View Poll Results: Unofficial Poll on Jaguar 2008 XKR Portfolio Owners
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2008 Jaguar XKR Portfolio Edition Registry
#81
Welcome to the 2008 Porfolio club! You made an awesome buy! trust me the only good reason to loose a nights sleep over it is impatience to get behind it's wheel. I have the identical car (except for the American walnut trim, which Sir Norman Dewis signed the last time I met him). Its has 50k perfect trouble-free miles, and it still feels like a very special treat everytime I drive it. I have made the following modifications to my car and have found the were all well worth doing: fit a Quaife limited slip diff, remove fuse 19, fit WhiteXKR's roof controller, and fit a 2009 or newer bluetooth (phone) module.
Last edited by JustNiz; 02-05-2017 at 09:26 AM.
#82
#83
I really like the engine cover. Where did you source and buy it? I have an 08 Portfolio XKR coupe in Vancouver Canada.
#84
#85
I had a number of pieces re-styled using the Hydrographics process. They turned out really good. This subject has been mentioned here numerous times. Do a Search....
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Firecat17 (02-07-2017)
#86
#87
I hope you enjoy yours as much as I still enjoy mine! There is lots of valuable information on this Forum, and many helpful members.
#88
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Cambo (02-07-2017)
#90
The Portfolio limited edition ($12,000 option) for the XKR adds Alcon brakes with six-piston calipers in front and four-piston calipers in the rear, 20-inch polished alloy wheels, polished aluminum power side vents, leather-edged floor mats, a 525-watt Bowers & Wilkins sound system with Sirius Satellite radio, and Celestial Black metallic paint. Buyers can choose American Walnut or engine-spun aluminum interior trim at no extra cost. Also included is the XKR Luxury Package described above. Jaguar said that just 255 Portfolio Editions would be available in the U.S. Adaptive cruise control is available as a stand-alone option ($2,200). You also had the choice of white or black leather interior. The heated steering wheel is part of the included Luxury Package. I don't think Adaptive Cruise Control was available for this car in 2008.
#91
Heated Steering Wheel?
So, how different are the 2008 and 2009 XKR Portfolios?
1. Exterior paint and wheels: 2008 Celestial Black/Cremona and 2009 Shadow Gray/Selena
2. Alcon brakes - standard for 2008, a $5,000 option in 2009.
3. Adaptive Cruise Control - a $2,200 option in both 2008 and 2009.
4. Heated steering wheel - not available in 2009. Does the 2008 have it?
5. iPod Connectivity - not available in 2008, standard in 2009.
Does the 2008 XKR Portfolio have a heated steering wheel?
1. Exterior paint and wheels: 2008 Celestial Black/Cremona and 2009 Shadow Gray/Selena
2. Alcon brakes - standard for 2008, a $5,000 option in 2009.
3. Adaptive Cruise Control - a $2,200 option in both 2008 and 2009.
4. Heated steering wheel - not available in 2009. Does the 2008 have it?
5. iPod Connectivity - not available in 2008, standard in 2009.
Does the 2008 XKR Portfolio have a heated steering wheel?
#92
>> I don't think Adaptive Cruise Control was available for this car in 2008.
My 2008 portfolio conv has adaptive cruise, but does not have a heated steering wheel (not that I miss that here in AZ).
I would definitely love vented seats though, that I believe were only available from 2009.
I keep wondering how hard it would be to retrofit vented seats into my car.
My 2008 portfolio conv has adaptive cruise, but does not have a heated steering wheel (not that I miss that here in AZ).
I would definitely love vented seats though, that I believe were only available from 2009.
I keep wondering how hard it would be to retrofit vented seats into my car.
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Stuart S (02-09-2017)
#94
Need Confirmation of Features
I just recently purchased my 2008 XKR Portfolio Convertible w/ only 10,400 miles. This machine is awesome! (of course I dont have to tell this forum how awesome it is)
After reading the manual and then going to my car to trial the features mention in manual I am a bit perplexed. Can someone clarify which features I should and shouldn't expect... such as:
1) Heated Steering Wheel?
2) Electronic Folding Side Mirrors?
Also I am having issues with Bluetooth Syncing my Samsung S7 Active Phone. It says paired but it is not connected. Any advice?
Thank you
After reading the manual and then going to my car to trial the features mention in manual I am a bit perplexed. Can someone clarify which features I should and shouldn't expect... such as:
1) Heated Steering Wheel?
2) Electronic Folding Side Mirrors?
Also I am having issues with Bluetooth Syncing my Samsung S7 Active Phone. It says paired but it is not connected. Any advice?
Thank you
#98
Welcome! Did you just buy it? I'm amazed it still has such low miles after all these years, especially given how much fun they are to drive.