SupraAyf Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 What do you think of the XKR guys? Here's a few shots from the net. They de-value faster than a falling brick off a cliff so there's some nice deals to be had. Besides the power difference, I rather like the look of an XKR over an R35 as its lines are smoother. In all honesty but I reckon that the chief designer to the XKR project has owned a Supra at some time in his life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Yep, I've said this to a few people. The rear of that car, screams Supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Love it, sounds amazing to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Very cool cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I think looks wise the Jag is far nicer than the GTR. Performance and driveability would not be in the same class I would imagine. I am assuming these are auto/tip only? H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Love it, sounds amazing to Yep, I've said this to a few people. The rear of that car, screams Supra. Very cool cars. I think looks wise the Jag is far nicer than the GTR. That's a good start if I'm getting comments like that from you four guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 TBH it's a different level to the GTR. Outright performance isn't everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 A great looking car, especially in red. I'd take that over an R35 too. British(ish) and I'm sure the performance is pretty good anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 I'm off to google the stats? EDIT: Here we go: So far we’ve only had a go in the XKR coupé, and it’s clear that the new supercharged V8 has transformed what was an extremely good GT into an excellent one. And an extremely fast one. A lack of poke certainly wasn’t a glaring deficiency of the old XKR, but the new engine means that it shoots from 0-60mph in just 4.6sec, compared with 4.9sec. The killer blow is that the XKR now fires from 50-70mph in 1.9sec, up against the 2.5sec it took the old one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 TBH it's a different level to the GTR. Outright performance isn't everything True Gaz. I would rather go for reliability and build quality over performance within reason. Once you are in a Sub 5 second 0 - 60 car the differences in driver abilities make all the difference. I have always fancied on of these but the lack of a manual stick has always put me off. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 look so much better then the 35, i would rather have one over a 35 as well they do have the looks of the supra just more up to date its a win from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Have you considered the Evora S? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Great looking car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 That rear end is certainly something else. I wonder what Ryan could do with one of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Goes like stink mate, great cars... When the valves open in the exhaust it sounds awesome ... Like a spitfire plane ! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Have you considered the Evora S? Never seen that before Gaz. I've just googled it but that's not for me. It hasn't got enough of a Supra-look to get my attention, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Lovely looking car... still £45k+ though aren't they? Still needs to depreciate a lot more before I can buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Never seen that before Gaz. I've just googled it but that's not for me. It hasn't got enough of a Supra-look to get my attention, lol fair enough mate. It's the Jag or an Aston then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 What year did this shape come out ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I think some of these latest XKR body stylings are edging on Max Power/Chavvy. I'd want a nice clean one without any of these vents etc. Either way p!sses all over a GTR in my book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Lovely looking car... still £45k+ though aren't they? Still needs to depreciate a lot more before I can buy one. The 5.0 is around 40K. You can pick up the 4.2 for about 25K. What year did this shape come out ???? 2006 John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 The two cars pictured are circling around the 50k-mark, give or take. I have seen a few threads recently about cars, speed, looks and v8+ engines and this just seems to tick all of the requirements that I would want (i.e. desire) in a car. It sounds snobby I know but saying to people that you own a fast Jaguar rather than super-fast Nissan has definitely got a positive ring to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Totally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 The 5.0 is around 40K. You can pick up the 4.2 for about 25K. 2006 John. Thanks dude http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009-JAGUAR-XK-5-0-SUPERCHARGED-V8R-/150739293099?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2318c313ab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Jezza likes it: (From the outside that is, lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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