As the title reads, I've owned my 2010 Jaguar XK 2010 with currently 20,000 miles. However, as all Jaguar owners witness, there are always issues. The cooling system has been totally addressed with absolutely every plastic line and water pump replaced as well as new. New Tires (Michelin 4S), Ceramic brakes, Battery always on maintainer (with never an issue) no duckbill or dash issues, and replaced headliner. However, the suspension boots are perished, and I don't enjoy any kind of creaking which can always be the bushings. I am at the stage in my life (senior) where I DO NOT want to do constant maintenance and fixing. The car drives like a dream, and looks like a showpiece. However, being a Jaguar, I'll probably have to address the ball joint boots ( ball joints have no play) and/or bushings throughout the car or at least the front uppers. I'm not up for it. Thinking seriously of buying a brand new Lexus... with real technology and a warranty! No not an ES350! I know it won't be as much fun, but I'd prefer not having to call my local Indy (when he's available) to fix or replace the never ending issues (mostly suspension at this time) on a regular basis. Can anyone blame me? Yes, I feel guilty for no longer getting the looks of the beautiful lines of the XK.....But at least I know I will get where I need to without worrying about NO TEMP GAUGE and any sort of numerous gremlins that can appear at any time... Just venting......as I always wanted the XK and it cost a pretty penny 13 years ago when it had 4,500 miles. Thanks all for my rant.....But I believe I'm being realistic.

 

Go with your heart and keep it!

This mornings job is to replace the coolant expansion tank then go for a drive! Only had mine 5 years and driven over 50,000 KM (31,000 miles)

 

I get it. If the Lexus makes you smile, do it. Send your car to me. I'll take good care of it, I promise.

 

I was always betting on you! You've been following me.......

 

Well…. You could keep the XK, and add that IS you’ve been considering. Your garage would then look similar to mine, an XK and an IS, although both yours would be newer than mine.
(The wife’s Mazda sits in the driveway, she’s a good egg. )

 

My bet is that you'll regret selling your XK. It's a gorgeous design that's timeless and will always turn heads, unlike that new Lexus you're thinking about. I understand your fears about breakdowns, but you've kept your XK in like-new condition. You may decide to keep it when you see how little it's worth on a trade-in, even with only 20,000 mlles.

Let me tell you about my experience with Lexus. I fell for their "relentless pursuit of perfection" advertising and bought a brand new 2007 LS460 with almost every option. It was gorgeous, but It turned out to be the farthest thing from perfection. In my first year of ownership, it was recalled for defective aluminum fuel rails and 32 defective engine valves. In addition, it suffered from wind noise, dashboard rattles, and a defective main wiring harness just to name a few imperfections. I learned my lesson. Fool me once. Never again. And all this happened with less than 40K miles. The relentlessly pursuit of my patience.

Your money, your decision. Your 2010 XK with 20,000 miles is barely broken in and will probably outlive both of us. I think you should keep it.

But I'm biased, as I've already decided to keep mine.

 

I've been involved in vintage Corvettes for a long time. Every spring through 2019, some of our local vintage Corvette owners would show up with a new C7 (not so much the C8s). I'd ask, "Hey George, what happened to your C2; I remember you telling me that the last real Corvette was made in 1967 and everything since then has been a blasphemous corruption of the brand name?" The answer was always nearly the same, quote: "Well, after my <hip, knee> replacement surgery I found it hard to <operate the clutch, get in/out, drain the oil>. I decided a new C7 with an automatic transmission and a warranty might be OK after all."

Realize that like people, even Lexus get old and fall apart. Sadly you can't buy a new Jaguar with a warranty anymore, but if you want to avoid paying for repairs and maintenance, then you have to get into a cycle of replacing your vehicle every 2-5 years. That's fine as long as you can afford the depreciation. But be careful you don't wind up like my dad at 88, bored out of his mind with no hobbies left. Every now and again, he can't stand it anymore and will try to clean the rain gutters or something. Maybe a little DIY car repair would keep you somewhat active and save money? Stay on the ground and spend it on having the gutters cleaned instead.

 

Let's see have owned both..13 Jaguars 1 Lexus..hmmm

As I just retired. About to turn 69 , sold my old classics. Wanted a 2nd car, 1st car an e-pace, decided on a 2008 xk.

Wanted old school classics looks with better reliability than an etype.

So , the question remains, do you want to drive something gorgeous or a butt ugly boring Lexus?

At 20,000 miles you obviously haven't driven it much...so I really don't see the dilemma?

Good luck on your decision..

I could've bought a Lexus too,but the boring ugly design made my decision easy..

I knew driving a
Lexus would not give me the smiles and freedom I feel in the Jag!

 

I would keep both, but unfortunately I have a one car garage. Florida is not the place to keep a new or "like new" car outside in the elements.

 

Dare I say, if the passion is gone it is time to move on?
wj

 

so...with about1100 miles per year.

Golf cart?

 

The passion is definitely still there. Still love the looks, handling, and performance of the Jag. My car is in absolutely pristine condition. It's just a pain anytime I need work at my location, so it is somewhat a matter of logistics. Of course I'd rather drive the Jag than the Lexus....Other than newer technology.... but that's about it. But I DO LOVE MY XK!

 

Luv your XK... but moving to a glorified toyota... hmmm.

;-)

Cheers!

 

Yes, Again as the title of the thread reads......reliability as a priority.......However......I have NOT made up my mind. Still enjoying the XK and it's paid for!

 

So pretty, paid for, and actually, quite reliable. Only 20,000 miles. (I'd say you're not driving her enough.)
Is your focus based upon the misfortune of others coming to this forum to correct issues?? Or actually yours?
Truly, this car is quite dependable. Of course, old school, maintenance schedule rules apply if you plan on keeping a 15 year old car.
FYI, even my boat gets an oil change every year, regardless of hours.

 

Don’t sell it, drive it!
My 2007 XK has just passed 151,183 miles. It is my only car and driven most days. Now only 8k miles/year rather than the 12/15k of pre retirement years. I live one mile from the Irish Sea and she lives on the drive. Exterior condition is good (a few paint chips and car park door dings) and interior is not quite excellent. No major problems over the 16 years I’ve owned her. Annual maintenance by the book done by a non-specialist (but very capable) local mechanic. Machines thrive on regular use……

 

Yes..it seems that we are more concerned with issues that go wrong than the positive aspects of the breed..

If they were so bad why do I keep buying them?

 

Agree on the low trade in. Makes it worth keeping the car. Where else are you going to get anything comparable w/o spending a lot of money? The LS460 was a total disaster. Drove one and couldn't stand it. I'm sorry you had to go thru that. As Bocatrip can tell you, the LS430 was one of the best cars Lexus ever made. Still have mine. Bocatrip, you could auction off your car in here. Do the Jagforum version of BAT. Easy sell considering how meticulous you've been about service. Suggest you keep.

 

I like this idea. I’ll buy it, stick it in storage on the CTek and when you regret selling, you can buy it back.
We’ll both just be out a few hundred for shipping on each end.

 

Going on ten years of ownership now, only issue was I had to replace the TPMS module and have the AC recharged. I'd keep it if only to have it parked and polish it - my neighbors love seeing it out on the drive.