Thanks to all on this site along with the search function I have narrowed down my decision on finding an XKR. I still will have a decision if the search lasts for more then 6 months but hopefully I'll be able to find something in the US by then. First choice is 2012 XKR convert. Mileage range under 15,000 with as many options as possible. Color selection would be Blue , Red but will consider Black. The fall back 2nd choice would be a low mileage fully loaded 2011. As we get into 2014 I will start to focus my search but for now I'l just be scanning all of the on line resources. Time will tell and hopefully I'll be able to join the exclusive owners club. Having come off of a 14 year stretch with the Ferrari community this will most likely be my last hot rod. Thanks for your posts.

 

Put feelers out at your local Jag dealers and if one really wants your business; they'll find the car for you. I'd expect to start seeing XK trade-in's and lease returns coming to market.

 

What is the likelihood that a meaningful number of late model XKR's will soon come available as their owners move to the F-Type?

 

What Ferrari did you come out of? They have a great forum as well. I've owned 4 Ferrari's and now have a 2007 XK. An XKR is in my sights next.
It's soooo nice not having to worry about constant future maintenance.

 

Doubtful... those with the resources may have both but the F type is nothing more than a toy with zero practicality. The XK[R] can be used daily, for trips and to haul @ss.

 

Another former Ferrari owner here, too. I actually looked forward to maintenance on F cars because they were mechanical works of art from every angle. Everything made sense. Tearing one down was like field stripping a firearm (a joy in my book).

Jags have to be my least favourite vehicle to maintain so far... nothing logical, pretty, or affordable under the sheet metal. I'm not bashing them at all, I just don't understand.

 

I'm at the point in my life that I just want to get in and drive and not work on them for ever.
I don't miss buying two distributor caps for a flat 12 at $800 a piece. Never having to buy that on the Jag is cause for celebration.
The electrical fuse boxes in the early Ferrari's were way worse than anything the English made! Total crap. LOL

 

I am still on a few Ferrari forms (Ferrarichat is one) and contribute to various maintenance activity I had performed. I had what was considered the affordable Ferrari (1977 308 GTB) but if you've owned any of them you know the cost of the horse on the parts box. Mine was a raw early car with 4 webers . Easy and fun to work on but expensive and difficult to find some parts. A real blast to drive and always a head turner. The only fear was something breaking and then the repair process. I do all of my own maintenance whether it be engine rebuilds or just oil changes. And in 14 years of ownership I only put 30,000 miles on it. So now I'm looking for something that is a daily driver but with the fun punch on the right peddle.

 

I hear you but the V-8 caps were only $250 each and they were repro's. LOL

 

What is a distributor? :P

 

It makes sure the fetzer valve stays tight and does not over heat.

 

It's where you get the beer.

 

Get a XKR immediately and feel the grace of these cars compared to the Ferrari! We may not be able to keep pace but these are wonderful cars!!!!

 

Yes one of my Ferrari's was a carbed 1978 308GTS! What a car during it's heyday ....now just a under powered V8....but if you could put a Viper motor in it! Sign me back up! LOL