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Old 03-04-08, 03:22 PM
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The spec/feature list is way too long and I didn't feel like including it here. If you'd like to view it, go here

http://www.tuningnews.net/article/080304f/jaguar-xkr-s/

...but yeah, that is definitely one sexy Jag
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Old 03-04-08, 03:49 PM
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Wow, those gauges look really bad. Makes you feel like you're driving a car from the 80s.
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So, it's an XKR with a body kit and bigger brakes...

I'LL TAKE IT!!!
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Old 03-04-08, 05:04 PM
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Getting busy but I still would hit it. Wheels remind of the old Ferrari Challange Stradale BBS wheels.
 
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That's the nicest XK Jag (current generation) I've seen to date
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My goodness!!! The XK series is absolutely incredible!! This is damn near perfection IMO.



Can companies stop using R/RS/S/SS to label there sport models?? Volvo, Jaguar, Audi, Acura, Chevy. Im sure theres more.
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anybody else speak Japanese? "AHO" in Japanese means stupid lol.

but, it is a beautiful car. how reliable are these now?
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Simply stunning...

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That is gorgeous!
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that car is awesome but is jag leaning towards the aston a bit to much ? dont you think... its like a poor man aston but hey i would buy it if if its reliable enough
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Originally Posted by Alexusoftime
that car is awesome but is jag leaning towards the aston a bit to much ? dont you think... its like a poor man aston but hey i would buy it if if its reliable enough
i dunno, if you look at them in person, they both have a different "presence" if you will...

i wonder which one is more reliable?
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Originally Posted by Coco-bun
anybody else speak Japanese? "AHO" in Japanese means stupid lol.

but, it is a beautiful car. how reliable are these now?
And if you put in a hyphen: A-HO

That rear shot looks awesome.
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[warning: totally unrelated post]

^ GS3Tek, i love the sign you're including in your sig, crackes me up every time
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