I'm deciding to purchase one of these two cars and am looking for feedback, just based on value. A 2007 Jaguar XK, 85,000 miles, $18,500. Or. A 2006 Jaguar XJ, 58,000 miles, $12,000. Both essentially one owner, near-new condition, maintained at obsession level. There are buyers waiting behind me, so I have to decide quickly. Thanks for any thoughts!! Here are the links. Prestige Auto Brokers Used 2007 Jaguar XK in Raleigh NC Serving Durham | Westgate Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram | VIN:

 

XJ. less miles, less money and I personally don't care for convertibles.
But I would also be looking for an XJR.

 

ditto.

 

Welcome to the forum bystrange,

I've moved your question from X308 to X350 forum. Your other identical post in X150 forum is in the right place.

A 2006 XJ is the later aluminium bodied X350 (2003 - 2009) and not the earlier steel bodied X308 (1997 - 2003).

Graham

 

If it were an XK coupe I say its a step up...But 300 HP for a car that looks like an Aston Martin is a bit sad...XJR X350 if you like lots of power...In that price range you can get one bad *** "R" with low miles! Nix a regular XJ at your price point...If your more low key snag a XK coupe...They look amazing!

 

By the way the line to buy those cars are not as long as you think...The 07 is a bit pricey...I know of a minty 07 black coupe you can get for 18.5 with 25K less miles...Cash is king these days...Stay the course...Don't rush!!!

 

The reason the price is low is the cost of maintenance/repairs. The only way to own these cars is the have an extended warranty. The suspension most likely will be the money pit. Around 10 years, you'll find yourself replacing lots of expensive suspension parts. No doubt the other repacement items will be replacing parts due to vacumn leaks (hopefully not the valley hose on the SC models), tranny is seal for life (100K miles), and other luking gremlins.
You'll need to budget $1 to $2K per year to keep it on the road.
Good luck.

 

2007 XK all the way. The XJ looks like a car for Grandma. As far as I am concerned the price is right and it looks stunning. The 2007 was the only year for the wood trimmed steering wheel. Grab it before somebody else does. 300HP is more than enough to keep you happy.

 

Ha! Grandmas car 'eh...My XJR will take your XK to the cleaners!07 and up XK coupes are one of my favorite cars ever. They look like there having sex with the road when one goes by...

 

Thank you to everyone for your insights. The decision became easy when I went with my gut. Ready for a change from the large Chrysler 300C but wanted to keep the feel of the Hemi engine. My family will attest that I'm pretty obsessive about "my" car and really don't drive other people around--in 6 years only my husband drove my car--once, and if a passenger drops a piece of lint, they say I scream like a horror movie. So no need for extra room. (The grandkids in the photo won't fit with their car seats.) I'm only struggling to adjust to the older features and kinks--my center console wouldn't open (until I rigged a solution, thanks to Forum advice), and the Bluetooth doesn't recognize my phone, nav system is a bit outdated. Otherwise, a dream! Thank you again to everyone for weighing in. Love this community!

 

I've never owned a convertible, so this will be my trial car!

 

Did get the extended warranty. And keeping positive!

 

Thanks...I'm not the most patient person. :-)

 

Yes, didn't want to live with no-buy remorse!

 

I have to say, the interior of the XJ seemed a bit like the inside of a very luxurious casket. But beautiful. I'm a proud and happy Grandmother, though, so I just get to be the super cool Grandmother in the family now. :-)

 

Now if I knew your name was Beth from your first post, I would have said the XK. So yes you are now the "super cool Grandmother"