Comments on: Jaguar previews XF concept ahead of Detroit show http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:23:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: GMrules http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-287875 GMrules Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:31:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-287875 Jaguar couldn't design a decent looking car if they tried. Nothing as beautiful as the Solstice, G6, CTS, STS, Escalade, Sierra, Cobalt, Lucerne, Lacrosse... etc. Heck there isn't a bad looking car in the GM lineup that Jaguar could even begin to immitate. That's the Brits for ya though. They should just smarten up and buy Opels and Vauxhauls if they knew what was good for them. Go GM. Jaguar couldn’t design a decent looking car if they tried. Nothing as beautiful as the Solstice, G6, CTS, STS, Escalade, Sierra, Cobalt, Lucerne, Lacrosse… etc. Heck there isn’t a bad looking car in the GM lineup that Jaguar could even begin to immitate.

That’s the Brits for ya though. They should just smarten up and buy Opels and Vauxhauls if they knew what was good for them. Go GM.

]]> By: meanpants555 http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-287385 meanpants555 Mon, 18 Dec 2006 16:22:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-287385 I think I would rather be a red haired flaming Mimi in a pink party dress driving a 1987 Toyota Camry with a small pack of Chihuahuas in the back seat named Polly, Molly, Telly and Tubby than type like the lyrics to a Prince song. I think I would rather be a red haired flaming Mimi in a pink party dress driving a 1987 Toyota Camry with a small pack of Chihuahuas in the back seat named Polly, Molly, Telly and Tubby than type like the lyrics to a Prince song.

]]> By: Saud http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-287268 Saud Sat, 16 Dec 2006 08:13:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-287268 Looks wicked. And S-60-driver stop knocking off GM because one GM fan. Looks wicked. And S-60-driver stop knocking off GM because one GM fan.

]]> By: S-60-driver http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-287252 S-60-driver Sat, 16 Dec 2006 04:59:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-287252 chevy490, ur such a redneck for making a comment like that. I'm soooooo hurt!!! Oh, Chevy....... GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!! chevy490, ur such a redneck for making a comment like that. I’m soooooo hurt!!!

Oh, Chevy……. GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!GM is CRAP!!!!!

]]> By: xmnr http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-287219 xmnr Sat, 16 Dec 2006 02:25:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-287219 yay! now I know what the not-for production mirrors, gauges, and taillamps look like! weee! roofline look nice though, but yeah, there's a ton of aston in there. it'll be interesting if this XF is a bit of a coupe-sedan in the CLS and Rapide vein. yay! now I know what the not-for production mirrors, gauges, and taillamps look like! weee!

roofline look nice though, but yeah, there’s a ton of aston in there. it’ll be interesting if this XF is a bit of a coupe-sedan in the CLS and Rapide vein.

]]> By: Fatstrat http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-287109 Fatstrat Fri, 15 Dec 2006 15:28:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-287109 not enough in this pic to even comment on. Cant wait to see the whole car though. Ford gets cracked on for a lot of things (mostly deserved) but they should get credit for just keeping Jag alive. Without Ford, it might not even exist anymore. That would be tragic. not enough in this pic to even comment on. Cant wait to see the whole car though. Ford gets cracked on for a lot of things (mostly deserved) but they should get credit for just keeping Jag alive. Without Ford, it might not even exist anymore. That would be tragic.

]]> By: meanpants555 http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-287100 meanpants555 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 15:05:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-287100 As for panel gaps, as long as they are consistent then I don't care how wide they are. And MyGodBeatsYourGod if you keep abusing your exclamation point, you'll go blind. As for panel gaps, as long as they are consistent then I don’t care how wide they are.

And MyGodBeatsYourGod if you keep abusing your exclamation point, you’ll go blind.

]]> By: Syrax http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-287083 Syrax Fri, 15 Dec 2006 14:15:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-287083 ^^second that ^^second that

]]> By: meanpants555 http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-287080 meanpants555 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 14:05:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-287080 Autonutt: Jaguar's clinging to its classic styling has done nothing for the firm. Sales are slow; people are buying cars that are less stodgily styled. The XJ is the first luxury car out there that actually got lighter as it got older and bigger due to various weight saving techniques. However, Audi, Mercedes and the like out sell it, even though they are swelling like pigs at an all-u-can-eat trough. Jaguar is soon going to more desirable than a Lakers cheerleader. Autonutt: Jaguar’s clinging to its classic styling has done nothing for the firm. Sales are slow; people are buying cars that are less stodgily styled. The XJ is the first luxury car out there that actually got lighter as it got older and bigger due to various weight saving techniques. However, Audi, Mercedes and the like out sell it, even though they are swelling like pigs at an all-u-can-eat trough.

