My name is Mike and am just about to purchase my first Jaguar. Located a 2007 XKR with 18k on it, paying $33,750. Any opinions on price, good/bad deal? No known issues, regularly serviced with all records at local dealer.

 

Seems steep to me. I would think under $30K.

 

Too high for an 8 year old XK regardless of the mileage. For an additional 6 Thou you might be able to find a 2010 which has the 5.0 engine and some additional improvements.

 

A guideline for pricing:

Car appears to be priced right. Perhaps an offer of $31,500 to $32,000 sounds reasonable.

 

Very bad deal. You should be able to pick up a 2010 for that much

 

I agree with richzak but what are the options on it , is it a Coupe or a convertible are you buying it from a dealer ?

 

Without looking at prices, I thought that was fair if the car has all the options. Personally, I would take 2010+ XK over a 4.2 XKR.

 

2010 and up are better... engine is more responsive and the car is generally upgraded. My dealer told me that if they take in a clean car that is near the end of warranty, Jaguar lets them extend the warranty which makes it a higher sale price for the dealer, yet a better buy. Any 'exotic' car is expensive to maintain/fix.
Lawrence

 

I agree with richzak.. the $32k range sounds reasonable for an "R" with only 18k miles. Especially cause these cars are very hard to come by in our area (northeast). Not much inventory..my personal experience when I was looking. I've been looking around for 2010 XKR ( 5.0) and they are all in the upper 40's to 50's range. Good luck... You are going to love it! Enjoy!!

 

Not me! But I would take a 5.0 XKR over the 4.2...

 

I had to make a similar decision in 2010. Had a chance to buy a new 5.0 XK coupe for about the same price as a used 2009 4.2 XKR coupe with about 8,000 miles. I drove them both and could not tell much if any difference in performance and since the 2010 XKs sent to the U.S. came with the portfolio package std., I just decided on the new XK and haven't regretted it at all. I read an article somewhere in "Jaguar Monthly" magazine where Jaguar tried to make the performance of the 2010 XKs very close the earlier 4.2 XKRs.

 

I generally avoid a car that has less than 5,000 mi per year. It may have been taken care of meticulously (started periodically, etc), but it's also very likely that it sat for long periods of time. This allows seals to dry out and leak. IMO, you're better off getting a newer car with average mileage for its age.

 

The low milage on a XKR generally means the owner took care of the car and could afford to maintain it properly.This is a high performance car prized by the owner, so most likely not driven hard. I believe if it is the color combination you like and the car you are looking for don't get to cought up on a $1,000.00 up or down. Get the car you like especially if it one you can check out personally.

 

There's too many changes beyond just the engine to make the small gap in HP between 4.2 supercharged and the 5.0 NA worth it IMO. 2010+ is just a better car over all.

 

Thanks for all the feedback. I am supposed to purchase this Friday and will try to negotiate down. It is the convertible with the upgraded milltek exhaust, will receive original exhaust and cover with car. Original one owner vehicle.

 

Agree. Kinda iffy to have a 7 yr old non-exotic (an XKR is getting there but nevertheless) with only 18K. I'd avoid it.

 

I am also weary of aftermarket exhausts after my go around with the Flowmaster's. The car was such a dog down low, it was not worth it. This car needs a minimal amount of back pressure. I bet the Milltek is better engineered than my half brain attempt.

If you don't have a trade-in, I would would negotiate hard on him as (IMO) you are better off with the 2010+ XK, so why pay average cost at this point on '07?