Official Jaguar XK/XKR Picture Post Thread
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Those things are horrible for any color
It doesn't help that Jaguar uses soft paint.
BMW and some other cars have started using ceramic paint to counter those auto car washes that ruin all paint. Whether you see the scratches or not, is merely a testament to a paints reflectivity. Chrome for instance would show more and flat black will show nothing.
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BB, back in the day (late 80s), I finally had enough money to choose my first 'proper' performance car. I was drawn to the 635csi and the XJ-S V12 - ended up going for the Jag because the price/age equation was better, being a UK-built car. And that gave me the Jag bug. But I still respect the 635...
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I totally agree (obviously). The Big Coupe was always on my list, though in 88 I opted for the newly designed 5 series over the Six and a 911. I needed four doors during the week, and my partner at the time needed four doors during the weekend. 5 Monday through Thursday, and 911 Cabriolet for the weekend. Win win, so the Six came later.
Two iconic noses, and both elicit compliments, though the R seems to get more drools, somewhat ironically I suppose, mostly from men in four door sedans.
Two iconic noses, and both elicit compliments, though the R seems to get more drools, somewhat ironically I suppose, mostly from men in four door sedans.
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2013 XKR-S
A few photos from stops along my second drive of the car. The car is amazing in the canyons here in north-central Oregon, lots of 2nd and 3rd gear corners. Too much fun! Unfortunately, the rain and snow season is almost upon us.
Last edited by dcmackintosh; 11-19-2017 at 12:27 PM.
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dcmackintosh (11-19-2017)
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Attachment 205906Attachment 205907Yes it's a bit dirty from the rain, & wind over the last few days. I can't really wash it because of the Temporay paper license plate.
Kidding, congrats and enjoy!
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Actually, a bit serious there. Car washes will mar up that nice paint (if it's nice that is, can't see in those pics)
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Nice! Looks identical to my 2013 (see above). I've burned about four tanks of petrol in two weeks, but nowhere close to that mileage except for a few miles with the cruise set at 73. Good luck with it!