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BMW Calls Jaguar a Scardey Cat

omarrana submitted on 12/28/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:15:50 PM

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Supposedly in Spain you’re allowed to make fun of your competitors and alter their image to use to your advantage in your advertisements.

BMW took a stab at Jaguar with this one and we think its absolutely hilarious. We wish this was allowed in the US to spice things up in the auto industry.

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Probably fake, as there have been several ads with BMW supposedly acting tough.
— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 12/28/2006 3:25:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6

If I were them, I'd spend more time worry about Auto Union than picking on a bruised cat.
— silverarrow2 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/29/2006 1:05:22 AM | | Votes: -2

I don't think it is fake. This ad is from Jung von Matt a German advertising agency. I am not sure about this one but I believe that in Europe it is okay to make advertisements and show the competitors products but with some limitations like you can't use their logo, trademarks ...
— Gabriel (View Profile)

Posted on 12/29/2006 3:15:10 AM | | Votes: 0

Wow. BMW is asking for it now!
— courtstone (View Profile)

Posted on 12/28/2006 4:20:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Funny! BUt I agree with chewy, most likely BS.
— AE86 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/28/2006 4:29:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

Jaguar? That's like picking on Lincoln. You don't kick a cat when it's down!
— delan (View Profile)

Posted on 12/28/2006 4:32:05 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

Watch as the XF walks all over the 5 series.
— urbansouljah (View Profile)

Posted on 12/28/2006 5:47:20 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4

don't think so
— synx (View Profile)

Posted on 12/28/2006 6:06:40 PM | | Votes: 4

i seriously doubt that, the jaguar xk only has 300hp, the xkr only has 420, that car will be cost more than the xf, jaguar doesnt have the engines to compete with bmw....and not just that the concept photos for the xf show that jaguar is giving being jaguar for a design that looks like it could be "anything" with jaguar emblems....jaguar needs new styling and i would agree with that, but it also needs substance, quality, technology, and stuff ford cant seem to afford to give them. and besides the way to improve a brand with as much "heritage" good and bad as jaguar isnt to throw it all way and totally re-invent the brand into something it will never be...but hey thats just my opinion
— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 12/28/2006 7:34:30 PM | | Votes: 1

brilliant. go BMW!!!
— synx (View Profile)

Posted on 12/28/2006 6:06:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

you have to admit though that out of all the classes bmw has, the 5 series is the worst. XF will beat it on looks and style, but probably not performance because lets face it jag aint no bmw performer...but they sure are pretty.
— MBKing (View Profile)

Posted on 12/28/2006 6:10:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

oddly the "worst in class" 5-series was also the "best selling in class" this year. Interesting, huh? I wonder why that is with the less expensive Lexus GS, Infiniti M, and Audi A6 out there, plus the "benchmark" E-class...
— JRobUSC (View Profile)

Posted on 12/29/2006 9:03:53 AM | | Votes: 2

3 series sedan, 5 series, 6 series, 7 series, x3 are all relly ugly to me.... excluding M cars.
pretty jag for me
— StepYaGameUp (View Profile)

Posted on 12/28/2006 7:00:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -8

lool, I mean seriously "car" guys, is Jaguar a good car to compare against? Maybe BMW just picked the one it knows it can beat.
— Designer1 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/28/2006 7:02:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

There was a time when Jaguar made better cars than BMW the XK-E type and original XJ-6, I also liked the XJ-S, the difference BMW's habits of planning and investing in the future, the Britsh did not, and under ford's leadership they focused on too many retro designs, S-type is awful does not look like new car. The poor XJ sedan, suffers from that dated 1975 look, it is great car with a great interior but I would not buy it it does not look new. You have to respect BMW's courage to choose Chris Bangles designs like them or not they look fresh.
— Larry (View Profile)

Posted on 12/28/2006 7:26:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

if BMW wanted to humiliate someone for fun, it would be audi hands down. too easy.
— AmazingBimmer (View Profile)

Posted on 12/28/2006 7:28:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 10

True story.
— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/28/2006 7:50:41 PM | | Votes: 7

No matter who you think is best, it is funny.
— Flat6Four (View Profile)

Posted on 12/28/2006 10:40:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7

Great image! But picking on Jaguar seems like an odd choice - I don't think anyone believes they threaten BMW, so it's almost like stating the obvious. It will be a different situation in a couple of years though, especially if the new XJ is based on a Rapide. And the nose of that 5-series looks pretty ugly in the ad.
— Buzz (View Profile)

Posted on 12/29/2006 1:42:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

Funny picture
— AUDBMLEXMRC (View Profile)

Posted on 12/29/2006 5:31:38 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

Buzz the XJ won't be based on the Rapide. Jaguar has a better aluminum structure than AM does. Now if you just mean the design then yeah they could be close.
— urbansouljah (View Profile)

Posted on 12/29/2006 6:29:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

I find thats kinda harsh...Well what goes around comes around...never know if jags become profitable and bmw is in the drain then jag will have the last laff...
— jt716 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/29/2006 10:11:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Wait till Hyundai stabs Toyota and Honda
— awsomeaudi (View Profile)

Posted on 12/29/2006 10:15:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Lol will be Ford, Hyundai,and Chevy
— jt716 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/29/2006 10:25:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Jaguars are such crap...my buddy had one for a year (all he could tolerate). Every person I know who has had one complains that their in the shop more than their on the road.

Hat's off BMW - stick it to the weakest link
— BMW740Z4 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/29/2006 10:37:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

When was that? 1940s?
— passar47 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/31/2006 3:34:28 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Those propellors are gonna get scratched!!!!
— courtstone (View Profile)

Posted on 1/1/2007 2:52:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

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