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Welcome, Rob.
This is a very active Forum with many helpful and knowledgeable members. I suggest that you read the "stickies' that are posted at the beginning of this Forum's home page and learn to use the Advanced Search function. You'll have questions about your new ride, and Advanced Search will help you find answers. The 5.0L XKR has a few weak spots, including the water pump, proper spec motor oil, AC condensate drain ("duckbill"), leather dashboard separating, and electrical gremlins caused by a low battery. These are all minor nuisances compared to the fun and joy of driving an XKR. Use Advanced Search to learn about these niggles and how to address them. Overall, it's a great car and I hope you enjoy yours as much as I've enjoyed mine.
Stuart
This is a very active Forum with many helpful and knowledgeable members. I suggest that you read the "stickies' that are posted at the beginning of this Forum's home page and learn to use the Advanced Search function. You'll have questions about your new ride, and Advanced Search will help you find answers. The 5.0L XKR has a few weak spots, including the water pump, proper spec motor oil, AC condensate drain ("duckbill"), leather dashboard separating, and electrical gremlins caused by a low battery. These are all minor nuisances compared to the fun and joy of driving an XKR. Use Advanced Search to learn about these niggles and how to address them. Overall, it's a great car and I hope you enjoy yours as much as I've enjoyed mine.
Stuart
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Don't frighten the poor chap unduly
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Agreed. I too freaked out about the duckbill but that ended when I lubed up the palm of my hand and massaged the sucker to death. Now my car pees freely thanks to the instructions posted by GRBRIT. I cannot thank the guy enough.
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Some very early 2010 (5.0) models had the old duckie, but it got replaced as soon as old stock ran out. As far as I've heard anyway.
The 19" wheels and tires absorb impacts better than the 20" resulting in a nicer ride and less wheel damage if you do hit a pothole. I however do agree the 20's look better.