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Old Feb 8, 2021 | 10:43 PM
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Smile Hello from California & looking for my first XK 150

Hi everyone, glad to have found such a friendly forum with helpful and knowledgeable folks! I'm located in Southern California.

I used to own a lovely manual BMW Z3 back in college and since then have had a few "modern" Bore-1000 boxes with 4 wheels. Returning my Lexus lease in a couple months and have settled on replacing it with a 2010+ XK convertible! Depending on what I can find, I may have to settle for pre-'10, but we'll see. I've already found helpful posts here outlining things to look for, questions to ask, getting the CPO-style PPI from a Jag dealer, etc.

Couple Jag market questions for you guys:
  1. Besides the regular used car sites, are there any special sources you guys know of where I can find a relatively low mileage 2010+ XK?
  2. I've only recently started looking, but pricing seems to be all over the place, with the norm looking like ~$25k for '10+ and ~$18k for pre-'10 in something other than silver, black, or white with <60k miles. This pricing seems high to me based on some posts I've read here. Is this in-line with fair market value, or prices have risen due to COVID?


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Old Feb 9, 2021 | 12:30 AM
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Old Feb 9, 2021 | 01:56 AM
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Welcome to the Forums.

Used Jaguars can be fickle at best. Prices here are up, and numbers for sale are down, maybe Covid, maybe not.

Service records that are SPOT ON are more important than price. A neglected late model Jag is a potential money it, and each market will dictate the depth of that pit.

Good luck.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2021 | 01:58 AM
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Welcome to the forums shakennotstirred,

It's X150 for the 2006 - 2014 two door models. XK 150 is the designation of a much earlier two door model produced from 1957 to 1961.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xk-xkr-x150-33/ to the X150 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues. You can also use the US Western Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-western-38/ to find other members in your region.

Please read the guidance for new members ( https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...ned-up-241802/ ) which answers many of the most frequent questions about getting started.

Enjoy the forums and the search for your Jaguar.

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Old Feb 9, 2021 | 05:07 AM
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Welcome to the forums.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2021 | 06:18 AM
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums shakennotstirred,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help
 
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Old Feb 9, 2021 | 09:05 AM
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Hello,
In answer to your first question, Cars are where you find them. Some of the best deals are found in those impromptu used car lots by the side of the road. Some are parked on the street with a For Sale sign in the window. In fact, that's how I found my latest, Trucklet.

One thing I have to keep reminding myself though, there's Always a reason someone is selling a car; maybe more than one reason and it could be only a down payment to bring it home.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Old Feb 9, 2021 | 10:33 AM
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!
 
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Old Feb 9, 2021 | 10:56 PM
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Thanks, everyone, for the warm welcome. What a great community!

Originally Posted by Grant Francis
Welcome to the Forums.

Used Jaguars can be fickle at best. Prices here are up, and numbers for sale are down, maybe Covid, maybe not.

Service records that are SPOT ON are more important than price. A neglected late model Jag is a potential money it, and each market will dictate the depth of that pit.

Good luck.
Got it, thanks for the tip. Will make sure I look for comprehensive service records in my search.


Originally Posted by GGG
Welcome to the forums shakennotstirred,

It's X150 for the 2006 - 2014 two door models. XK 150 is the designation of a much earlier two door model produced from 1957 to 1961.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xk-xkr-x150-33/ to the X150 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues. You can also use the US Western Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-western-38/ to find other members in your region.

Please read the guidance for new members ( https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...ned-up-241802/ ) which answers many of the most frequent questions about getting started.

Enjoy the forums and the search for your Jaguar.

Graham
Thanks for the guidance, Graham. Noted on the difference between X150 and XK 150. Wish I had the dough for an XK 150!




Originally Posted by LnrB
Hello,
In answer to your first question, Cars are where you find them. Some of the best deals are found in those impromptu used car lots by the side of the road. Some are parked on the street with a For Sale sign in the window. In fact, that's how I found my latest, Trucklet.

One thing I have to keep reminding myself though, there's Always a reason someone is selling a car; maybe more than one reason and it could be only a down payment to bring it home.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Thanks, ElinorB, appreciate the insight.
 
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