Comments on: Review: 2008 Jaguar XKR

By: AMGoff

AMGoff — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:00:57 +0000

There’s only two European marques I’ve always had a soft-spot for… the first is Alpha and the other is Jaguar – and this new XKR still tickles all the right spots. This is one achingly beautiful car… just as all two door Jags have been going all the way back to the E-Type. Granted, I’ve personally found some to have grown on me more in the years after their actual production… the XJS is a prime example – when they were actually being made I thought they were rather “fugly,” especially the hardtops with their “flying buttresses” (which were actually an engineering oversight and were only designed there when the XJS was originally supposed to be a mid-engined car, but once they changed it to a more traditional FR layout they simply forgot to remove them!). But in the years since, I grown to find them to be some of the handsomest coupes to ever grace the roads (even with all of their mechanical issues). Same goes for the XK8… I found it to be a bit too gangly when it came out in the 90s… but towards the end of its life-cycle I thought they were gorgeous. Maybe it’s just that Jag’s styling has sometimes been a little ahead of it’s time… either way – they hit all the right chords with these new XKs.

As far as the collectibility of them… that’s a no-brainer. Despite what some may say (without a single ounce of knowledge on the subject, ahem TOF), as far as build quality and reliability goes… Ford did wonders with Jaguar… especially compared to the miserable products put out by British Leyland – BL Jags (like pretty much all other BL cars) were abominations. The only thing Ford failed to do was properly market and cash in on them… otherwise, they DID put out beautifully solid vehicles.

If nothing else, look at it this way… this will probably be the last Jaguar that is essentially an AM DB9/S for half the price… the entire lineup will remain largely the same for the next few years as Tata still has a contract with Ford for parts/supplies… but after that, who knows what will come out of the subcontinent!

By: 928dreamer

928dreamer — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:33:33 +0000

As far as I’m concerned this site needs a little attention from the moderators. There are a lot of childish comments that ruin an otherwise good discussion about CARS.

The best way to deal with the trolls is not to feed them. Ignore them, let LLN delete their posts, and they will get bored and go away.

By: xyunya

xyunya — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:21:18 +0000

MattR, my comment looks out of content, ’cause LLN deleted post from HemiRoadRetard. I was answering to his sociopathic & racists rant against Asians. My comment does look weird. I wish LLN stopped censorship (albeit it is their site and their right) and let natural selection run its course.

By: Veda

Veda — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:48:33 +0000

This new XK is indeed a beautiful looking machine but the fact that it’s just beautiful without any real advantages over its competitors makes it really low on my wish list.

I wonder which Maserati they’re comparing it to? The new Granturismo?

By: jayjc08

jayjc08 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:40:43 +0000

I really like the XKR, looks great and even better in person. I’ve never driven in one, but I actually thought the interior wasn’t all that bad, everything looks a bit out of proportion to me, personally, but I wish it had a few more curves to it.

By: F451

F451 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:31:37 +0000

This automobile has gotten downright goofy looking. And what is with the chrome rims?

By: k42rich

k42rich — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:25:58 +0000

=========>>the new XKR is one of THE best looking 2door coupes on the road today. Seriously.

By: MattR

MattR — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:59:07 +0000

I’ve always loved the XKs and the XKR Coupe was a total surprise in how well behaved the car is. The transmission is one of the best paddle shifters I’ve used, and the car really handles.

I spoke with an owner of each of the last three versions of the XK, and he thought the latest was by far the best. I just hope that enough find out about what a gem this car really is.

On the other hand, if the car is judged on the current Jag reputation rather than this cars performance, I’ll be able to buy one for the price of a new Honda in 3-4 years…

Comment number 2 is baffling to me.

By: xyunya

xyunya — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:42:19 +0000

It is $64,000 question. Gut feeling – no. But considering that Tata sits on Ferrari board and buy into Pinanfarina, maybe next gen of Taguars will be great looking and collectible. Who knew that DeLorean will be worth anyting?

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:35:26 +0000

Purely from a speculative viewpoint, anyone think the last of these Ford built Jags might be considered a future collectable? Or are we simply going from a Faguar to a Taguar?

By: howsmydriving

howsmydriving — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:59:45 +0000

Jaguar — the more things change, the more they stay the same.

By: shaver

shaver — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:01:12 +0000

Mmmmm, Lick Observatory

By: xyunya

xyunya — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:54:43 +0000

You missed your calling: post on KKK sites, improve your image among family members. Your sister will be more giving to a hero and fighter for racial justice, I am sure your know what I mean.

By: xyunya

xyunya — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:56:19 +0000

Old Jag, as well as Morgan & Alfa, look much better.