The jaguar difference
#1
The jaguar difference
Found this video on the web about 10 minutes and it feels every single quote sums up what is wrong with modern jaguar in contrast with the x308 era with some pictures or the new at the time x200, xk8, and various x308 videos
https://youtu.be/ysgBNYzk0m0
https://youtu.be/ysgBNYzk0m0
Last edited by Jaguarstyper; 06-08-2019 at 03:02 PM.
#2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysgB...ature=youtu.be
Yes, Jaguar had a reputation for style, luxury and speed, at an affordable price......what was it, "Grace, Space & Pace".
I fear something has been lost since the X308, it seems to be the last of a line of cars of unmistakable styling.
I adore the styling of the XK120.......an absolutely fabulously styled car in 1951.
Then the E-Type took the world by storm 10 years later with its phenomenal styling, to be reminisced in the later XK8
The MKX introduced the 4 headlight, leaned back front end in 1961, which went on to be the trademark of the very successful XJ6 in 1968, and it's continued styling cues survived through the X308.
But I'm afraid that the styling seems to be lacking after that and I can't get excited about post 2003 Jaguars.
Yes, Jaguar had a reputation for style, luxury and speed, at an affordable price......what was it, "Grace, Space & Pace".
I fear something has been lost since the X308, it seems to be the last of a line of cars of unmistakable styling.
I adore the styling of the XK120.......an absolutely fabulously styled car in 1951.
Then the E-Type took the world by storm 10 years later with its phenomenal styling, to be reminisced in the later XK8
The MKX introduced the 4 headlight, leaned back front end in 1961, which went on to be the trademark of the very successful XJ6 in 1968, and it's continued styling cues survived through the X308.
But I'm afraid that the styling seems to be lacking after that and I can't get excited about post 2003 Jaguars.
Last edited by Carnival Kid; 06-08-2019 at 04:26 PM.
#3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysgB...ature=youtu.be
Yes, Jaguar had a reputation for style, luxury and speed, at an affordable price......what was it, "Grace, Space & Pace".
I fear something has been lost since the X308, it seems to be the last of a line of cars of unmistakable styling.
I adore the styling of the XK120.......an absolutely fabulously styled car in 1951.
Then the E-Type took the world by storm 10 years later with its phenomenal styling, to be reminisced in the later XK8
The MKX introduced the 4 headlight, leaned back front end in 1961, which went on to be the trademark of the very successful XJ6 in 1968, and it's continued styling cues survived through the X308.
But I'm afraid that the styling seems to be lacking after that and I can't get excited about post 2003 Jaguars.
Yes, Jaguar had a reputation for style, luxury and speed, at an affordable price......what was it, "Grace, Space & Pace".
I fear something has been lost since the X308, it seems to be the last of a line of cars of unmistakable styling.
I adore the styling of the XK120.......an absolutely fabulously styled car in 1951.
Then the E-Type took the world by storm 10 years later with its phenomenal styling, to be reminisced in the later XK8
The MKX introduced the 4 headlight, leaned back front end in 1961, which went on to be the trademark of the very successful XJ6 in 1968, and it's continued styling cues survived through the X308.
But I'm afraid that the styling seems to be lacking after that and I can't get excited about post 2003 Jaguars.
#4
Well, I own an X-308 and at the same time think the new Jaguars are brilliant. My only problem with the current XJ is poor suspension compliance due to its rubber-band tires on oversized wheels. Apparently the just-announced new-generation Rolls Phantom has the same suspension issues!
That aside, to me the Tata-financed but purely British current lineup is wonderfully modern and once again able to show that it has what the Germans will never have: sex appeal.
If I could afford it I’d probably have an F-Type coupe with 6-banger and manual shift. I can’t believe they spent a fortune on the manual, when only a handful will be sold. It’s a very Jaguar thing to do.
if your mindset is stuck in the past, you’re missing out on a lot.
That aside, to me the Tata-financed but purely British current lineup is wonderfully modern and once again able to show that it has what the Germans will never have: sex appeal.
If I could afford it I’d probably have an F-Type coupe with 6-banger and manual shift. I can’t believe they spent a fortune on the manual, when only a handful will be sold. It’s a very Jaguar thing to do.
if your mindset is stuck in the past, you’re missing out on a lot.
#5
Whoops, I don’t follow current automotive news. But if Ian Callum has left Jaguar that can mean only one thing: that Tata is withdrawing funding. Anyone who thinks this is good news will get an argument from me. Me, and thousands of soon-to-be-unemployed British workers at Castle Bromwich.
#6
Whoops, I don’t follow current automotive news. But if Ian Callum has left Jaguar that can mean only one thing: that Tata is withdrawing funding. Anyone who thinks this is good news will get an argument from me. Me, and thousands of soon-to-be-unemployed British workers at Castle Bromwich.
