked by the front entrance of the hotel open for unobstructed side/front/back viewing.
Today, I left the cover off due to a threat of rain. When I walked into the dining room for dinner two men walked up to me, raving about the looks of the car. Soon, other diners, men and women, young and even an older distinguished-looking couple, overheard the conversation and chimed-in with their admiration, how gorgeous and special the car looked and that they've never seen one before. Soon, I felt like celebrity standing in the dining room, surrounded by questioning people, explaining various details about the car, about its performance options, aluminum construction, interior features and, of course, its superior looks over the competition.
I had owned some rather nice cars in the past, including my other present Jaguar, a gorgeous, Emerald Fire '08 XK. I am used to of people admiring my cars. I maybe wrong but, I feel that my XJL is getting more positive attention than just about anything I'd driven before. It is indeed a very special exercise in styling, making a huge luxury sedan look sexy, sleek and sophisticated. Not an easy task but, exceedingly well done.
Today was only a single example for the attention the car has been drawing. Am I the only one noticing this much positive reactions from total strangers?
Albert
Today, I left the cover off due to a threat of rain. When I walked into the dining room for dinner two men walked up to me, raving about the looks of the car. Soon, other diners, men and women, young and even an older distinguished-looking couple, overheard the conversation and chimed-in with their admiration, how gorgeous and special the car looked and that they've never seen one before. Soon, I felt like celebrity standing in the dining room, surrounded by questioning people, explaining various details about the car, about its performance options, aluminum construction, interior features and, of course, its superior looks over the competition.
I had owned some rather nice cars in the past, including my other present Jaguar, a gorgeous, Emerald Fire '08 XK. I am used to of people admiring my cars. I maybe wrong but, I feel that my XJL is getting more positive attention than just about anything I'd driven before. It is indeed a very special exercise in styling, making a huge luxury sedan look sexy, sleek and sophisticated. Not an easy task but, exceedingly well done.
Today was only a single example for the attention the car has been drawing. Am I the only one noticing this much positive reactions from total strangers?
Albert
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Just filled out the Jaguar factory satisfaction survey. I gave the car very high marks in every aspect, except the ride. I asked the factory to provide me with the information regarding the announced 2013 changes in the suspension settings. It is simply not right to have a car, such as that loaner Hyundai Sonata ride significantly better than my XJL!
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I can confirm that this car is a look-attraction. I have even experienced other drivers doing "bizarre" things, like overtaking, then braking and letting me pass again, repeating the manouvre... and then, after swearing for their strange behavior, just realizing that they were, simply, looking at the car on the motorway!
And when driving slowly through an European city... better not to be shy, because you become immediately the focus of attention.
And when driving slowly through an European city... better not to be shy, because you become immediately the focus of attention.
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since im 25 and driving a brand new XJ....i get a lot stares aside from normal on lookers....but ive been driving Jags since i was 18....so im used to it by now
but its definitely me that grabs the attention when i pull up to a gas station or a store...in the XJ....while wearing gym shorts and flip flops like a total bum
but its definitely me that grabs the attention when i pull up to a gas station or a store...in the XJ....while wearing gym shorts and flip flops like a total bum
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For those moments, yes. Then, this afternoon I was reminded during the last of my 3 hours freeway drive. For the first 2 hours I was thinking, like: "not TOO bad, I can live with this ride". Then, about 2 hours into the drive it just wore at me again. It is really unacceptable for a car like this. I've been driving my XK over the very same roads for years with no complaint. At the least, I expected the XJL to have as good a ride as the XK.
Just filled out the Jaguar factory satisfaction survey. I gave the car very high marks in every aspect, except the ride. I asked the factory to provide me with the information regarding the announced 2013 changes in the suspension settings. It is simply not right to have a car, such as that loaner Hyundai Sonata ride significantly better than my XJL!
Albert
Just filled out the Jaguar factory satisfaction survey. I gave the car very high marks in every aspect, except the ride. I asked the factory to provide me with the information regarding the announced 2013 changes in the suspension settings. It is simply not right to have a car, such as that loaner Hyundai Sonata ride significantly better than my XJL!
Albert
I am curious as to what is wrong with the ride quality?
I feel it should be slightly firmer/stiffer with minimal body roll (dynamic mode helps quite a bit).
The car is a looker. I get compliments/stares all the time but strangely, women never pay attention to XJ.
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Albert,
I am curious as to what is wrong with the ride quality?
I feel it should be slightly firmer/stiffer with minimal body roll (dynamic mode helps quite a bit).
The car is a looker. I get compliments/stares all the time but strangely, women never pay attention to XJ.
I am curious as to what is wrong with the ride quality?
I feel it should be slightly firmer/stiffer with minimal body roll (dynamic mode helps quite a bit).
The car is a looker. I get compliments/stares all the time but strangely, women never pay attention to XJ.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...cussion-82411/
Albert
Albert
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I fell for the Jaguar brand due to the sheer beauty of the XJ, I used to be a Lexus loyalist, now I'm a Jag guy. The first time I examined an XJ up close, I was driving down the road & I suddenly spotted a black XJL parked on the opposite side of the street in front of a Chevy dealer. I immediately sped up, made a U-turn & parked on the opposite street & got out to check the XJ.
Once I saw a black RR Ghost going down the road, surprisingly it didn't have any real presence & my girlfriend said it looked like a bus, a bit later a white XJL went past & immediately that had more road presence, though my girlfriend didn't like the XJ either.
Once I saw a black RR Ghost going down the road, surprisingly it didn't have any real presence & my girlfriend said it looked like a bus, a bit later a white XJL went past & immediately that had more road presence, though my girlfriend didn't like the XJ either.
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Mine is all black, super tinted windows and all the lights and side markers are blacked out... so I get a LOT of attention - from Police. When they pull me over. At night. They find a reason. I've never gotten a ticket though. It does look like a drug dealers car. I wish I would have kept my white one. :-( Anyone wanna trade?
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Mine is all black, super tinted windows and all the lights and side markers are blacked out... so I get a LOT of attention - from Police. When they pull me over. At night. They find a reason. I've never gotten a ticket though. It does look like a drug dealers car. I wish I would have kept my white one. :-( Anyone wanna trade?
Albert
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Mine is all black, super tinted windows and all the lights and side markers are blacked out... so I get a LOT of attention - from Police. When they pull me over. At night. They find a reason. I've never gotten a ticket though. It does look like a drug dealers car. I wish I would have kept my white one. :-( Anyone wanna trade?
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I fell for the Jaguar brand due to the sheer beauty of the XJ, I used to be a Lexus loyalist, now I'm a Jag guy. The first time I examined an XJ up close, I was driving down the road & I suddenly spotted a black XJL parked on the opposite side of the street in front of a Chevy dealer. I immediately sped up, made a U-turn & parked on the opposite street & got out to check the XJ.
Once I saw a black RR Ghost going down the road, surprisingly it didn't have any real presence & my girlfriend said it looked like a bus, a bit later a white XJL went past & immediately that had more road presence, though my girlfriend didn't like the XJ either.
Once I saw a black RR Ghost going down the road, surprisingly it didn't have any real presence & my girlfriend said it looked like a bus, a bit later a white XJL went past & immediately that had more road presence, though my girlfriend didn't like the XJ either.
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