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2003 vs 2005 XKR which to buy?

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2003 vs 2005 XKR which to buy? - 6/22/2008 9:12:47 AM

smess

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I have a line on a 2003 XKR that has 27k and 6 year 100k mile extended warranty.

The other car I am looking at is a 2005 with 33k it has the maintenance/warranty that will expire earlier than the 2003. Does the maintenance include brakes?

The 2005 is a better deal financially but the history and maintenance of the 2003 car seems cleaner.

2003 was the first year for the car, were there any changes made after 2003 that the 2005 might have?

Any advice or info is appreciated.

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RE: 2003 vs 2005 XKR which to buy? - 6/22/2008 1:24:12 PM

hlgeorge

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The rear badging position for the 03 is that year only. The 03 will have body side molding(a dent saver) and the 05 will not. They deleted the console cruise switch for 03, but brought it back later, in 05. 03 does not have the chrome trim around the gauges and shifter. 05 changed the front grill to a one piece unit. 05 started the twin exhaust tips for the R. Probably are other changes, but this is what I can think of now.

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