Hello, folks. I'm looking to buy a used 07-09 XK or XKR. I'm writing to ask if in your experience, at what point do these Jags start to incur serious upkeep/maintenance expenses? I've seen a throwaway comments in other threads about how one German brand (nickname rhymes with "lemur") start to hit that wall at about 50K, for example. Thanks very much.

 

A verry good question indeed...

I'm into my 07 XK and this forum for just over a year now, and have yet to hear of any " wall".

At just over 50k myself, i am pleased to see the XK appears quite solid in design. If such a point in longevity exists, then i would think the XKR series would show signs first, but from my perspective, the board shows green everywhere i look...

Hope others have better data for you!

Vince

Vince

 

I actually heard that was the limit, 50k... for Jags of the 80s.

Ford really turned them around and the 07, 08 models actually were on top of the JD Powers reliability list. Unfortunately it did little for the bad rep built up over the decade or so Jags were troublesome.

Mine has actually been easier to maintain and more reliable than my 01 X5 and even better than my wife's 2010 Q5 that needed the engine valves replaced right out of the factory.

The only common problems the 07-09 Jags have had that I know of are thermostats that stick ($17 part) and sensitive batteries. I replaced mine with an Exide after 2 years of ownership.

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I think "lemurs" and other high end cars get a bad rap. Having owned an M5 after the original 4/50k mile warranty/maintenance warranties expire they can get pricey. Makes sense since up to that point you've paid nothing for services(it's all relative). When I had my M5 the forum's had me scared to death for when it went out of warranty. That at 50,001 miles the car would magically change. Needless to say, I bought an aftermarket warranty(needed it once for minor issue) and that was it except for non-wear tear things, until I sold it at 80,000miles. Bought my 09 XKR with 39,xxxmiles added a 3/36,000 warranty that covers me to 75k miles. Probably a good idea to have under warranty, but probably more piece of mind vs. necessity(your call). Also, has a lot to do with how it's cared for, regularly maintained and driven.
As others have noted 07-09's have had a noted positive reliability record. Enjoy the hunt!

 

My '07 XKR with about 55k miles drives like a brand new car to me. I've driven many XKRs now (all 4.2L) and I couldn't tell any difference between the low mileage and higher mileage ones in terms of the test drive. And I've bought plenty of brand new cars and am pretty sensitive. Of course, you need to have pretty new brakes and tires in good shape that are properly balanced if you want it to drive like a new car!

 

I can say Jag's has a 100K+ engine all day long. The trans will last if you change the fluid/pan at 50-60K, and the body is aluminum... Wear items are inevitable.

This car has a good bones and you'll appreciate all that goes into an XK when you get her on a lift or take a wheel off.

 

I have a 2006 xkr. I use it every day and have racked up the K's over 150.000 so far. It still purrs when it should and growls when it should. Anyone who sees it can't believe its a 2006. Good luck with the search.

 

I think the aluminum chassis is actually an advantage compared to a steel bodied car when it comes to keeping it driving like new. Both my X350 and XKR felt very rigid, even after 6-7 years of age. It could just be in my head, but I feel like my steel-bodied cars started loosening up!

 

I have an X100 XKR with the 4.2 and use it more or less as a daily driver. After 10 years and 75k miles the car just dynoed a few weeks ago at 333rwhp. That's pretty good for something that was advertised to be 390 at the crank when new and speaks to how well built the driveline is.

The aluminum cars are riveted together rather than bolted, so I have no doubt they will hold their stiffness better over the years and miles.

 

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I just put mine on the market with mileage of 48K. I bought it with 5.8K and other than a new battery, tires and normal maintenance, there have been no problems of any consequence (or cost). I'd keep it if I hadn't found a sweet deal on a 2010 XK. Over the years, I've had 911s and corvettes but none of them match the XK for head-turning ability.