Searching for a Kyanite Blue XKR
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You can write to Jaguar North America, but I doubt that they'll have color by year data.
https://jaguar.iservicecrm.com/f/9
You can start a new thread "Kyanite Blue Registry" and see how many Forum members sign up.
https://jaguar.iservicecrm.com/f/9
You can start a new thread "Kyanite Blue Registry" and see how many Forum members sign up.
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In my experience when looking for a particular color it is worth it to look at colors you may not be considering. I was looking for a silver XKR with a tan interior. I did see one with a black interior but did not want the black interior. A dealer not to far from me had a black 2011 with the tan interior. I figured I'd go look at it and drive it cause I never drove one before but NO WAY I'M BUYING A BLACK CAR. When I saw that car in the flesh I was stunned at how beautiful it was. I drove it and I bought it. So I think you owe it to yourself to look at many options. Good luck.
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In my experience when looking for a particular color it is worth it to look at colors you may not be considering. I was looking for a silver XKR with a tan interior. I did see one with a black interior but did not want the black interior. A dealer not to far from me had a black 2011 with the tan interior. I figured I'd go look at it and drive it cause I never drove one before but NO WAY I'M BUYING A BLACK CAR. When I saw that car in the flesh I was stunned at how beautiful it was. I drove it and I bought it. So I think you owe it to yourself to look at many options. Good luck.
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Not a bad approach but it all depends on what your priorities are. My approach was based on color which 3 were acceptable . Next was model type followed by year. Then it was low mileage car with records and if possible a one owner car . In my 6 month search the most popular colors were the same as any other mfg. colors . That was black , white , silver and gray. Any other was a low volume special order . Once again it's all in each priorities.
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I looked at a Kyanite blue 2009 and was REALLY keen as it was the closest colour to my old X100 Antigua.
But it had no DAB, or reversing camera, so ended up spending £10k more for a 2014.
I defo was not in the market for a white car but there were only 5 available with the quilted sports seats
1) 2 x black, I live by the sea and seagulls love crapping on my Audi
2) 1 x Red, NO as felt I'd have to carry a glove box full of sweeties!
3) 1 x Stratus Grey - this was my fave but a convertible and sadly have no hair to feel the wind in!
4) 1 x Polaris white which was £7k cheaper than it's nearest competition as dealer didn't know what they were selling
So in my case I bought a colour I wasn't anticipating, was considering getting it wrapped in something close to Kyanite (£1800) but have gotten used to it
But it had no DAB, or reversing camera, so ended up spending £10k more for a 2014.
I defo was not in the market for a white car but there were only 5 available with the quilted sports seats
1) 2 x black, I live by the sea and seagulls love crapping on my Audi
2) 1 x Red, NO as felt I'd have to carry a glove box full of sweeties!
3) 1 x Stratus Grey - this was my fave but a convertible and sadly have no hair to feel the wind in!
4) 1 x Polaris white which was £7k cheaper than it's nearest competition as dealer didn't know what they were selling
So in my case I bought a colour I wasn't anticipating, was considering getting it wrapped in something close to Kyanite (£1800) but have gotten used to it
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Last edited by MarkyUK; 12-08-2018 at 04:45 PM.
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I looked at a Kyanite blue 2009 and was REALLY keen as it was the closest colour to my old X100 Antigua.
But it had no DAB, or reversing camera, so ended up spending £10k more for a 2014.
I defo was not in the market for a white car but there were only 5 available with the quilted sports seats
1) 2 x black, I live by the sea and seagulls love crapping on my Audi
2) 1 x Red, NO as felt I'd have to carry a glove box full of sweeties!
3) 1 x Stratus Grey - this was my fave but a convertible and sadly have no hair to feel the wind in!
4) 1 x Polaris white which was £7k cheaper than it's nearest competition as dealer didn't know what they were selling
So in my case I bought a colour I wasn't anticipating, was considering getting it wrapped in something close to Kyanite (£1800) but have gotten used to it @D
But it had no DAB, or reversing camera, so ended up spending £10k more for a 2014.
I defo was not in the market for a white car but there were only 5 available with the quilted sports seats
1) 2 x black, I live by the sea and seagulls love crapping on my Audi
2) 1 x Red, NO as felt I'd have to carry a glove box full of sweeties!
3) 1 x Stratus Grey - this was my fave but a convertible and sadly have no hair to feel the wind in!
4) 1 x Polaris white which was £7k cheaper than it's nearest competition as dealer didn't know what they were selling
So in my case I bought a colour I wasn't anticipating, was considering getting it wrapped in something close to Kyanite (£1800) but have gotten used to it @D
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They didn't do the kyanite with the facelift to my knowledge...more's the shame
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The facelift has the washers built into the bumper, this one doesn't, also the side vents are vertical where they are horizontal on the facelift until end of production
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Plus the facelift has no amber bulbs to be seen at the front
All very weird if a UK 2010/US 2011, so suspect this is a 2009 pre-facelift?
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