Hello,

Just purchased a 2003 XKR with 93k miles. Owned many other cars in the past, but this is my first Jaguar experiance! What should I look for, from a mechanical stand point? I guess, engine and drive train first. Later, interior things, I have heard that the rear window regulators fail often. Any advice for this Jaguar newbie would be helpful and appreciated!

Thanks,

Phillip

 

Welcome to the forum Phillip,

Good to have you with us.
You should have asked that before you bought it!
Head on over to the tech section XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum and look in the "How To" sticky at the top of the page and you will find some links to things to check.
Take a look at your regional section when you get time Lower Atlantic - NC SC FL GA - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't already done so you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.

 

Welcome to the forum Phillip,

Follow Norri's link to the XK8/XKR section for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top there is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

Enjoy the forum.

Graham

 

Welcome to the forums, Phillip.

You will find a lot of helpful folks here.

Just to get you started, your 2003 pretty much had most of the engine/drive train issues sorted out. If yours if a rag top, I think you still need to check the convertible top hoses or fit one of the pressure lowering devices you will see discussed here.

That is the year everyone wants due to the beautiful body lines and good mechanical nature of the car.

Congrats, all things being equal you probably got a pretty good Jag there.
Vector

 

Welcome to the forum Phillip.

What can I add, burns on the roof would generally not be a good sign.

Congrat's on the XKR.

Good to see you.

 

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