2014XK-R or 2013 MB 550SL?
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2014XK-R or 2013 MB 550SL?
Looking at a CPO 2013 Sl550 or a new 2014 Jaguar XK-R. I like the performance and reliability of the MB but would also like to try a supercharged Jag before I die. I think that Jag reliability has become better though I have read some reports that there still might be hiccups. Also I bet that resale will be weaker on the Jag.
I know there might be a slant on here but there also might be people that have looked at both.
Opinions?
I know there might be a slant on here but there also might be people that have looked at both.
Opinions?
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Welcome to the forum Mulepick,
I've moved your question from XK8/XKR 1997-2006 to XK/XKR 2006 onwards forum. Members here with the model you are considering will certainly have opinions!
Graham
I've moved your question from XK8/XKR 1997-2006 to XK/XKR 2006 onwards forum. Members here with the model you are considering will certainly have opinions!
Graham
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I'm strong jaguar fan as can be seen in the list below. I have also owned Mercedes. regarding reliability they are about the same. Once you have driven a Jaguar for an extended period of time you get hooked. Why? There is no other car on the market that feels and drives like a Jaguar, it supple, luxurious and has a distinctive style all its own.
My suggestion; if you can find rental cars similar to what you are looking for rent each one for a day or two and then make your decision. You won't be sorry with either, but, as said before the Jaguar is very special.
My suggestion; if you can find rental cars similar to what you are looking for rent each one for a day or two and then make your decision. You won't be sorry with either, but, as said before the Jaguar is very special.
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After properly driving them both (as I did) ask yourself which one:
Gave you the bigger grin
Drove like a dream
Sounded like automotive Nirvana
Made you want to climb right back in
Continues to draw your gaze longer
And made you post on the Jaguar forum...
I think you know the answer...
Welcome to the Club!
Gave you the bigger grin
Drove like a dream
Sounded like automotive Nirvana
Made you want to climb right back in
Continues to draw your gaze longer
And made you post on the Jaguar forum...
I think you know the answer...
Welcome to the Club!
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DGL (02-10-2015)
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As a recovering Mercedes owner, and a long-time Jaguar owner I can say that the quality of modern Jaguars is easily as good - no wait,... much better than the quality of Mercedes (or BMW or Audi...); the Jaguars have more style, are more luxurious, are more exclusive, make you smile, increase your testosterone level, easily get you speeding tickets...and when you park a Jaguar you ALWAYS, always turn back to look at it. 'nuff said.
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As a recovering Mercedes owner, and a long-time Jaguar owner I can say that the quality of modern Jaguars is easily as good - no wait,... much better than the quality of Mercedes (or BMW or Audi...); the Jaguars have more style, are more luxurious, are more exclusive, make you smile, increase your testosterone level, easily get you speeding tickets...and when you park a Jaguar you ALWAYS, always turn back to look at it. 'nuff said.
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The Benzes are a dime a dozen. Well, maybe not a dime, but you get the point. I've owned both, myself, although my Benz model was not the one you are considering. It was a V8 E class, though. Nice car. Rock solid.
The 5 liter XKR is a great car. Not very many on the road. Gorgeous and fast. Mine has been rock solid as well.
The 5 liter XKR is a great car. Not very many on the road. Gorgeous and fast. Mine has been rock solid as well.
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