New York Auto Show

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Isn't that Jag's styling (and that of most recent Jags) too derivative of AM?

Did they have the VW GX3 on display in NY?

--Andre

 

[whoopee]

The designer, Ian Callum, styled a couple Astons, too. Anyway, there are many many worse cars to be derivative of.

 

[Lamo]

Originally Posted by Andre Yew

Isn't that Jag's styling (and that of most recent Jags) too derivative of AM?

Did they have the VW GX3 on display in NY?

--Andre

he's heard that question before. i prefer fisker's designs, but callum's fantastic.

 

[briancl]

Originally Posted by whoopee

Ford acquired Jaguar back in the late 80's (88 or 89 I think). The recent line of XKs came out in 1997.

Most modern cars don't strike me but the latest Jaguar, Aston Martin, and Range Rovers (BMW) are very well-done. It's too bad they haven't done more for Ford's bottom line.

oh right.. i guess i assumed that people would assume more than they did.

i should have come right out and said this, but everything jaguar has produced since ford's buyout in 89 has been complete ****, including the line of XK's that were around since the late 90's.

this is a surprising breath of fresh air from jag.

 

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Originally Posted by briancl

oh right.. i guess i assumed that people would assume more than they did.

i should have come right out and said this, but everything jaguar has produced since ford's buyout in 89 has been complete ****, including the line of XK's that were around since the late 90's.

this is a surprising breath of fresh air from jag.

And why are they complete ****?

I quite like the XK and think it was a lot better than the XJS before it. The current XJ is a beautiful car that keeps Jaguars traditional "gentleman's club" atmosphere about it.

Jon.