xk OR xkr new member needing advice :)
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My $0.02 regarding the X100 vs the X150: you cannot dictate taste, but to me the X150 is a very masculine car in every way and it has classic lines that will look good 20 years from now. In comparison, again to my eye, the X100 is very feminine in shape. In the right colour with the right wheels it can look very good but otherwise...meh...
Now, to those who for some reason think that the 300 hp XK is underpowered...have you actually driven one any distance? The comment about the XK being adequate for roads with a 50 mph limit made me smile because my XK has acceleration that is shocking at double that speed. The XKR is much faster but its prowess is unusable in the real world. Bragging rights, yes, but unnecessary. (yes, I have driven the XKR 500 hp.... ). With regard to appearance, the front end of the XK is much cleaner and better integrated. Don't get me started on the angry catfish snout of the XKR-S....
Now, to those who for some reason think that the 300 hp XK is underpowered...have you actually driven one any distance? The comment about the XK being adequate for roads with a 50 mph limit made me smile because my XK has acceleration that is shocking at double that speed. The XKR is much faster but its prowess is unusable in the real world. Bragging rights, yes, but unnecessary. (yes, I have driven the XKR 500 hp.... ). With regard to appearance, the front end of the XK is much cleaner and better integrated. Don't get me started on the angry catfish snout of the XKR-S....
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Now, to those who for some reason think that the 300 hp XK is underpowered...have you actually driven one any distance? The comment about the XK being adequate for roads with a 50 mph limit made me smile because my XK has acceleration that is shocking at double that speed. The XKR is much faster but its prowess is unusable in the real world. Bragging rights, yes, but unnecessary. (yes, I have driven the XKR 500 hp.... ). With regard to appearance, the front end of the XK is much cleaner and better integrated. Don't get me started on the angry catfish snout of the XKR-S....
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-1 Doc.
What Jaguar driver wouldn't want to be inside a sultry "feminine" form? Also, I use all 510 ponies on my XKR quite often. Besides getting me where I want to be even faster, it's one hell of a rush, in more than one way.
What Jaguar driver wouldn't want to be inside a sultry "feminine" form? Also, I use all 510 ponies on my XKR quite often. Besides getting me where I want to be even faster, it's one hell of a rush, in more than one way.
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The 300 hp in the XK is more than acquitted for any highway driving. You don't need any more and I doubt there is a situation where you would NEED the extra 210 hp of the XKR. I've had several 300 hp+ cars in my youth so for this last go around I wanted the 510 just for my own ego. Do I use it , no , will I use it , probably not but I've got it. When I looked for my car even though I drove an XK it just wasn't in my sights. So get what you want and not what you need. Enjoy the ride.
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Hey Jay,
If speed and a bit sharper handling with a stiffer suspension is your cup of tea, than the XKR will be your choice. If a wonderful, elegant Grand Tourer that has more than adequate power and handling is what you desire, you will not be disappointed with the XK. If you have to carry two sets of golf clubs to the course, it's not going to happen in the convertible unless they're mini bags. I put two sets in my coupe every weekend (with the driver and 3 wood removed and laid diagonally across the trunk). In my X100 convertible the trunk is so cavernous I could get 4 sets of clubs if I wanted. One thing to watch out for in addition to those of the previous post, are shock absorbers, you shouldn't hear any clunking or any extraneous sounds and the feel should be very solid and of one piece when going over bumps and dips. I test drove a 2007 for another forum member and all four shocks needed replacing with a very poor ride. I just replaced all four of my own last week and the difference is startling.
Good luck.
If speed and a bit sharper handling with a stiffer suspension is your cup of tea, than the XKR will be your choice. If a wonderful, elegant Grand Tourer that has more than adequate power and handling is what you desire, you will not be disappointed with the XK. If you have to carry two sets of golf clubs to the course, it's not going to happen in the convertible unless they're mini bags. I put two sets in my coupe every weekend (with the driver and 3 wood removed and laid diagonally across the trunk). In my X100 convertible the trunk is so cavernous I could get 4 sets of clubs if I wanted. One thing to watch out for in addition to those of the previous post, are shock absorbers, you shouldn't hear any clunking or any extraneous sounds and the feel should be very solid and of one piece when going over bumps and dips. I test drove a 2007 for another forum member and all four shocks needed replacing with a very poor ride. I just replaced all four of my own last week and the difference is startling.
Good luck.
Hello Jay,
My advice would be to get a 2007/2008 xk coupe. While I am also a convertible guy, the coupe is such a stunning looking car that you will completely forget about wanting a convertible after you drive it. The coupe has a larger boot [for golf clubs] and does not have all the extra mechanicals that a convertible has [less things that can break]. The standard xk has more than enough power to keep you happy.
If you get a 2007 you will most likely have the very desirable wood on the steering wheel [the later models do not have this option]. My final advice would be to spend around 18-20K and buy one that is perfect and needs nothing. Don't be put off by high mileage, 100K is nothing for these cars provided that they are well maintained.
My advice would be to get a 2007/2008 xk coupe. While I am also a convertible guy, the coupe is such a stunning looking car that you will completely forget about wanting a convertible after you drive it. The coupe has a larger boot [for golf clubs] and does not have all the extra mechanicals that a convertible has [less things that can break]. The standard xk has more than enough power to keep you happy.
If you get a 2007 you will most likely have the very desirable wood on the steering wheel [the later models do not have this option]. My final advice would be to spend around 18-20K and buy one that is perfect and needs nothing. Don't be put off by high mileage, 100K is nothing for these cars provided that they are well maintained.
