I drove an X150 and it feels better on the road than my X100, but the dash is so generic compared to the X100.

 

Okay, so you found ONE demerit. Compare that to the seventy bajillion positives and then make a choice.

 

I own both. Other than the massive spitfire wing of wood, the actual gauges I think look nicer in the X150 versus the X100. I have the triple centers in my 00 XKR, not the nav, but we all know those are just idiot lights. I like the physical buttons in the radio for the X100, but prefer that the CD changer is in the dash versus the trunk, and I like that I added the Auxilliary Audio in the factory radio and the Bovee for really nice iPhone audio integration without losing the CD changer. I like the physical buttons for where the air goes in the X100, but the touchscreen works for the seat heaters and air stuff just fine in the X150. The seat capabilities and controls are nicer in function and location being on the door up high versus the side of the seat on the X100.

The X150 drives substantially better than the X100. I've owned an X100 for coming up on 13 years this January, and 4.5 years for my X150. I think the X150 is a much nicer driving car, more modern in design and execution and I feel overall it drives like a current vehicle where the X100 feels fairly retro.

 

I own both as well. I can't even bring myself to drive my X100 anymore, since I got the X150 ten years ago. Outside of the gorgeous looks of the X100 and its obvious Jaguar heritage, there is nothing about its driving characteristics or its comfort that would put me back into the driver's seat. The ride of the X100 is harsh, the cowl shake on the convertible is worse than a bowl of jello on a dirt road, the handling is scary at any elevated speed, all of the things that the X150 excels at. And let's not even speak about reliability. The X100 was always breaking down or showing me warning lights, the X150 just so reliable. Sure, I would love to have a temperaure gauge even if it's simply an on/off indicator and yes I'd prefer a dipstick, but that's about it for advantages.of the X100.

 

Yes, I didn't state, but I owned both for a period. After about a week I wanted nothing do do with the X100, although it WAS much prettier than the XK. I had to look through the top of the windshield in the X100 as I'm 6-2, so that was a relief in the X150s much better seating.

 

I purposely digress…. I keep thinking how good an xjs would look in the garage. But all of you are right on one account, my xkr handles wonderfully…. in any weather. Would I actually drive the xjs?

 

Yes, it's swept and elegant like the exterior of the car in the same way as the x150's is sharper and purposeful like its character.

I don't miss the x100 dash as I could never see the gauges in the sunlight. For that matter, there's not a whole lot that i miss about the x100 at all!

 

I have an XJS, Series 3 XJ6 and the X150. Im completely okay without an X100. Its the only Jag I dont care for

 

It was the X100 that brought me to Jaguar in 1997/98; I simply fell in love with my sapphire blue XK8 convertible - its very elegance, and of course its dash, among so many other things.

However, most here will agree that, if you were willing to abstract from the looks, the X100/XK8 (a real stunner at the time) and the - in many relevant respect still up-tp-date - X150/XKR are two really different animals. I would not wish to go back.

 

I've had two X100 Coupes (2001 for 5 years and 2005 for 2 years) and am on my second X150 (a 2006 for 4 years and my current 2014 for 5 years). All have been enjoyed and used for the purpose they were designed - long, fast distances across Europe. In between they have all served as daily drivers.

I feel about X100/X150 much the same as I did with my saloons when going from the original XJ6 Series I and II to an XJ40 then an X300 followed by an X308. Each vehicle was a fine example of its time but both time and my expectations move on. Trying an early saloon or an X100 more recently which I have done from time to time revives the memories but the advances in technology, handling and performance leave me with no desire to own any of them again.

The X100 dash was the last of an era when symetry took precedence over ergonomics. I like the bodywork on my cars to be beautiful and both X100 and X150 deliver in this respect. However, I prefer the instrumentation to be functional and practical. If this means bland rather than artistic then give me bland.

Graham

 

For anyone that misses the x100 dash, print this image and hang it around their x150's mirror!



I've been re'coloring' the interior of my 2005 xk8, I'm done with that now and quite pleased with the finished product. Now onto a few other dirty repairs!
As most others have noted, the x150 is just a better car all around...I'm not sure what will come of my xk8 but it sure is pretty.




Happy Holidays everyone!

wj

 

Nah, now that I look at those pictures, I certainly do not admire the old dash.

 

The X100 dash is nearly identical to the dash that was in my old XJ8. Nice and comfy for a luxury coupe, not so compelling in a GT. The dash and the tonneau cover are what made me decide on the X150.

 

I respected the X100 as a worthy successor to the XKE, and the interior as very Jaguar. Not my cup of tea, though, in comparison to lines and fitment of the X150. The x100 appear a bit old fashioned compared to the X150.

 

I couldn’t agree more. I love my 2012 x150, but I have to admit that I miss my silver on charcoal interior 2006 xkr. In my opinion it better represents the jaguar heritage. I found both cars to be surprisingly reliable, but I find the x100 interior very distinctive and exquisite.

 

The X100 looks old today. Its time has come and gone.

The X150 still looks young. It's timeless.

 

I agree, but that’s something positive. I love craftsmanship and in an era where inferior art is taking over the world, where cars are replacing the beautiful hand made interiors and gauges by led screens that looks like gauges, the X100 is a statement of real beauty that we will see less and less in our era.

 

Substitute Old for Classic and I would agree

 

Thanks for the great advice! Now I know to tell my critics that I'm classic!

 

The interior of my 2009 XKR Portfolio is a thing of classic British beauty, all leather and real wood veneer. Shown with aftermarket accessories, including a backup cam.