Jaguar is soon going to more desirable than a Lakers cheerleader.

]]> By: megator http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-287073 megator Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:19:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-287073 Okay see the mistake everyone makes about jaguar is that they are conservative. jaguar shouldnt be conservative it should be elegant and classic. Look at their old skool sucesful models the E-type looked nothing like the next coupe yet both cars are clasics. the XJ looked very different to the MK 2 as well. jaguar should be a leader in the classy sporty market. now about those panel gaps. yeah they seem larger than normal but this could be a stylin feature to acentuate the shapes/ Okay see the mistake everyone makes about jaguar is that they are conservative. jaguar shouldnt be conservative it should be elegant and classic. Look at their old skool sucesful models the E-type looked nothing like the next coupe yet both cars are clasics. the XJ looked very different to the MK 2 as well. jaguar should be a leader in the classy sporty market. now about those panel gaps. yeah they seem larger than normal but this could be a stylin feature to acentuate the shapes/

]]> By: JohnnyBlazE http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-287068 JohnnyBlazE Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:58:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-287068 *cough*Rapide*cough* *cough*Rapide*cough*

]]> By: Carnut4ever http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-287053 Carnut4ever Fri, 15 Dec 2006 11:30:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-287053 We really need a frontal shot in order to make a decent comment about this. The pic show limited details. We really need a frontal shot in order to make a decent comment about this. The pic show limited details.

]]> By: anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-287026 anonymous Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:35:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-287026 wtf is this wtf is this

]]> By: spider http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-286947 spider Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:05:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-286947 best looking jag sedan in 35 years. from what i can see here. best looking jag sedan in 35 years. from what i can see here.

]]> By: autonutt http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-286946 autonutt Fri, 15 Dec 2006 05:55:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-286946 First of all, Andre.. there isn't much to nitpick from that picture considering it is a TEASER shot, which is intended to highlight specific features. By the way, if we don't comment on things we see posted here, what do you propose we do in a FORUM? Secondly, my comment had nothing to do with how many different cars have the door handles in the pillars - my comment was how many JAGUARS do? Judging by the tone/language of your posts, you probably aren't old enough to understand the idea of vehicle heritage.. the Scion or Kia you likely drive didn't even exist as a brand 20 years ago. Of all the vehicle brands on the road today, Jaguar is probably one of the most dependent on it's conservative styling history (just look at the XJ, which looks remarkably like its 1960s counterpart).. and roof pillar door handles seem a bit radical for such a classic brand. THAT'S what I meant -- it has nothing to do with hating or judging, just a commentary about a feature spotted in their little teaser photo. If I really wanted to hate, I'd tear into those Lincoln Mark VIII taillights... :) First of all, Andre.. there isn’t much to nitpick from that picture considering it is a TEASER shot, which is intended to highlight specific features. By the way, if we don’t comment on things we see posted here, what do you propose we do in a FORUM? Secondly, my comment had nothing to do with how many different cars have the door handles in the pillars – my comment was how many JAGUARS do? Judging by the tone/language of your posts, you probably aren’t old enough to understand the idea of vehicle heritage.. the Scion or Kia you likely drive didn’t even exist as a brand 20 years ago. Of all the vehicle brands on the road today, Jaguar is probably one of the most dependent on it’s conservative styling history (just look at the XJ, which looks remarkably like its 1960s counterpart).. and roof pillar door handles seem a bit radical for such a classic brand. THAT’S what I meant — it has nothing to do with hating or judging, just a commentary about a feature spotted in their little teaser photo. If I really wanted to hate, I’d tear into those Lincoln Mark VIII taillights… :)

]]> By: Dav is Dead http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-286888 Dav is Dead Fri, 15 Dec 2006 03:14:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-286888 Asher- i heard the same thing about the diablo, but i wasnt sure if it were fact or not. seems like it could be true. if the rumor is that widespread it must mean something. Asher- i heard the same thing about the diablo, but i wasnt sure if it were fact or not. seems like it could be true. if the rumor is that widespread it must mean something.

