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Old 02-22-11, 10:20 PM
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It's a bit ricey but functionally so.

It has *****. (Or for those that prefer otherwise, it has ****.)

I'd take one in black, please.
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Old 02-22-11, 11:43 PM
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at a glance, it looks like a kitted up Supra.

just goes to show how far ahead of its time the supra was.

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Old 02-23-11, 12:01 AM
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the rear is not special enough
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Old 02-23-11, 12:02 AM
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looks great in blue! the lines do enhance it nicely. it's got a nice side profile as well.
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Old 02-23-11, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by GFerg


Holy &$%#!!!! Now that is HOT!!!! LOVE IT!!!

If only Jag had better reliability....
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Old 02-23-11, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by CDNROCKIES
How fast do you think a Vantage is?

Yes, it's down on horsepower, but it's half a second slower. For the price compared to a new Vantage...the true competitor...this car has a lot to offer.

I've always viewed this car as the entry level Aston.
For one, the Vantage is exponentially better looking but the XKRS significantly outpowers the V8, V8 S and even the V12. My point is that with 550hp on tap...4.2seconds 0-60 just isn't very impressive. There are plenty of less expensive performance cars that are over 100hp down and make the run in the same amount of time (M3 comes to mind).

I respect that this thing is a GT and less of a sports car, but then again it seems like the aero kit, price, power upgrades and effort are hard to justify. How is it that the 550hp 6405lb X5M makes the run to 60 in about the same amount of time?
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Old 02-23-11, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by bad co
It's a GT car not a super car. Stop criticizing everything thats not a Lexus its really getting rather annoying.
Some people rag on me for being a Toyota/Lexus hater...you seem to disagree. Can't please them all
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Old 02-23-11, 07:51 AM
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I love it! Great job Jag!
 
Old 02-23-11, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
at a glance, it looks like a kitted up Supra.

just goes to show how far ahead of its time the supra was.

Now THAT'S funny. As in, "are you serious?" funny.
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Old 02-23-11, 10:32 AM
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Every manufacturer that has ***** to put big wing on a back of a car gets a prop from me!

I also like new headlights, much more dynamic.
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Old 02-23-11, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Vladi
Every manufacturer that has ***** to put big wing on a back of a car gets a prop from me!

I also like new headlights, much more dynamic.
Oh yea?



Anyway, I think this thing is phenomenal in every way! It does have some race car inspired add ons, yet to me it still is pretty damn classy. I'll take one in white!
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Old 02-23-11, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by bad co
It's a GT car not a super car. Stop criticizing everything thats not a Lexus its really getting rather annoying.
This comment is way off because if anything MP has been very critical of Lexus and anyone can see that in his past posts. How about lets stick to the topic.
 
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Originally Posted by GFerg
Oh yea?



Anyway, I think this thing is phenomenal in every way! It does have some race car inspired add ons, yet to me it still is pretty damn classy. I'll take one in white!
You got me there! I had to say spoiler not wing! I wish nothing but death to APC wings
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