Talent show
MANY HAVE had to face a difficult choice over the last few years, and I’m not talking The X-Factor or The Voice. No, I mean the tough decision between the XKR 5.0 and F-TYPE 3.0 S. Both fast, good looking and agile, either would be more enjoyable to own than a Saturday night spent watching a TV talent show.
Initially, because the XKR had been around for longer, its lower used values were the deciding factor for some. But not any more. Now that XKRs and early F-TYPE 3.0s are around £25,000, that choice has become harder.
And so, like watching back-to-back talent shows, I’m comparing one of each to try to decide which one of these incredible cars you should choose.
If looks were the sole barometer when deciding on a favourite, it would be an almost impossible choice. Both cars feature the same crisp, taut and clean design synonymous with Jaguars from the last decade: they are handsome, modern and contemporary. But, just by looking at them, it’s obvious they have different characters. The XKR is a Long Island Tea – refined and smooth, but still with the ability to get you into trouble if consumed too quickly. The F-TYPE, sitting
