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Is this 2007 XKR grille shady? It doesn't have the emblem in the middle, and look s a little wavy around the edges. While the car has a clean Car Fax, this is a bit of a head scratcher and makes us wonder... front end damage? Cheap fake? As we understand it, it's quite difficult to change a grille out and entails removing the whole bumper.
Is this 2007 XKR grille shady? It doesn't have the emblem in the middle, and look s a little wavy around the edges. While the car has a clean Car Fax, this is a bit of a head scratcher and makes us wonder... front end damage? Cheap fake? As we understand it, it's quite difficult to change a grille out and entails removing the whole bumper.
Agreed, the mesh grille doesn't have the quality appearance that the stock one does. It may be some work and the cost of a different grille set, but depending on the price of the car it may still be a good deal.
OK - thanks so much for the feedback! It's an '07 XKR Convertible with 28k miles @ $28K. Probably not a killer deal but around market price. They claim "Aluminum Luxury Package" but it appears to have 19" wheels - and according to Motor Trend that package came with 20" wheels.
I would check and see if there is a lip on those rotors. One I had looked at was starting to develop one, which meant it was going to be due shortly. Could just be the picture, but that looked similar to what I saw on one.
As part of the negotiation- demand that they include original grille. Since its probably laying around anyway.
If they say well the owner is long gone and who knows what the owner did to this car.
Thats when you say- 'so not much is known about the previous owner, I am going to just assume that it was a pimp based on this tasteful grille and factor that into my price'
Don't think that's a Mina grill, looks more like something homemade, as there are mounting screws clearly visible in both the upper and lower grills. And the edges look like plastic tubing. In the photo it looks poorly done, but definitely replaceable with either OEM or good aftermarket grills.
OK - thanks so much for the feedback! It's an '07 XKR Convertible with 28k miles @ $28K. Probably not a killer deal but around market price. They claim "Aluminum Luxury Package" but it appears to have 19" wheels - and according to Motor Trend that package came with 20" wheels.
Please be sure to take a candidate vehicle to a 3rd party car shop (preferably a Jaguar dealer) for a complete diagnosis before you buy. It costs you ~$200, but can prevent very costly buying mistakes.
Luxury Pkg, Aluminum
INCLUDES: Aluminum Interior Trim; Seats, Dual Upgraded Power Adjusters; Seat Trim, Soft Grain Leather; Tires, P255/35ZR20 Front; Tires, P285/30ZR20 Rear; [DF] Senta Aluminum Alloy Wheels
NOT AVAILABLE WITH: [QG] Senta Chrome Wheels
This Option is Coded KJ or LJ on Coupes & KK or LK on Convertibles.
Many thanks to all the very helpful replies! I see most everyone agrees the grille is awful. :-) It's a negative but as noted, could be fixed for ~$500 plus labor - or at least lowered in price due to this.
An inspection at a dealer is a good idea, though as mentioned no reported issues on the Car Fax which is usually a good sign.
We'll keep looking around but maybe go see it, not sure if a dealer named "Loki" can be trusted. lol We are looking at other options (besides Jag) as well. One of the bonuses is to fit TWO sets of golf clubs (cart bags) in the trunk - almost impossible to find in a convertible.
Many thanks to all the very helpful replies! I see most everyone agrees the grille is awful. :-) It's a negative but as noted, could be fixed for ~$500 plus labor - or at least lowered in price due to this.
An inspection at a dealer is a good idea, though as mentioned no reported issues on the Car Fax which is usually a good sign.
We'll keep looking around but maybe go see it, not sure if a dealer named "Loki" can be trusted. lol We are looking at other options (besides Jag) as well. One of the bonuses is to fit TWO sets of golf clubs (cart bags) in the trunk - almost impossible to find in a convertible.
Thanks again!
If you want a Jag that will fit 2 cart bags then you'll need to go back to the X100 model year which is pre 2006. Anything newer the best you can do is one in the boot and one in the rear seat section. You can fit 2 in the boot if you get smaller bags.
The OEM metal grill is the way to go. The front bumper needs to come off, but that isn't so difficult.
The Mina grill is suppose to fit over the original one. Do you see it behind it? I don't mind the chrome wheels, but I would add chrome side view mirrors, chrome OEM grill and/or something else so it looks thought out.
I wouldn't worry about the rims being original, the car is 9 years old and they could have been replaced somewhere along the line. I put Takoba's on my 09.
I'm a strong believer in "fate" - when it comes to buying cars - you were obviously concerned about it whilst at the same time really wanting an XK.
My advice - wait until the right one turns up - you'll appreciate it much more and the love affair will last for years
This is very true for buying anything illiquid; be it cars, homes, antiques, arts, or private equities. The right one never comes out easily. You've got to have patience and monitor the market for months, if not years, to have a satisfying love affair.
05-19-2016, 12:58 PM
Looking at buying and wondering...
