If not a Jaguar XK, then what??
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 129
Likes: 94
From: CNY New York
Well we are not talking 'daily drivers' we are talking about what we are driving for the sake of driving pleasure. So let's not even consider the Lexus, Merc, or any other sedan. If we were talking about sedans it would be a different story. We are talking GTs, which leaves the F-Type out right along with the Cayman, 718, Miata, these are strickly two seat sports cars. I think the cars that most closely match the XK/R performance goes to the Corvette (base Z-51) or the Maseratti GT and the Mustang. The Maser has the looks, but it's reliability is really poor. Saw one in a local garage with only 1,150 miles on it that needed a new engine and was only 7 years old and had been serviced every year by the dealer. Maserati said too bad out of warranty. The Mustang's looks have improved in the past years so long as you don't get the specialty editions with all the dodad and dohickies attached to the body. The Maser has a gorgeous interior and the Mustang is pretty good if you get the leather. Good ride quality too. The GT-R has the performance but not the luxury and the Infinity Q60S has more luxury but not as much go power and the new Z is sporty without the luxury. I would probaly go with the Mustang, great performance and pretty good reliability. Corvette is next, a little more money but what a car. Looks eh, too many funny looking angles and the mark-up is outrageous.
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 396
Likes: 269
From: Surrey
Indeed. A more challenging title for this thread might be "If not a Jaguar XK, then what, for the same price??" in terms of buying, maintaining, repairing.
Veteran Member
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 11,890
Likes: 6,401
From: Kaysville, Utah, US
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 396
Likes: 269
From: Surrey
Shame I can only press the like button once...
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2023
Posts: 161
Likes: 112
From: Winter Garden, FL
As I was narrowing down my choices for a unique & fun to drive convertible, it was between the Maz GT and the XKR. I liked the idea of the GT's larger backseats and it's dramatic exterior. But after looking at many GT interiors, online and in person, pretty much every single one around the $30k price range I was looking for had (very, very) sticky buttons and faded interior graphics. Plus, the leather seats didn't seem to be as high of a quality as the XKRs that I had seen.
Of course the XKs have a few cheap interior niggles too (hello, silver leaf/wrapper material on the seat controls).
Not saying that means all the Maz GTs have the same issues, but these were my real experiences.
Overall, the quality of comparably priced versions of each, happily landed me with the XKR. I haven't regretted it at all.
If I had more money to spend I would just get a newer XKR with less miles. 😎
Of course the XKs have a few cheap interior niggles too (hello, silver leaf/wrapper material on the seat controls).
Not saying that means all the Maz GTs have the same issues, but these were my real experiences.
Overall, the quality of comparably priced versions of each, happily landed me with the XKR. I haven't regretted it at all.
If I had more money to spend I would just get a newer XKR with less miles. 😎
Last edited by bgpenguin21; Jun 4, 2024 at 09:33 AM.
Veteran Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 3,681
Likes: 1,677
From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
I find myself considering the less “polished”.
Open air, worn leather seats, manual transmission (possibly benefitting from double clutching), rumble but not noise, sufficient horsepower for winding country roads, maybe carburetors as opposed to injection. But light, nimble and not fragile.
All of this electronic management is starting to bore me. As are the common looks with every new thing on the road.
Like my favorite jeans, leather jacket and converses.
A difficult package I know. Some modern conveniences but not too many. And as carburetors are out of fashion, probably some mods required.
Its a short list and difficult to source. And certainly not replacing the xkr, but sitting along side her.
Open air, worn leather seats, manual transmission (possibly benefitting from double clutching), rumble but not noise, sufficient horsepower for winding country roads, maybe carburetors as opposed to injection. But light, nimble and not fragile.
All of this electronic management is starting to bore me. As are the common looks with every new thing on the road.
Like my favorite jeans, leather jacket and converses.
A difficult package I know. Some modern conveniences but not too many. And as carburetors are out of fashion, probably some mods required.
Its a short list and difficult to source. And certainly not replacing the xkr, but sitting along side her.
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 396
Likes: 269
From: Surrey
I find myself considering the less “polished”.
Open air, worn leather seats, manual transmission (possibly benefitting from double clutching), rumble but not noise, sufficient horsepower for winding country roads, maybe carburetors as opposed to injection. But light, nimble and not fragile.
All of this electronic management is starting to bore me. As are the common looks with every new thing on the road.
Like my favorite jeans, leather jacket and converses.
A difficult package I know. Some modern conveniences but not too many. And as carburetors are out of fashion, probably some mods required.
Its a short list and difficult to source. And certainly not replacing the xkr, but sitting along side her.
Open air, worn leather seats, manual transmission (possibly benefitting from double clutching), rumble but not noise, sufficient horsepower for winding country roads, maybe carburetors as opposed to injection. But light, nimble and not fragile.
All of this electronic management is starting to bore me. As are the common looks with every new thing on the road.
Like my favorite jeans, leather jacket and converses.
A difficult package I know. Some modern conveniences but not too many. And as carburetors are out of fashion, probably some mods required.
Its a short list and difficult to source. And certainly not replacing the xkr, but sitting along side her.
Veteran Member
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,761
Likes: 1,235
From: near Austin
wj
Veteran Member
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 11,890
Likes: 6,401
From: Kaysville, Utah, US
I find myself considering the less “polished”.
Open air, worn leather seats, manual transmission (possibly benefitting from double clutching), rumble but not noise, sufficient horsepower for winding country roads, maybe carburetors as opposed to injection. But light, nimble and not fragile.
.............
Open air, worn leather seats, manual transmission (possibly benefitting from double clutching), rumble but not noise, sufficient horsepower for winding country roads, maybe carburetors as opposed to injection. But light, nimble and not fragile.
.............
Veteran Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 3,681
Likes: 1,677
From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
:-) And too many carburetors with chromed encased integrated air filters would be acceptable.
Veteran Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 3,681
Likes: 1,677
From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada