Current Jaguar Range
Discussion
johnxjsc1985 said:
hurry up before they put tariffs on them.
I went along to the 50th Anniversary of the XJ in September. All the models were represented from the very first to the present XJ.
You could see the progression right through the years until 2009/10 when the XJ changed and so did Jaguar.
I loved the XJ’s. I had 2 (not at the same time), both 4.2’s.I went along to the 50th Anniversary of the XJ in September. All the models were represented from the very first to the present XJ.
You could see the progression right through the years until 2009/10 when the XJ changed and so did Jaguar.
Nothing in the range to compare now.
bad company said:
cardigankid said:
Hello? XE, XF, XJ = 3Series, 5 Series, 7 Series. Couldn't have shadowed them better.
With the current lineup/options/engines who would pick a jag over the Beemer in any of those classes?Not me.
I may come as a suprise but some of us don't follow the herd.
stumpage said:
Me and I did. The 530i latest model was a dull boring drive, the XF 25t a far far better car in terms of driving feel and to me it feels like a big sports car.
I may come as a suprise but some of us don't follow the herd.
It’s not following the herd it’s buying what you like. If you’re happy with the 2 litre oil burner that’s great. I may come as a suprise but some of us don't follow the herd.
My last every day driver was a BMW 335d X drive which was great. It was fast, handled well and not thirsty which was remarkable given the performance. Trouble was when it came to change time I didn’t think diesel was the way to go.
Bad Company,
I had an XF 5.0 V8 Portfolio N/A for getting on for three years. The car was never officially for sale in the UK market. It was for the USA market. Nevertheless, it was possible to order one in the UK and maybe 100-200 were sold here. Maybe Jaguar will do the same for an XFR if asked through a JMD?
My XF was a superb motor, by the way.
R.
I had an XF 5.0 V8 Portfolio N/A for getting on for three years. The car was never officially for sale in the UK market. It was for the USA market. Nevertheless, it was possible to order one in the UK and maybe 100-200 were sold here. Maybe Jaguar will do the same for an XFR if asked through a JMD?
My XF was a superb motor, by the way.
R.
The Leaper said:
Bad Company,
I had an XF 5.0 V8 Portfolio N/A for getting on for three years. The car was never officially for sale in the UK market. It was for the USA market. Nevertheless, it was possible to order one in the UK and maybe 100-200 were sold here. Maybe Jaguar will do the same for an XFR if asked through a JMD?
My XF was a superb motor, by the way.
R.
Sounds great but I would worry about the residual on something like that.I had an XF 5.0 V8 Portfolio N/A for getting on for three years. The car was never officially for sale in the UK market. It was for the USA market. Nevertheless, it was possible to order one in the UK and maybe 100-200 were sold here. Maybe Jaguar will do the same for an XFR if asked through a JMD?
My XF was a superb motor, by the way.
R.
I’ll be looking to change my 540 later this year. Thinking about a Maserati Ghibli, a bit ‘left field’ but could be fun.
cardigankid said:
OP is quite right. Maybe if we say it enough JLR will at some level pay attention.
Who one earth would buy an F Type SVR over a 992 C4S at a comparable price? The 992 is faster, handles better, is better built with more internal space more luggage space and better residuals.
Memo to Jaguar - if you are building a two seater sports car make sure it is light enough, has adequate space including luggage space and then price it against its competitors.
Jaguar were never known for cramped saloons yet this is what JLR have consistently delivered in recent years.
Jaguar were never known for sluggish cars yet this is where most of the range is languishing at present.
Jaguar always produced solidly built cars. Today they rust before your eyes. There is a lack of attention to detail in construction.
You expect your Jag to be stylish fast and effortless. The X300 and X350 models had that as did the X100 and X150 XK’s. You have to believe that it is well built. However it is in the end the exterior and interior styling which isn’t working. It’s not saying ‘Jaguar’ to me, and it’s not giving me the cosseted in leather and burr walnut feeling which I like. Modernism is fine but it’s not guaranteed to work.
Regarding the f-type vs 992 c4s. I personally think Porsche are very overrated. They sponge off their past in terms of styling. The f-type is the one car I’d swap my XFR-S for. Porsche top the German car makers for the most boring looking cars. Well maybe equal to Audi. Who one earth would buy an F Type SVR over a 992 C4S at a comparable price? The 992 is faster, handles better, is better built with more internal space more luggage space and better residuals.
Memo to Jaguar - if you are building a two seater sports car make sure it is light enough, has adequate space including luggage space and then price it against its competitors.
Jaguar were never known for cramped saloons yet this is what JLR have consistently delivered in recent years.
Jaguar were never known for sluggish cars yet this is where most of the range is languishing at present.
Jaguar always produced solidly built cars. Today they rust before your eyes. There is a lack of attention to detail in construction.
You expect your Jag to be stylish fast and effortless. The X300 and X350 models had that as did the X100 and X150 XK’s. You have to believe that it is well built. However it is in the end the exterior and interior styling which isn’t working. It’s not saying ‘Jaguar’ to me, and it’s not giving me the cosseted in leather and burr walnut feeling which I like. Modernism is fine but it’s not guaranteed to work.
bad company said:
They were slightly in the red last quarter. So they decided to hang all their lay-off costs and restructuring costs on it too. Normal practice. Don’t fret. Gassing Station | Jaguar | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff