2011 xkrs or 2014 f type
Discussion
Coming from an AM V8 4.7 and spent a lot of money on maintaining it I fancy a change
Two options to fill the sports car criteria f type S or the XKRS
The thing that's putting me off an F-type is that it's got a bit more to depreciate, I think I could run an XKRS for 18 months and pick up a F-type R then or buy a F-type S now and have it for 3 years which I think would be more expensive...
Another issue is that XKRS don't seem to actually be selling and in 18 months time I don't think many would pick an XKRS over an F-type R for similar money
Another option is that a get a new shape RRS for the same money which personally I think is a great car and will be cheaper than the f-type S over a 3 year period. The issue with that option is that I'll will have to stick with RRS for a while as I'm the only driver in the family and will probably have to have something practical for little ones in 4/5 years time
Any thoughts would be appreciated
Two options to fill the sports car criteria f type S or the XKRS
The thing that's putting me off an F-type is that it's got a bit more to depreciate, I think I could run an XKRS for 18 months and pick up a F-type R then or buy a F-type S now and have it for 3 years which I think would be more expensive...
Another issue is that XKRS don't seem to actually be selling and in 18 months time I don't think many would pick an XKRS over an F-type R for similar money
Another option is that a get a new shape RRS for the same money which personally I think is a great car and will be cheaper than the f-type S over a 3 year period. The issue with that option is that I'll will have to stick with RRS for a while as I'm the only driver in the family and will probably have to have something practical for little ones in 4/5 years time
Any thoughts would be appreciated
The F-Type is a very hard ride, whereas the XK is more of a GT. Also, the V6S exhaust annoyed me within 2 minutes, as it's very shouty. I'm considering an XK currently to replace the XF. However, the XK will have old-tech on the touch-screen if that bothers you.
Edited by fatboy b on Sunday 14th August 10:34
F-Type = small car - a bit girlish 
I had the same choice to make a few months ago, chose to go the XKRS route. The XKRS put more of a mile on my face and a bit more roomy for continental touring. You still get a noisy V8 motor but its not a irritating as the F type.The trade in XKRS's seems to be steady with dealers reluctant to discount further on the sticker prices. 
To start with I wasn't sure about the French racing blue but that picture makes it look pretty special... Can't see it depreciating much specially as they don't make them anymore
Is the b&w system pretty good? The standard system in the f-type I don't rate at all
Is the b&w system pretty good? The standard system in the f-type I don't rate at all
Edited by Jamesx31 on Sunday 14th August 16:51
fatboy b said:
The F-Type is a very hard ride, whereas the XK is more of a GT. Also, the V6S exhaust annoyed me within 2 minutes, as it's very shouty. I'm considering an XK currently to replace the XF. However, the XK will have old-tech on the touch-screen if that bothers you.
If you don't like the noise there is a button you can press to tone it down.Edited by fatboy b on Sunday 14th August 10:34
Zanderman said:
How are they XKRS to drive Vs the standard XKR? Is it worth the extra/difference in money? Apart from the styling differences (not sure I like the XKR slightly more subtle styling?) cant see a huge difference to justify the extra money.
Lower suspension, nicer exhaust sound, better seats, better brakes, different and better drivetrain, better rubbers, better rims, nicer steering wheel AND MORE POWER ! I prefer any day the styling looks of an XK-RS to an XKR - more carbon etc..... 
XXXAngelXXX said:
Zanderman said:
How are they XKRS to drive Vs the standard XKR? Is it worth the extra/difference in money? Apart from the styling differences (not sure I like the XKR slightly more subtle styling?) cant see a huge difference to justify the extra money.
Lower suspension, nicer exhaust sound, better seats, better brakes, different and better drivetrain, better rubbers, better rims, nicer steering wheel AND MORE POWER ! I prefer any day the styling looks of an XK-RS to an XKR - more carbon etc..... TravelsVeryRapid said:
fatboy b said:
The F-Type is a very hard ride, whereas the XK is more of a GT. Also, the V6S exhaust annoyed me within 2 minutes, as it's very shouty. I'm considering an XK currently to replace the XF. However, the XK will have old-tech on the touch-screen if that bothers you.
If you don't like the noise there is a button you can press to tone it down.Edited by fatboy b on Sunday 14th August 10:34
XXXAngelXXX said:
My wife was strictly against french racing blue 
and the BIG rear wing - so we ended up with this (had to take the big wing off and added the Speedpack wing)
I think it looks so much better without the big wing! Very cool! and the BIG rear wing - so we ended up with this (had to take the big wing off and added the Speedpack wing)Edited by XXXAngelXXX on Tuesday 16th August 08:30
Jamesx31 said:
To start with I wasn't sure about the French racing blue but that picture makes it look pretty special... Can't see it depreciating much specially as they don't make them anymore
Is the b&w system pretty good? The standard system in the f-type I don't rate at all
I like the Blue, Jaguar and Aston Martin don't do a wide palet of colours-all a bit too conservative. The sound system is ok but don't have it on that much as prefer the noise of the V8Is the b&w system pretty good? The standard system in the f-type I don't rate at all
Edited by Jamesx31 on Sunday 14th August 16:51
XXXAngelXXX said:
My wife was strictly against french racing blue and the BIG rear wing - so we ended up with this (had to take the big wing off and added the Speedpack wing)
Partially in agreement with the wing looks, left mine on as part of the 'package'. Can you get the tail spoiler in carbon fibre? and the BIG rear wing - so we ended up with this (had to take the big wing off and added the Speedpack wing)Edited by XXXAngelXXX on Tuesday 16th August 08:30
As for the wifey, she chooses the colour for her car I choose mine. I think that every car has its ideal colour, the blue sets the car off nicely. I accept that I will be in the minority but thats ok with me.
Anyone for a Grff in Orange
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