All new XJ Jaguar revealed.. - Page 2

StevenWilliams · 10th July 2009, 08:17

Looks like a work of art to me and I sure as heck would not say no.

Looks much better than the XF.

stevemac · 10th July 2009, 09:04

I quite like the back, but the front is downright ugly. Reminds me of a whale

Just another euroblob like the XF.

Jags are meant to look like the old XJ IMHO

ALPACA · 10th July 2009, 10:34

I've always been a Jaguar fan, and owned an XJ6 way back which I absolutely adored. A jaguar is one of the few cars I would contemplate owning if not for Roxy the Rover.

I think it's a wonderful design, and can't wait to see it in the flesh. I saw an XF up close and personal in Las Vegas before it was launched and it was simply stunning in the flesh. I wouldn't say no to the new baby either......

James.uk · 10th July 2009, 16:49

Hi Rob75.. Erm ... The XJS is ugly! and it always will be due to the fact it was designed to have a mid engine, hence the rear top strenghener struts, they then changed their minds and put the engine up front but forgot to remove the struts!!

dohh.

On top of that, the car drove like a high speed plank! the suspension was awfull, trying to keep that car straight on even a damp road was a major problem, and the elecs on it were so bad that even now there are some Co's rewiring the car and reselling them for silly money with new wiring fitted and a new suspension setup.

The interior was no better, the driver got into a sort of coffin shaped box, surrounded by a huge door sill on one side and a great big boxlike central section, yuk, it was really horrible.

The series one two and three were all going downhill, when the series four came out I finally gave up, and Jaguar/Daimler lost a prev devout fan ..

This new thing is no better, take the badges off and it could have been made by almost anyone. Anyone with no taste that is.

Only my personal opinion of course.

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Roverowner · 11th July 2009, 07:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by James.uk

Hi Rob75.. Erm ... The XJS is ugly! and it always will be due to the fact it was designed to have a mid engine, hence the rear top strenghener struts, they then changed their minds and put the engine up front but forgot to remove the struts!!

dohh.

On top of that, the car drove like a high speed plank! the suspension was awfull, trying to keep that car straight on even a damp road was a major problem, and the elecs on it were so bad that even now there are some Co's rewiring the car and reselling them for silly money with new wiring fitted and a new suspension setup.

The interior was no better, the driver got into a sort of coffin shaped box, surrounded by a huge door sill on one side and a great big boxlike central section, yuk, it was really horrible.

The series one two and three were all going downhill, when the series four came out I finally gave up, and Jaguar/Daimler lost a prev devout fan ..

This new thing is no better, take the badges off and it could have been made by almost anyone. Anyone with no taste that is.

Only my personal opinion of course.

.

Spot on! Looks like a nice -wonna be- runabout from Korea (North). Seemingly Jaguar are not interested in their herratage (spelling) anymore.

Roverowner · 11th July 2009, 07:50

In fact the only thing wrong with it is that it has Jaguar badges on it. If I saw this on the road I would think that the owner had taken the Chrisler badges off and tried to give it some class by puting the Jaguar ones on. The inside reminds me of those awful interiors on 60s american cars. Too much money and absolutely no finness. The expresion -the Clampits- comes to mind. This must be aimed at the well to do americans in their 60´s who want to return to their youth. With a fat price tag so everybody knows. (where´s that bucket!)

Rabett_Rover · 11th July 2009, 09:46

That interior is stunning! and the exterior is not bad either!

majedm75 · 11th July 2009, 11:14

I liked it a lot, but it might take time to get used to the shape of the rear of the car

. I wonder why they did not for the rear of the concept XF? That would have been well I think. I liked the interior a lot but with certain colours. My wife didn't

All in all, I wouldn't mind one, but still prefer the XF

podge · 11th July 2009, 16:52

Talking of similarities............

http://l.yimg.com/dv/izp/aston_marti...r_rearview.jpg

and

http://l.yimg.com/dv/izp/jaguar_xf_s...r_rearview.jpg

podge · 11th July 2009, 16:58

A pity Jaguar cannot leave a few styling clues from their history.It reminds me in some ways how BMW went all American with their look and now seem to be going back to what they used to be like.Now would'nt it e nice to see a large Jag saloon along the lines of a Tesla..........

Just rework those rear windows to echo the MK 2 Jag shape, extend and round the front to echo the E Type and a chrome waist rail/door handles, small chrome 1/4 bumpers front and rear...VOILA!!
OOOOPPPPSSSS DOUBLE POST!!!!!!!!!

10th July 2009, 08:17	#11
StevenWilliams This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 British Racing Green. 81,000 miles and counting Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 6,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Looks like a work of art to me and I sure as heck would not say no. Looks much better than the XF. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater

10th July 2009, 09:04	#12
stevemac This is my second home Jaguar X Type 2.2D Estate Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Farnborough Posts: 4,306 Thanks: 6 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts	I quite like the back, but the front is downright ugly. Reminds me of a whale Just another euroblob like the XF. Jags are meant to look like the old XJ IMHO __________________ • • • • • • • • Steve “People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.” Winnie-the-Pooh http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/n...5/twitter1.jpg Last edited by stevemac; 10th July 2009 at 17:00..

