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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 06:45 AM
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Jaguar XJ by Arden


http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/11...xj-saloon.html



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The all-new Jaguar XJ is one of those cars you either love or hate. There is no middle ground with this strange mix of old and new, of traditionalism and modern manufacturing techniques. Now German tuners Arden, perhaps best known these days for tuning Jaguars, Minis and Land Rovers, have returned to their roots and taken the big cat for another turn around the workshop.

The XJ's exterior gets a subtle bodykit, stainless steel mesh grille, LED fog lights, 21-inch alloys and the brand's now defunct leaping cat emblem. It's the interior, though, where things start to get interesting. Customers can specify a whole host of options including several varieties of Connolly Leather or Alcantara as well as carbon, chrome or wood for the trim. Dynamic interior lighting helps further accentuate the Arden Jag from the norm.

The full details are all rather sketchy at the moment, including what modifications were done to the XJ's 5.0 L petrol and 3.0 L diesel engines, though hopefully these will be released at a later date.









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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 06:52 AM
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Wheels are nothing distinctively impressive.

The LED fogs make it modern, but it isn't breakthrough.

That grill still needs to be toned down a bit. Too much chrome.

The body kit is appropriate for the XJ. Not too rice.
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 07:00 AM
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Please get rid of all modifications done to this XJ. Looks like ***.

I sat in a new XJ last Thursday. Black exterior and saddle seats (they call it english tan I believe) with blue piping and dashboard. It is seriously to die for! Completely fell in love with this car.
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 07:58 AM
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This car looks truly special (and expensive) in person as is. Doesn't need all this.
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 01:10 PM
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hate the wheels
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 02:22 PM
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I LOVE it, but I could find better wheels.
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 03:23 PM
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I like it, minimal rice effect.
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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I like it, but not those wheels.
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by E6BAV8R
I like it, but not those wheels.
was thinking the same thing
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