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21428 messages, Last post on Nov 29, 2009 at 11:46 AM
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Replying to: lexusguy (Jan 15, 2009 9:38 am) Mechanically it wasnt so bad, despite turbo lags of course. However the body was terrible inside out. I saw it once in LA and I wasn't impressed at all by the el cheapo cabin. Worse yet, the body used too many parts from Ford's bin (the use of Ford Escort's tailights was the easiest to spot). If that's the best Jag can do...... I dont know what to say...
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In the early part of this milennium Jacques Nasser wanted to introduce a new Jaguar E-Type. Such a retro car would have been perfect. If a retro British economy car like a MINI can be a success then definitely a retro British car like the Jag E-type would be even a bigger success. Many people have fond memories of the Jag E-type. Even someone like me who cannot even remember seeing one during my childhood loves the idea of a E-type.
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Replying to: m4d_cow (Jan 16, 2009 5:53 am) Most of the surfaces were covered in leather, it was the IP and center stack that ruined it. The actual switchgear wasn't really any worse than the crap in the Aston Martin DB7, but somehow the Aston was able to get away with it. The DB7 was just an XJ-S in a fancy dress, and the Vanquish was almost entirely parts binned, and look where Aston is now. I would give Jag another chance to get it right. |
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Replying to: dewey (Jan 16, 2009 8:20 am) That reminds me of the Austin Healey "Mk IV" concept from a few years ago. I think that car could've been a big hit - provided it was given a proper interior and a real engine. The lesson from Ford's very short lived new Thunderbird (as well as the Prowler and the SSR) is that you cannot fool all of the people all the time. |
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Replying to: rockshocka1 (Jan 14, 2009 6:50 pm) I would have thought your new car would have been here by now?? any problems? It won`t matter if traffic is heavy, as your car will have that wonderful feel--as all good new cars have  just be careful not to be distracted and get in a fender bender...Tony
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Replying to: anthonyp (Jan 16, 2009 6:47 pm) good to hear from you (& forget this Mr. Rock stuff, Phil will do fine, ha!) I expected the car by now, but latest word is perhaps Monday. It arrived in GA port, but are now at mercy of the car carrier, or so I'm told. Long story short, it had to wait to leave Europe on a full ship & perhaps the same to fill a car carrier. Victim of the economic climate I suppose. I still have my friend West of the Ash doing drive bys looking out for the car should it arrive early. Monday would work well for me as it's a holiday. Don't curse me with the fender bender talk, ha! I'm going to nurse her the 1st K for break-in. I'm usually on the road pre & post rush hours & plan to take Francis Marion roads on the way home. 
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