840 vs XKR thread

Jag XKR = Golf Club
BMW 840Ci = Night club

"over the channel" the situation is the exact opposite!

Traditionally we said "British Elend*" instead of "British Leyland" and Lucas is more the master of darkness compared with bright light Bosch...

No question, to have a XKR would be not the worst case(if lowered about 3 or 4 inches!!!) - but only in addition to an 8 plus a XJ-C for sunny days and an E-type and... - remark: a Jag is not for driving, but just to have a look at it!
( changing brake pads for instance is a pleasure for masochists only!)

But this pistonhead thread is interesting!

*adversity

I like that Jaaaagggg, until I sat in one, felt like I was sitting in a shoe box. 8 eveytime for me.

Zitat von sandwich;100013

Heres a small thread that I have contributed to on Pistonheads. Couple of other 8 series bods have also put their oar in but don't think I / we know of them!

Anyway....Have a good read!

http://www.pistonheads.com/gas…nmt=Jag+XKR+and+BMW+840Ci

So.. If we don't hear back from you tomorrow evening should we call the police and let them know about yr appointment?

Interesting read, sorry to say, I got the impression of a class divide, with the Jag appealing to...perhaps I shouldn't say any more.;-)

Sorry but the 8 is in a different class to the Jag,ok may leave me for dead in performance but always get envious looks from there owners!!

Interesting argument for me as I own one of each, albeit the Jag (my daily driver) is the newer shape XK and is not the supercharged R version, so there is no real like for like comparison.

The Jag is a superb value for money car putting a big smile on my face each time I drive it and although it is a beautiful looking and a fantastic drivers car, it doesn't have the individuality of the 8 series.

One thing for sure is that clearly I am a bit of a sucker for stylish V8 coupes!