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01/14/2009, 2:00 PM Coupe Jaguar readying mid-engine Audi R8-rival Jaguar may have just unveiled its updated XKR at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, but the XK range won’t be the only performance two-door in Jaguar’s lineup for long. According to a new report, Jaguar is readying a mid-engine sports car to take on Audi’s R8. Auto Express claims that it has the inside scoop on a new mid-engine Jag, set to debut in just over a year. The new model will take on Audi’s R8 and will beat the company’s F-Type to production. The F-Type will do battle in a lower segment, taking on the likes of Porsche’s Boxster. Reportedly dubbed the XE, the new car will appear in concept form at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The XE will likely use Jaguar’s new 5.0L supercharged V8 mid-ship, marking the brand’s first mid-engine car since the XJ220 launched in 1991. Design-wise, the XE is expected to take Jaguar’s new design language even farther, erasing virtually all ties with the current XJ. Regards, OW
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Replying to: circlew (Jan 15, 2009 4:49 am)
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Just curious, am I the only one here with barely anything to do at work?   
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Replying to: tagman (Jan 14, 2009 11:42 pm) Dont worry I lost mine years ago and I still cant find it. If I had a rational mind I would have bought a far larger vehicle that would be suitable for my family needs. But what do I do instead: I buy cars that are much smaller than the cars that I drove when I was a single lad and despite that I yearn for even smaller cars as my kids are getting taller. If I was sensible I would pick a RX450 with its AWD for snow,its extra space and fuel efficiency. Unfortunately that will not be the case since I am still searching for my mind. 
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Replying to: rockshocka1 (Jan 14, 2009 6:50 pm) I seeked the fun factor with my BMW 335i and as a result I've developed a perpetual frown on my face.  I can assure you that after driving a Prius for a few years I will be back in this forum with a vengeance boasting about exciting German performance cars that I wish to buy. But right now I just want dependable boredom served with high technology features (the Prius) |
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Replying to: circlew (Jan 14, 2009 3:57 pm) Thanks for your suggestion. Mine is definitely a lemon and my service records are proof of that.  I will definitely find out if I can get a direct replacement but I wont bank on it. Somebody told me a car can only be replaced if it is not older than two years. That would be unfortunate since my car is 26 months old. |
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Replying to: m4d_cow (Jan 15, 2009 7:13 am) Well, to be fair, all of the people who put deposits down on XJ220s could no longer afford the car when it was actually released. If I remember correctly, Jag ended up having to take people to court over the issue. The 220 itself wasn't a bad car, just horribly timed. Despite the engine being just a turbo V6, Top Gear featured one pitted against today's supercars, and it could beat them in a drag race.
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Replying to: dewey (Jan 15, 2009 8:18 am) Well... I am going to go the practical route. I really must have my priorities in the right place at this point in time. There is no room for an "extra" car right now. So... I will sell the Porsche, and the F150 as soon as possible. After that is accomplished, I will sell the BMW 135i that I love so much.  That will leave the Jag, the MDX, and the Escape Hybrid... unless my wife convinces me to sell the Jag instead of the BMW, or the MDX instead of the F150. But, no matter what, I'm taking it from six vehicles down to three. After that... ????? TM
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Replying to: tagman (Jan 15, 2009 4:12 pm) Wow that has to be tough. The XJ VP is good enough though that I would be more than satisfied with it as my only vehicle. Depending on how good the S7 Cab is, I might even go down to one car.
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Replying to: lexusguy (Jan 15, 2009 6:49 pm) Oh, God yes. I am humbled by this entire experience. The XJ VP is good enough though that I would be more than satisfied with it as my only vehicle. Thank you... I agree. And that is essentially, the plan. My one car will be the XJ. The wife will have her MDX (or maybe I can convince her to trade it in for the new Prius?), and the daughter will have her Escape Hybrid. TM
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