]]> By: Andre Neves http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-286876 Andre Neves Fri, 15 Dec 2006 02:43:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-286876 ^ like said before, it's amazing how you pick nitpick every single thing from a picture and are so quick to judge and give negative comments. News Flash - Nissan Pathfinders are NOT the only, nor first to have door handles like that. It's something that's seen on many other cars (ex. Honda/Acura NSX, various Lamborghinis, Ferraris, etc.). I bet if this was a picture of another car like a BMW or Nissan Skyline there would be a different tone reflected on these comments and people would be praising it. It's ok, whatever no sweat. Judge all you want, but most of you that are negatively critizising them probably drive some broke-down POS hooptie. :) ^ like said before, it’s amazing how you pick nitpick every single thing from a picture and are so quick to judge and give negative comments.
News Flash – Nissan Pathfinders are NOT the only, nor first to have door handles like that. It’s something that’s seen on many other cars (ex. Honda/Acura NSX, various Lamborghinis, Ferraris, etc.).
I bet if this was a picture of another car like a BMW or Nissan Skyline there would be a different tone reflected on these comments and people would be praising it.
It’s ok, whatever no sweat. Judge all you want, but most of you that are negatively critizising them probably drive some broke-down POS hooptie. :)

]]> By: autonutt http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-286866 autonutt Fri, 15 Dec 2006 02:20:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-286866 And what's up with the March 1, 2007 date if the concept is due in Detroit in January? Is the production XF supposed to be available that soon? Or is that the European dating convention, which would mean January 3, 2007? That sounds more likely. And what’s up with the March 1, 2007 date if the concept is due in Detroit in January? Is the production XF supposed to be available that soon? Or is that the European dating convention, which would mean January 3, 2007? That sounds more likely.

]]> By: autonutt http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-286861 autonutt Fri, 15 Dec 2006 02:12:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-286861 Oh my.. are those Nissan Pathfinder-like door handles in the rear door window surround? I sincerely hope this is just another concept and not a production trait.. that is very UNJaguar. Oh my.. are those Nissan Pathfinder-like door handles in the rear door window surround? I sincerely hope this is just another concept and not a production trait.. that is very UNJaguar.

]]> By: Andre Neves http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-286843 Andre Neves Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:57:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-286843 ^ agree. ^ agree.

]]> By: Manster http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-286842 Manster Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:56:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-286842 Jeez, some people will just nit-pick something to death, like a bunch of old crow women! PANEL GAPS? ON A PICTURE without even SEEING the car up close? Man, get a life! WAIT until you see the finished product and check it out in the flesh....then nit-pick what NEEDS to be nit-picked, if anything! I myself like the taillights, but will not make my judgement until I see the entire car..... There! M Jeez, some people will just nit-pick something to death, like a bunch of old crow women! PANEL GAPS? ON A PICTURE without even SEEING the car up close? Man, get a life! WAIT until you see the finished product and check it out in the flesh….then nit-pick what NEEDS to be nit-picked, if anything!

I myself like the taillights, but will not make my judgement until I see the entire car…..

There!

M

]]> By: Asher http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-286822 Asher Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:31:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-286822 I agree that cars look much better with minimal panel gaps but from what I was told, they are sometimes actually large ON PURPOSE for airflow, reducing drag etc. A good example is the Lamborghini Diablo...I always thought the gaps were huge for a 200k car but upon further investigation, was told it was purposeful/functional...anyone else know if this is true? I agree that cars look much better with minimal panel gaps but from what I was told, they are sometimes actually large ON PURPOSE for airflow, reducing drag etc. A good example is the Lamborghini Diablo…I always thought the gaps were huge for a 200k car but upon further investigation, was told it was purposeful/functional…anyone else know if this is true?

]]> By: ironpony42 http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-286781 ironpony42 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 23:26:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-286781 No one mentioned how cool the neon tail lights are. Nicely sculpted rear haunches make me want to see the rest of it. Panel gap whatever, it's a nice looking ride. You can't tell a damn thing about panel gap from that photo, and your eagle eye is claiming a 3mm discrepancy? Ever seen the panel gaps on a Dodge Viper? Crappy American panel gaps the size of the grand canyon. And this car will sell for 1/2 the price. Whatever, it's a nice Jag. No one mentioned how cool the neon tail lights are. Nicely sculpted rear haunches make me want to see the rest of it. Panel gap whatever, it’s a nice looking ride. You can’t tell a damn thing about panel gap from that photo, and your eagle eye is claiming a 3mm discrepancy? Ever seen the panel gaps on a Dodge Viper? Crappy American panel gaps the size of the grand canyon. And this car will sell for 1/2 the price. Whatever, it’s a nice Jag.

