Jaguar XKR Anybody? - LotusTalk

qball · 05-06-2009, 06:07 PM

There are STILL some 2008s out there at around $25K OFF MSRP. Just wondering if anybody has any late model Jag experience and their impressions of the R motors?

I understand the 2010s will have a 5.0 motor and more HP, with slightly improved performance.

Absolutely beautiful cars...

Q

Bavarian Motorist · 05-06-2009, 06:52 PM

Slightly improved? 420 hp vs 510hp

Still not a bad buy.

qball · 05-06-2009, 06:55 PM

Slightly improved performance.

0-60 in 4.6 vs 4.9 secs

...m... · 05-06-2009, 07:39 PM

...we're still shopping for a 2003-2005 coupé, difficult to find other than black or silver...we nearly bought a gorgeous dark green example this winter before another buyer unexpectedly swooped in, but expect within the next year or so to find the right car for the right price...

...the newer models are nice, especially in subtle colors, and better performers albeit not quite as fluid as the older body style - they're out of our price range for now, though...

MickOpalak · 05-06-2009, 08:13 PM

I love mine. =-D

plastique999 · 05-06-2009, 08:23 PM

I was in the market for one a while back....beautiful car!
Somewhat Aston-Martinesque....but the interior is a bit shoddy.

Bavarian Motorist · 05-06-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qball

Slightly improved performance.

0-60 in 4.6 vs 4.9 secs

0-60 aside, that's a big power difference!

But the lowly 420hp engine is probably sweet enough

newguy · 05-06-2009, 11:21 PM

i have a 2008 black xkr, i love it performance wise and i get alot of compliments on the looks as well. also i don't see to many on the road which is a good thing. it has that aston martin look to it in the front.
i wanted the white one but i got a great deal on the black one. i had the bmw 6 series my lease was up and i decided to get the stunning xkr, it was one of the best decisions i made lol. you should get one or test drive one

Flash G · 05-07-2009, 01:31 AM

The XKR engine is the same engine from the Supercharged Range Rover. (It's massaged a bit to get the extra 20HP)

Those engines are pretty bulletproof and are some of the best Jag built engines ever.

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...m... · 05-07-2009, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plastique999

I was in the market for one a while back....beautiful car! Somewhat Aston-Martinesque....but the interior is a bit shoddy.

(...i have the same impression - something very ford about its interior - but don't mention it to my SO as she's in love with the car...)

over40 · 05-07-2009, 08:05 PM

Before the Elise made it to the states I was lusting after the the F-type. There are rumors that might make it into production. The concept was a thing of beauty.

qball · 05-07-2009, 08:14 PM

I'm very close to getting another BRIT in the stable...

...m... · 05-07-2009, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by over40

Before the Elise made it to the states I was lusting after the the F-type. There are rumors that might make it into production. The concept was a thing of beauty.

...gorgeous concept...

Appleseed · 05-07-2009, 08:18 PM

I'll never own another jag... My 98 although it was beautifull, fell apart on me..
and I had to get the $12K engine replacement...

qball · 05-07-2009, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Appleseed

I'll never own another jag... My 98 although it was beautifull, fell apart on me..
and I had to get the $12K engine replacement...

From my research, since Ford took over, they are a different breed. Highly reliable...

qball · 05-07-2009, 08:25 PM

Something along the lines of this color combo

...m... · 05-07-2009, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qball

From my research, since Ford took over, they are a different breed. Highly reliable...

...my research corroborates that everything after 2001 is reassuringly solid...

Appleseed · 05-07-2009, 08:48 PM

they do look great! and clarkson loves 'em... I guess we will have to see how tata treats 'em... I do think that ford took over before the 97's and 98's though... (bad timing tensioners)

qball · 05-08-2009, 08:22 PM

Clarkson is hilarious...

Video goes from "it's kinda crappy" to "it's phenomenal" in 5 minutes... his typical approach.

