JLR on 3 day week
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probably me... I’m an argumentative arse iSore said:
craigjm said:
Yes it was. The original x100 XK and the Aston DB7 were both based on a modified XJS platform
DB7 yes, X100 XK no. I assume you've had both up on a ramp?And here’s a link to back it up
https://nfs.fandom.com/wiki/Jaguar_XK8
Rensko said:
What are sales like stateside for Jag and on the continent?
This site keeps on getting linked by some of the journos I follow over on Twitter: http://www.jaguarlandrover.com/news/2018/12/strong...
Seems legit under "Investor Relations". Anyway, states that in November, "retail sales were up significantly in North America (18.1%) due to strong sales of Range Rover models in Jaguar Land Rover’s best ever November sales results in the market. Sales were also 5.6% higher in Europe and up 3.2% in the UK."
Goes on to say that "sales in China were 50.7% lower than a year ago as market conditions remain difficult with continuing consumer uncertainty following tariff changes and trade concerns."
So a mixed bag, then.
Ares said:
CarAbuser said:
The brexit scapegoat is getting old. The reason sales for JLR are falling are due to the growing perception of poor reliability and build quality among customers.
And a s
t choice of average cars.NomduJour said:
Sticking my neck above the parapet again - I’ve weathered the opprobrium shown for my innocent and naive appreciation for the old X305 XJR 
- but I’ve always wanted an RRS. I think the old one was a pop classic! The thing that’s always kept me away isn’t the big bills; it’s more the worry of something going wrong when I least need it. An unfair perception maybe, but one hard to shake off in my head. On top of that I hate jabbing incessantly on the LCD screens in JLR products when inputting a destination address or something. So after experiencing my mates MKII Touareg, I know which truck I’m depending on should the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse come upon us 
tigerkoi said:
Sticking my neck above the parapet again - I’ve weathered the opprobrium shown for my innocent and naive appreciation for the old X305 XJR - but I’ve always wanted an RRS. I think the old one was a pop classic! The thing that’s always kept me away isn’t the big bills; it’s more the worry of something going wrong when I least need it. An unfair perception maybe, but one hard to shake off in my head. On top of that I hate jabbing incessantly on the LCD screens in JLR products when inputting a destination address or something. So after experiencing my mates MKII Touareg, I know which truck I’m depending on should the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse come upon us
I think your concerns about RRS reliability are not mistaken. I've never seen a modern car fail to proceed anything like as often as a colleagues TDV8 RRS. As you say even if the money doesn't bother you being stranded in car parks and on the hard shoulder most assuredly will. It is a shame, they're a bit of a shameful dirty pleasure of mine like Subway sandwiches and Newport girls. - but I’ve always wanted an RRS. I think the old one was a pop classic! The thing that’s always kept me away isn’t the big bills; it’s more the worry of something going wrong when I least need it. An unfair perception maybe, but one hard to shake off in my head. On top of that I hate jabbing incessantly on the LCD screens in JLR products when inputting a destination address or something. So after experiencing my mates MKII Touareg, I know which truck I’m depending on should the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse come upon us fatboy b said:
You are wrong sir. Both off of modified XJS floorpan. Craig is right.
And here’s a link to back it up
https://nfs.fandom.com/wiki/Jaguar_XK8
That's wrong as well. You need to understand how the front and rear axles bolt into both an XJS and an XJ40. They are utterly, totally and completely different. Different front and rear chassis legs, different front and rear bulkheads, boot floor and tunnel. And here’s a link to back it up
https://nfs.fandom.com/wiki/Jaguar_XK8
So, exactly what part of the XK8 floorpan is the same as an XJS?
NomduJour said:
I'm astonished that three JLR products appear in that list - one of them hasn't even been on sale for 12 months yet surely?tigerkoi said:
. . . I’ve always wanted an RRS. I think the old one was a pop classic! The thing that’s always kept me away isn’t the big bills; it’s more the worry of something going wrong when I least need it. An unfair perception maybe, but one hard to shake off in my head . . .
Alas, I think you're right. I figured we'd replace our Disco Sport with an RRS once it's lease is up in a couple of years.
But I think we'll head back to VAG too. Having to squeeze the four of us, plus the dog and all the presents, into our R50 MINI because the Disco decided it's DPF was full the day before Christmas Eve was inconvenient to say the least.
king arthur said:
I'm astonished that three JLR products appear in that list - one of them hasn't even been on sale for 12 months yet surely?
A quick look shows they have done an assumption of used value minus list price. As with most high end cars most buyers will spec an additional 10% in options which are not taken into account in this survey. It is also fair to assume not many 2.0 RRS have been sold on basic format as it does not even get air suspension and likewise a basic Velar does not get sat nav.PistonBroker said:
tigerkoi said:
. . . I’ve always wanted an RRS. I think the old one was a pop classic! The thing that’s always kept me away isn’t the big bills; it’s more the worry of something going wrong when I least need it. An unfair perception maybe, but one hard to shake off in my head . . .
Alas, I think you're right. I figured we'd replace our Disco Sport with an RRS once it's lease is up in a couple of years.
But I think we'll head back to VAG too. Having to squeeze the four of us, plus the dog and all the presents, into our R50 MINI because the Disco decided it's DPF was full the day before Christmas Eve was inconvenient to say the least.
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