Re: Yet another XK8 sighting report

[Victor Naumann <jagdoc@erols.com>]

John T. Horner wrote:
> 
> > I'm glad it's selling well for them.  I hope they are investing the
> profits
> > wisely; their long-term outlook doesn't look too good to me.
> 
> I was likewise underimpressed by the XK8 when I looked at them at the local
> dealer.  It just doesn't do anything to stir my soul.  
> 
> My guess is that the XK8 will sell pretty well for a year or two, but once
> the novelty wears off it will not be distinct enough to lure lots of people
> away from competing offerings. 
> 
> In my opinion Jaguar needed it's equivalent of the Porsche Boxster, a car
> which would fire the imagination while diving deep into the nostalgia
> waters all at a bargain price.  

The XK 8 is selling very well on the east coast, we have a lot of
customers trading their old XJ S models in on the 8. It seems to grab
the attention of lots of people.
The XJ S was a very distinctive design, but it looks quite dated next to
an 8. And driving one shows the most difference, smoother, faster and
better handling. If what you like is an S, by all means keep it and
enjoy it, but for many it appears that is is time to move forward.
Regards, Vic

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