LOL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_eVi_BS3mE

Appleseed · 05-08-2009, 09:00 PM

gotta love clarkson

05-06-2009, 06:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
qball Wizard of Pugz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,516 Images: 3	Jaguar XKR Anybody? There are STILL some 2008s out there at around $25K OFF MSRP. Just wondering if anybody has any late model Jag experience and their impressions of the R motors? I understand the 2010s will have a 5.0 motor and more HP, with slightly improved performance. Absolutely beautiful cars... Q

05-06-2009, 06:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,852	Slightly improved? 420 hp vs 510hp Still not a bad buy. __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

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plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 3,046	I was in the market for one a while back....beautiful car! Somewhat Aston-Martinesque....but the interior is a bit shoddy. __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: 2bular decat\GT3 exhaust,HID's,turn signal&rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,APR Aero kit,CF 5-elem. diffuser,Exige mesh,Ohlins DA,RTD brace,RAC 'lites,Toyo R888's,HawkHT10's,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat,Reverie CF steering wheel,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer,Manly mounts, Accusump,Moroso pan,BWR key to BWR S/C! Spec Racer Ford #237

05-06-2009, 06:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
qball Wizard of Pugz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,516 Images: 3	Slightly improved performance. 0-60 in 4.6 vs 4.9 secs

05-06-2009, 11:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
newguy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Long Island Posts: 222	i have a 2008 black xkr, i love it performance wise and i get alot of compliments on the looks as well. also i don't see to many on the road which is a good thing. it has that aston martin look to it in the front. i wanted the white one but i got a great deal on the black one. i had the bmw 6 series my lease was up and i decided to get the stunning xkr, it was one of the best decisions i made lol. you should get one or test drive one Last edited by newguy : 05-06-2009 at 11:29 PM.

05-07-2009, 01:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
Flash G Double Trouble Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hollywood Hills Posts: 3,178	The XKR engine is the same engine from the Supercharged Range Rover. (It's massaged a bit to get the extra 20HP) Those engines are pretty bulletproof and are some of the best Jag built engines ever. . __________________ Turn your flatscreen TV into a work of art. Modern Art DVD \| Plasma Aquarium DVD \| Widescreen Fireplace DVD 11 Esprit??? (Wish List) 07 Exige S - Ardent Red, Stage II Exhaust, LSD, Touring pack 06 Range Rover Sport - Java Black 05 Elise - Ardent Red, Stage II Exhaust, Touring pack

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over40 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hudson Valley,NY Posts: 189	Before the Elise made it to the states I was lusting after the the F-type. There are rumors that might make it into production. The concept was a thing of beauty.

05-07-2009, 08:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
qball Wizard of Pugz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,516 Images: 3	I'm very close to getting another BRIT in the stable... Attached Images

05-07-2009, 08:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
Appleseed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 266	I'll never own another jag... My 98 although it was beautifull, fell apart on me.. and I had to get the $12K engine replacement... __________________ 2008 GG Elise (needs black wheels) 2008 Gray Prius (wifey) 1998 Jag XK8 (traded on Elise) Thank God!

05-07-2009, 08:25 PM	#16 (permalink)
qball Wizard of Pugz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,516 Images: 3	Something along the lines of this color combo

05-07-2009, 08:48 PM	#18 (permalink)
Appleseed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 266	they do look great! and clarkson loves 'em... I guess we will have to see how tata treats 'em... I do think that ford took over before the 97's and 98's though... (bad timing tensioners) __________________ 2008 GG Elise (needs black wheels) 2008 Gray Prius (wifey) 1998 Jag XK8 (traded on Elise) Thank God!

05-08-2009, 09:00 PM	#20 (permalink)
Appleseed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 266	gotta love clarkson __________________ 2008 GG Elise (needs black wheels) 2008 Gray Prius (wifey) 1998 Jag XK8 (traded on Elise) Thank God!

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