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Soon to be 2007 XKR owner, some questions...

  

ezxkr -> Soon to be 2007 XKR owner, some questions... (6/24/2008 3:44:36 PM)

Hi everyone!

I will be purchasing an almost new 2007 XKR next week and am excited to join the forum and the exclusive XKR club. From everything I have read the XKR is going to be a really great blend of daily driver + sports car for me. I had a couple of questions and would be grateful if anyone could answer them:

1. Are there any chronic issues with the 2007 model that I should be aware of? (since it is the 1st year of the redesign)
2. Is the iPhone fully compatible with the car? I was able to make outbound calls in my brief test drive but was curious if the address book can sync with it.
3. Any other general opinions on the car, comments, etc?

I look forward to hearing your comments! I will certainly post pictures when I get it next week.

Best regards,
ez

  
mja xkr -> RE: Soon to be 2007 XKR owner, some questions... (6/24/2008 4:26:07 PM)

[sm=welcomesign.gif].... to the forum and CONGRATS on the XKR.... you''ll love it!!!!

I have an ''08, so can''t comment on the  any known ''07 issues.  I do not have an Iphone; but, have two different phones that I sync with MS Outlook that both sync fine including my address book.  I have heard that most people using Iphones have had success using B T ................ 

h20boy -> RE: Soon to be 2007 XKR owner, some questions... (6/24/2008 4:31:06 PM)

Not sure of any chronic issues that I have heard about. There are a few 07-08 model owners around, but I doubt they will have anything  more to contribute in the way of ''design flaws''.  The powertrain is the same as the previous, tried-and-true XK8/Rs, with some minor performance improvements, so unless the different navigation/audio system has any bugs, there won''t be alot of complaints;  You''re a lucky guy, the styling on those xks are intense.  My next jag will either be an 08 or 09xk, after this one is paid off of course. 

The service techs on here will be able to tell you what the XKs have been coming in for in the first 1-2 years of ownership, that may help you.

GHOSTRIDERXKR08 -> RE: Soon to be 2007 XKR owner, some questions... (6/24/2008 10:03:34 PM)

I guess I''''ll chime in although mine is an ''''08.  The iPhone will sync with no problem.  Once in awhile I have to reconnect but most times I''''ve had no problem.  Bought the car new in January  ''''08 and here are the list of problems.  Currently I have approximately 2,300 miles:

1.  New Auxiliary Pump: The day I bought the car and driving my way home I received a Check Engine light and turned around back to the dealer.  The car was at the dealer for 2 days waiting for the new pump.

2.  Replaced Window Regulator:  After tinting the window, the guide inside the door cut the tint when the window was rolled down and the dealer had to replace the window regulator.

3.  Starting Problem:  Once in awhile the car would crank and try to start and then die.  The 2nd time will always start though.  Dealer couldn''''t replicate it so they couldn''''t do anything but lately the car would start the first time.  Thought it might be the fuel pump or check valve in the fuel pump.  Still monitoring it closely.

4.  Brake Squeal almost at a complete stop.  After washing the car and the calipers are wet the brakes squeel at the point of almost a complete stop.  Sometimes it would last for days if I don''''t drive it much.  I feel like an idiot at a stop light and the squeal happens and everyone is looking at a $90K+ vehicle with brake squeal. Dealer advised it''''s the glaze of the caliper and also the compound of the brake material (Semi-Metallic) making it squeak and said nothing can be done.  After driving for awhile and using the brakes it would go away but the problem I have is I wash my car ever week so it comes back every time. 

5.  Door Trim Clip (Minor):  When they installed the new window regulator, one of the door clips became loose and the door panel wouldn''''t secure properly so they had to replace one.

6. When pressing the button on the handle to lock the door from the outside, sometimes the car would beep instead of lock.  I would press it a second time and it would lock.  Just a minor nuisance.

I still love the car and it feels more special everytime I get in the driver''''s seat than my newly purchased Mercedes SL65 AMG.  The engine has been solid and so has been the tranny although it only has 2,300 miles.

mja xkr -> RE: Soon to be 2007 XKR owner, some questions... (6/25/2008 5:50:45 AM)

Ghostrider,

sorry to hear about your problems..............   boy, have I been lucky (knocks on wood) ........ bought my car in November and have had it back at the dealer once to hard wire for my V1 radar detector.....  

In fact, the owner of the dealership that I bought from called the other day because he hadn''t seen or heard from me. 

you''re so right about it ''feeling special''; I had it out last Sunday morning (around 6am) ... for a ''spirited drive'' and it felt great.  After and hour in my 996 turbo, I would be looking for the shortest route home....  performance, comfort, creature features, and styling....

I hope they have your problems all sorted out and that they don''t detract from your pleasure in owning the car.

to the OP, since the car is ''almost new'' you should be able to have them run the VIN for a service history.......  good luck with your purchase......

KAZSAM -> RE: Soon to be 2007 XKR owner, some questions... (6/25/2008 5:52:06 AM)

Welcome just make sure you have some money in the bank when it comes time for repairs

GHOSTRIDERXKR08 -> RE: Soon to be 2007 XKR owner, some questions... (6/25/2008 6:33:07 AM)

mja xkr:  Everything has been fix that can be fixed under warranty.  So far the car has been starting up at first crank, locking issue is just a minor glitch once in awhile and probably the car not reading the key FOB and the squeaking brakes I''ll just have to live with. After the brakes are warmed up I would do some higher speed braking and usually the squeaking goes away after that. If I had to do it all over again I would definately buy another one.  I do wish they had the 500HP with the redesign in ''07 instead of releasing it in ''09.

If you buy an ''07 you''ll still have a couple years of warranty so you should be fine. 

Florida Phil -> RE: Soon to be 2007 XKR owner, some questions... (6/25/2008 7:13:56 AM)

Only problems here was the battery going flat several timer after me leaving something on. After I jumped it it to start it, I tried to put the top down and it stuck after 3 inches...the computer needed resetting and they had to paly about with the roof mech to get it working. They changed the battery just in case, but I dont think it needed it. Apart from that, nothing whatsover...got 3000 miles on it now and it drives like new. Its still like getting in a brand new car. I have it proffesionaly detailed every month and its gleaming.

What are you guys doing to sync the Iphone? 07''s have no jack and I didnt want them pulling all the console out to do the wiring mod, so Im using that crap adaoter through the FM radio and we all know how terrible they are.  

mja xkr -> RE: Soon to be 2007 XKR owner, some questions... (6/25/2008 8:21:23 AM)

Phil, I learned about batteries the hard way... my ''06 was dead after I left it for a week when it was brand new.

I keep mine on a battery tender since I usually just drive it on weekends..................  

in fact, I stored mine from xmas until April..... detailed, put on blocks, battery tender, and covered......... it was fine cranked right up, no flat spots, etc......

ezxkr -> RE: Soon to be 2007 XKR owner, some questions... (6/25/2008 10:44:51 AM)

Thanks to everyone for all the replies! Wow, I didn''t expect this much activity on the forum, and am so pleased to find it.

quote:

ORIGINAL: mja xkr

[sm=welcomesign.gif].... to the forum and CONGRATS on the XKR.... you''''ll love it!!!!



Thanks mja!!! I can''t wait.

ghostrider: I had squeaky brakes with my brand new 2005 C6, and I can definitely sympathize with the embarrassment. GM finally acknowledged the problem and actually replaced the brake pads with a new kind after I had it for about a month, under warranty.

If anyone has any suggestions as far as iPod/iPhone connectivity, or as far as V1 hardwire + mounting (mja?) I would love to hear it.

  

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