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I've only skimmed AutoWeek and C & D's long term wrap-ups of their respective long term Jag XKs. Both appear to mention a bit of the ol' Prince of Darkness, Lucas-type electrical gremlins. A bit discouraging. I believe one or two of the folks here have XKs, care to comment? I imagine the posting here has slowed down as sometimes life simply gets a bit busy, e.g. Evil Wife was in Germany last week on business while daughter fractured her ankle playing softball. Son had assorted sports so yours truly juggled work, taxi-service, Dr. appts, cook and bottle washing duties, etc. The reviews are in, I done good!
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Replying to: houdini1 (May 12, 2008 11:02 am) The front of the XF to me seems like the result of an affair between the GS and Volvo S80, and is definitely the least impressive part of the design. The Aston inspired cues from the rear are much better. I think they should've stayed closer to the original concept cues on the front. The XF is a very impressive effort though, especially from such a cash starved company. 
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Replying to: laurasdada (May 12, 2008 7:25 pm) I noticed that as well in C&D's long term test car. For the record, my XK has been absolutely 100%. It didn't seem like C&D's issues we really that terrible, especially for an early model cycle Jaguar. Their long term RL was much worse if I remember correctly, but Jag is an easy target. I had many more issues than they did with my two previous gen XKs and especially my XJ-S, and in general surveys like Top Gear's seem to indicate that new Jags are pretty good, and at the very least no more of a risk than a new Audi or BMW. |
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Replying to: lexusguy (May 12, 2008 10:35 pm) I fully agree with that. The central front part recalls me this emotocom:  The rest of the car is much more good looking to me. I have only seen her in pictures however. XK exterior & interior styles, gas engines and handling are receiving good criticism from the Spanish specialized magazines. On the contrary, diesel engines are said not be as good as those of the competitors, when prices and performance are compared. Regards, Jose
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Replying to: jlbl (May 13, 2008 1:22 am) Time to massage some steel in Germany! The Jags have it for me in the ultra sedan-class! This car is close to stunning...that would be the XK-R and The BMW CS!!!   Regards, OW |
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Replying to: lexusguy (May 12, 2008 10:43 pm) The long term C&D on the RL that you mentioned was a first year 2005 model. All very minor glitches, etc. Overall it was one of their favorites, especially for long trips.
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Maybe Dewey is in a state of depresion [as am I] about BMW's falling residuals. I work to much to post all the time anymore. I'm still here though....... |
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Replying to: lexusguy (May 12, 2008 10:43 pm) My TL continues to be just lovely. With just a few more scratches from this winter...  My XK dreams may have taken a step back, the Evil (yet absolutely lovely) Wife is having a tough time at work, new regime. She's been there just shy of 20 years, but may be just about ready to walk away from it all...
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Replying to: laurasdada (May 13, 2008 8:59 am) In today's business climate that is probably what they want her to do. Especially if she is a long time loyal employee. Tell her to just smile and wait for a buy out!! 
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Replying to: houdini1 (May 13, 2008 12:21 pm) Darn, I'd hate to lose 80% of our income! And, of course, there's always Plan 9 From Outer Space! |
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