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Old 01-29-07, 08:48 PM
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Default New Top Gear: Jag XKR vs. Aston Martin V8

So far I havent read a negative review yet of the XK8/R. Top Gear seems to keep it going.

http://coolbrit.net/blog/2007/01/29/...in-v8-vantage/
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I'd take the Vantage V8 anyday, even though the Jag and Aston is owned by Ford.

One thing which would be nice too see from Top Gear. Ford GT vs Aston Martin Vanquish S.
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Aston Martin is to Jaguar as Rebecca Rojmin is to Gisele Bundchen.

I'll take the true blonde. Aston all the way.

Hell, I'll have a manage-a-trios instead...

What are we talking about again?
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Thank you! That was very entertaining
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I would take the Aston too !!
Just saw the V8 Vantage parked next to a XKR outside the dealership that sells both this past week, no comparison . . .
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i would take the jag
and then buy another car with the money left over
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I would take the Aston. Did anyone think that was just a stunning piece of Top Gear direction and editing?
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Originally Posted by knihc2008
Did anyone think that was just a stunning piece of Top Gear direction and editing?
After you said that I watched it - and yes, that was incredible.

That might just be the best non-fiction show on TV.
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New Jaguar XKR an outdated engine 4.2 Liter V8 with supercharger....Aston Martin V8 Vantage not as fast as Jaguar XKR. Aston Martin Vantage V8 just by looks alone...rest of sucks
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They are both two of the most beautiful cars on the planet ever!!

Cant go wrong with either one of them.
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Originally Posted by STIG

Cant go wrong with either one of them.
+1. I dont have any favorites between these two design wise. They both look very aggressive in person IMO.
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Originally Posted by Lexwang07
New Jaguar XKR an outdated engine 4.2 Liter V8 with supercharger....
Corvette could be considered to have an old engine.
Lexus' V8 until the new LS460 engine could be considered 'old'.
Porsche 911 engine is basically the same as 20 years ago, except for better breathing, more displacement, better electronics.

But if it delivers the goods, it doesn't matter.
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