View Poll Results: Which is your favorite XK(R) side vent?
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Vote your favorite XK side vents!
Which XK/XKR side vents do you prefer? 2007-2011 or 2012-2015? And why?
Vote and leave your reasoning if you have one
For reference:
2007-2011 side vent:
https://static01.nyt.com/images/2006...ent_jag600.jpg
https://cartype.com/pics/4544/full/vent_jaguar_xk.jpg
2012-2015 side vent:
http://jaguar.mobi/assets/images/gal...lery/XK_11.jpg
https://img.indianautosblog.com/2013/04/DSC_0647.jpg
Vote and leave your reasoning if you have one
For reference:
2007-2011 side vent:
https://static01.nyt.com/images/2006...ent_jag600.jpg
https://cartype.com/pics/4544/full/vent_jaguar_xk.jpg
2012-2015 side vent:
http://jaguar.mobi/assets/images/gal...lery/XK_11.jpg
https://img.indianautosblog.com/2013/04/DSC_0647.jpg
Last edited by Roarer; 09-11-2019 at 02:57 AM.
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My personal vote goes to the 2007-2011 vents. They're bigger, more noticeable, more unique amd fit the body's curves better imo. Plus to me, they look like a jet fighter's side vents
Only thing I can say for the 2012-2015 is that they look closer to Aston Martin's, but that doesn't make them better
Only thing I can say for the 2012-2015 is that they look closer to Aston Martin's, but that doesn't make them better
Last edited by Roarer; 09-11-2019 at 02:01 AM.
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While I agree the Portfolio vents are a higher quality, I believe the 2010-11 body colored vents without turn signals are the most appealing to eye, I just don't like the way the aluminum vents stand out.... But that's the opinion of a guy that removed a lot of the chrome on his car as well...
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I prefer the earlier vertical vents as well. Like Stuart S said, the horizontal integrated slits are on every car now from economy cars on up. The vertical vents are also a tie to other Jaguars in the past like the classic XJ series. Just like exhaust tips now on every car are squared off now instead of round or oval (which I also don't like), when a design feature becomes a cliche that appears on every car, it loses its appeal to me and is no longer unique.
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I'm biased;-) '07. The simple and elegant, unique form really stands out.
(But recall I love the classic antennae too)
I do really like the portfolio vent... I wonder what it would look like on racing green... After all everyone likes the upgraded hood vents.
While on this note and feeling feisty... if I see another car with rope lighting around the headlights...
(But recall I love the classic antennae too)
I do really like the portfolio vent... I wonder what it would look like on racing green... After all everyone likes the upgraded hood vents.
While on this note and feeling feisty... if I see another car with rope lighting around the headlights...
Last edited by guy; 09-11-2019 at 01:37 PM.
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Another fun thread for a change!
I don't see how one would be inclined to vote for any version other than what on one currently owns. Having had ownership of both style models I lean toward my current 12 MY but I was just as fond of the 07's.
This is right up there with 'what is your favorite color' or interior trim. lol
I don't see how one would be inclined to vote for any version other than what on one currently owns. Having had ownership of both style models I lean toward my current 12 MY but I was just as fond of the 07's.
This is right up there with 'what is your favorite color' or interior trim. lol