I'm thinking about jumping ship
#21
I considered the 07 XKR, but it looks to much like a Maserati. My 03 XKR, to my eye is a classic that will look good for the rest of it's life. In 10 years these cars will be collector items. If something happened to my XKR and I needed another one, I would not consider anything over a 2006.
Bill N
03 XKR vert
Bill N
03 XKR vert
#22
#23
A couple of pricey options here...
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...u-cover-56757/
I like the idea anyway...
The Paramount one looks pretty good but you have to forego the back seat.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...u-cover-56757/
I like the idea anyway...
The Paramount one looks pretty good but you have to forego the back seat.
Last edited by Marsden; 06-18-2012 at 04:58 PM. Reason: Added Paramount link
#25
No, not to another brand. I loved my Jag, but, I'm considering a 2007+ model. Not too sure I can afford it, but I like the better NAV system, upgraded stereo, the aluminum chasis, etc.
Personally, I still like the looks of the older style, all that wood, and just pleasing lines, at least to my eye.
What would you guys do? If you could swap for a 2007+, would you do it?
I will have to stretch my budget to the limit, but, I'm considering it.
What do you think?
Personally, I still like the looks of the older style, all that wood, and just pleasing lines, at least to my eye.
What would you guys do? If you could swap for a 2007+, would you do it?
I will have to stretch my budget to the limit, but, I'm considering it.
What do you think?
There is little doubt that the newer versions are technically and mechanically superior, but, to me, they are simply not the classic cars that the first generation vehicles are.
The 57 T'Bird is still collected and desired, as are the first generation of Mustangs and several other such examples.
I feel that this first generation of XKs will go down in time as such classics, and that is why I bought mine. Mine is a toy that I will drive only about three thousand miles a year or so and I plan to keep it in pristine condition and keep it a long time.
If, on the other hand, you are more interested in the mechanics and drive ability of the car and it is a daily driver and plan to only keep it for a while and then get another car then you should get the car that you would rather drive.
Last edited by Kevin D; 06-18-2012 at 08:39 PM.
#26
There is no doubt that many of the "bugs" that plague our first generation XK's have been eliminated from the current ones. And just as assuredly there is a vastly more compliant suspension, but the styling, while certainly more modern is simply not classic. And while I would not rule one out at some point in the future, there is almost no usable trunk space (in the convertibles), relatively speaking. Every weekend when I pick up my best friend to hit the golf course, it would simply be impossible to put two sets of golf clubs in the current model's trunk. Suitcases for a driving trip for me and my wife would be out of the question. Our cars have a very generous trunk, and I agree with many others who have stated that they like the traditional look of the convertible boot stacked on the rear deck. I'm sure I'll add a a newer model coupe some day, but my 2002 XKR convertible is a keeper in my collection.
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