10th July 2009, 10:34	#13
ALPACA Gets stuck in MG HS EXCLUSIVE DCT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: KENT Posts: 730 Thanks: 51 Thanked 108 Times in 25 Posts	I've always been a Jaguar fan, and owned an XJ6 way back which I absolutely adored. A jaguar is one of the few cars I would contemplate owning if not for Roxy the Rover. I think it's a wonderful design, and can't wait to see it in the flesh. I saw an XF up close and personal in Las Vegas before it was launched and it was simply stunning in the flesh. I wouldn't say no to the new baby either...... __________________ MG HS EXCLUSIVE DCT - Dynamic Red Tri-Coat with Sardana red Bader leather interior. K&N filter.Weathershields.Mudflaps.Sundshades.Slot mats.Quilted rear seat protector.Latch guards.Fabric & rubber mats.Fabric & rubber Loadliners.Full alloy spare.MG seatbelt covers.Aussie chrome tailgate strip & bumper protector.Autoglymn lifeshine.Indonesian tailgate badge.Chrome steering wheel cover.

10th July 2009, 16:49	#14
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Hi Rob75.. Erm ... The XJS is ugly! and it always will be due to the fact it was designed to have a mid engine, hence the rear top strenghener struts, they then changed their minds and put the engine up front but forgot to remove the struts!! dohh. On top of that, the car drove like a high speed plank! the suspension was awfull, trying to keep that car straight on even a damp road was a major problem, and the elecs on it were so bad that even now there are some Co's rewiring the car and reselling them for silly money with new wiring fitted and a new suspension setup. The interior was no better, the driver got into a sort of coffin shaped box, surrounded by a huge door sill on one side and a great big boxlike central section, yuk, it was really horrible. The series one two and three were all going downhill, when the series four came out I finally gave up, and Jaguar/Daimler lost a prev devout fan .. This new thing is no better, take the badges off and it could have been made by almost anyone. Anyone with no taste that is. Only my personal opinion of course. . Last edited by James.uk; 10th July 2009 at 16:54..

11th July 2009, 11:14	#18
majedm75 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon 2.5V6+Auto - Pack Luxe & Sterling Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Paris-France & Cairo-Egypt Posts: 2,122 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I liked it a lot, but it might take time to get used to the shape of the rear of the car . I wonder why they did not for the rear of the concept XF? That would have been well I think. I liked the interior a lot but with certain colours. My wife didn't All in all, I wouldn't mind one, but still prefer the XF __________________ Majed [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Member no. 36 - Samarkand, I miss you so much "Miss April 2010"! Last edited by majedm75; 13th July 2009 at 11:27..

11th July 2009, 07:50	#16
Roverowner Retired CDTi Tourer 2005 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Linköping Posts: 5,023 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	In fact the only thing wrong with it is that it has Jaguar badges on it. If I saw this on the road I would think that the owner had taken the Chrisler badges off and tried to give it some class by puting the Jaguar ones on. The inside reminds me of those awful interiors on 60s american cars. Too much money and absolutely no finness. The expresion -the Clampits- comes to mind. This must be aimed at the well to do americans in their 60´s who want to return to their youth. With a fat price tag so everybody knows. (where´s that bucket!)

11th July 2009, 09:46	#17
Rabett_Rover This is my second home Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 5,895 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	That interior is stunning! and the exterior is not bad either!

11th July 2009, 16:52	#19
podge I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Tourer CDT CLUB SE Copper Red Mica Dec 01 ....now deceased....replaced by2003 Royal Blue T Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Warnborough, Hampshire Posts: 2,398 Thanks: 9 Thanked 69 Times in 20 Posts	Talking of similarities............ http://l.yimg.com/dv/izp/aston_marti...r_rearview.jpg and http://l.yimg.com/dv/izp/jaguar_xf_s...r_rearview.jpg __________________ 01 75 CDT Club SE Tourer..."The Rover 75 is a British-built car to be proud of." B.M.Ws loss........OUR GAIN!!!!!!!! http://knowledgerush.com/wiki_image/...arp.300pix.jpg http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/3...b847e1c5_m.jpg

11th July 2009, 16:58	#20
podge I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Tourer CDT CLUB SE Copper Red Mica Dec 01 ....now deceased....replaced by2003 Royal Blue T Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Warnborough, Hampshire Posts: 2,398 Thanks: 9 Thanked 69 Times in 20 Posts	A pity Jaguar cannot leave a few styling clues from their history.It reminds me in some ways how BMW went all American with their look and now seem to be going back to what they used to be like.Now would'nt it e nice to see a large Jag saloon along the lines of a Tesla.......... Just rework those rear windows to echo the MK 2 Jag shape, extend and round the front to echo the E Type and a chrome waist rail/door handles, small chrome 1/4 bumpers front and rear...VOILA!! OOOOPPPPSSSS DOUBLE POST!!!!!!!!! __________________ 01 75 CDT Club SE Tourer..."The Rover 75 is a British-built car to be proud of." B.M.Ws loss........OUR GAIN!!!!!!!! http://knowledgerush.com/wiki_image/...arp.300pix.jpg http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/3...b847e1c5_m.jpg Last edited by podge; 11th July 2009 at 17:06..