Re: Yet another XK8 sighting report

["Mike Everatt" <meveratt@Direct.CA>]

Those who like XJ-S' should be pleased that more of them will be on the
market. Those who prefer the XK-8 will demonstrate that, with their money.
Personally, I love the new look. I admire the fact that Jag went to a V8,
and DIDN'T use Fords modular V8. It takes guts to put out a new engine and
a new car at the same time. I've ogled the car in pics, and in person. Sat
in both the coupe and convertible. Played with the wooden wheel (OK - that
I don't like) Didn't get to drive one, though -- I must look poor.

I just re-read an older Road and Track this morning, with letters to the
editor demoaning the styling of the new Porsche Boxster. It seems to be a
common thread -- those with the older models commenting on the poor
styling, wrong engine configuration, etc,. etc of the new models. I can
only imagine the negative comments that would have been made about the E
type by XK120-150 fans, back in 1961!!

Fact is, most of us could not afford an XK-8 anyway, but if I won the
Lotto, I'd definetly want one...... then again, given a really big win,
might have to go A-M DB-7, or (sacrilege!!) Ferrari 550! Funny thing --
some letters about the Ferrari critisize the looks of that new model too.

Mike Everatt
1987 XJ40 

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> From: Victor Naumann <jagdoc@erols.com>
> To: John T. Horner <jthorner@garlic.com>
> Cc: palmk@mailer.gadcomm.net; jag-lovers@sn.no
> Subject: Re: Yet another XK8 sighting report
> Date: Wednesday, February 12, 1997 6:20 PM
> 
> 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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