]]> By: Andre Neves http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-286777 Andre Neves Thu, 14 Dec 2006 23:20:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-286777 ^ "...taking ANY of your..." ^ “…taking ANY of your…”

]]> By: Andre Neves http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-286775 Andre Neves Thu, 14 Dec 2006 23:19:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-286775 MyGodBeatsYourGod, That's good though, gives it enough space to fit your head into the trunk without opening it. In all seriousness, I don't think anyone is going to be taking and of your idiotic comments seriously when your name is what it is. MyGodBeatsYourGod,
That’s good though, gives it enough space to fit your head into the trunk without opening it. In all seriousness, I don’t think anyone is going to be taking and of your idiotic comments seriously when your name is what it is.

]]> By: Me http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-286770 Me Thu, 14 Dec 2006 23:06:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-286770 Well now that Aston is being sold, they need to make Jag the hottest Ford brand and sell it too! Eventually, it will be the core Ford brand's turn. See? @bacalao, so true... I like that DB9 tho. Can I get a witness? Well now that Aston is being sold, they need to make Jag the hottest Ford brand and sell it too! Eventually, it will be the core Ford brand’s turn. See?

@bacalao, so true… I like that DB9 tho. Can I get a witness?

]]> By: MyGodBeatsYourGod http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-286753 MyGodBeatsYourGod Thu, 14 Dec 2006 22:39:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-286753 The fit gap on that deck/boot lid is 7-8mm!! I thought the bar set by Lexus was 4mm? One close-up teaser photo showing crappy British panel gaps. Nice. The fit gap on that deck/boot lid is 7-8mm!!

I thought the bar set by Lexus was 4mm?

One close-up teaser photo showing crappy British panel gaps. Nice.

]]> By: cww http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-286751 cww Thu, 14 Dec 2006 22:34:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-286751 doorhandles like an alfa 159... doorhandles like an alfa 159…

]]> By: Fromes http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-286747 Fromes Thu, 14 Dec 2006 22:31:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-286747 I like what I see here...this is a concept that the next gen S-type, witch will be renamed the XF, will be based on I like what I see here…this is a concept that the next gen S-type, witch will be renamed the XF, will be based on

]]> By: British_Rover http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-286741 British_Rover Thu, 14 Dec 2006 22:22:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-286741 Read people this is the replacment for the S-type not some quasi Aston Martin competitor. I would expect this to be priced somewhere between 40,000 for the base model to mid 50's for the loaded one. Read people this is the replacment for the S-type not some quasi Aston Martin competitor. I would expect this to be priced somewhere between 40,000 for the base model to mid 50′s for the loaded one.

]]> By: acura_el2000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-286725 acura_el2000 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 22:02:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-286725 is this going to be the next gen xk? i thought the new one just came out is this going to be the next gen xk? i thought the new one just came out

]]> By: davidg1977 http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-286722 davidg1977 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 21:59:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-286722 Further proof that Ford is getting close to selling the AM brand. They'll make the discount version (if $90k is a discount versus the $250+ that the AM's go for) with no concern for cannibalizing a now viewed competitor. The blurring of pricing and blurring of product portfolio will come at the right time as the AM name plate is taken off the letter head of the glass house. I think it could greatly work to their advantage. I wonder if this is a precursor to a Rapide competitor of just a new XJ that will have some flair? As I'm not an M&A guy by education or profession, maybe someone with that background can chime in regarding whether there would likely be any "barring direct competition" language that would work it's way into the selling of Aston Martin? I know they signed an akin deal when the Ford Large Truck division was sold off to Sterling. Any comments? Further proof that Ford is getting close to selling the AM brand. They’ll make the discount version (if $90k is a discount versus the $250+ that the AM’s go for) with no concern for cannibalizing a now viewed competitor. The blurring of pricing and blurring of product portfolio will come at the right time as the AM name plate is taken off the letter head of the glass house.

I think it could greatly work to their advantage. I wonder if this is a precursor to a Rapide competitor of just a new XJ that will have some flair?

As I’m not an M&A guy by education or profession, maybe someone with that background can chime in regarding whether there would likely be any “barring direct competition” language that would work it’s way into the selling of Aston Martin? I know they signed an akin deal when the Ford Large Truck division was sold off to Sterling. Any comments?

]]> By: S-60-driver http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-286721 S-60-driver Thu, 14 Dec 2006 21:56:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-286721 Niiiiiice!! Niiiiiice!!

]]> By: alfa_Romeo http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-286713 alfa_Romeo Thu, 14 Dec 2006 21:38:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-286713 looks promising!!!!!!!!!!!!!! looks promising!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Andre Neves http://www.leftlanenews.com/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show.html#comment-286636 Andre Neves Thu, 14 Dec 2006 21:28:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/14/jaguar-previews-xf-concept-ahead-of-detroit-show/#comment-286636 I can't wait. I can’t wait.

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