XK8/R Waiting lists in early days

XK8/R Waiting lists in early days

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kryten22uk

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Wednesday 5th January 2005
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Hi,

Does anyone have an idea of the size of the waiting lists (if any) on the launch of the XK8/R back in 1996?

My reason for asking is that currently the XK's sit at around 50% retained value after 3yrs. This is compared to around 70% for 911's and probably 90% for the new AMV8 when it arrives!

I wanted to know whether the new XK out next year, will see the same 50% depreciation, or whether you will see it holding value like a porsche, due to waiting lists for new ones?

kryten22uk

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232 months

Wednesday 5th January 2005
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But if buying the new Jag, I would hope that lots of people want it hence creating more demand than supply, hence waiting lists, hence very good residuals whilst the production catches up. I imagine this must have been the case early on in the current XK8's days, but need to find out from a dealer I guess.

I dont really want to shell out £70k for a Jag and it only be worth £35k in 3yrs, when I could spend the same on the Aston and it be worth £65k after 3 years, due to their still being people desperately wanting one.

kryten22uk

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Saturday 8th January 2005
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I decided that i'll risk it. I put a deposit down at my local dealer today! Might have to go to Frankfurt (or wherever its being released) now.

kryten22uk

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Sunday 9th January 2005
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Unfortuntaely, as far as the Dealers are concerned the car doesnt exist, ie there is no official infor yet.

However, that'll never stop a dealer taking money from you! (Especially considering Jag's current financial mess).

kryten22uk

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Tuesday 11th January 2005
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Yup, looks very nice to me. Bit dissappointing that it wasnt unveiled as the XK8 replacement, rather than just a concept coupe which may/may not go into production. Even if it is fairly certain to be the replacement, when will they debut the actual car?