New XK Owner
New XK Owner
Hey all, I’m Mike, I live in the Nashville area and I recently acquired my passion project, a 2009 Jaguar XK 4.2 with 187,000 miles. The previous owner did a fairly good job with maintaining and servicing the car, as it looks good and drives beautifully. Its currently in for inspection and a fluid change from Jaguar, so I’m holding my breath. My father has a 2005 XKR Convertible, and has loved it all the way through 130,000 miles. It’s a family thing I suppose!
I drive the car on the good days and keep it in on the bad, I treat it like it has 30 miles on the clock for now. They just simply don’t make this breed of car anymore and I’ve always loved the British GTs. I plan on having the XK all set and sound mechanically and cosmetically for my 30th birthday, I’m giving myself the time to be able to have anything and everything addressed the right way.
Thanks all, and I’m sure I’ll be seeking the help and advise of many here on the forum!
I drive the car on the good days and keep it in on the bad, I treat it like it has 30 miles on the clock for now. They just simply don’t make this breed of car anymore and I’ve always loved the British GTs. I plan on having the XK all set and sound mechanically and cosmetically for my 30th birthday, I’m giving myself the time to be able to have anything and everything addressed the right way.
Thanks all, and I’m sure I’ll be seeking the help and advise of many here on the forum!
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Welcome to the forum Mike,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
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Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xk-xkr-x150-33/ to the XK/XKR forum for help, advice and information.
Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.
You can also visit the US Southern Midwest Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/u...rn-midwest-67/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Hello, Mike,
No, they don't make cars like that anymore. Now you have to memorize your plate number to know which one is yours. Not so with those Elderly Jaguars!
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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No, they don't make cars like that anymore. Now you have to memorize your plate number to know which one is yours. Not so with those Elderly Jaguars!
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Mike,
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Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.
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Thank you guys! I just got the car back from service, I made a post in the XK forum but for those who replied and are curious...
Front lower control arm bushing. $573
Front upper control arm $1776 (heh)
Front pads and rotors $926
Front tires (uneven wear inside tire, alignment is also listed here)
Rear Diff Seals. $527
VVT Seal Leak $147
Ill be continuing the thread in the XK forum but it didn’t come out horrible! I was expecting far worse from an almost 200,000 mile car.
Thank you guys so much.
Front lower control arm bushing. $573
Front upper control arm $1776 (heh)
Front pads and rotors $926
Front tires (uneven wear inside tire, alignment is also listed here)
Rear Diff Seals. $527
VVT Seal Leak $147
Ill be continuing the thread in the XK forum but it didn’t come out horrible! I was expecting far worse from an almost 200,000 mile car.
Thank you guys so much.
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