#7
Well, I own an X-308 and at the same time think the new Jaguars are brilliant. My only problem with the current XJ is poor suspension compliance due to its rubber-band tires on oversized wheels. Apparently the just-announced new-generation Rolls Phantom has the same suspension issues!
That aside, to me the Tata-financed but purely British current lineup is wonderfully modern and once again able to show that it has what the Germans will never have: sex appeal.
If I could afford it I’d probably have an F-Type coupe with 6-banger and manual shift. I can’t believe they spent a fortune on the manual, when only a handful will be sold. It’s a very Jaguar thing to do.
if your mindset is stuck in the past, you’re missing out on a lot.
That aside, to me the Tata-financed but purely British current lineup is wonderfully modern and once again able to show that it has what the Germans will never have: sex appeal.
If I could afford it I’d probably have an F-Type coupe with 6-banger and manual shift. I can’t believe they spent a fortune on the manual, when only a handful will be sold. It’s a very Jaguar thing to do.
if your mindset is stuck in the past, you’re missing out on a lot.
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#8
I think the new sports cars look fabulous. I have a ‘14 XKR convertible and I can’t say enough good things about it. It performs as good as it looks. Wonderful car!
Regarding the sedans, however, that is another story. The X308 was the last special sedan. The X308 (and X300) is as beautiful as the Series III. The X350/X358 is okay but it’s just not special. It doesn’t move me. I don’t look at it and think it’s a work of art like I do with the X308 and the Series III. Too bad. Someone on here said the new sedans look like a bar of Dove soap just like all the other manufacturers’ sedans. Sadly, I agree.
Regarding the sedans, however, that is another story. The X308 was the last special sedan. The X308 (and X300) is as beautiful as the Series III. The X350/X358 is okay but it’s just not special. It doesn’t move me. I don’t look at it and think it’s a work of art like I do with the X308 and the Series III. Too bad. Someone on here said the new sedans look like a bar of Dove soap just like all the other manufacturers’ sedans. Sadly, I agree.
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#9
I think the new sports cars look fabulous. I have a ‘14 XKR convertible and I can’t say enough good things about it. It performs as good as it looks. Wonderful car!
Regarding the sedans, however, that is another story. The X308 was the last special sedan. The X308 (and X300) is as beautiful as the Series III. The X350/X358 is okay but it’s just not special. It doesn’t move me. I don’t look at it and think it’s a work of art like I do with the X308 and the Series III. Too bad. Someone on here said the new sedans look like a bar of Dove soap just like all the other manufacturers’ sedans. Sadly, I agree.
Regarding the sedans, however, that is another story. The X308 was the last special sedan. The X308 (and X300) is as beautiful as the Series III. The X350/X358 is okay but it’s just not special. It doesn’t move me. I don’t look at it and think it’s a work of art like I do with the X308 and the Series III. Too bad. Someone on here said the new sedans look like a bar of Dove soap just like all the other manufacturers’ sedans. Sadly, I agree.
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#10
Whoops, I don’t follow current automotive news. But if Ian Callum has left Jaguar that can mean only one thing: that Tata is withdrawing funding. Anyone who thinks this is good news will get an argument from me. Me, and thousands of soon-to-be-unemployed British workers at Castle Bromwich.
To me, they are derivative and unremarkable. I don't see any Jaguar DNA. But that's my opinion.
Regarding Tata- I whole heartedly agree with you. People criticize Tata for the new era of Jags, but Tata have only been good for Jaguar. The Callum era Jags were in the pipeline long before Tata.
Tata never micromanaged and had a refreshingly long term view for Jaguar. The thing they perhaps should have done - was focused on cutting some of the middle to upper management. Way too top heavy and inept.
The stuff we're seeing now- Jaguar did to themselves. Putting ALL Their eggs in the China market and minimizing the US market is a problem of poor vision and strategic planning with a bit of greed thrown in.
The friends I have at Jag- and who remained and climbed the ranks were so convinced of their own superiority and how great they were, they reminded me of liberal elite Prius and Tesla drivers.
#11
Once the big cat gets under your skin that’s it, you’re hooked. It doesn’t matter if you go 5, 10 or 20 years between Jaguars you will always want another. Believe me I’ve tried other brands but it’s always Jaguar I come home to. I worked for a BMW dealership for a short time and had the opportunity to drive many of their current vehicles. Truly awful machines, low quality interiors, tacky switches and mediocre design. Same with Mercedes which are plastic fantastic inside and tweaked Renault designs outside. Once I had a 2018 BMW 530D to use for a 48 hours because I had to travel to another site, it was completely soulless. Another time I had to use a 1 series which was so bad I drove home, switched to the Jag and used that instead which was a total breach of company policy! LOL
The best thing about driving an X308 though is it was an instant classic and even today I get people looking at it with appreciation or jealousy, because it is a pure unadulterated Jaguar from nose to tail.
The best thing about driving an X308 though is it was an instant classic and even today I get people looking at it with appreciation or jealousy, because it is a pure unadulterated Jaguar from nose to tail.
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