On the duck bill note, really investigate the passenger side foot well. Smell for mold, if there's the slightest hint, you have a service to be done.
At your price point, I would not look at XKR's. There's a lot more to owning a Jag and keep it up to snuff than the cost of admission. It's essential that they are maintained held up to "Jaguar standards".
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We love our XK 2007, such a fantastic ride. Freeway traveling you will not even realize when you hit triple digits on the speedo, just feels effortless, smooth and quiet. Cruise control helps keep speed down as you really won't realize your going as fast as you actually are. So power in my opinion is not an issue with the XK. I love when friends ogle the XK not realizing it's mine, the comments and stares are further confirmation that this is really a bitchen car. Feel very blessed.
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Elindo,
I purchased a set of four (front and rears) for the CATS suspension from British Parts Place. They operate on EBAY. All four shocks were under $400. delivered. They are OEM shocks from Jaguar. Jaguar dealerships sell each of the shocks for about $500 or the set for $2000, five times as much. Below is a link to the ebay listing for 4 shocks. They also sell just the fronts or the rears for half the price. Hard to believe!
New Shock Set of Four 07 10 Jaguar XKR Supercharged Cats Susp C2P3142 C2P3136 | eBay
I purchased a set of four (front and rears) for the CATS suspension from British Parts Place. They operate on EBAY. All four shocks were under $400. delivered. They are OEM shocks from Jaguar. Jaguar dealerships sell each of the shocks for about $500 or the set for $2000, five times as much. Below is a link to the ebay listing for 4 shocks. They also sell just the fronts or the rears for half the price. Hard to believe!
New Shock Set of Four 07 10 Jaguar XKR Supercharged Cats Susp C2P3142 C2P3136 | eBay
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The 300hp n/a 4.2 is an absolutely brilliant motor that absolutely loves to rev its only downfall is the lack of torque down low i.e. under 3500rpm
If sticking to n/a motors the 5L XK resolves this issue with major torque throughout the entire rev band it would be my pick.
If sticking to n/a motors the 5L XK resolves this issue with major torque throughout the entire rev band it would be my pick.
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Elindo,
I purchased a set of four (front and rears) for the CATS suspension from British Parts Place. They operate on EBAY. All four shocks were under $400. delivered. They are OEM shocks from Jaguar. Jaguar dealerships sell each of the shocks for about $500 or the set for $2000, five times as much. Below is a link to the ebay listing for 4 shocks. They also sell just the fronts or the rears for half the price. Hard to believe!
New Shock Set of Four 07 10 Jaguar XKR Supercharged Cats Susp C2P3142 C2P3136 | eBay
I purchased a set of four (front and rears) for the CATS suspension from British Parts Place. They operate on EBAY. All four shocks were under $400. delivered. They are OEM shocks from Jaguar. Jaguar dealerships sell each of the shocks for about $500 or the set for $2000, five times as much. Below is a link to the ebay listing for 4 shocks. They also sell just the fronts or the rears for half the price. Hard to believe!
New Shock Set of Four 07 10 Jaguar XKR Supercharged Cats Susp C2P3142 C2P3136 | eBay
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The 300hp n/a 4.2 is an absolutely brilliant motor that absolutely loves to rev its only downfall is the lack of torque down low i.e. under 3500rpm
If sticking to n/a motors the 5L XK resolves this issue with major torque throughout the entire rev band it would be my pick.
If sticking to n/a motors the 5L XK resolves this issue with major torque throughout the entire rev band it would be my pick.
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ELindo,
If your car has the electronic suspension, it is the same part number as the XKR's up to 2011 (which is the one I linked to on Ebay). If it does not have the CATS suspension, I believe they have the shocks as well. Go to the link and then open up the vendor's other items or just call them, they are very helpful on the phone.
If your car has the electronic suspension, it is the same part number as the XKR's up to 2011 (which is the one I linked to on Ebay). If it does not have the CATS suspension, I believe they have the shocks as well. Go to the link and then open up the vendor's other items or just call them, they are very helpful on the phone.
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Lack of torque? Every time I drive my xk I have never once thought it was lacking torque. Whenever I gun it....it goes.
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Michael not denying the fact that the 4.2 really gets up and goes in actual fact it prefers the high end of the rev range, its downfall is the fact that it takes 4100rpm to reach maximum torque as opposed to the newer n/a 5.0 which gets there at 3500rpm.
My solution which has definitely livened up the 4.2 in the lower revs range was to fit up the crossover x-pipe in the exhaust system which merges the two banks together.. in a nut shell after the x-pipe mod the aj34 is absolutely faultless now.
My solution which has definitely livened up the 4.2 in the lower revs range was to fit up the crossover x-pipe in the exhaust system which merges the two banks together.. in a nut shell after the x-pipe mod the aj34 is absolutely faultless now.
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Michael not denying the fact that the 4.2 really gets up and goes in actual fact it prefers the high end of the rev range, its downfall is the fact that it takes 4100rpm to reach maximum torque as opposed to the newer n/a 5.0 which gets there at 3500rpm.
My solution which has definitely livened up the 4.2 in the lower revs range was to fit up the crossover x-pipe in the exhaust system which merges the two banks together.. in a nut shell after the x-pipe mod the aj34 is absolutely faultless now.
My solution which has definitely livened up the 4.2 in the lower revs range was to fit up the crossover x-pipe in the exhaust system which merges the two banks together.. in a nut shell after the x-pipe mod the aj34 is absolutely faultless now.
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I'd advise you to never EVER drive a 5.0 XKR then. After you did, you'd curse your N/A 4.2 and feel like you were in a Cobalt.